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Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following
troubleshooting list,
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TV Problems
TV won't
turn
on
•
Press the TVbutton.
•
Make sure the TVis plugged in.
•
Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.
•
Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWERbutton on the front of the TV. If
the TV turns on, check the remote control solutions on page 26.
•
The front panel controls may be locked [disabled}. Use the remote control to unlock the front panel
controls by selecting the Lock F_ P_mel in the PARENTALCONTROLmenu and press OK [box won't have
check mark).
Buttons
don't
work
•
If you're using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in qv mode.
•
The front panel controls may be _ocked {disabled). Use the remote contro_ to unlock the front panel
controls by selecting the Lock F_ P_inel in the PARENTALCONTROLmenu and press OK (box won't have
check mark).
•
Unplug the rv for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the FVon and try again.
TV turns
off unexpectedly
•
Sleep timer might have been activated. Go to page 24 for instructions.
•
KidPass might have been activated. Go to page 21 for instructions.
•
Wake-Up timer turned on the TV and no remote or front panel buttons were pressed for two hours.
•
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then
turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
•
Unplug R/. Wait five minutes. Plug it in again.
TV turns
on unexpectedly
•
Wake-Up timer might have been activated. Go to page 24 for instructions.
•
You might have pressed CH+, CH- or OK on the remote accidentally.
Blank
screen
•
Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.
•
Try another channel.
No sound, picture
okay
•
Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.
•
If using S-Video, remember to also connect the component's left and right audio output jacks to the TV's
AUDIO jacks.
Can't
select certain
channel
•
Channel may be blocked or not approved through the V-Chip.
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