Problems And Troubleshooting - RCA 27F501TDVB User Manual

Problems and troubleshooting
Use tile following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your TV/VCR/DVD. Consult your
local dealer or service outlet if problems persist.
Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units.
SYMPTOMS CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
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Connect the AC power cord to the AC 5
No power. The AC power cord is not connected, outlet.
Although the power is on, the Cassette or disc is not inserted. Insert a video cassette or disc. 34, 46
TV/VCR/DVD does not operate. The TIMER REC buttons are depressed. Press the TIMER REC buttons. 41
Poor or no picture.
POOr or no color.
Picture wobbles or drifts.
No Cable TV reception.
No reception above
channel 13.
Poor or no sound.
TV station experiencing problems.
Picture control is not adjusted.
Possible local interference.
Antenna (CABLE) connector is not connected
or possible local interference.
TV station experiencing problems.
Picture control is not adjusted.
Possible local interference.
Antenna (CABLE) connector is not connected
or possible local interference.
TV station experiencing problems.
Antenna (CABLE) connector is not connected
or possible local interference.
Cable TV channel is scrambled.
CABLE connector is not connected.
TV/CABLE Mode menu option is set to the
TV mode.
Cable TV service interrupted.
TV/CABLE Mode menu option is not set to
the appropriate mode.
UHF antenna is not connected.
TV station experiencing problems.
Antenna (CABLE) connector is not connected
or possible local interference.
Possible local interference.
The MUTE button is depressed.
Try another channel. 19
Check picture control adjustments. 29
Check for source of reception distur-
bance.
Check CABLE connection or VHF/UHF
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna. 11,12
Try another channel. 19
Check picture control adjustments. 29
Check fer source of reception disturbance.
Check CABLE connection or VHF/UHF
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna. 11,12
Try another channel. 19
Check CABLE connection or VHF/UHF
11,12
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
Try another channel. 19
Check all CABLE connections. 12
Set the TV/CABLE menu option to the 22
CABLE mode.
Contact your Cable TV company. 12
Make sure TV/CABLE menu option is in 22
the appropriate mode.
Check UHF antenna. 11
Try another channel. 19
Check CABLE connection or VHF/UHF
antenna, reposition or rotate antenna. 11,12
Check for source of reception disturbance.
Check the MUTE button has not been
pressed.
Tune new channel.
Set Sleep Timer to "0".
Try another channel.
2O
TV station stopped broadcasting. 19
TV shuts off. Sleep timer is set. 20
TV station experiencing problems or program 19
tuned is not closed captions.
Closed caption is not TV signal is weak. Check CABLE connection of VHF/UHF 11,12
activated, antenna, reposition or rotate antenna.
The CLOSED CAPTION button is not Press the CLOSED CAPTION button to
depressed, turn on the closed caption. 21
The video cassette's erase prevention tab Place a piece of adhesive tape over the 34
TV recording does not work. is broken off. hole.
Timer recording does not The time is not set correctly. Reset the present time. 16-- 18
work. The recording stari/end time is not set Reset the stari/end time. 41
correctly.
Tape is old or worn. Replace the tape. -
Noise bars appear on the Tracking adjustment is beyond range of Adjust tracking manually using the 36
screen, automatic tracking circuit. TRACKING +/- buttons on lhe remote control.
_% Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. 68 ._
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