Trouble Checks; Trouble Checks; Check Here Before Calling Service - GE SPACEMAKER 05GP005 User Manual

Trouble Checks

You may have problems that can be fixed with a few minor adjustments. Look for the type of problem you are having below and then
try the suggestions to get your TV going again. For warranty information see page 19.
Trouble
No picture or sound.
(AC power)
No Picture or sound
(battery operation).
Sound OK; poor picture.
Picture OK; poor sound.
Poor reception.
Lines in picture.
Picture rolls vertically.
No color or poor color.
Ghosts (multiple images).
Color blotches in picture.
Blurry picture.
Background noise, interference.
Poor FM reception
Poor AM reception
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Check
Be sure power cord is plugged in.
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Be sure TV is turned on.
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Try another channel (station trouble).
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Check antenna connections.
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Be sure TV is turned on.
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AC power cord must be removed from TV.
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Maybe batteries are weak.
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Maybe battery pack is weak.
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Check antenna connections.
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Try another channel (station trouble)
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Check antenna connection.
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May be local interference.
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Try another channel (station trouble).
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Check antenna position.
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May be local interference.
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Try another channel (station trouble).
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Check antenna position.
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May be local interference.
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Try another channel (station trouble).
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Check antenna position.
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May be local interference.
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Try another channel (station trouble).
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May be local interference.
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Try another channel (station trouble).
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Check antenna position.
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May be local interference.
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May be batteries are weak.
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Try another channel (station trouble).
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Check antenna position.
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Press DEGAUSS button to remove magnetic build
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up from picture tube.
Check antenna position.
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Try another channel (station trouble).
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Check antenna position.
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Check antenna position.
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Built-in directional AM antenna not
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aimed for best reception.
Adjust
Remove AC power cord.
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Install new batteries.
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Recharge battery pack.
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Adjust dipole antenna.
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Adjust BRIGHT knob.
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Adjust CONTRAST knob.
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Adjust antenna.
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Adjust VOLUME.
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Adjust dipole antenna.
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Adjust dipole antenna.
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Adjust dipole antenna.
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Adjust dipole antenna.
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Adjust TINT and COLOR knobs.
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Install new batteries or recharge
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battery pack.
Adjust dipole antenna.
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May be local interference.
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Try moving antenna.
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Try moving antenna.
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Adjust dipole antenna.
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Turn Spacemaker™ around
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