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PROBLEMS
There is no power
• See if the power cord became unplugged.
• Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage.
• The antenna could be disconnected.
There is no picture
• The input mode could be set improperly. See page 53.
or sound
• The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 41.
• The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working.
• Use the HDMI cable with HDMI logo
• You can not output audio using the OPTICAL OUTPUT when you have digital sound from
Remote control is not
• Check to see that the batteries are still working and properly installed.
operating properly or
• Make sure the remote has a clear sight path to the TV.
at all
• Check that the TV/CATV switch is in the proper position.
• You may be too far from the TV. You must be within 23 feet (7 meters).
You cannot select a
• Make sure the channels have been programmed. See "Channel Summary", page 41.
certain channel
• Check to see if the channel is locked. See "Channel Summary - Lock" page 42.
The power turns off
• Make sure the set did not become unplugged.
by itself
• Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set. See page 52.
• Check to see if the Sleep Timer was set. See page 55.
The clock is wrong
• The power was interrupted and the clock was not reset. See page 51.
The color quality
• Tint and Color may be improperly adjusted. See page 46.
is poor
• The Video Status mode may be turned to the wrong setting. See page 55.
There are lines
• There could be interference from another electrical appliance, such as a computer,
across the picture
• There could be interference from a high-wattage appliance, like a hairdryer or vacuum,
The picture is spotted
There are double
• A building or passing airplane can reflect the original signal and produce a second,
pictures (ghosts)
Picture is snowy
• Your antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Check the antenna
(image noise)
Screen is 40% black
• The Closed Caption Text mode is on. Turn it off in the Closed Caption Menu, page 38.
Stereo or bilingual
• Make sure the MTS settings are correct. See page 60.
programs can't be
heard
Static electricity
• It is normal to feel static electricity if you brush or touch the screen.
You hear occasional
• It is normal for the TV to make crackling sounds when first turned on or off. Unless
crackling sounds
an HDMI device connected the the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 connection on the back of your TV.
(See page 18).
another TV or VCR. Move any such appliances further away from the TV.
operating nearby. Move the antenna away from the appliance or change to a coaxial
cable connection which is less prone to interference.
slightly delayed one. Adjust your antenna position.
connection. If the antenna is damaged, replace it.
the sound or picture become abnormal, this is fine.
Troubleshooting
CHECK
. See page 18.
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