SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
POWER
No power
. The AC power cord is not Connect the AC power cord to
connected. the AC outlet.
TV BROADCAST RECEPTION
TV station experiencing problems. Try another channel.
Poor or no picture. Picture control is not adjusted. Check picture control settings.
Possible local interference. Check for source of reception disturbance.
Antenna/CATV connector is not connected. Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF antenna.
TV station experiencing problems. Try another channel.
Picture wobbles or drifts. Cable TV channel is scrambled. A Cable box needs to be used (if desired).
Possible local interference. Check for source of reception disturbance.
CATV connected improperly or not connected. Check all CATV connections.
No CATV reception. TV/CATV option set to TV. Set TV/CATV option to CABLE.
Cable TV service interrupted. Contact your Cable TV company.
No reception above ch13. ATV/CATV option set to AIR. Set TV/CATV option to CABLE.
TV station experiencing problems. Try another channel.
MUTE button is pressed. Press MUTE button again.
Poor or no sound. Possible local interference. Check for source of reception disturbance.
Antenna/CATV connector is not connected. Check CATV connection or VHF/UHF antenna.
Volume is set to minimum. Increase volume.
TV station stopped broadcasting. Tune to a new channel.
TV shuts off. Sleep Timer is set. Set Sleep Timer to Off.
TV signal is weak. Check CATV or VHF/UHF antenna connection.
Closed Captioning not TV station experiencing problems or Try another channel.
working. program tuned is not closed captioned.
Closed Captioning not turned on. Turn Closed Captioning on.
REMOTE CONTROL
Distance is too far or too much Operate within 15 feet or reduce
light in the room. the light in the room.
Remote control does There is an obstacle in the path of the beam Clear the path of the beam and/or aim the remote
not operate. or remote is not aimed at the sensor. at the sensor.
The batteries are weak or installed incorrectly
.
Replace the batteries or install correctly
.
PARENTAL CONTROL (V-CHIP)
V-Chip setting is turned off. Turn V-Chip setting on.
Parental control
News or sports event being broadcast.
Parental Control does not work with news or
protection is not sporting events.
working properly.
Ratings not set. Set ratings as desired.
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