Appendix
Troubleshooting
Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions.
Problem
TV will not turn on
Solution
Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER. The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries.
No picture, no sound
Check the antenna/cable connections.
No sound, picture OK
The sound may be muted. Press VOL+. The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
Poor sound, picture OK
The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel Check the antenna connections. The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. Adjust the picture from the menu. The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. Check the antenna connections. If you are using a VCR, make sure the TV/AV button is set correctly. The channel may be deleted with the Add/Del feature. The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. Use a highly directional outdoor antenna. The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel. Adjust the TINT and COLOR in the menu. If you change the direction of the TV while it is turned on, the picture could suffer from color shading. If so, turn off the TV and allow it to cool down for several hours before turning it on again. Check to see if the TV/AV mode is properly set. There may be an obstruction between the remote control and the remote control sensor. The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries.