PROBLEMS
There is no power
• See if the power cord became unplugged.
• Check for a blown fuse or circuit breaker or a power outage.
There is no picture
• The antenna could be disconnected.
• The input mode could be set improperly. See page 45.
or sound
• The tuner (Auto Tuner Setup) could be set improperly. See page 25.
• The TV station may be having difficulties. Check to see if other stations are working.
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. (Except for RM-C205)
• 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 28.
certain channel
• Check to see if the channel is locked. See "Channel Summary - Lock" page 28.
The power turns off
• Make sure the set did not become unplugged.
by itself
• Perhaps the On/Off Timer is set. See page 40.
• Check to see if the Sleep Timer was set. See page 44.
The clock is wrong
• The power was interrupted and the clock was not reset. See page 26.
The On Timer is
• There is a problem with the TV. Unplug the set and call for service.
blinking
The color quality
• Tint and Color may be improperly adjusted. See page 37.
is poor
• The Video Status mode may be turned to the wrong setting. See page 44.
There are lines
• There could be interference from another electrical appliance, such as a computer,
across the picture
another TV or VCR. Move any such appliances further away from the TV.
• There could be interference from a high-wattage appliance, like a hairdryer or vacuum,
The picture is spotted
operating nearby. Move the antenna away from the appliance or change to a coaxial
cable connection which is less prone to interference.
There are double
• A building or passing airplane can reflect the original signal and produce a second,
pictures (ghosts)
slightly delayed one. Adjust your antenna position.
Picture is snowy
• Your antenna may be damaged, disconnected or turned. Check the antenna
(image noise)
connection. If the antenna is damaged, replace it.
Screen is 40% black
• The Closed Caption Text mode is on. Turn it off in the Closed Caption Menu, page 41.
Stereo or bilingual
• Make sure the MTS settings are correct. See "MTS" on page 39.
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
the sound or picture become abnormal, this is fine.
Troubleshooting
CHECK
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