RCA 24V510 Manuel page 27

Noisy stereo reception
• May be a weak station. Access the SOUND menu, highlight MODE and then choose MONO.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
• Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 8 for detailed instructions.
• The channel might be blank — change channels.
• If you're watching your VCR and it's connected with coaxial cable to the TV ANT jack, tune the TV to
channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to
make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
Sound okay, picture poor
• Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.
• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 20 for more instructions.
Black box appears on the screen
• Closed caption might be on. Check Closed Caption in the FUNCTION menu. Go to page 22 for more
instructions.
The Remote Control Doesn't Work
• Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a
clear path.
• Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component (DVD, TV, VCR) that you're trying to operate.
• Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV.
• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note,
if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)
• You might need to reset the remote: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60
seconds. Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls
The rating limits don't work
• You must activate the settings. Press MENU, select PARENTAL GUIDE, enter your password, and highlight
and turn on PARENTAL GUIDE.
I don't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
• If you forget your password you can reset it. Enter 5898 as the password and then change it to a new one.
Chapter 4
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