Troubleshooting
If there is no picture or the TV does not operate normally, make sure the problem isnOt
due to the reasons indicated below.
If the problem persists even after taking the measures indicated, please contact a
service technician.
Cannot turn the TV onPoor picture
Y Press the Main power button on the TV.Y Press the COLOUR SYSTEM button to select
Y Connect the power cord to the AC outlet.another colour system. (see page 8.)
Y Adjust the picture settings. (see page 18.)
The screen turns blueY Set the Picture mode to STANDARD.
(see page 8.)
Y Is the BLUE BACK function on?
(see page 15.)Y If noise (snow) totally blocks out the
picture, check the following.
- Have the TV and aerial been connected
Remote control inoperableproperly?
Y Replace the batteries. (see page 3.)- Has the aerial cable been damaged?
- Is the aerial pointing in the right direction?
Buttons on front of the TV do not- Is the aerial itself faulty?
workY If the TV or aerial suffer interference from
Y Switch the CHILD LOCK function off.other equipment, stripes or noise may
(see page 15.)appear in the picture. Move any equipment
which can cause interference away from the
TV.
TV does not respond immediately
Y Press the main power button on the TV toY If the TV or aerial suffer interference from
signals reflecting from mountains or
turn off the main power. Press the mainbuildings, double-pictures (ghosting) will
power button again to turn on the TV. If the
TV returns to a normal state, operation isoccur. Change the aerialOs direction or
replace it with an aerial with better
normal.directionality.
Y When a white and bright still image (such
The TV turns off suddenlyas a white dress) is displayed on the screen,
Y Is the OFF TIMER function set to operate?the white part may look as if it is coloured.
(see page 10.)When the image disappears from the screen,
the unnatural colours will also disappear.
Y Is the AUTO SHUTOFF function on?
(see page 15.)
Y Have you not performed an operation forThe TV turns on suddenly
about two hours after the TV was switchedY Is the ON TIMER function set to operate?
on by the ON TIMER function? (see page 14.)(see page 14.)
If you donOt perform an operation within
about two hours, the TV is automatically
switched off for safety.The TV channel changes suddenly
Y Is the ON TIMER function set to operate?
(see page 14.)
Poor sound
Y Press the SOUND SYSTEM button to select
No receivable teletext programme
another sound system. (see page 8.)
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Y Select a channel with teletext information.
You cannot watch teletext recorded on a
video tape.
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