TROUBLESHOOTING
No PowerRemote Does Not Work
Y Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds,Y Check the batteries. If necessary, replace them with AA
then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWERHeavy Duty (Zinc Chloride) or Alkaline batteries.
button again.Y Clean the remote control and the remote control sensor win-
Y Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch. dow on the TV.
Y Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one isY Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds,
being used.then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER
button again.
No Picture
Y Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is
Y Check antenna connections. Are they properly secured to the
being used.
TV's ANT 751 plug?
Y Check to be sure the TV outlet is not on a wall switch.
Y Check the TUNER MODE control for the correct tuner set-
ting.TV Displays Wrong Channel or No Channels Above 13
Y Try running the Auto Program feature to find all availableY Repeat channel selection.
channels.Y Add the desired channel numbers (using the CHANNEL
Y Press the AV button on the remote to make sure the correctEDIT control) into the TVOs memory.
signal source is selected (FRONT or Current Channel).Y Check to be sure the TUNER MODES are set to the CABLE
option and run the Auto Program feature to find all available
No Sound
channels.
Y Check the VOLUME buttons.
Y Check the MUTE button on the remote control.
Y If youOre attempting to hook up auxiliary equipment, check
the audio jack connections located on the front of the TV.
CAREAND CLEANING
WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TVPLACEMENTOFTHE TV
Screen:
Y To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and
Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screenincreased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where
for extended periods of time. This can cause uneventemperatures can become excessively hot; for example, in
picture-tube aging.direct sunlight or near a heating appliance.
Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of picturesY Be sure to allow a free flow of air to and from the perforated
that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill theback cover of the set.
screen. Be careful not to leave nonmoving images on screen for
CLEANING
extended periods of time, or to display the same images on
screen too frequently, because subtle ghost images can be leftY To avoid possible shock hazard, be sure the TV is unplugged
on the picture tubes. Sources of stationary images may be DVDfrom the electrical outlet before cleaning.
disks, laser disks, video games, CD-i disks, videotapes, digitalY Regularly dust the TV with a dry, nonscratching duster to
television boxes, broadcast channels, cable channels, satellitekeep the TV clean.
channels, and others.Here are some examples of stationary
Y When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the
images (this is not an all-inclusive list; you may encounterscreen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything
others in your viewing):
abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the front
Y DVD menusN listings of DVD disk contentscreen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even,
easy, vertical strokes when cleaning.
Y Letterbox black barsN shown at the top and bottom of the
TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed on aY Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge
TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio.dampened in a solution of cool, clear water and a mild soap
or detergent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces.
Y Video-game images and scoreboards
Y Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the back
Y Television station logosN present a problem if they are
bright and stationary; moving or low-contrast graphics arecover of the set.
less likely to cause uneven aging of the picture tubeY Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on
or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring
Y Stock-market tickersN presented at the bottom of the TV
of the cabinet finish.
screen
Y Shopping channel logos and pricing displaysN bright
and shown constantly or repeatedly in the same location on
the TV screen.
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