TROUBLESHOOTING
No PowerRemote Control does not work.
Y Check the TV power cord. Disconnect the power cord fromY Check the batteries. If necessary, replace them with two AA
the power outlet for 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug intoheavy duty (zinc chloride) or alkaline batteries.
the outlet. Press POWER to turn on the TV again.Y Clean the remote control as well as the remote control sen-
Y Make sure the outlet is not on a wall switch.sor on the front of the TV.
Y Make sure a fuse has not blown at the power outlet.Y Check the TV power cord. Disconnect the power cord from
the power outlet for 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into
No Picturethe outlet. Press POWER to turn on the TV again.
Y Check the antenna or Cable TV connections. Connect theY Make sure the outlet is not on a wall switch.
antenna or Cable TV signal securely to the TVOs 75& jack onY Make sure a fuse has not blown at the power outlet.
the rear of the TV.Y Always point the remote control toward the front of the TV
Y Set TUNER MODE correctly. Details are on page 11.(toward the remote sensor).
Y Activate AUTO PROGRAM to find all available channels.
Details are on page 12.TV displays wrong channel or no channels.
Y Repeat channel selection.
No SoundY Add the channel number(s) into the TVOs memory. Use
Y Press the VOL+ and VOL- buttons to adjust the volume.CHANNEL/EDIT. Details are on page 13.
Y Press the MUTE button on the remote control to cancel orY Make sure TUNER MODE is set correctly. Details are on page
restore the volume.11. Then activate AUTO PROGRAM to set up all available
Y If you have connected other equipment to the TV (such as achannels. Details are on page 12.
VCR or DVD Player), make sure the audio cables are con-
nected securely between the TV and the other equipment.
Y Check the SOUND settings. Details are on page 15.
CAREAND CLEANING
WARNING concerning stationary images on the TVTV Location
screen: Do not leave fixed images on the screen forY To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and an
extended periods of time.This can cause uneven agingincreased chance of TV failure, do not place the TV where
of the picture tube.temperatures can become excessively hot (for example, in
Normal use of the TV should involve viewing of programs thatdirect sunlight or near a heating appliance).
have constantly moving or changing images. Do not leave non-Y Allow a free flow of air around the TV.
moving images on screen for extended periods of time. Do not
display the same images too frequently; if you do, subtle Oghost�Cleaning
images can be left on the picture tube. Sources of stationaryY To avoid possible shock hazard, remove the TVOs power
images may be Laser discs, video games, Compact Discscord from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
Interactive (CD-i), or paused Digital Video Discs (DVDs) orY Regularly dust the TV with a dry, non-scratching duster.
videotapes.Y When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage
the screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything
Here are some common examples of stationary images:abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the screen
Y DVD menus list DVD content.with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even, easy,
Y Letterbox black bars appear at the top and bottom ofvertical strokes when cleaning.
the TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewedY Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or a
on a TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio. This is availablesponge dampened in a solution of cool, clear water and a
with some DVDs.mild soap or detergent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the
Y Video game images and scoreboardswiped surfaces.
Y Television station logos cause a problem if they areY Occasionally vacuum the vents on the rear of the TV.
bright and stationary. Moving or low-contrast graphics areY Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals
less likely to damage the picture tube.on or near the cabinet. They may blemish the cabinet per-
Y Stock market tickers may appear at the bottom of themanently.
TV screen if the TV programming covers this news.
Y Shopping channel logos, pricing displays may be
bright and may appear constantly during the show.These
are usually in the same location on the TV screen.
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