Helpful Hints
No PowerRemote Control does not work.
Check the TV power cord. Disconnect the power cord from 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 the STANDBY button to turn on the TV Clean the remote control as well as the remote control sen-
again.sor on the front of the TV.
Make sure the outlet is not on a wall switch. Check the TV power cord. Disconnect the power cord from
Make sure a fuse has not blown at the power outlet.the power outlet for 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into
the outlet. Press the STANDBY button to turn on the TV
No Picture
again.
Check the antenna or Cable TV connections. Connect the
Make sure the outlet is not on a wall switch.
antenna or Cable TV signal securely to the TV s 75 OHM
Make sure a fuse has not blown at the power outlet.
ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV.
Always point the remote control toward the front of the TV
Set TV/CATV correctly. Details are on page 11.
(toward the remote sensor).
Activate AUTO SEARCH to find all available channels.
TV displays wrong channel or no channels.Details are on page 12.
Repeat channel selection.
Press TV/AV on the remote control to select TV channels
Add the channel number(s) into the TV s memory. Use
or a video source (AV1/S-VIDEO, AV2, or YUV). Use AV1
ADD/ERASE as described on page 15.
/S-VIDEO, AV2, or YUV to view material on other equipm-
Make sure TV/CATV is set correctly. Details are on page 11.
ent (Camcorder, VCR, DVD Player, etc.) that is connected
Then activate AUTO SEARCH to set up all available chan-to the TV s Audio and Video In jacks.
nels. Details are on page 12.
No Sound
Press the VOL+ and VOL- buttons to adjust the volume.
Press the MUTE button on the remote control to cancel
or restore the volume.
Care and Cleaning
WARNING concerning stationary images on the TVTV LOCATION
screen: Do not leave fixed images on the screen forTo 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,
Normal use of the TV should involve viewing of programs thatin direct sunlight or near a heating appliance).
have constantly moving or changing images. Do not leave non-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; subtle ghost imagesCLEANING
can be left on the picture tube. Sources of stationary imagesTo avoid possible shock hazard, remove the TV s power
may be Laser discs, video games, Compact Discs Interactivecord from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
(CD-i), or paused Digital Video Discs (DVDs) or videotapes.Regularly dust the TV with a dry, non-scratching duster.
When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage
Here are some common examples of stationary images:the screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything
DVD menus - listings of DVD content.abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the screen
Letterbox black bars - appear at the top and bottom of
with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even, easy,
the TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed
vertical strokes when cleaning.
on a TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio. This is available
Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or a
with some DVDs.
sponge dampened in a solution of cool, clear water and a
Video-game images and scoreboards
mild soap or detergent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the
Television station logos - These cause a problem if they
wiped surfaces.
are bright and stationary. Moving or low-contrast graphics
Occasionally vacuum the vents on the rear of the TV.
are less likely to damage the picture tube.
Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on
Stock-market tickers - may appear at the bottom of the
or near the cabinet. They may blemish the cabinet perma-
TV screen if the TV programming covers this news.
nently.
Shopping channel logos, pricing displays - These 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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