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38 Troubleshooting Your TV
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General Problems
Problem Possible Solution
Poor picture quality while watching TV and
using a device such as a DVD player or a VCR
1
Check the aspect ratio settings in the OSD. Press the
Menu
button on the remote control and select
Size
.
For more information on using the OSD, see "Using
the On-Screen Display" on page 29.
2
Reconnect the device using the same type of
connector. For example, if you are using the composite
connector on the bottom, try connecting the device
to the composite connector on the side of the TV.
See "About Your TV" on page 5 for the location of
the connectors.
After you connect the device, change the input source
in the OSD. See "Input Select Menu" on page 30 for
more information.
3
Connect the device using a different connector.
For example, if you are experiencing the problem
using a composite connector, try using the component
connector.
NOTE: To connect to a different connector, you need the
appropriate cables for that connector. See your device
documentation for a list of supported connections.
After you connect the device, change the input source
in the OSD. See "Input Select Menu" on page 30 for
more information.
4
Reset the original factory defaults. Press
Menu
on the
remote control, select
Setup
, and then select
Factory
Reset
.
5
Adjust the color temperature. Press
Menu
on the
remote control, select
Picture
, and then select
Color
Temperature
.
NOTE: Some set top boxes offer aspect ratio. See your
device documentation for more information.