Magnavox CT270MW8 A TV VCR Combo User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting Guide
If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this owner’s manual, check the following chart once before calling for service.
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Symptom Remedy
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No power • Be sure the power cord is plugged in.
• If a power failure occurs, unplug the power cord for 30 minutes to allow the unit to reset
itself.
No picture or sound • Check if the power is on.
• Check the outlet connection.
• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
• Turn off the power and wait for about 1 minute, then turn it on again.
No color • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
• Adjust “COLOR” in “PICTURE” menu.
Sound OK, picture poor • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
• Adjust “CONTRAST” and “BRIGHTNESS” in “PICTURE” menu.
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Picture distorted • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Weak picture • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
• Adjust “CONTRAST” and “BRIGHTNESS” in “PICTURE” menu.
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Lines or streaks in picture • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Picture blurred • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Ghosts in picture • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Bars on screen • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
Picture rolls vertically • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Different color marks on screen • Move your TV away from nearby electric appliances. Turn off the power and wait 30 minutes
before turning it back on.
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Poor reception on some channels • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
• When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection.
• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality.
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
Picture OK, sound poor • View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station.
No reception of digital signals • Make sure auto channel scan has been completed (Refer to “Auto Channel Scan” on page 14).
Auto channel scan must be completed when you set up the unit for the first time or move it
to a location where previously unavailable channels are broadcast.
• The selected channel may not be broadcasting.
• When auto channel scan is interrupted and not completed, some channels will not be
received. Make sure to complete (Refer to “Auto Channel Scan” on page 14).
The entered channel number
changes automatically
Many digital channels have alternate channel numbers. The unit changes the numbers automatically to
the ones signifying the broadcasting stations. These are the numbers used for analog broadcasts.
Note:
• Some functions are not available in specific modes, but this is not a malfunction. Read the description in this owner’s manual for more
details on correct operations.
• Playback from a desired track and random playback are not available during program playback.
• Some functions are prohibited on some discs.
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