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42 Chapter 8
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TV turns on unexpectedly
• Wake up timer might have been activated. Go to page 34 for instructions.
• Auto on might have been activated. Go to page 34 for instructions.
• You might have pressed CH+, CH- or INPUT on the remote accidentally.
Blank screen
• Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.
• Try another channel.
No sound, picture okay
• Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.
• If using S-Video or Y, P
B
, P
R
, remember to also connect the component’s left and right audio output jacks to the TV’s L/MONO and R Audio Input jacks.
• Make sure the INT/EXT switch on the back of the TV is put on “INT”.
• The sound settings may not be set correctly. Go to page 33 for more information.
Can’t select certain channel
• Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.
• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
Noisy stereo reception
• May be a weak station. Use Sound menu to choose mono sound.
No picture/blue screen, no sound but TV is on
• Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position. Go to page 35 for detailed instructions.
• The channel might be blank — change channels.
• If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is
selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR
button on your VCR).
Sound okay, picture poor
• Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.
• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 34 for more instructions.
Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder
• Check to make sure volume isn’t limited by the maximum volume feature. Go to page 35 for more instructions.
Picture not moving
• You have activated the Freeze feature by pressing OK on the remote. Press any button to “unfreeze” the picture.
Black box appears on the screen
• Closed-captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 35 for more instructions.
Freeze not working
• The freeze feature is not available for Component video (CMP1 or CMP2) or DVI inputs.
Low battery warning appears on screen
• Place new batteries in remote.