RCA J13804CL CRT Television User Manual


 
20 Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following
troubleshooting list.
TV Problems
TV won’t turn on
Make sure the TV is plugged in.
Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in
something else.
The Front Panel might be locked. Go to page 14 for more information.
Buttons don’t work
The Front Panel might be locked. Go to page 14 for more information.
TV turns off unexpectedly
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. If this
happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
Blank screen
You may be on an inactive channel. Try another channel.
Digital tuning delayed
You may experience a delay of several seconds before digital pictures appear. This can
happen when you first tune to a digital channel and when you change channels. This is
normal.
No sound, picture okay
Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.
Can’t select certain channel
Channel may be blocked or not approved through Parental Controls.
No picture, no sound, but TV is onl
Maybe the Source Type is set wrong. Go to page 15 for more instructions.
Sound okay, picture poor (analog channels only)
Check your connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.
Try adjusting the Sharpness menu item to improve weak signals. Go to page 15 for more
instructions.
Black box appears on the screen
Closed caption might be on. Check this setting in the SETUP menu. Go to page 15 for
more instructions.
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