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Troublessometimesarecaused by simple "faults" that you can
easily correct without the help of a service technician by first
checking a few basic remedies.
Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized RCA TV
Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are
experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments
listed for that trouble.
If your unit is still in warranty, these checks and adjustments
could save you time and the cost of an unneeded trip to the
servicer. They also could save you the cost of a diagnosis not
covered by your warranty.
If your unit is out of warranty, these checks and adjustments
could save you the cost of an unnccdcd diagnosis. If service
should be necessary, the warranty explains how to get it.
TV will not turn on • Check to make sure TV is plugged in.
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by
plugging in something else.
• Maybe batteries in remote control are "dead". Try replacing batteries.
• Maybe remote was not aimed at remote sensor. Press POWER button on TV.
• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.
Controls don't work
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• If using remote control, make sure remote is in "TV Mode" by first pressing
the TV button.
', • Try unplugging set for two minutes and then turning it on again.
i • Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.
Intermittent or no remote • Maybe something was between the remote and the remote sensor.
• Maybe the remote was not aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR)
you were trying to control.
• Maybe remote is not in "TV Mode". Press the TV button so remote will
control TV.
• Maybe batteries in remote are weak or dead. Try replacing batteries.
• Maybe batteries were installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries correctly.
Turns off while playing • SLEEP TIMER function may have been activated.
• ALARM OFF function may have been activated.
• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power
surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently,
the voltage in your house may be abnormally high.
• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.
Turns on unexpectedly • ALARM ON function may have been aclivated.
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Alarm does not turn offTV at • Check ALARM ON/OFF function. Must be set to ON.
correct time • Check to make sure CLOCK function is set to the correct time.
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Blank Screen • Maybe Channel 90, 91, or 92 selected, but device connected to those
INPUT jacks is not turned on.
• Try another channel.
No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing VOLUME up button to restore sound.
• Maybe TV's speakers are turned off. Check SPEAKERS ON/OFF function.
• Check position of SPEAKER switch on back of TV.
TV picture is fuzzy or details outlined • Use the remote CONVERGENCE function to realign the projection picture
by red, green, or blue tubes.
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