Zenith R57W47 Flat Panel Television User Manual


 
32 Projection TV
Troubleshooting Checklist
No color, but the sound
is okay.
Check the color settings in the Video menu.
Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.
Picture has a big black
box on it, but the
sound is okay.
The analog caption option may be set up for Text mode. Select CC 1, in the
analog caption menu.
Snowy picture and
unclear sound.
Check your antenna connection or location.
Check your cable input.
Check to see if the TV/VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected.
No picture and unclear
sound.
Are you in TV or cable tuning mode, and should be in the other?
Make sure output channels on all A/V equipment are on the same channel (3 or 4).
Check that all connections are tight.
Interference: Sharp lines
across the screen and
unclear sound.
The following may cause image problems or distortion: Electrical appliances,
powerful lights, cars, trucks; computers or portable phones; medical equipment
If possible increase the distance between your TV and the offending appli-
ance, or shut one of them off.
Multiple images or ‘ghost
shadows.’
Check your antenna direction and/or location.
Check your cable input.
Make sure the cable from your antenna to your TV is properly connected.
Check volume levels.
Make sure the TV is not Muted.
Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast, not your TV.
Are the Audio cables installed properly?
Are the wires for external speakers (if you have external speakers) installed
properly?
Make sure your speakers are turned on in the Audio menu.
If your audio mode is set to SAP, the program may not have SAP.
No picture or sound.
Is the AC power plugged in?
Check that your AC power cord outlet works. (Test it by plugging in some-
thing else or try another power outlet.)
Make sure your brightness and audio controls are set properly.
Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.
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Normal picture but no
sound.