Soundmaster P1500LTD, P1500LTP User manual

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Users Guide
15" LCD TV
Manual del Usuario
Televisor 15 LCD
Guide d’utilisation
Télévision 15 LCD
P1500LTD
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK).NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The graphic symbols on the back cover of the set mean the following:
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this product which has been designed and manufactured to give you
many years of trouble-free service.
You may already be familiar with using a similar product, but please take time to read these in-
structions - they have been written to ensure you get the very best from your purchase.
Safety is Important
To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please ensure you read the Safety Instructions
before you operate this product.
Keep this information in a safe place for future reference.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................2
Safety is Important ................................................................................................2
Contents .................................................................................................................3
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................4
Getting Started .......................................................................................................5
In the Box .....................................................................................................................................................5
Location of Controls .............................................................................................6
Front /Side View ...........................................................................................................................................6
Rear ..............................................................................................................................................................7
Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................8
Inserting Remote Control Batteries ..............................................................................................................9
Remote Control Operation ...................................................................................10
Remote Control Operation (Digital) .....................................................................12
Switching On ..........................................................................................................................13
First-Time Installation (Digital) .............................................................................14
General Viewing Function (Digital) ......................................................................15
Program Information .....................................................................................................................................15
Extended Program Information.....................................................................................................................16
Channel Selector ..........................................................................................................................................17
Subtitle..........................................................................................................................................................18
Language......................................................................................................................................................18
Settings (Digital) ...................................................................................................19
Conguration ................................................................................................................................................19
Parental Control............................................................................................................................................22
Settings(Analog) ....................................................................................................23
Tuning ...........................................................................................................................................................23
Fine Tune......................................................................................................................................................24
Skipping Channels........................................................................................................................................25
Channel swap ...............................................................................................................................................25
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................................................26
Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................26
PC Adjust Menu ............................................................................................................................................27
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rouble Shooting...................................................................................................28
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echnical Specication ........................................................................................29
TV Section ....................................................................................................................................................29
Audio ............................................................................................................................................................29
PC Section....................................................................................................................................................29
General .........................................................................................................................................................29
WARNING :
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be
disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss .
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Instructions on environment protection
Do not dispose of this product in the usual household garbage at the end of
its life cycle; hand it over at a collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic appliances. The symbol on the product, the instructions for use or
the packing will inform about the methods for disposal.
The materials are recyclable as mentioned in its marking. By recycling, material
recycling or other forms of re-utilization of old appliances, you are making an
important contribution to protect our environment.
Please inquire at the community administration for the authorized disposal lo-
cation.
Getting Started
Carefully remove the LCD TV and all other items from the box. You may wish to store the pack-
aging for future use.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before use.
In the Box
Inside the box you will nd:
LCD TV
Remote Control with two AAA size batteries
User Guide
Safety Precautions
PLEASE READ ALL THE SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USE.
Safety Considerations
Position the power supply lead so that it cannot be walked on or pinched by items placed on or
against it.
Do not use the LCD TV in humid or damp conditions.
Do not allow the LCD TV to get wet.
Do not expose the LCD TV to splashing or dripping.
Do not place water lled objects or naked ame sources, such as candles, on top of the LCD
TV.
High Voltage
Do not remove the rear cover as high voltage components are accessible.
Disconnect the LCD TV from the power supply when the LCD TV is not to be used for a
prolonged period of time.
Installation
LOCATE the receiver in the room where direct light does not strike the screen. Total darkness
or a reection on the picture screen can cause eyestrain. Soft and indirect lighting is recom-
mended for comfortable viewing.
ALLOW enough space between the receiver and the wall to permit proper ventilation.
AVOID excessive warm locations to prevent possible damage to the cabinet or component fail-
ure.
Connection
This LCD TV receiver can be connected to AC: 220-240V~50Hz .
Cleaning
Disconnect the LCD TV from the power supply before you clean it.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Clean your LCD TV with a soft, damp (not wet) cloth.
Ventilation
The slots and openings on the LCD TV are for ventilation.
Do not cover or block them as it may cause overheating.
NEVER let children push anything into the holes or slots on the case.
Servicing
There are no user serviceable parts in this LCD TV.
When servicing, refer to qualied service personnel.
Consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of this
LCD TV.
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Location of ControlsLocation of Controls
Rear View
1. VGA Input
2. PC Audio Input
3. Scart connector(AV 1)
4. Rear Audio(R/L) Input(AV 2)
5. Rear Video Input (AV 2)
6. S-video Input
7. 75 ohm Antenna Socket
8. AC Input
9. Main Power switch
Side View
Location of Controls
Front View
1. Input button
2. Standby button
3. Channel button
4. Speaker
5. Menu button
6. Volume button
7. Remote Sensor
1. Hinge
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Headphone Socket
3. Stand base
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OPEN CLOSE
2 X AAA
Inserting Remote Control Batteries
On the back of the remote control, Loosen the screw to open the battery compartment cover.
Insert the two AAA batteries supplied, ensuring that you follow the polarity diagram inside the
battery compartment.
Screw the battery compartment cover on the battery compartment.
Battery Disposal
Please ensure batteries are disposed of safely. Never dispose of batteries in the re or with
household waste. Check with your local authority for disposal regulations.
The batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, re or the like.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to expose battery to excessive heat such as recharge, short circuit,
disassemble, sunshine, re or the like.
Placing with wrong or mixed polarities batteries will result in damage to the batteries and
/or may result in a malfunction of the unit.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Dispose of batteries properly in accordance with local law.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc),or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
Remote Control
1. Mute ( ) button
2. Sleep button
3. Input button
4. Pref button
5. Swap button
6. Audio button
7. Guide button
8. Menu button
9. Volume + (
) button
10. DTV Menu button
11. DTV CH-List/Enter button
12. Exit button
13. Volume - (
) button
14. Zoom button
15. Standby (
) button
16. Info/Display button
17. Numeric buttons
18. Two or three digit select button(TV)
19. Channel Up (
) button
20. Navigation(
) button
21. Channel Down (
) button
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Channel Up and Down buttons
Press the “ ” button to select TV higher or lower channel.
0~9 Numeric Buttons
To select a TV station using numeric buttons 0~9.
For example:
Press number “9” button to select Channel “9”.
Two digit Channel Number (For Analog channel only)
For example:selecting Channel“12”
1. Press the “-/--” button, on screen will show “- -”.
2. Then press the number “1” button,on screen will show “1-”.
3. Then press the number “2” button,channel “12” will show.
Three digit channel number (For Analog channel only)
For example:selecting Channel “123”
1. Press the “-/--” button, on screen will show “- - -”.
2. Then press the number “1” button,on screen will show “1--”.
3. Then press the number “2” button,on screen will show “12-”.
4. Then press the number “3” button,on screen will show “123”.
Two,three, four digit channel number (For digital channel only)
To select TV station use numeric button 0~9.
For example: selecting Channel 12, just to press “1” button then press “2” button.
For example: selecting Channel 123, just to press “1 button then press “2 button and
“3”button.
For example: selecting Channel 1234, just to press “1” button then press “2” button,“3” but-
ton and “4”button.
PREF Button(personal preference)
• Press “PREF” button to select the picture effect.
User Standard Mild Dynamic
Remote Control Operation
Sleep Button
Prees the “SLEEP” button to select a predetermined time the TV will turn off. The sleep time
can be set to count down from 15 to 240 minutes.
Standby Button
Press the “ ” button to swich ON/OFF the picture and sound.
Mute Button
Press the “
” button to swich OFF the sound,press once again to swich ON the sound.
Input Button
Press “INPUTButton to highlight desire “ATV/DTV/AV1/AV2/S-Video/PC” wait for few sec-
onds will enter to the selected mode automatically.
Swap Button
Press the “SWAP” button to view the previous watched channel,press again
to return to the Present channel.
Info/Display Button
Press the “INFO/DISPLAY” button to show the channel No. and related informations on the
TV screen, press this button again the channel No. and related informations will disappear.
Menu Button
Show the menu or sub-menu for picture adjustment.
Remote Control Operation
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Switching on the unit
Mains Power
Plug the mains plug into a mains socket to switch on the main power switch (located on the
rear cabinet).
Press the STANDBY or CHANNEL UP/DOWN button on the unit or remote control to turn
ON the TV.
To switch the unit to standby, press the STANDBY button on the unit or remote control.
NOTE: When not in use for long periods, disconnect from the mains power
supply, or switch OFF the main power switch.
Remote Control Operation (Digital)
Info button(Info/Display Button)
Shows information for the current channel.
Guide button
Launches the EPG(Electronic Program Guide)
Audio button
Shows the list of audio languages available for the current channel.
Exit button
Exists from the menu or sub-menu and cancels the function in progress.
DTV Menu button
Shows the menu or sub-menu and cancels the function in progress.
Zoom button
Press to change the aspect ratio of picture size.
4:3 Panscan
4:3 Letterbox
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Enter button/Channel list
• Press to activates the highlighted menu item.
• Press to show the TV channel list while watching the TV program.
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General Viewing Function (Digital)
The rst channel is then automatically displayed:
Screen 4 :
Installation completed screen
Screen 5 :
Zapping mode
Program Information
At the end of the rst installation or after the validation of a service in the service selector, the
TV turns into viewing mode. This mode is also called “TV mode” according to the selected
channel.
Screen 6 : Banner details
After each channel change of after a press on the INFO button, a banner is displayed at the
bottom of the screen for a few seconds, including(1)service type, (2)current list, (3)channel
number in the list, (4)channel name, (5)event name, (6)current time, (7)Duration of event (8)as
well as specic icons relative to the service properties (from left to right : maturity level/extend-
ed event information/multitrack audio/scrambled program/Subtitle presence),(9)Signal strange
Information about present and following events of the current service are available.
By default, the present event is displayed. The following event is displayed by pressing the
LEFT/RIGHT buttons (toggle between present and following events).
You can see all DTV channels found while the channel search is in progress.
A pop-up will indicate you that the automatic installation is nished. This pop-up will disappear
automatically after a few seconds.
First-Time Installation (Digital)
Once you have correctly connected the TV, you will also need to perform a “First-time installation”.
The ENTER button always conrms a selection within these menus, and pressing it will take
you to the next step in the installation process. However, and this is important, more than one
value often has to be entered in a menu. Firstly, make all necessary setting changes. Then,
conrm them all simultaneously by pressing the “ENTER Button.
You can always return to the previous menu by pressing the “EXIT” button.
Use the “UP/DOWN buttons to move upwards and downwards from one line to another.
Use the “LEFT/RIGHT buttons to change the settings.
You can also use the digit buttons on the remote control to enter numeric values.
The first screen displayed is a welcome screen which will be displayed only for a few
seconds,you will then see the next screen.
Screen 1 : Welcome screen Screen 2 : Country setup screen
If the country is correct then press ENTER”button to validate the screen to launch the auto-
matic channel installation:
Screen 3 : First installation screen
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General Viewing Function (Digital)General Viewing Function (Digital)
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
By pressing the GUIDE button, an Electronic Program Guide is displayed. The EPG supplies
information, such as program lists, start and end times of all available channels. In addition, In
addition, the detailed information about the program is often available in EPG. (The availability
and the amount of program details will vary depending on the broadcaster.)
A press on the UP/DOWN buttons allows you to consult all event pages for the days, a press
on the “DOWN button when last event of the list is highlighted displays the next event page.
A press on the LEFT/RIGHT buttons allows you to change to previous/next day of event pre-
sentation.
The “ button allows you to change to another channel in the current channel list.
Screen 9 : Electronic Program Guide
Channel List
The Channel selector is activated by a press on the ENTER/CH-LIST button while in viewing
mode.The screen presents the channels of the current Channel lists.
You can change to your desire channel by
press the UP/DOWN button the press the
ENTER” button.
Screen 8 : Channel List
Extended Program Information
To obtain more information about present and following events, you can press twice “INFO/DIS-
PLAY button. Like previously, the following event is displayed by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT
buttons (toggle between present and following events):
Screen 7 : Present event extended information
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General Viewing Function (Digital)
Screen 13 : Conguration
Screen 14 : Channels Installation
Screen 15 : Channel installation(auto)
Screen 16 : Installation type
Channel Installation
The conguration menu allow you to congure the Channel Installation, if the Channel Installa-
tion is not done in the rst time installation.
Language
If the current channel has several audio tracks, the AUDIO button allows you to choose be-
tween them. Selecting a new one amongst the list of available languages changes the audio
language for the current channel. If a Dolby Digital track is available, it will be indicated with (DD)
after the name of the language.
This window also allows you to select the mode used for the audio track:
- Default : audio mode set in TV conguration
- Mono : 2 identical audio (mix of left & right channels)
- Stereo : two independent audio.
Screen 11 : Audio track selection
Subtitle
The subtitle display setting in (page20,user
setting) allows the end-user to enable or dis-
able subtitling.
The subtitles is DVB-Subtitle (coming from
DVB-Subtitle tracks).
Settings (Digital)
From everywhere, a press on the “DTV MENU button displays the main menu:
Screen 12 : Main menu screen
From this menu, a few main categories of settings are available such as management of con-
guration of TV Channel installation. User Setting, System Parameters, Signal Information, etc.
Screen 10 : DVB-Subtitles
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Settings (Digital)Settings (Digital)
Factory settings
This acknowledge pop-up allows you to
erase all the custom parameters. If it is
conrmed, all services lists and user pref-
erences are deleted and the TV restarts
as for a “First Time installation”:
Screen 20 : Factory settings
Screen 21 : Signal information
Screen 17 :
Full scan channel installation
Screen 19 :
System Parameter
System Parameter
The screen allow you to check system information, factory setting.
Screen 18 :
User Settings
Signal Information
This screen allows you to adjust your ter-
restrial antenna. Two signal bargraphs are
proposed. The rst indicates the power of
the signal, the second indicates the qual-
ity of the signal measured by the Bit Error
Rate(BER).
You can check the quality of different
channels by selecting new one with the
LEFT/RIGHT buttons of the “Channel
number” item.
The corresponding frequency is displayed
in MHertz.
User Setting
The screen allow you to select the Menu Language, Audio Language, Subtitle Language, Sub-
title ON/OFF, Opacity Level.
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Settings(Analog)
Press “INPUT” button to select ATV.
Settings (Digital)
Tuning
Automatic Tuning
Press the “MENU” button and press the button to select the TUNE, then press the
button to enter to the Menu.
Press the button to select Auto Install.
Press the “ button to commence the Auto Install.
As the auto search stores a program it will appear briey on the screen before the search continues.
Once the auto search is complete, the TV reverts to normal operation with the lowest channel
selected.
Press the “MENU” button to stop Auto Search process.
Manual Tuning
Press the “MENU button and press the
button to select the TUNE, then press the
button to enter to the Menu.
Press the the button to select Program, and press the button to highlight
the program number, then press the button or numeric button to select the desired
program number, then press “MENU” button.
Following settings are available:
Parental Control: If the parental control item is disabled then all the locking are deactivated, If
it is enabled then all the locking are applied according to your choice.
Receiver Lock: Allow you to lock the DTV operation, if this item is set to Yes, each time to
access to DTV mode need to input P/N code.
Menu Lock: allows you to protect the menu screen access and all its sub-screens.
Maturity Level: A parental rating (between 1 and 18 years) is available. In this case, all
services which are not in the age limits become inaccessible unless enter the PIN code. This
parental rating depends of the information forwarded or not by the broadcaster.
Parental Control
The parental control item allows you to enable or disable the locking management.
Screen 22 : Parental control screen
The menu to modify PIN code is protected by requesting PIN code access.
The default TV PIN code (after the “First Time Installation” or “Factory System Reinstallation”)
is “0000”. Then enter the new wanted PIN code, enter it a second time in Conrm item, just to
be sure that there is no typing fault.
Screen 23 : PIN code change
Change Password
Press on “GUIDE button allows you to modify the PIN code which will be asked when try to
access to a protected part dened just above.
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Channel swap
You can change the channel number under which a channel is stored by swapping it with an-
other station. For example, if you have TV1 on Channel 3 and TV2 on Channel 1 you can swap
them over so that TV1 is on Channel 1 and TV2 is on Channel 3.
To exchange:
Press the “MENU button and press the button to select the TUNE, then press the
to enter to the Menu.
Press the
button to highlight Program Swap.
Press the
button enter to program Swap menu and press the button one
more time,then the Swap From will be highlighted. Use the numeric buttons or
button to input the desired program number you want to exchange, then press “MENU
button.
Press the button to highlight Swap To and press the button. Use the numeric
buttons or button to input the desired program number you want to exchange, then
press “MENU” button.
Press the button to highlight Perform Swap and press the button to conrm
the exchange. The two channel numbers on the screen will swap places.
Press the “MENU button to exit.
Skipping Channels
If the tuning process has stored some channels that you do not use, these can be skipped so
that they do not appear when you use the program up and down buttons. The only way to view
a skipped channel is to use the numeric buttons to select the channel number.
Press the “MENU button and press the
button to select the TUNE, then press the
to enter to the Menu.
Press the
button to select Program. then press “ button to highlight the
Program, then press the button or numeric button to select the desired program No.
which you want to Skip, then press “MENU” button.
Press the
button to select Skip.
Press the
button to select On or Off
Press the “MENU” button to exit.
Fine Tune
Although the automatic and manual searches will attempt to tune to the best reception, in areas
of poor reception some ne tuning may be required.
To ne tune:
• Press the “MENU button and press the button to select the TUNE, then press the
to enter to the Menu.
• Press the
button to select Manual Install, then press the “ button to manual
install menu.
• Press the button to select Fine Tune .
• Press either the “
button to search up or down the wave band to get the best picture.
Press the
button to select Manual Install, then press the “ button to enter
to Manual Install menu.
Press the button to select Band.
then press the “ button to select VHF-L,VHF-H,UHF.
Press the button to select Manual Search, then press the “ button to start
the Channel search.
The search process will be shown on the screen. When a station is found, the search
will stop and the station will be displayed and stored under the selected Program number.
If you do not want this station stored under this Program number, press the “ ” button
again to continue the search.
If you want this station stored under this Program number to press “MENU” button the station
will stored automatically.
You can then repeat the manual tuning process until all the stations you want are stored.
Press the “MENU” button to stop Manual Search process.
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PC Adjust Menu
To adjust the Setting:
1. Press “MENU” button and press the button to select the PC ADJUST, then press
the ” button to enter to the menu.
2. Press “ button to select desire item
you want to adjust.
3. Press the “ ” button to adjust the
selected item.
4. Press “MENU” button to return to previous menu and exit setup menu.
Setup Menu
Language
You can select the language in which the on screen display appears.
To change the language:
Press the “MENU button and press the button to select the SETUP, then press the
button to enter to the menu.
Press the button to select Language,
then press the “ ” button into language menu.
Press the button to select desired language,
then press the “ ” button to conrmed.
Press the “MENU button to exit.
To change the menu background
Press the “MENU button and press the “
button to select the SETUP, then press the
button to enter to the menu.
Press the “ button to highlight Menu Background.
Press the button to select the desire Menu Background.
Picture Menu
In the picture menu, you can adjust the following parameters to your own preference.
Brightness
Contrast
Colour
Sharpness
To change any of these:
Press the “MENU button and press the “
” button to select the PICTURE, then press
the “ button to enter to the menu.
Press the button to select the parameter you want to change.
Press the
button to make the change.
• Press the “MENU button to exit.
NOTE: If you are set to “PC” mode, the input signal format is recommend as
640x480, 800x600, 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz only, and 1024x768@ 60Hz is most
recommend, If input signal frequency is higher than 60Hz the picture display
may be abnormal.
Headphones not supplied.
The headphone socket is on the side of the TV and requires a 3.5mm stereo jack plug and
headphones with an impedance of 8 - 32 Ohms.
When headphones are used, the sound to the TV speakers is switched off.
When listening to the TV through headphones the sound is in mono.
When listening to the AV through headphones the sound is in stereo.
WARNING! USING HEADPHONES AT HIGH VOLUME CAN DAMAGE YOUR
HEARING. REDUCE THE VOLUME BEFORE USING HEADPHONES.
Using Headphones
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Technical Specication
Power Supply AC 220 - 240V ~50Hz
Power Consumption 35 W
Remote Control Batteries AAA x 2
Screen size 15” (38cm)
TV Section
Transmission standard(digital) DVB-T, MPEG2, COFDM
Frequency Range UHF470~862MHz(8 MHz BW)
Transmission standard(Analog) PAL - BG
VHF-L Ch 2-4
VHF-H Ch 5-12
UHF Ch 21-69
Audio
Speaker 2x42mm 4 ohm 3w x 2
Output 1.5 W + 1.5 W
Headphones Mono in TV mode
Stereo in AV mode
PC Section
Support denition 640x480@60Hz, 800x600@60Hz, 1024x768@60Hz
General
Dimensions(mm) L398 x W218.5 x H446(mm)
Net Weight 4.9kg
NOTE: If you are set to “PC” mode, the input signal format is recommend as
640x480, 800x600, 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz only, and 1024x768@ 60Hz is most
recommend, If input signal frequency is higher than 60Hz the picture display
may be abnormal.
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Your television is designed to give you trouble-free performance for many years. If you have a
problem with your TV, try the solutions listed below.
There is no picture or sound, or the TV doesn’t turn on.
Make sure the TV is plugged in.
Make sure the MUTE is not set.
Make sure the POWER is on.(main power switch located at rear cabinet)
Make sure a headphone is not inserted.
If there is neither picture nor sound, unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then plug it in and try
again.
There is no picture or sound on some UHF channels.
Try another station. If the other stations are OK, it may be a station problem.
Check that the antenna is connected & adjusted correctly, in good working order and has
no broken wires.
See if anything is interfering with the antenna signal.
The sound is OK, but the picture is poor.
Try another station. If the other stations are OK, it may be a station problem.
Check that the antenna is connected & adjusted correctly, in good working order and has
no broken wires.
There is poor reception on some channels.
Try another station. If the other stations are OK, it may be a station problem.
Check that the antenna is connected & adjusted correctly, in good working order and has
no broken wires.
The picture rolls, slants, shows lines, is grainy, has poor color, or has ghosts.
Try another station. If the other stations are OK, it may be a station problem.
Check that the antenna is connected & adjusted correctly, in good working order and has
no broken wires.
See if anything is interfering with the antenna signal.
The remote control does not work.
Make sure the TV is plugged in.
Make sure there are fresh batteries in the remote control.
Make sure there is nothing blocking the remote control signal.
Trouble Shooting
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