Manual

No Power
• Check the TV power cord, Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds
then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER
button again.
• Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch,
• Be sure the t_se is not blown on the AC power strip, if one :s
being used,
No Picture
• Check antenna/cable connections, Are they properly secured
to the TV's ANT 75_2 plug?
• Check the TUNER MODE control fur the correct tuner set-
ting,
• Try running the Auto Program feature to find all available
channels,
• Press the SOURCE button on the remote to make sure the
correct signal source is selected.
• If using an accessory device, be sure that it is functioning
properly,
• If in PC Mode, a video signal MUST BE present or the TV
will turn off,
No Sound
• Check the VOLUME buttons.
• Check the MUTE button on the remole control.
• If you're attempting to hook up auxiliary equipment, check
the audio jack connections.
TV Only Produces MONO Sound
• If using a cable box with RF only tyIm connections, the signal
coming from the cable box will be produced in MONO only;
• Check Sound control setting, Change setting to Slereo,
Remote Does Not Work
• Check the batteries. If necessary, replace them with AA
Heavy Duty (Zinc Chloride) or Alkaline batteries,
• Clean the remote control and the remote control sensor win-
dow on the TV.
• Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds,
then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER
button again,
• Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is
being used.
• Check to be sure the TV outlet is not on a wall switch.
• Be sure that the remote is in the correct opera/ing mode.
• Be sure the remole is poinled at the Remote Sensor Window
on the TV, See page 1 of the Quick Use Guide for details,
TV Displays Wrong Channel or No Channels Above 13
• Repeat channel selection.
• Add the desired channel numbers (using the CHANNEL
EDIT control) into the TV's memory,
• Check to be sure the TUNER MODES are set to the CABLE
option and mn the Auto Program feature to find all available
channels.
WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV
Screen:
Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen
for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven
display aging.
PLACEMENT OF THE TV
Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures
that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the
screen. Be caret_l not to leave nonmoving images on screen fur
extended periods of time, or to display the same images on CLEANING
screen too frequently, because subtle ghost images can he left
on the picture tubes, Sources of stationary images may be DVD
disks, laser disks, video games, CD-i disks, videotapes, digital
television boxes, broadcast channels, cable channels, satellite
channels, and others, Here are some examples of stationary
images (this is not an all-inclusive list; you may encounter
others in your viewing):
• DVD menus---listings of DVD disk content
• ketterbox black bars--shown at Ihe top and bottom of the
TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed on a
TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio,
• Video-game images and scoreboards
• Television station Iogos--present a problem if they are
bright and sta/ionary; moving or low-contrast graphics are
less likely to cause uneven aging of the picture tube
• Stock-market tickers--presenled at the bottom of the TV
screen °
• Shopping channel Iogos and pricing displays---.-bright
and shown constantly or repeatedly in the same location on
the TV screen.
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• To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and
increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where
tempera/ures can become excessively hot; fur example, in
direct sunlight or near a heating appliance.
• Be sure to allow a free flow of air to and from the perfnrated
back cover of the set,
• To avoid possible shock hazard, be sure the TV is unplugged
from the electrical outlet befnre cleaning,
• Regularly dust the TV wilh a dry, nonscra/ching dus/er to
keep the TV clean.
• When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the
screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything
abrasive, Do not use household cleaners, Wipe the front
screen with a clean cloth dampened with waler. Use even,
easy, vertical strokes when cleaning.
• Gently wipe the cabinet surt3ces with a clean cloth or sponge
dampened in a solution of cool, clear wa/er and a mild soap
or detergent, Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces.
Do not use acetone, toluene, or alcohol to clean the screen.
Occasionally vacuum the ventila/ion holes or slots in the back
cover of the set,
Never use Ihinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on
or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring
of the cabinet finish,