Samsung CXE1931 Owner Instructions - Page 47

chapter six TROUBLESHOOTING Before you call a repair person for your TV/VCR, please scan this list of possible problems and solutions. It may save you time and money. Identifying TV Problems Problem Poor picture, no picture, blurred picture, or blue screen. Poor sound quality. No color, wrong colors or tints. Picture rolls vertically. Possible Solution Try another channel. Make sure the unit is plugged into a working wall outlet. Adjust the antenna. Press LINE IN. Check all wire connections. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. Make sure the program is broadcast in color. Adjust the picture settings. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Identifying VCR Problems Problem Unit won't turn on. Unit won't take video tape. Unit didn't record a program. Unit didn't record a timer program. There is no picture, the picture is distorted during video tape playback, or there is noise or streaks in the picture. Possible Solution Make sure the unit is plugged into a working wall outlet. Press the POWER button. Make sure the tape is window-side up with the arrow pointing away from you. Make sure there's no other tape in the compartment. Make sure the antenna or cable is connected and that the TV/VCR is receiving the broadcast signal. Make sure the record safety tab is intact. Make sure the unit was turned off. Check the programmed start and stop times. Make sure the time is set correctly. Adjust the tracking. Clean the video heads. Make sure there has been a recording on the tape. 6 . 1 C H A P T E R SI X: TR O U B L E S H O O T I N G