Symphonic RSMGTD204 Owner's Manual - Page 47

Troubleshooting Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the TV/VCR/DVD does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner's Manual, check the TV/VCR/DVD, consulting the following checklist. PROBLEM No power The TV/VCR/DVD does not respond to the remote control CORRECTIVE ACTION • Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. • Make sure the power is turned on. • Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. • Check the batteries in the remote control. • Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor. If necessary, remove all the obstacles between the sensor and the remote. • You have to be within 23 feet of the TV/VCR/DVD. • Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by pressing the SELECT button on the remote control,whichever you need. TV/VCR Mode Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often overlooked possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items. It could save your time and money. PROBLEM No picture and sound No picture or poor picture on TV/VCR/DVD No sound or poor sound Bars On Screen Picture Distorted or Blurred Picture Rolls Vertically Lines or Streaks in Picture No Color Poor Reception on Some Channels Ghosts in Picture Weak Picture Sound OK, Picture Poor CORRECTIVE ACTION • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet. • Check antenna connection. • Press the SELECT button on the remote control to select TV mode. Then try other TV feature. • Let the TV/VCR/DVD program its tuner memory. • Adjust direction or replace antenna. • Adjust picture controls. • Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit. • Press the MUTE button to restore sound. • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. • Check for local interference. • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. • Check for local interference. • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. • Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set? • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. • Adjust COLOR control. • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. • Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set? • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. • Check for local interference. • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. • Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set? • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. • Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control. • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. • Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set? • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. • Check for local interference. • Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control. - 47 - EN 01A11

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Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often overlooked
possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items. It could save your time and money.
TV/VCR Mode
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
No picture and sound
Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
Check antenna connection.
Press the SELECT button on the remote control to select TV mode.
Then try other TV feature.
Let the TV/VCR/DVD program its tuner memory.
No picture or poor picture on
Adjust direction or replace antenna.
TV/VCR/DVD
Adjust picture controls.
No sound or poor sound
Adjust volume control on remote control or main unit.
Press the MUTE button to restore sound.
Bars On Screen
If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
Check for local interference.
Picture Distorted or Blurred
Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
Picture Rolls Vertically
Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Lines or Streaks in Picture
If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
Check for local interference.
No Color
Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
Adjust COLOR control.
Poor Reception on Some Channels
Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Ghosts in Picture
Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
Check for local interference.
Weak Picture
Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.
Sound OK, Picture Poor
Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
Check for local interference.
Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.
If the TV/VCR/DVD does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check
the TV/VCR/DVD, consulting the following checklist.
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power
Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
Make sure the power is turned on.
The TV/VCR/DVD does not
Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
respond to the remote control
Check the batteries in the remote control.
Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor. If necessary,
remove all the obstacles between the sensor and the remote.
You have to be within 23 feet of the TV/VCR/DVD.
Check if the correct mode is selected.
If not switch the mode by
pressing the SELECT button on the remote control,whichever you need.