Symphonic RSMSD513E Owner's Manual - Page 30

Troubleshooting Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the TV/DVD does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner's Manual, check the TV/DVD, consulting the following checklist. Problem No power The TV/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/DVD. • Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by pressing SELECT on the remote control,whichever you need. TV Mode Problem No Picture or 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 Picture OK, Sound Poor Different color marks on screen Corrective Action • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. • Make sure the power is turned on. • Press SELECT on the remote control to select TV mode. Then try other TV feature. • Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set? • If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. • 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. • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. • Check for local interference. • Magnetism from nearby appliances and geomagnetism might affect the color of the TV picture. Move the TV/DVD away from the appliances, the TV/DVD can repair itself automatically. If you want to repair immediately, unplug the TV/DVD power cord, then plug it in again 30 minutes or so later. - 30 - EN 0C28

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If the TV/DVD does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Owner’s Manual, check the
TV/DVD, consulting the following checklist.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Corrective Action
No Picture or Sound
Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Make sure the power is turned on.
Press SELECT on the remote control to select TV mode. Then try
other TV feature.
Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
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.
Picture OK, Sound Poor
Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Check for local interference.
Different color marks on screen
Magnetism from nearby appliances and geomagnetism might affect
the color of the TV picture. Move the TV/DVD away from the appli-
ances, the TV/DVD can repair itself automatically. If you want to
repair immediately, unplug the TV/DVD power cord, then plug it in
again 30 minutes or so later.
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/DVD does not respond to
Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
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/DVD.
Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by
pressing SELECT on the remote control,whichever you need.
TV Mode