Sears SRCD227 - Manual (Page 52)

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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
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power. • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
• Make sure the power is turned on.
Remote Control Doesn’t Work • Is TV/DVD/VHS plugged in?
• Power at outlet?
• Check batteries in Remote Control.
No picture and sound. • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet.
• Check antenna connection.
• Let the TV/DVD/VHS program its tuner memory.
No picture or poor picture on • Adjust direction or replace antenna.
TV/DVD/VHS. • 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.
Picture OK, Sound Poor • Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
• Check for local interference.
Timer recording is not possible. • Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
• Make sure the power is off.
• Make sure the TV/DVD/VHS clock is set correctly.
Cannot go into Record mode. • Make sure the tape has an erase-prevention tab. If need, cover the
• hole with plastic tape.
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