Sharp 27N S50 - Manual (Page 31)

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Before Calling for Service
Check these items and see if you can correct trouble with a slight adjustment of the controls.
(Dark and Blank Picture)
• When viewing in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is being received,
the screen may become dark and blank. Should this occur, set the
Closed Caption mode to “OFF”.
For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicers, or to obtain product literature accessories, supplies,
or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP.
Calling for Service
NOTE:
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Try a new channel, if OK, then possible
station trouble.
Is TV plugged in? Power at outlet?
Is TV’s POWER button on?
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 or external
electrical noise.
Turn off with POWER button and then
turn it on after about a minute.
Adjust COLOR control.
Adjust PICTURE control.
Check external Video/Audio products:
look for loose/broken connection leads.
(Refer to page 30)
Check batteries of Remote Control.
Change Closed Caption mode to
“OFF”/ Energy Save mode to “OFF”.
Unplug the TV and plug it in again after
two minutes.
PROBLEM
No Playback of VCR and Disk Player No Picture or Sound from External Video/Audio Products Remote Control Doesn
’t Work
Bars on Screen Picture Distorted Picture Rolls Vertically No Color Poor Reception on Some Channels Weak Picture Lines or Streaks in Picture Ghosts in Picture Picture Blurred Sound OK, Picture Poor Picture OK, Sound Poor No Picture or Sound Dark and Blank Picture External Electrical Noise Interfering with TV
’s Operation
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QUICK SERVICE
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