Troubleshooting guide – Sylvania SRTD420 User Manual

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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

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Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

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Make sure the power is turned on.

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Press SELECT on the remote control to select TV mode. Then try

other TV feature.

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Is antenna or cable connected to terminal on the back of the set?

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If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

Bars On Screen

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If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

•

Check for local interference

•

Check incoming CATV cable for loose or bad connections.

Picture Distorted or Blurred

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Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

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If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

•

Check incoming CATV cable for loose or bad connections.

Picture Rolls Vertically

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Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

Lines or Streaks in Picture

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If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

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Check for local interference.

•

Check incoming CATV cable for loose or bad connections.

No Color

•

Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

•

Is antenna or cable connected to terminal on the back of the set?

•

If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

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Adjust COLOR control.

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Check incoming CATV cable for loose or bad connections.

Poor Reception on Some Channels

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Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

Ghosts in Picture

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Is antenna or cable connected to terminal on the back of the set?

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If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

•

Check for local interference.

•

Check incoming CATV cable for loose or bad connections.

Weak Picture

•

Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

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Is antenna or cable connected to terminal on the back of the set?

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If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

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Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.

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Check incoming CATV cable for loose or bad connections.

Sound OK, Picture Poor

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Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

•

Is antenna or cable connected to terminal on the back of the set?

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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

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Magnetism from nearby unsealeded speakers or appliances might

affect the color of the TV picture. Move the TV/DVD away from the

speakers or appliances. The TV/DVD can repair itself automatically

by unplugging the TV/DVD power cord, and 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.

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You have to be within 23 feet of the TV/DVD.

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Check if the correct mode is selected. If not switch the mode by

pressing SELECT on the remote control,whichever you need.

TV Mode

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