Audiovox FPE1506 - Manual (Page 30)

Before calling for repair service, check the following items for possible remedies to the
If your problem is not solved, turn your unit off and then on again once.
Never attempt to repair a defective unit yourself.
Note:
Troubleshooting
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+ Do not use in hot or cold rooms (locations)
• When the unit is used in rooms (locations) with low temperature, the picture may leave trails or
appear slightly delayed. This is not a malfunction, and the unit will recover when the
temperature returns to normal.
• Do not leave the unit in a hot or cold location. Also, do not leave the unit in a location exposed
to direct sunlight or near a heater, as this may cause the cabinet to deform and the LCD panel
to malfunction.
(Storage temperature: 0°C to +50°C Working temperature: 5°C to +40°C )
Symptoms Check item
! This may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high
rise buildings or hills. Using a highly directional antenna may
improve the picture. “Ghost” or double images
! Check that the AC power cord is plugged into the mains
socket.
! Unplug the power cord, wait for 60 seconds. Then re-insert plug
No power
! Check antenna connections at the rear of the unit to see if it
is properly connected to the unit.
! Possible broadcast station trouble. Try another channel.
! Adjust the contrast and brightness settings.
! Check the Closed Captions control. Some TEXT modes could
block the screen.
! Select a correct input.
! Is a non-compatible signal being input?
No picture
! Increase the VOLUME.
! Check that the unit is not muted.
Good picture but no sound
! Adjust the contrast, color and brightness settings. Good sound but poor color
! Sometimes, poor picture quality occurs when having
activated an S-VHS camera or camcorder connected and
having connected another peripheral at the same time. In this
case, switch off one of the other peripherals.
! Check whether the room is too bright.
Poor picture
! Check the antenna connection.
! This may be caused by electrical interference (e.g. hairdryer,
nearby neon lights, etc.).
! Turn off the equipment.
! Check whether the batteries are working. Replace if necessary.
! Clean the remote control sensor lens on the unit.
! Do not use the remote control under strong or fluorescent
lighting.
Snowy picture and noise
Horizontal dotted line
Television not responding to
remote control
! Check if you have selected the correct D-Sub mode in your
No stable or not
synchronized D-Sub picture
No output from one
of the speakers
! Adjust Balance in the SOUND menu.
Control buttons do not work
! Unplug the power cord, wait for some seconds. Then re-plug
the power cord and turn on the unit again.