RCA T13208 - Manual (Page 38)

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Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV/VCR you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting
list that follows.
General TV/VCR Problems
TV/VCR won’t turn on
• Press the TV or VCR button to turn on the TV/VCR.
• Make sure the TV/VCR is plugged in.
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.
• Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV/VCR.
If the TV turns on, go to page 39 for remote control solutions.
• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls
by pressing the POWER button for 6 seconds.
Controls don’t work
• If you’re using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.
• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls
by pressing the POWER button for 6 seconds.
• Unplug the TV/VCR for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.
TV/VCR turns off unexpectedly
• Sleep timer may have been activated. Go to page 33 for instructions.
• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then
turn the TV/VCR on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high
or low.
TV/VCR turns on unexpectedly
• Wake-up timer may have been activated. Go to page 33 for instructions.
Blank screen
• Try another channel.
• Check picture adjustments. Go to page 32 for instructions.
• Make sure the line input is not selected. Repeatedly press 00 on the remote to switch between audio/video
input jacks and tuner.
No sound, picture okay
• Press the volume up to increase the sound.
• Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
• Maybe the antenna/cable setting is set to the wrong position. Go to page 11 for instructions.
• The channel might be empty — change channels.