Toshiba 27AFX55 - Manual (Page 29)

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Appendix
Using the TV
’s
Features
Setting up
your TV
Using the
Remote Control
Connecting
your TV
W
elcome to
T
oshiba
Important
Safeguards
Auto power off
The TV will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes if it is tuned to a vacant channel or a station that completes its
broadcasting for the day and stops broadcasting on that channel. This feature does not work in VIDEO mode.
Understanding the Power Return feature
If the power is cut off while you are viewing the TV and the power is resupplied, the Power Return feature will turn on the
TV automatically.
If the power is going to be off for a long time or you are going to be away from the TV for a long time, unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet to prevent the TV from turning on in your absence.
Appendix
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Before calling a service technician, please check the following table for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions.
Problem Solution
TV will not turn on • Make sure the power cord is plugged in, then press POWER.
• The remote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries.
No picture, no sound • Check the antenna/cable connections.
• This TV will not accept or display 480p or 720p progressive scan
signals or 1080i interlaced high-definition signals through its
ColorStream inputs. Switch the other device’s output to 480i interlaced
mode first (see page 9).
No sound, picture OK • The sound may be muted. Press VOLUME.
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another
channel.
• The MTS feature may be in SAP mode. Press the MTS button on the
remote control until STEREO (or MONO) mode is active.
Poor sound, picture OK • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• The MTS feature may be in SAP mode. Press the MTS button on the
remote control until STEREO (or MONO) mode is active.
Poor picture, sound OK • Check the antenna connections.
• The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• Adjust the PICTURE menu.
• This TV will not accept or display 480p or 720p progressive scan
signals or 1080i interlaced high-definition signals through its
ColorStream inputs. Switch the other device’s output to 480i interlaced
mode first (see page 9).
Poor reception of broadcast channels • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• Check the antenna connections.
• If you are using a VCR, make sure the TV/VCR button is set correctly.
Cannot receive above channel 13 • Make sure the TV/CABLE feature in the SETUP menu is set to “CABLE.”
Unable to select a certain channel • The channel may be blocked by the CH LOCK feature, or erased with
the add/erase feature.
Cannot access signal input sources (Video1, • Check the VIDEO LOCK feature.
Video2, Video3, and ColorStream) and/or
Channels 3 and 4
Multiple images • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• Use a highly directional outdoor antenna.
Poor color or no color • The station may have broadcast difficulties. Try another channel.
• Adjust the TINT and/or COLOR in the PICTURE menu.
• If you change the direction of the TV while it is turned on, the picture
could suffer from color shading. If so, turn off the TV and allow it to cool
for several hours before turning it on again.
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