Vizio M260VA - Manual (Page 40)

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General TV Problems Solution
HDTV.
Power is ON but there is no
image on the screen.
• Make sure all cables attached to your HDTV are connected to the correct output
on the external device.
• Adjust brightness, contrast or backlight.
• Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source.
Wrong or abnormal colors
appear.
• Check Color and Tint settings in Picture Menu.
• Reset Picture settings.
• Check the video cables to make sure they are securely connected.
• If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low.
Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna
around the room or close to a window (in the case of indoor antenna use).
Control buttons do not work. • Press only one button at a time.
Remote control does not
work.
• Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on your TV.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor.
• Replace dead batteries with new ones.
• Make sure you have selected TV mode on the remote control.
There appear to be image
quality issues.
• If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low.
Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna
around the room or close to a window (in the case of indoor antenna use).
• For best image quality, view HD wide-screen programs where possible.
• If HD content is not available view “Standard Definition” from a digital source.
• Standard, analog TV will always be noticeably inferior to HD because your
digital flat panel TV has video that is many times better than old TV so you will
see interference and deficiencies you did not know you had.
You cannot see a picture. • Make sure the power button is ON.
• Make sure AC power cord is firmly connected to a live outlet.
• Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select a different input source.
• Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to your
HDTV.
• If your HDTV is connected to a computer, press any button on your keyboard to
“wake” your computer.
• If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low.
Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna
around the room or close to a window (in the case of indoor antenna use).
You see a distorted picture or
hear unusual sound.
• You may be getting interference from electrical appliances, cars, motorcycles,
or fluorescent lights. If you have not mounted it on the wall, try moving your
HDTV to another location to see if this is the cause of the problem.
The picture has abnormal
patterns.
• Check the connections of external devices that may be connected to your
HDTV.
• Make sure the specifications of external devices meet the specifications of your
HDTV (i.e. resolution).
• If you are using an antenna, the signal strength of the channel may be low.
Make sure your antenna is connected securely to the TV and move the antenna
around the room or close to a window (in the case of indoor antenna use).
The display image does not
cover the entire screen.
• If you are in RGB mode (Computer), make sure that H-Size and V-Position in
the on-screen menu are set correctly.
• If you are using TV, AV or Component with 480i input, press WIDE button on