Sears 274.4392839 - Manual (Page 34)

IVouble Checks
Before you call or take your unit to a Sears Service Center, look
below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then
perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that
trouble.
Caring for Your TV
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If your TV is out of warranty, these checks and adjustments could
save you time and the cost of an unneeded trip to the service center.
If service should be necessary, the warranty information on the back
cover explains what your warranty covers and how to get service.
Checks and Adjustments
TV will not turn on • Check to make sure TV is plugged in.
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by
plugging in something else.
• Maybe batteries in remote control are “dead”, fry replacing batteries.
• Maybe remote control was not aimed at remote sensor.
• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.
Controls don’t work • If using remote control, make sure remote is in “TV Mode” by first pressing
7Y button.
• Try unplugging set for two minutes and then turning it on again.
• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.
Intermittent or no remote • Maybe something was between the remote and the remote sensor.
• Maybe the remote was not aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR)
you were trying to control.
• Maybe remote is not in “TV Mode”. Press the 7Y button so remote will
control TV.
• Maybe batteries in remote are weak or dead. Try replacing batteries.
• Maybe batteries were installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries correctly.
Turns off while playing • SLEEP TIMER function may have been activated.
• ALARM OFF function may have been activated.
• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power
surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently,
the voltage in your house may be abnormally high.
• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.
Turns on unexpectedly • ALARM function may have been activated.
Alarm does not turn off TV at
correct time • Check ALARM ON/OFF function. Must be set to ON.
• Check to make sure CLOCK function is set to the correct time.
Blank Screen • Maybe Channel 90, 91, or 92 selected, but device connected to those
INPUT jacks is not turned on.
• Try another channel.
No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing VOLUME up button to restore sound.
• Maybe TV’s speakers are turned off. Check OV/OFF function.
Can’t select certain channel • Channel may not be in Channel Memory. Try pressing number buttons.
• If using VCR, check to make sure
TVNCR switch on VCR is in correct
position.
• To select cable channels 100 through 128, press number button 1 until 1-
appears. Then press other two number buttons. CABLE/AIR function must
be in CABLE mode to select channels higher than 69.
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