Trouble - GE 09GP109 User Manual

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Trouble Checks
I TV Trouble
TV will not uu-n on
Controls don't worlC
Intermittent or no remote
Turnsoff while playing
Checks and Adjustments
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• Check to make sure it is plugged in. ......
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in
somethingelse.
• Maybebatteries in remote are "dead". Tryusing POWERbuttonon TV.
• Mayberemote controlwas not aimed at remoteumsor.
• Make sure power cord is fully insertedinto backof'IV.
• Try unplugging set for two minutes and then turning it on again.
• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.
• Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.
• Maybe batteries in remote are weak or dead. Try replacing batteries.
• Maybe batteries are installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries correctly.
• Remove batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several seconds. Install the
batteries and try remote.
• Sleep Tuner function may be activated.
• If TV turned on because of alarm,it will automatically turn off after one hour.
• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a.power surge. Wait
30 seconds and then turn on again.
• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.
Turns on unexpectedly
• Alarm function may he set.
Blank screen
• Try another channel.
No sound, picture okay
Can't select certain channel
No picture, no sound
Sound okay, picture poor
Picture okay, sound poor
Improper color in one or more areas
of the picture during AC operation.
DC power car corddoesn't work(set will
not operate with DC cord but will with
AC cord)
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• Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing VOL up button to restore sound.
• If headphones are connected, sound fxom TV speakers will be muted.
• Channel may not be in channel memory. Try using number buttons.
• If using VCR, check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position.
• To select cable-TV channels over 99 (up to 125), press and hold number button 1 until
1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.
• If watching VCR connected through antenna input, make sure TV is tuned to channel
or 4-same as CH3/CH4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure TV/VCR switch on
VCR is in correct position.
*Check antenna connections.
•Try adjusting SHARPNESS function to improve weak signals.
*Try ano_er channel.
*Try unplugging set for a minimum of 15 minutes and then Im-ning it on again. For best
results you should place the set _ the position you will be watching it before you plug
it back in.
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•Make sure cord is firmly attached to both cigarette lighter socket and back of TV.
•Check fuse in DC car cord. You may need to replace the fuse.
• Check to see if cigarette lighter works.

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