TroubleshootingTroubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a servicetechnician. If you experience any difficulty with yourTV, check a few basic remedies before calling yourservice technician.TV will not turn onCheck to make sure it 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."Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panelcontrols by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.Controls don't workIf using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by first pressing TV button.The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panelcontrols by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Viow.Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again.Problems with remoteMaybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) you are trying to control.Maybe remote is not inTV Mode. Press theTV button so remote will controlTV.Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if youremove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to control other components.)Remove batteries and hold number ] for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside theremote. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.Guide comes on when I turn on TVThe GUIDE Plus+ system automatically comes up when you use the TV button on the remote to turn ontheTV.Turn it off by selecting GUIDE Plus+Auto Displayfrom the GUIDE Plus+ Monu, and setting it to Off..Turns off while playingYou may have scheduled theTV to turn off via the Schedule function.Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds andthen turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.TV Turns on unexpectedlyScheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated.Blank screenMaybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on.Try another channel.Maybe you have set Parental Controls to block the channel.No sound, picture okayMaybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound.Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu.If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component's L and R AUDIO OUT jacks totheTV's L and R INPUT jacks.54