25 ENGLISHGHOSTSGhosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is thedirect path and the other is reflected by tall buildings, hills or other largeobjects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improvethe reception.SNOWIf the TV is located far from the TV station, in a fringe reception area wherethe signal is weak, small dots may appear in the picture.If the signal is extremely weak, the installation of a larger external antennamay be necessary.RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI)Caused by two-way radios, this type of interference produces movingripples or diagonal streaks in the picture. Some cases may cause a loss ofcontrast in the picture. Changing the direction and position of the antennaor installing an RFI filter may improve the picture.PICTURE SIZE VARIATIONA slight picture size variation is normal when you adjust the CONTRAST orBRIGHTNESS settings.Most types of television interference can be remedied by adjusting the height and position of the VHF/UHF antenna. Outdoor antennas are recommended for best results. The most common types of televisioninterference are shown below. If one of these symptoms appear when the TV is connected to a Cable TVsystem, the disturbance may be caused by the local Cable TV company broadcast.CARE AND MAINTENANCETo prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect the TV from the power source before cleaning.The finish on the cabinet may be cleaned with mild soap and a soft, damp cloth and cared for as other furniture.Use caution when cleaning or wiping the plastic parts.Reception disturbancesIGNITIONBlack spots or horizontal streaks may appear, the picture may flutter ordrift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems,neon lamps or AC powered tools and appliances such as drills or hairdryers.Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine