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No sound

• Press MUTE on the remote control to restore the volume level.
• Check that the receiver is set to the proper input source.
• Turn your VCR on.

No picture

• Check to be sure that all cables are connected properly and that your TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4, if using the TO TV-VCR connections. Hand-tighten the cable connections if necessary.
• Check that your component connection cables are not crossed. Y goes to Y, Pb to Pb and Pr to Pr.
• If connected through the RCA Cable TV connection, make sure the cables are connected properly.
• Turn VCR on/off.
• Ensure that the proper Cable TV display format for your TV has been selected.

No Guide or wrong Guide

• Check that your HD receiver is connected directly to the cable wall outlet.

Picture or sound is noisy on one channel

• Reconnect the coax cables and hand-tighten if loose.

Sound from only one stereo speaker

• Hand-tighten or reconnect the cables.
• Ensure that wires are not frayed and plugs are not bent or broken.

No power

• Reconnect the power cord.
• Ensure that the HD receiver is plugged into an active outlet.

Remote control does not work

• Press CABLE on the remote control.
• Ensure that nothing is blocking a clear line of sight between the HD receiver and the remote control.
• Change the batteries in your remote control and then re-program your remote control.

Poor audio quality

• Use the remote control to set the HD receiver volume level to approximately 3/4 of maximum volume level and then adjust the audio levels on the external devices.