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This can often be caused by the "aspect ratio" on the TV being set incorrectly, try pressing the button on the remote until it is back to normal. You may need to do this on another device if you are using a set top box. It will need to be set to AUTO or 16:9.

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Check that the cables are properly inserted/connected in the back of the TV.



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Are you using built-in services or set top box?

Web services would apply to content delivered over the web via providers such as YouTube or Netflix.

I am using Freeview via an aerial.

I am using Web Service (YouTube, Netflix etc).

Re-tuning is the best place to start whilst doing this ensure you end the scan with your region selection set correctly for your designated transmitter.

Please check your TV manual for this procedure.



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Carry out a First Time Installation.

Please check your TV manual for this procedure.

Make sure you end the scan with your region selection set correctly for your designated transmitter.



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Can the aerial port be tested with another device?

Did the other device work without issue?

Unfortunately without testing a different device with the aerial port we are unable to determine the cause of the fault and would recommend trying the TV with a known working aerial port.

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Are other devices in the home having issues with internet access?

Try resetting the router.

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Are you using a wired or wireless connection?

When using a wired connection the cable can sometimes develop issues. Changing the cable can help.

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Attempt a wireless connection.

Please check your TV manual for this procedure.

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Can you use a mobile phone/tablet as a hotspot? Hotspotting the TV allows us to see if the issue occurs on an entirely different network provided by your phone/tablet mobile data.

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Is your connection using the 5 Ghz or 2.4 Ghz wireless band?

The 5 Ghz band is designed to be fast however this means it can be unstable, try the 2.4 Ghz band.

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The 2.4 Ghz is designed to be more stable at longer ranges, if you are close to your router, try the 5 Ghz band.

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Poor picture streaming services can be caused by network traffic.
 
Are other people using your internet at the same time?

Make sure nobody else is using the internet and see if the issue still occurs.

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Perform a power cycle on the TV using the following steps.

1. Unplug the TV from the mains socket.
2. Hold down the manual power button on the TV for 10 seconds (if unsure on location, refer to the user manual).
3. Plug the TV back in and turn on.

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Carry out a First Time Installation.

Please check your TV manual for this procedure.



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Can you cross-test the TV with another device?

Unfortunately without cross-testing we are unable to determine the cause of the fault and would recommend trying this with another device when possible.

What was the outcome of the cross-testing?

The Cross-test indicates an issue with the set top box.

Please consult your set top box provider.

Check your aerial properly inserted and is not damaged.

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Make sure the TV is in Digital Mode.

Please check your TV manual for this procedure.

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Are all Freeview channels affected?

Do you have an aerial booster fitted?

Ensure the aerial booster is connected and has power.

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Do you have a set top box between the aerial lead and TV?

Some set top box's have power save options, please ensure this has been de-activated in the set top box menu.

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Perform a mains reset on the TV and any external equipment.



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If possible check with a neighbour if they have issues, also check if there are transmitter issues that maybe present in your area.

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Re-tune the TV.

Please check your TV manual for this procedure.



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Perform a manual re-tune.

Please check your TV manual for this procedure.

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Are you watching TV via a set top box?

Change the channel on the set top box.

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Check the colour settings in the TV menu.

Please check your TV manual for this procedure.

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If possible, check that the TV output setting on the set top box is set correctly?

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Ensure the correct source on the TV has been selected.



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Perform a mains reset on the TV and any external device, remove and plug back in the leads.



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Select a different channel or go to another source.



Does the patch slowly disappear?

There could be dirt on the screen, carefully clean the TV screen with a lint free cloth.

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Perform a power cycle on the TV using the following steps.

1. Unplug the TV from the mains socket.
2. Hold down the manual power button on the TV for 10 seconds (if unsure on location, refer to the user manual).
3. Plug the TV back in and turn on.

Are you viewing via a set top box, DVD or video player?

Perform a mains reset on the TV and any attached devices.

Remove, then replace the scart/HDMI leads.



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Ensure the TV colour settings haven't been put to maximum on the TV.

Please check your TV manual for this procedure.

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Perform a power cycle on the TV using the following steps.

1. Unplug the TV from the mains socket.
2. Hold down the manual power button on the TV for 10 seconds (if unsure on location, refer to the user manual).
3. Plug the TV back in and turn on.

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Do you have sound?

Are only Freeview channels affected?

Using the remote select a few other channels.

Did other channels work correctly?

Ensure the correct source is selected to view Freeview TV.



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Ensure the set top box is turned on.



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How is the set top box connected? Scart/ HDMI / Scart to phono.

Perform a power cycle on the TV and set top box.

Remove, then replace the scart lead on both devices.

Ensure the TV is on the correct source.



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Perform a power cycle on the TV and set top box.

Remove, then replace the HDMI lead on both devices.

Ensure the TV is on the correct source.



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Do the ends of the Scart-to-Phono lead (Yellow, Red and Green plugs) plug into an adaptor?

Refer to the user manual?

Remove the Adapter socket from the TV.

Remove the three coloured leads from the adaptor, then replace them ensuring the coloured leads match the socket colour.

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Remove the three coloured leads from the TV.
Reinsert the leads in the following order.

Yellow plug into the YELLOW socket (sometimes coloured green or green/yellow.

Red plug into the RED socket -marked "R".

White plug into the WHITE socket-marked "L".

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Choose the best option below to describe the picture issue you are having with your TV.

Put the TV into standby mode.

Can the problem still be seen in standby mode?

Unplug the TV from the mains power.
Use a lint free cloth SLIGHTLY dampened with water to clean the screen. Use a second dry lint free cloth to wipe away any excess. Repeat this procedure until the screen is clean.



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Perform a power cycle on the TV and any connected devices.

Remove, then replace any leads.



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Are only Freeview channels affected?

Is a there a message on the screen such as "No Signal"?

How is the set top box connected? Scart/ HDMI / Scart to phono.

Perform a power cycle on the TV and set top box.

Remove, then replace the scart lead on both devices.

Ensure the TV is on the correct source.



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Perform a power cycle on the TV and set top box.

Remove, then replace the HDMI lead on both devices.

Ensure the TV is on the correct source.



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Is the TV a UHD/4K?

Please check your TV manual for this information.

Ensure the source is set to the correct setting.

E.g, the source should be set to "Regular" for 1080 content and "Enhanced" for 4K content.

Please check your TV manual for this procedure.



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Perform a power cycle on the TV and set top box.

Remove the scart socket from the set top box - if there is a switch, ensure it is set to "OUTPUT" before plugging it into the correct AV, either called TV or AV1.

Ensure the TV is on the correct source.



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Do the ends of the Scart-to-Phono lead (Yellow, Red and Green plugs) plug into an adaptor?

Refer to the user manual?

Remove the Adapter socket from the TV.

Remove the three coloured leads from the adaptor, then replace them ensuring the coloured leads match the socket colour.

Did this resolve the issue?

Remove the three coloured leads from the TV.
Reinsert the leads in the following order.

Yellow plug into the YELLOW socket (sometimes coloured green or green/yellow.

Red plug into the RED socket -marked "R"

White plug into the WHITE socket-marked "L".

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Turn off any Energy save options including any Eco mode or Ambient light detection.

(Please check your TV manual for this process).

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Set the contrast to 100 and brightness to about 50 (These are from the factory).

Please check your TV manual for this procedure.

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Perform a power cycle on the TV using the following steps.

1. Unplug the TV from the mains socket.
2.  Hold down the manual power button on the TV for 10 seconds (if unsure on location, refer to the user manual).
3. Plug the TV back in and turn on.

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Are you trying to obtain Subtitles from a set top box?

Not all programmes transmit subtitles.

Using the set top box remote, change channel to BBC1, then activate subtitles if not done so already.

Refer to the Set top box manual for this process.

Do the subtitles appear?

Contact the set top box supplier/manufacturer.

Put the TV onto BBC1.

Press the Subtitle button on the remote.

does the subtitles now work?

Perform a power cycle on the TV using the following steps.

1. Unplug the TV from the mains socket.
2. Hold down the manual power button on the TV for 10 seconds (if unsure on location, refer to the user manual).
3. Plug the TV back in and turn on.

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On the remote.


1. Remove the batteries.
2. Press and hold the standby button for 15 seconds.
3. Tap the remote gently in the palm of the other hand.
4. Refit NEW batteries into the remote.




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