How to Troubleshoot No Picture and a Burning Smell in a Westinghouse Television

On occasion, your Westinghouse TV may emit a burning smell or not display a picture. The odor typically happens when wiring has been shorted or an inside component has gone bad. When you don't see images on your TV, commonly, device connections or On-Screen Display settings need to be adjusted.

Instructions

    • 1

      Turn off your TV if it smells like it is burning. Remove the power plug from the wall outlet and contact Westinghouse customer support for repair.

    • 2

      Secure all coax cable cord, antenna and external device connections to your TV if you don't see a picture.

    • 3

      Press the "Input" source button on the remote control to select the correct device if you still don't see a picture.

    • 4

      Lower the video resolution if a "No Input Signal" is displayed. Refer to your TV's manual for precise resolution adjustment instructions.

    • 5

      Press the "Menu" button on the remote control or right side of your TV if you still don't see a picture. Use the directional arrow buttons to make your selections. Select "Video." Choose "Brightness" and increase the level. Select "Contrast" and increase or decrease the level.

    • 6

      Press the "Menu" button on the remote control or right side of your TV if you still don't see a picture. Select "Video." Select "Video Reset" to reset your TV's video settings back to the factory defaults.

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