Philips 26PF8946 user manual Troubleshooting Tips

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

No Power

•Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER button again.

•Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch.

•Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is being used.

No Picture

•Check antenna/cable connections. Are they properly secured to the TV's ANT 75ü plug?

•Check the TUNER MODE control for the correct tuner set- ting.

•Try running the Auto Program feature to find all available channels.

•Press the SOURCE button on the remote to make sure the correct signal source is selected.

•If using an accessory device, be sure that it is functioning properly.

•If in PC Mode, a video signal MUST BE present or the TV will turn off.

No Sound

•Check the VOLUME buttons.

•Check the MUTE button on the remote control.

•If you’re attempting to hook up auxiliary equipment, check the audio jack connections.

S-VHS color becomes faint

•If S-VHS is disconnected, picture color will become faint. To restore picture color, press the CH +/– button on the remote control and do a channel up followed by a channel down.

TV Only Produces MONO Sound

•If using a cable box with RF only type connections, the signal coming from the cable box will be produced in MONO only.

•Check Sound control setting. Change setting to Stereo.

Remote Does Not Work

•Check the batteries. If necessary, replace them with AA Heavy Duty (Zinc Chloride) or Alkaline batteries.

•Clean the remote control and the remote control sensor win- dow on the TV.

•Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER button again.

•Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is being used.

•Check to be sure the TV outlet is not on a wall switch.

•Be sure that the remote is in the correct operating mode.

•Be sure the remote is pointed at the Remote Sensor Window on the TV. See page 1 of the Quick Use Guide for details.

TV Displays Wrong Channel or No Channels Above 13

•Repeat channel selection.

•Add the desired channel numbers (using the CHANNEL EDIT control) into the TV’s memory.

•Check to be sure the TUNER MODES are set to the CABLE option and run the Auto Program feature to find all available channels.

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Contents LCD TV Which youre entitled, including special Returning the enclosed card guaranteesModel No Serial No Important Safety Instructions Additional Safety Precautions PrecautionsContents Tuner Mode HOW to USE the Installation FeatureLanguage Español Press the STATUS/EXIT button to removeChannel Edit Auto ProgramPress the Cursor Down button repeatedly Until Auto Program is selected. Start? will appearMid-range levels HOW to USE the Picture Adjustment ControlsLeft or Cursor Right button to adjust HOW to USE the Sound Adjustment ControlsSelected control Sound- select from Stereo or MonoHOW to USE the Timer Menu Controls Movie Ratings Understanding the Autolock ControlsTV Parental Guidelines You also can block individual channels orUsing the numbered buttons on Setting UP AN Autolock Access CodeEnter your four-digit Access Code HOW to Lock Channels Using AutolockDown button until Block All is selected Press the Cursor Down button HOW to Lock a HD High Definition Channel in TV ModeHOW to Clear ALL Locked Channels AT the Same Time With G highlighted Blocking Programs Based on Movie RatingsRemove the menu from the screen Press the Cursor UP or Down Blocking Programs Based on TV RatingsTV-Y7, TV- G, TV-PG, TV-14 or Press the Cursor Right or LeftRepeatedly until Block Options is Other Autolock Blocking OptionsHighlighted Enter the Block Options menuUsing the Autolock Review Screen HOW to USE the DNR Controls HOW to USE the CONTRAST+ ControlHighlight Features Display the Features menuHowto USE the PIP Picture in Picture Control HOW to USE the Format Control HOW to USE the Mode ControlPress the Cursor Down button to highlight Mode 169, Subtitle Zoom, Super Zoom, or FullscreenHOW to USE the Sleeptimer Control HOW to USE the Closed Captioning ControlHOW to USE the Surf Control HOW to USE the Program List ControlActivate the channel. The TV will tune to That channel Nels can be added to your Surf list. UseHOW to USE the Auto Sound Control HOW to USE the Auto Picture ControlMode Select Controls Setting UP the FM Radio ModeInstall Controls Program or Manual ProgramFM Radio Timer Controls Setting UP the FM Mode FM RadioTo enter the FM Mode, press Setting UP the FM Radio Mode FM Radio Sound ControlsPress the Cursor Down button until Options include Equalizer, BalanceAutosound Controls Screensaver ControlUP the PC Mode SettingPC Picture Controls PC Audio SelectionPC Features Setting UP the PC ModeButton to move the picture vertically or side-by-side PC PIP ControlsActivate the highlighted mode control Setting UP the HD Mode High DefinitionTimer Controls in TV mode HD Select ControlPress the HD button on the remote Picture ControlsSAP Sound ControlsLock HD CHANNEL/CHANGE Code He HD Mode channel can be blocked toTroubleshooting Tips Video-game images and scoreboards Cleaning and CareIndex Install Menu ControlsPhilips Products sold AS is or Renewed