Philips 23PF8946/37, 20PF8946/37, 17PF8946/37, 15PF8946/37 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 75P 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.

No AV Signal

•Check whether AV and S-Video sockets connected simultaneously. If they are, disconnect the S-Video socket. AV signal automatically overrides the S-Video signal if both sockets are connected simultaneously.

S-VHS Color Becomes Faint

•Unplug socket for S-Video connection. Reconnect the S-Video socket of the TV slowly to the VCR socket.

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 Product Ownership Important Safety Instructions Precautions Additional Safety PrecautionsContents HOW to USE the Installation Features Helpful HintMemory HOW to USE the Picture Adjustment Controls HOW to USE the Sound Adjustment Controls Equalizer adjusts the sound tones. Select 120Hz to 10KHzHOW to USE the Timer Menu Controls Timer ÉUnderstanding the Autolock Controls You also can block individual channels orSetting UP AN Autolock Access Code HOW to Block Channels Using Autolock HOW to Lock a HD High Definition Channel in TV Mode HOW to Clear ALL Locked Channels AT the Same Time 10remove the menu from the screenBlocking Programs Based on Movie Ratings Blocking Programs Based on TV Ratings Other Autolock Blocking Options Press the Cursor Right orUsing the Autolock Review Screen HOW to USE the CONTRAST+ Control To USE the Mode ControlHOW to USE the Surf Control HOW to USE the Closed Captioning Control HOW to USE the Sleeptimer ControlPress the STATUS/EXIT button to remove HOW to USE the Program List Control HOW to SET the Active ControlPress the Cursor Down to highlight HOW to USE the Format Control HOW to USE the Auto Picture Control HOW to USE the Auto Sound ControlSetting UP the FM Mode FM Radio Mode Select ControlsFM Radio Timer Controls Setting UP FM Radio Sound Controls Press the Cursor Left or RightScreensaver Control Autosound ControlsSetting UP the VGA Mode VGA Picture ControlsVGA Audio Selection VGA Features Applicable to 15/17/23 models onlySetting UP the HD Mode High Definition Setting UP the HD Mode TimerHD Select Control Picture Controls Sound Controls Press the Cursor UP or button CursorOr Dolby Virtual Press the Cursor Left or Right button Press the STATUS/EXIT button whenLock HD CHANNEL/CHANGE Code Select Lock HDTroubleshooting Tips Cleaning and Care Video-game images and scoreboardsFM Radio Mode Controls HD Mode ControlsVGA Mode Controls TV Mode ControlsPhilips Limited Warranty

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