Philips EIP-4500 user manual Troubleshooting, General TV issues, TV channel issues, Picture issues

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9 Troubleshooting

This section describes commonly-encounteredissues and accompanying solutions.

No action is required.The creaking sound is normal expansion and contraction of the TV as it cools and warms up.This does not impact performance.

9.1General TV issues

The TV does not switch on:

Unplug the mains cord, wait for one minute and plug in the mains again.

Verify that the mains cord is properly connected and that the mains are powered.

The remote control is not working properly:

Verify that the remote control batteries are correctly inserted according to the +/- orientation.

Replace the remote control batteries if they are flat or weak.

Clean the remote control and TV sensor lens.

The standby light on the TV blinks red:

Turn off the TV and unplug the mains cord.Wait until the TV cools down before reinserting the mains cord and turning on the TV. If the blinking occurs again, contact our Customer Suppport Centre.

You forgot your code to unlock Child lock

Enter ‘8888’ as described in Section 5.10.3 Lock TV channels or connected devices (Child lock).

The TV menu is in the wrong language

See Section 6.1 Automatically install channels for instructions on how to change the TV menu to your preferred language.

When turning the TV on/off/to standby, you hear a creaking sound from the TV chassis:

9.2TV channel issues

Previously installed channels do not appear in the channel list:

Verify that the correct list is selected.

The channel may have been uninstalled to the Rearrange menu.To access the menu, press MENU on the remote control and select TV Menu > Installation > Channel installation > Rearrange.

No digital channels were found during the installation:

Verify if the TV suppports DVB-T in your country. See the listed countries on the back of the TV.

9.3Picture issues

LightGuide is on, but there is no picture:

Verify if the antenna is connected properly.

Verify if the correct device is selected.

There is sound but no picture:

Verify that picture settings are correctly set. See Section 5.3.2 Adjust picture settings.

You receive poor TV reception from an antenna connection:

Check that the antenna is properly connected to the TV.

Loud speakers, unearthed audio devices, neon lights, high buildings or mountains can influence the picture quality.Try to improve the reception quality by changing the antenna direction or moving devices away from the TV.

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Contents Register your product and get support at Germany 01803 386 Country Number Tariff Austria 0810Belgium 078250145 Luxembourg 40 6661 Local Netherlands 0900Table of contents Koninklijke Philips Performing source distribution, a TV yourself If the TV is mounted on a swivel base or SafetyTo avoid risk of fire or electric shock, do Environmental care Screen careYour TV TV overviewFrom left Red, green, yellow, blue Remote controlProgram + Volume + Up Î, Down ï, Left Í, Right Æ, OKWall mount the TV Get startedPosition the TV Purchase a VESA-compatible wall BracketLocate the four mounting nuts at the back of the TV Remove the TV stand DDNoteSecure the VESA-compatible wall bracket to the TV To connect the mains cord DDNote Connect the antenna cableConnect the mains cord According to TV modelFirst time setup Insert the remote control batteriesSwitch on the TV EETipSwitch your TV on/off or to standby Use your TVWatch TV Switch channelsSwitch channels digital receiver Adjust volume Watch connected devicesUse teletext Use AmbilightThis section helps you perform advanced TV operations Remote control overviewUse more of your TV EN-14Mute Program P +Mode MenuUse TV menus Subtitle Use the Quick access menuAudio language digital Picture formatAdjust picture and sound settings Pixel Plus Use smart settingsCustom tint HD Natural MotionAuto format Not for PC Change picture formatou use Auto format Movie expand 149 Not for HD ou use Auto format Movie expand 169 Not for HD DDNoteTV menu Installation Preferences Adjust sound settingsVolume Bar on or Volume bar offAdjust Ambilight settings Adjust LightGuide brightnessChange to Shop or Home mode Use advanced teletext featuresCycle subpages Use digital text services UK onlyEnlarge teletext pages LanguageSelect a favorite list Setup a favorite listCreate favorite lists Select a channel from a favorite listUse the Electronic Programme Guide Automatically switch the TV on On timer Use timers and Child lockAutomatically switch the TV to standby Sleeptimer Lock TV channels or connected devices Child lockUse subtitles Select a subtitle language on digital TV channels DDNote Enable subtitles on digital TV channelsView photos and listen to Music Connect a USB storage deviceTransitions Slide show settings No details/More detailsView your photos Slide timeUpdate your TV software Listen to digital radio channelsUpdate software analogue broadcasts DDNote Select Start nowInstall channels Automatically install channelsSelect your system DDNote Manually install channelsInstall channels Search and store new TV channelsRename channels Uninstall or reinstall ChannelsManually update the channel list Rearrange channelsStart a demo Reset TV to factory settingsTest digital reception Connection overview Back connectors EXTConnect devices Hdmi 1/2/3Hdmi Select connection qualityUSB Hdmi Highest qualityScart Good quality Component Y Pb Pr Higher qualityVideo Good quality Composite Basic qualityDVD player Connect devicesBlu-ray Disc player EN-41 Satellite receiverHD digital receiver EN-42 Combined DVD recorder and digital receiverSeparate DVD recorder and receiver EN-43 If using a home theatre or other audioDVD recorder and home theatre system Assign devices to connectors Setup devicesPersonal Computer Before connecting the PC Game console or camcorderUse Philips EasyLink Access CAM services Prepare TV for digital servicesUsing the Conditional Access Module Push the CAM in as far as it will goVideo formats Supported display resolutions Computer formatsPower Tuner / Reception / TransmissionTV channel issues TroubleshootingGeneral TV issues Picture issuesSound issues Hdmi connection issuesContact us USB connection issuesPC connection issues Index Mains Noise reduction On timer EN-53Headpphone volume Mono/Stereo Ambilight Sound Teletext Adjust settings P broadcastsTimers Automatic volume leveling On timer Auto surround VolumeBatteries Reset to factory setting Pb Pr Overview VolumeUse Remote control Timers On timer