Philips 26MD350B Different color marks on the TV screen, Black box is displayed on the TV screen

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Symptom

Different color marks on the TV screen

You switch to a different input and the volume changes.

You switch to a different input and the screen size changes.

The display image does not

Tcover the entire screen.

VCaptions are displayed as a white box.

No caption is displayed in the Closed Caption-supported program.

No caption is displayed when playing back a disc or a cassette tape containing captions.

Black box is displayed on the TV screen.

Completely distorted picture or black/white picture with DVD.

Picture freezes momentarily during playback.

Disc cannot be played.

D

VButtons do not work or the unit stops responding.

DThe unit does not respond to some operating commands during playback.

Angle does not switch.

Playback does not start when the title is selected.

The password for rating level has been forgotten.

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remedy

 

 

PREPARATION

 

 

 

 

 

• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station,

 

 

missing data or pixelation.

 

 

• This unit will memorize the volume level from the last time you adjusted it.

 

 

• If the volume of the sound from another device is higher or lower, then the

 

 

 

 

loudness will change.

WATCHING

• This unit will memorize the viewing mode from the last time you used the

particular input modes.

 

• If you are using the unit as a PC monitor, make sure that “Horizontal Position” and

 

“Vertical Position” in “PC Settings” are set correctly.

TV

• If you are watching TV or using the Video, S-Video, Component video or HDMI with

480i Input, press [FORMAT] repeatedly to switch various screen modes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Interference from buildings or weather conditions may cause captioning to be

OPTIONAL

incomplete.

 

• Broadcasting station may shorten the program to insert advertisement.

 

The closed caption decoder cannot read the information of the shortened

SETTING

program.

• The disc or cassette tape may be illegally copied, or the caption signal might not

have been read during copying.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The text mode is selected for caption. Select “CC-1”, “CC-2”, “CC-3”, “CC-4” or “Off”.

OPERATING

 

• Make sure the disc is compatible with the unit.

DVD

 

 

 

• Check the disc for finger prints/scratches and clean with a soft cloth wiping from

 

 

center to edge.

DVD

• Clean the disc.

SETTING

• Ensure the disc is correctly inserted.

• Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.

 

• Cancel the parental lock or change the control level.

 

• Insert a correct disc that plays on this unit.

 

• Handle a disc with special care so that it does not have fingerprints, scratches, or

 

 

dusts on its surface.

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

• To completely reset the unit, unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet for

5-10 seconds.

 

• Operations may not be permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions of the disc.

 

• The angle cannot be switched for DVD which do not contain multiple angles. In

 

 

INFORMATION

some cases multiple angles are only recorded for specific scenes.

• Check the “PARENTAL” setting.

 

• Enter the default password (4737), then your forgotten password will be cleared.

 

 

Note:

The LCD panel is manufactured to provide many years of useful life. Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear as a fixed point of blue, green or red. This is not to be considered a defect in the LCD screen.

Some functions are not available in specific modes, but this is not a malfunction. Read the description in this manual for more details on correct operations.

Some functions are prohibited on some discs.

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Contents 26MD350B For Customer Use NotificationRead before operating equipment Important Safety InstructionsLaser Safety  PrecautionIntroduction Important Copyright InformationTrademark Information  Symbols Used in this ManualQuick start guide Remote control  Supplied Accessories Attaching the Stand To remove the stand from this unitDTV/TV/CATV  FeaturesDVD Functions  ContentsTV Functions  Terminals  Control PanelDigital mode DTV  Remote Control FunctionAnalog mode TV DVD modeBattery Precautions  Installing the Batteries Antenna Connection Preparation Connection to Cable Receiver or Satellite Box Satellite providerHDMI-DVI Connection  External Device ConnectionHdmi Connection Video Connection Component video ConnectionAudio Output Connection IntroductionResolution  Plug In the AC Power Cord Cable Management PC ConnectionAfter an initial setup is completed  Initial SetupTV Functions Before you begin Sleep Timer  Volume AdjustmentWatching TV  Channel SelectionSwitching Audio Mode  Freeze Mode Switching Each Input Mode Broadcasting information  TV Screen InformationProgram title Program guide Press InfoFor 169 video signal  TV Screen Display ModeFor PC input signal through Input mode Autoprogram Optional Setting Main Menu Add Channels  Channel ListUse Cursor K/L to select Antenna, then press OK  Antenna Confirmation Language Selection Adjust the picture quality  Picture AdjustmentUse Cursor K/L to select the desired setting, then press OK Smart PictureAuto Volume Leveling  Sound AdjustmentSmart Sound Equalizer Closed Caption Caption ServiceCaption mode Use Cursor K/L to select On, then press OK Digital Caption ServiceTo select Digital Caption Service Font Size Font StyleFont Color Font OpacityUse Cursor K/L to select Child Lock, then press  Child LockChannel Lock Change PINUS Movie ratings lock Channel LockAssociation of America Press Menu to exitUse Cursor K/L to select US TV ratings lock, then press OK US TV ratings lockTo set the sub ratings Use Cursor K/L to select Change PIN, then press Change PINPosition Reset  PC SettingsPress Menu to display the main menu Adjust the setting Use Cursor s/B to adjustLocation  Energy Saving ModeUse Cursor K/L to select Energy Saving Mode, then press OK Use Cursor K/L to select the desired mode, then press OKConfirm the version of the software currently used  Current Software Info Unplayable Media Operating DVDDVD Functions Playable Media  Disc Menu  Playback Resume Playback DVD Zoom  Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Slow Forward / Slow Reverse  Search Functions During playback, press Mode repeatedly until / appearsChapter / Title / Track Search You can select chapters, titles or tracks on the disc Repeat Playback Time SearchDirect Search You can repeat playback between a and B on a disc Repeat A-B Playback Programmed Playback Random Playback Subtitle Language  Special Settings On-screen Display Press Cursor K/ L to adjust the black level Black Level SettingCamera Angles Audio LanguageTo return to the marker later Stereo Sound ModeVirtual Surround  DVD Language Setting DVD SettingSubtitle *1, *2Default OFF Audio *1, *2Down Sampling  DVD Audio SettingIf you have set password already, use  Parental SettingNumber buttons to enter the current 4-digit password Use the Number buttons to enter the new 4-digit passwordYou can change the other functions  OthersLanguage  Reset to the Default Setting  Language Code ListThere is no clock function on this unit Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingCheck the Parental setting Vertical Position in PC Settings are set correctlyDifferent color marks on the TV screen Black box is displayed on the TV screenInformation  Maintenance Glossary Atsc Electrical Specification  General Specifications Other Specifications CatvLimited Warranty Ninety 90 DAY Labor / ONE 1 Year Parts Français