Philips 32PFL4609, 43PFL4909 Troubleshooting, Unusual picture appears and the TV does Not operate

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Troubleshooting

If the Unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this User Manual,

check the following Troubleshooting tips and all connections once before calling for service.

Power

No Power

Make sure the AC Power Cord is plugged in.

Make sure that the AC outlet supplies the proper voltage, plug another electrical appliance into the AC outlet to ensure that the AC outlet operates normally.

If a Power Failure occurs, Unplug the AC Power Cord for 1 minute to allow the Unit to Reset Itself.

Remote

Control buttons do not work.

Do NOT press more than one button at the same time.

Ensure that no buttons on the Remote Control are depressed and move freely.

Universal Remote Control does not work properly.

Refer to the user manual of the universal remote control for the Philips code.

Picture

Power is ON but no screen image.

Check whether the Connection for the Antenna, Cable or Satellite Set-top Box is Connected Correctly.

Check whetherAll the Cables to the Unit are connected to the correct Output Jack on your device like Blu-ray / DVD recorder.

Make sure that the selected Input mode is connected to the working Input jack.

Check if your computer is NOT in Sleep Mode when the Input mode of this unit is in PC mode. Tap any key on the Computer Keyboard to Wake it up.

Check if the correct input mode is selected by pressing S SOURCE.

No Color

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

Adjust Color in Picture settings. L p. 30

Picture Poor

Adjust Contrast and Brightness in Picture settings. L p. 30

For the Best Picture Quality, watch “High Definition” wide screen Programs. If the HD content is Not available, watch “Standard Definition” Programs instead.

You see Pixelation on the Screen.

When the capabilities of the Unit exceed the capabilities of the Digital Broadcasting, the signal will be increased to match the capabilities of the Display on the Unit. This may cause Pixelation, Noise or Trash.

Unusual picture appears and the TV does Not operate.

Press the power button first. If it does not solve, follow the procedure below.

Press the buttons on the remote control in the order shown below.

K L H L I L B

Unplug the AC Power Cord once, and wait for 1 minute, and then plug it in again.

Sound

No sound, distorted sound or incorrect Audio Sound is heard when using the HDMI-DVI Connections.

Make sure that the Analog Audio signals from the HDMI-DVI device are connected to the Analog Audio L/R Input jacks.

When using Component Analog Video, Composite Analog Video or PC VGA Video make sure that the Analog Audio (L/R) connectors are mounted into the Audio (L/R) Input jacks.

Sound Intermittent or No Sound.

Check if the Audio Cable is connected into the Unit correctly. You Switch to a Different Input and the Volume Changes.

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.

Make sure Auto volume leveling is set to On. L p. 32

Picture & Sound

No Picture or Sound

Check if the Power is on.

Check whether All the cables to the Unit are connected to the correct Output jack of your device like Blu-ray / DVD Recorder.

Check whether All the Cables to the Unit are connected to the correct Output Jack on your separate Device like Blu-ray Disc / DVD Recorder.

View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the Broadcasting Station or Weak Signal Strength.

Unplug the AC Power Cord and wait for about 1 minute, then Plug the AC Power Cord and turn On the Unit again.

Check whether the connection of the Antenna or Cable / Satellite set-top box is connected correctly.

Make sure that the selected Input mode is connected to the working Input jack.

Check if your computer is NOT in sleep mode when the Input mode of this Unit is in PC mode. Tap any key on the keyboard to wake up your computer.

Make sure that the sound is not muted. Press V so that the volume bar and current volume level will appear on the TV screen.

Make sure that the volume is NOT set to 0 or C. If so, use VOL + / – to adjust to the desired volume.

Make sure that the headphone is NOT connected to the Headphone Audio Output jack.

Make sure that the TV speakers is NOT set to Off.

Adjusted Picture or Sound settings are not effective every time the Unit is turned On.

You must set Home in Location. L p. 38 (Otherwise, the settings you adjusted will not be memorized after the Unit goes into Standby Mode.)

You see a Distorted Picture or Hear an Unusual Sound. (Analog TV - NTSC signal)

You may be getting NTSC (Analog) TV signal (not HDTV signal) interference from electrical appliances, automobiles, motorcycles or fluorescent lights.

Try moving the Unit to another Location to see if this is the Cause of the Problem.

Ghosts, lines or streaks in picture.

Electrical Interference from nearby appliances may affect Picture Quality.

View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station or weak signal strength.

Picture Poor, Sound Intermittent or No Sound

View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station or weak signal strength.

Child and Rating Lock

Forgotten PIN code.

Enter “0711” to clear your password.

Screen

You Switch to a different Input and the Screen Size changes.

This unit will memorize the viewing mode from the last time you used the particular input modes.

The display image does not cover the entire screen.

If you are using the Unit as a PC Monitor, make sure that Horizontal position and Vertical position in Picture are set correctly. L p. 30

If you are watching TV or using the Composite Video, Component Video or HDMI with 480i Input, press R FORMAT Repeatedly to Switch to various Screen Modes.

Different color marks on the TV screen

View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station, missing data or pixelation due to weak signal strength.

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Contents Register your product and get support at Contents Product Safety Notification Sanus Left and right sideBottom Philips Trade Name Responsible Party Model Address Telephone NumberUSA, Inc PO Box 2248, Alpharetta, GA 30023-2248 U.S.A 866 309English Environmental Care Positioning the TV Regulatory NoticesPreparing to Move / Ship the Unit PackagingGetting Started FeaturesSupplied Accessories Stand Assembly Attaching the Base 43PFL4609 / 40PFL4609 / 32PFL4609 / 28PFL4609 Slide the battery cover off the back of the Remote Control Installing the Remote Control BatteriesManaging Cables Slide the cover back into positionTo enter 2.1, press Remote ControlPREV.CH Returns to the previously viewed ChannelTerminals Control PanelRF cable Connecting Antenna or Cable / Satellite / Iptv BoxPlugging in the AC Power Cord Selecting your Connection quality Connecting your DevicesHDMI-ARC Connection Connecting the TV to the Internet using an Ethernet cableComposite Analog Video Connection Component Analog Video ConnectionPC Connection Connecting the TV to the Internet using a Wireless LANDigital Audio Output Connection HDMI-DVIVGA USB Memory StickXGA WxgaStop Initial SetupSkip Picture aCancel Press OK to finish Settings assistantPersonal Sound aAdjusting Volume Switching on your TV and putting it in Standby modeSwitching Channels Use your TVEnable or disable RC key forwarding from the Home menu Access the Home menuWatching Channels from an External Device Guide to Home menuSwitch to one of the channels on a list Using auto modeCreate and use lists of favorite channels Select a list of favorite channelsChanging Picture Format MPEG1 TV Screen informationMPEG4 YESMusic MP3 Picture JpegVideo Making more use with your TV When the Setting is completed, press Q Menu or Back to exitSharpness Advanced settings Settings assistant Start nowPicture Backlight SoundContrast Features Brightness Hdtv TV speakers Headphone volume Digital output format Auto volume leveling OffAuto sound Personal Equalizer Start now Sound BalanceCaption settings Child and Ratings Lock Sleep timerChannel lock Setting TV and movie ratingsTV ratings lock Child lock Movie ratings lockCanadian English or Canadian French Ratings Change PINLanguage Weak channel installation Channel installationInstallation mode Uninstall channelsTV placement Setting your location to homePreferences Use Philips EasyLinkDevice List EasyLink Hdmi CECMaster EasyLink Auto TV On RC key forwarding SelectNetwork Network settings assistantManual network settings WPA/WPA2 Connection test Setting statusProxy configuration Reset network settings Return your settings to default valuesChecking your current software version Home networkUSB upgrade Preparing for the software upgradeAn empty clean formatted USB Memory Stick Upgrading the softwareNetflix deactivation Automatically check for latest softwareNetflix ESN Vudu deactivationInstall Philips Wirelessconnect Philips WirelessconnectUsing Philips Wirelessconnect 1GB RAMBefore using Dlna View photos, play music and watch videos using DlnaUsing Dlna Guide to DlnaWatch videos using Dlna View your pictures using DlnaListen to music using Dlna Net TV Activating Pandora PandoraN operationsAdding Pandora User Accounts Creating a New StationQuestion Answer Useful tipsUnusual picture appears and the TV does Not operate TroubleshootingCannot use Easy Connect WPS to connect to the Access Point Wireless LAN connection fails or wireless connection is poorGlossary MaintenanceInformation Specifications are Subject to Change without Prior Notice SpecificationsWireless LAN Power requirementsShipping charges to return defective product to Philips WarrantyLicense Koninklijke Philips N.V Philips and Philips Shield are used under license