Philips 32PFL3406 Troubleshooting, General TV issues, TV channel issues, Picture issues

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9 Troubleshooting

This section describes commonly encountered issues and accompanying solutions.

General TV issues

The TV does not switch on:

•• Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet.Wait for one minute then reconnect it.

•• Check that the power cable is securely connected.

The remote control is not working properly:

•• Check 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:

•• Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet.Wait until the TV cools down before reconnecting the power cable. If the blinking reoccurs, contact Philips Consumer Care.

You forgot the code to unlock the TV lock feature

•• Enter ‘8888’.

The TV menu is in the wrong language.

•• 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:

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

Cannot remove ‘e-sticker’ banner displayed on the TV.

•• To remove the logos and images, set the location of your TV to home.

1. Press MENU.

2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] >

 

 

[Preferences] > [Location].

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3. Select [Home] and press OK.

 

 

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TV channel issues

 

 

 

Previously installed channels do not appear in

 

the channel list:

 

•• Check that the correct channel list is

 

selected.

 

No digital channels were found during the

 

installation:

 

•• Check that the TV supports DVB-T, DVB-T

 

Lite or DVB-C in your country.

 

Some channels are not automatically installed

 

on my TV:

 

•• During installation, make sure that you

 

select the country where you are installing

 

the TV.

 

 

 

Picture issues

 

 

The TV is on, but there is no picture:

 

•• Check that the antenna is properly

 

connected to the TV.

 

•• Check that the correct device is selected

 

as the TV source.

 

There is sound but no picture:

 

•• Check that the picture settings are

 

correctly set.

 

There is poor TV reception from an antenna

 

connection:

 

•• Check that the antenna is properly

 

connected to the TV.

 

•• Loudspeakers, unearthed audio devices,

 

neon lights, high buildings and other large

 

objects can influence reception quality.

 

If possible, try to improve the reception

 

quality by changing the antenna direction

 

or moving devices away from the TV.

 

•• If reception on only one channel is poor,

 

fine tune this channel.

 

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Contents Page Page Contents Compliance with EMF Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reservedCopyright Risk of electric shock or fire SafetyRisk of short circuit or fire Disposal of your old product and batteries Screen careAny object Environmental efforts TV controls Your TVFor xxPFL5xx6 For xxPFL3xx6Toggles the main menu on or off Remote controlToggles teletext on or off Selects connected devicesSelects a picture format Remote control usageSwitch your TV to standby Switch your TV onSwitch your TV off Use your TVOther ways to switch channels Switch channelsView channel preview Watch connected devices Adjust TV volumeSelect a device from the source list For xxPFL5xx6 For xxPFL3xx6 To mute or unmute soundUse more of your TV Access TV menusUse teletext Change menu language Change picture and sound settingsAdd device to the home menu Rename devices from the home menuManually adjust picture settings Use settings assistantAdvance sharpness Enable superior picture sharpness Use smart pictureSummary of picture formats Change picture formatUse smart sound Create and use lists of favourite channels Use advanced teletext featuresDisplay the TV clock Lock unsuitable content Use timersAutomatically switch the TV to standby sleep timer Set or change codeView Scenea Switch on SceneaCustomise the Scenea picture View photosChange music settings Change slide show settingsChange video settings Listen to musicDownload and update the software version Update the TV softwareDisconnect a USB storage device What you needChange TV preferences Reset the TV to factory settingsUse options menu Start a TV demoAutomatically install channels Install channelsManually install channels Rearrange channels Rename channelsFine-tune analogue channels Connect devices For use by service personnel onlyBack connections for xxPFL5xx6 Composite video input from analogue devices such as VCRsPC in VGA and Audio Audio and video input from a computer Back connections for xxPFL3xx6Audio input from analogue devices connected to Video Side connections for xxPFL5xx6 Signal input from an antennaConnected to Video Audio input from analogue devicesUse Philips EasyLink Connect a computerHdmi cable DVI-HDMI cable Hdmi cable and HDMI-DVI adaptorSet TV speakers to EasyLink mode Switch on or off EasyLinkUse one-touch play Use one-touch standbyUse a Kensington lock Power Supported display resolutionsProduct information MultimediaSupported TV mounts Product specificationGeneral TV issues TroubleshootingTV channel issues Picture issuesHdmi connection issues Sound issuesComputer connection issues Contact usIndex Install Install channelsWhile you watch TV Kensington lock key beep Location, home or shop40 EN Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved

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