Philips 42PFL7409D/30 Troubleshooting, GeneralTV issues, TV channel issues, Picture issues

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9 Troubleshooting

This section describes commonly encountered issues and accompanying solutions.

GeneralTV issues

TheTV 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 at or weak.

•Clean the remote control and TV sensor lens.

The standby light on theTV 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 child lock feature

•Enter ‘0711’. This code is only for the analogue mode.

TheTV menu is in the wrong language

•Change the TV menu to your preferred language.

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

•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.

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:

•Ensure that you have a digital TV subscription. Contact your digital TV service provider.

Picture issues

TheTV 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 poorTV 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 in uence 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, ne tune this channel.

There is poor picture quality from connected devices:

•Check that the devices are connected properly.

•Check that the picture settings are correctly set.

TheTV did not save your picture settings:

•Check that the TV location is set to the home setting. This mode offers you the exibility to change and save settings.

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Contents Register your product and get support at Page Contents Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved Pixel characteristicsCompliance with EMF Safety Risk of electric shock or reScreen care RecyclingRemote control Side controls and indicatorsYour product Selects between analog or digital mode Info Displays programme information, if availableUse your product Switch yourTV on/off or to standbySwitch channels This section helps you perform basic operationsUse the source button AdjustTV volumeWatch connected devices Use the home menuCheck forTV channels or radio stations Install channelsUnderstand the information banner Add new channels or stations to your listTest digital reception Reinstall all channelsInstall digital channels manually Press Digital MenuSet your preferences Set your subtitle modeChange the order of stored channels Set your languageDigital Audio Output Control access to digital channelsSet your digital audio output Turn on PIN code protectionRemove all services from a favourite list Set up your favourite channelsAdd all services to a favourite list Change the name of a favourite listUse the Electronic Programme Guide Switch on EPGWhen watching TV, press Guide Use EPGAccess the home menu AccessTV menusChange picture and sound settings Use settings assistantUse smart picture Manually adjust picture settingsEnergy savingApplies low-energy picture settings Change picture formatSummary of picture formats Adjust sound settingsUse smart sound Add a channel to a favourite list Create and use lists of favourite channelsSelect a favourite list Remove a channel from a favourite listUse timers Use child controlUse subtitles Use theTV clockView photos Connect a USB storage device and enter the content browserDisconnect a USB storage device View a slide show of your photosListen to music Change slide show settingsWhen viewing a slide show, press Watch video from a USB deviceUpdate theTV software ChangeTV preferences Reset theTV to factory settingsStart aTV demo Back connectors Connect devicesConnect a computer Side connectorsHdmi cable DVI-HDMI cable Hdmi cable and HDMI-DVI adaptor Add devicesVGA cable Use Philips EasyLink EasyLink featuresEasyLink buttons SetTV speakers to EasyLink mode Enable or disable EasyLinkEnable or disable remote control key forwarding Use a Kensington lockTuner/Reception/Transmission Supported display resolutionsProduct information MultimediaSupportedTV mounts Power32-37 200 x 200 mm 42-47 400 x 400 mm TV channel issues TroubleshootingGeneralTV issues Picture issuesUSB connection issues Sound issuesHdmi connection issues Computer connection issuesPicture format Troubleshooting32 Channel list Favourite TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Mains cord Technical speci cations IndexVolume Adjust Wallpaper
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42PFL7409D/30 specifications

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