AUTO button not working properly

Troubleshooting

AUTO button not working properly

 Imaging Problems Imaging Problems

Display position is incorrect

Image vibrates on the screen

Vertical flicker appears

Horizontal flicker appears

The screen is too bright or too dark

An after-image appears

The Auto Function is designed for use on standard Macintosh or IBM-compatible PCs running Microsoft Windows.

It may not work properly if using nonstandard PC or video card.

The AUTO adjustment does not function when digital input is used for display.

Press the Auto button.

Adjust the image position using the Horizontal Position and/or Vertical Position in OSD Main Controls.

Check that the signal cable is properly connected to the graphics board or PC.

Press the Auto button.

Eliminate the vertical bars using the Clock Adjustment of VIDEO NOISE in OSD Main Controls.

Press the Auto button.

Eliminate the horizontal bars using the Phase Adjustment of VIDEO NOISE in OSD Main Controls.

Adjust the contrast and brightness on OSD Main Controls. (The backlight of the LCD monitor has a fixed life span. When the screen becomes dark or begins to flicker, please contact your dealer).

If an image remains on the screen for an extended period of time, it may be imprinted in the screen and leave an after- image. This usually disappears after a few hours

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Philips 170B5 AUTO button not working properly, Imaging Problems, Display position is incorrect, Vertical flicker appears

170B5 specifications

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