Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

￿Safety and

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

￿FAQs

 

 

 

 

 

This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these

￿Common Problems

 

solutions, contact Philips customer service representative.

￿Imaging Problems

 

Common Problems

 

￿Regulatory Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Having this problem

Check these items

Make sure the power cord is plugged into the power outlet

No Picture

 

and into the back of the monitor.

First, ensure that the power button on the front of the monitor

(Power LED not lit)

 

is in the OFF position, then press it to the ON position.

 

 

 

Make sure the computer is turned on.

No Picture

Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to your

computer.

 

(Power LED is white blinking)

make sure the monitor cable has no bent pins on the connect

side. If yes, repair or replace the cable.

 

 

The Energy Saving feature may be activated

Screen says

 

 

Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to your

 

computer. (Also refer to the Quick Set-Up Guide).

 

Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins.

 

Make sure the computer is turned on.

AUTO button doesn't function in VGA mode

Imaging Problems

Image is not centered

The auto function is applicable only in VGA-Analog mode. If the result is not satisfactory, you can do manual adjustments via the OSD menu. Note that the Auto Function is not applicable in DVI-Digital mode as it is not necessary.

Press the Auto button.

Adjust the image position using the Phase/Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls.

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17S1, 17S1SB/00 specifications

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