Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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This page presents problems that can be corrected by the user. If the problem still exists after these possible solutions, contact your nearest Philips dealer.

Common Problems

Having this problem?

No Picture (Power LED not lit)

No Picture

(Power LED is amber or yellow)

Screen says

Screen says

AUTO button not working properly

Imaging Problems

Display position is incorrect

Image vibrates on the screen Vertical flicker appears

Check these items

Make sure the Power cable is plugged to the wall and the back of the monitor.

First, power button in front of the monitor should be in the OFF position, then press it to ON position again.

Make sure the computer is turned on.

Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to your computer.

Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins.

The Energy Saving feature may be activated

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.

Make sure the vertical sync of input signal is within the range of 56 ~ 75 Hz.

Change the refresh rate to 56~75Hz within 10 minutes.

Re-power on monitor to start over again if you failed to change the refresh rate within 10 minutes.

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

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

Push the Auto button.

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

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

Push the Auto button.

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

Horizontal flicker appears

Push the Auto button.

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

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