9 Troubleshooting

This section describes commonly-encountered issues and accompanying solutions.

9.1General TV issues

The TV does not switch on:

Unplug the mains cord, wait for one minute and plug in the mains again.

Verify that the mains cord is properly connected and that the mains are powered.

The remote control is not working properly:

Verify 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.

You forgot your code to unlock Auto Lock

Enter ‘0711’ as described in Section 5.7 Lock TV channels or connected devices (Auto Lock).

The TV menu is in the wrong language

See Section 6.1 Automatically install channels for instructions on how to 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 and warms up.This does not impact performance.

You forgot your code to unlock Auto Lock

Enter ‘0711’ as described in Section 5.5 Use advanced teletext features (Auto Lock).

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9.2TV channel issues

Previously installed channels do not appear in the channel list:

Verify that the correct list is selected.

The channel may have been uninstalled to the Rearrange menu.To access the menu, press MENU on the remote control and select Install > Channel installation > Rearrange.

No digital channels were found during the installation:

Verify if the TV suppports DVB-T in your country. See the listed countries on the back of the TV.

9.3Picture issues

The power indicator is on, but there is no picture:

Verify if the antenna is connected properly.

Verify if the correct device is selected.

There is sound but no picture:

Verify that picture settings are correctly set. See Section 5.3 Adjust picture settings.

You receive poor TV reception from an antenna connection:

Check that the antenna is properly connected to the TV.

Loud speakers, unearthed audio devices, neon lights, high buildings or mountains can influence the picture quality.Try to improve the reception quality by changing the antenna direction or moving devices away from the TV.

Verify if the correct TV system is selected for your region. See Section 6.2 Manually install channels.

If reception on only one channel is poor, try to fine tune this channel. See Section 6.2 Fine tune analogue channels.

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Philips 19PFL3403D/10 user manual Troubleshooting, General TV issues, TV channel issues, Picture issues