Philips 29PFL4908/F7 user manual Useful tips, Question Answer

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My remote control does not	•	Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
work.	•	Check the batteries of the remote control.
What should I do?	•	Check if there is an obstacle between the infrared sensor window and the remote control.
	•	Test the signal Output use IR Signal Check. ➟ p.52
	•	If okay, then possible infrared sensor trouble.
		Aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor window on the front of the unit.
	•	Reduce the distance to the unit.
	•	Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/–) as indicated.
	•	When there is an infrared-equipped device such as PC near this unit, it may interrupt the remote control signal of this unit. Move the
		infrared-equipped device away from this unit, change the angle of the infrared sensor or Turn Off the infrared communication
		function.
How come the Initial setup	•	Make sure to complete the initial setup before the unit goes into Standby mode.
appears every time I Turn On
this unit?
Why can I not watch some RF	•	Autoprogram must be completed when you set up the unit for the first time or move it to a location where previously unavailable
signal TV programs.		channels are broadcast.
	•	Make sure Autoprogram has been completed. ➟ p.34
	•	The selected channel may not be broadcasting.
	•	When Autoprogram is interrupted and not completed, some channels will not be received. Make sure to complete the
		Autoprogram. ➟ p.34
	•	The selected channel cannot be viewed by the Child and ratings lock setting. ➟ p.31
	•	The unit requires some kind of antenna Input. An indoor antenna (Digital or VHF / UHF), an external antenna (Digital or VHF / UHF)
		or an RF coaxial cable from your wall Cable / Satellite set-top box needs to be plugged into the unit.
How come there is no image	•	Check if the correct Input mode is selected by pressing	SOURCE. Watching channels from an external device. ➟ p.21
from the connected external
	•	Check the antenna, cable or other Input connection to the unit.
devices?
	•	When using the Component Video connection check that the Green (Y), Blue (Pb/Cb) and Red (Pr/Cr) connectors are connected
		to their corresponding colored jacks on the unit.
When I enter a channel number,	•	Many Digital channels have alternate channel numbers. The unit changes the numbers automatically to the ones signifying the
it changes automatically.		broadcasting station channel number. These basic numbers used for previous Analog broadcasts. (e.g., Input ch# 30 automatically
		changes to ch# 6.1)
Why are captions not displayed	•	Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual dialog are common for live broadcasts. Most captioning production
entirely? Or, captions are		companies can display a dialog to maximum of 220 words per minute. If a dialog exceeds that rate, selective editing is used to insure
delayed behind the dialog.		that the captions remain up-to date with the current TV screen dialog.
How can I set the clock?	•	There is no clock function on this unit.
I cannot change the Child lock	•	lthough the default PIN code (0000) is supplied with the unit, the PIN code will be required once you set a PIN code in Child and
setting because my PIN code no		ratings lock. ➟ p.31 When you forget your PIN code, enter 0711 in Change PIN to reset the PIN code. ➟ p.33
longer works.
How come the “Software	•	The unit will not work correctly unless the software upgrade is completed. Try Recovery update. ➟ p.41
update failed.” message appears
when I Turn On this unit?