10 Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible cause and solution

No power or

The TV is not connected to the power.

indicator light.

Press .POWER at the side of the TV or on the

 

remote control.

 

Ensure that the AC power cord is connected tightly

 

to the TV power connector and to the power socket

 

outlet.

 

Remove the AC power cord from the power socket

 

outlet, wait 60 seconds and reconnect the AC power

 

cord.

 

Connect the TV to a different power socket outlet.

No sound

Volume level is set to zero - increase the volume.

on the TV

Sound is muted - press MUTE on the remote

loudspeaker.

control.

 

Audio cable is not connected - for AV connection,

 

ensure that the Audio L/R cable is connected

 

as described in Connecting your devices (see

 

‘Connecting your devices’ on page 29). If you use a

 

component cable, ensure that you have not crossed

 

the red audio cable with the red video cable.

 

Audio output setting for the accessory device is

 

incorrect. For HDMI connections, some accessory

 

devices have an HDMI audio output setting that

 

must be turned on for HDMI to HDMI connections.

 

Check if [Sound] > [TV Speakers] > [Off] is set to

 

[On]. No sound will be output when

E n g l i s h

Error message on the screen with HDMI connection.

HDCP authentication fail.

Ensure that your HDMI cable is certified.

Press SOURCE on the remote control to switch to another source and then switch back to the HDMI source.

Reset the accessory device and the TV. Turn on the TV.

Select the HDMI channel. Turn on the accessory device.

While the TV and the accessory device are powered on, unplug either end of the HDMI cable and then reinsert the cable.

 

[TV Speakers] is set to [Off].

Bad picture

Standard definition channels are not as clear as

quality with

high definition channels - connect the devices via

a coaxial

component or HDMI cables.

connection.

 

Cannot control

Confirm that the connected devices are EasyLink

your TV and

compliant and are connected to your TV via an

connected

HDMI cable. Not all brands of devices such as

devices with one

Blu-ray Disc players use the same system as Philips

remote control.

EasyLink. Other brands might not work with Philips

 

EasyLink.

No picture or sound is detected from the PC.

An incorrect HDMI port is connected or an audio cable is not connected.

Connect a DVI-HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 port on the TV.

Connect an audio cable to the DVI AUDIO IN port on the TV.

Press SOURCE on the remote control, and select the HDMI 1 source.

The brightness

When in [Home] mode, this TV will automatically

of the TV

adjust the brightness based on the ambient light.

fluctuates

If there is a sudden change in TV brightness, it may

automatically.

be due to changes in the room lighting conditions

(sunshine / lamps), or an object blocking the light

 

 

sensor on the front of the TV. Please ensure room

 

lighting is stable and the light sensor is not blocked.

TV does not respond to the remote control.

Batteries are installed incorrectly, or low battery power.

Ensure the indicator light on the TV blinks when you press the remote control buttons.

Ensure that you are using the TV remote control. Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly and do not need to be replaced.

Remove the AC power cord from the power socket outlet, wait 60 seconds and reconnect the AC power cord.

Downloading an electronic copy

To obtain an electronic copy of this manual :

1 Point your browser to www.philips.com/support

2 Choose your country of location.

3 Enter the model number or a keyword in the “Find your product” field. Alternatively, you can browse the catalog.

The picture

Broadcast video format.

is distorted,

Press FORMAT on the remote control to select the

stretched out, or

best picture format.

has black bars

For some accessory devices, the picture format must

be set in the accessory device.

on the side or

 

top.

 

The picture is

Insecure/incorrect connection.

mostly red and

Ensure all the connections are made according to

green, or the

the color code.

picture misses

Push the component cables all the way into the

YPbPr sockets on the TV.

red when

 

connected to an

 

accessory device

 

via component

 

cables.

 

No picture or

No picture or sound - ensure you have selected the

sound.

correct channel.

 

Incomplete channel installation.

 

If the TV receives channels via an AV connection, set

 

the TV to the correct source input.

 

If the TV is connected directly to the wall via a coaxial

 

connection, perform the auto-installation again.

4 Click the description or model.

5 Under Product support, click “User manuals”.

Contact us

If you cannot resolve your problem, refer to the FAQ for this TV at www.philips.com/support

If the problem remains unresolved, contact the Customer Support Center in your country.

Warning

Do not attempt to repair the TV yourself.This may cause severe injury, irreparable damage to your TV or void your warranty.

Note

Please have available your TV model and serial number before contacting us.These numbers are available on the back and side of your TV, as well as on the packaging.

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