Philips 21ht User Manual

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B
EFORE
 C
ALLING
 S
ERVICE
Below is a list of frequently occurred symptoms. Before you call for service, make these simple
checks. Some of these symptoms can easily be rectified if you know what to do.
Symptom
What you should do
Colour patch
Switch off the TV by the mains power button.  Wait for 20
(uneveness)
minutes before switching on again.
Check the TV is not placed too near speakers or magnetic
objects.
No power
Check the TV’s AC power cord is plugged into the mains
socket. If there is still no power, disconnect plug.  Wait for 60
seconds and re-insert plug. Switch on the TV again.
No picture
Check the antenna connection at the rear of the TV.
Possible TV station problem.  Try another channel.
Good picture
Try increasing the volume.
but no sound
Check that the sound is not muted. If it is muted, press the
Mute button on the remote control to restore sound.
Good sound but poor
Try increasing the contrast and brightness setting.
colour or no picture
Snowish picture and
Check antenna connection at the rear of the TV.
noise
Horizontal dotted lines
Possible electrical interference e.g. hairdryer, vacuum
cleaner, etc. Switch off appliances.
Double images or
Possible poor positioning of antenna. Using a highly directional
“Ghost” images
antenna may improve reception.
TV not responding to
Check life span of batteries of remote control handset.
remote control handset
Aim remote control handset directly at remote control sensor
lens on the TV.
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