Philips 26pf9946 Manuale Utente

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.

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.
• Try another channel to confirm whether it is a particular

TV station problem or otherwise.

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 noise

• Check antenna connection at the rear of the TV.

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

• Aim remote control handset directly at remote control sensor

remote control handset

lens on the TV.

• If still not responding, check whether plastic insulation sheet

is removed and the battery is not placed correctly (words on
battery facing you).

• Try changing the battery.

Incorrect Display position

• Adjust the image position using the Horizontal Position and/or

(PC mode)

Vertical Position in the PC Mains Controls menu.

No Video Input

• Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC

(PC Mode)

input (VGA/DVI) at the bottom of the TV.

• Check whether the monitor cable has bent pins.

Vertical flicker appears

• Try eliminating the vertical bars by using the Clock Adjustment

(PC Mode)

Adjustment of  Video Noise in the Main PC Menu.

Horizontal flicker appears

• Try eliminating the horizontal bars by using the Phase.

(PC Mode)

Adjustment of  Video Noise in the Main PC Menu.

Screen too bright or dark

• Try adjusting the contrast and brightness in the Main Menu.

(PC Mode)

Cannot access FM radio

• Check whether the connection from FM Antenna socket to

(FM Radio Mode)

the FM Radio mains is done correctly.

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