Troubleshooting Tips; Cleaning And Care - Philips 23-LCD HDTV MONITOR FLAT TV CRYSTAL CLEAR III 23PF9945-37B Directions For Use Manual

No Power No Power No Power No Power
• Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds,
then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER
button again. button again. button again. button again.
• Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch. • Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch. • Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch. • Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch.
• Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one • Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one • Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one • Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one
is being used. is being used. is being used. is being used.
No Picture No Picture No Picture No Picture
• Check antenna/cable connections. Are they properly secured • Check antenna/cable connections. Are they properly secured • Check antenna/cable connections. Are they properly secured • Check antenna/cable connections. Are they properly secured
to the TV's ANT 75 ohm plug? to the TV's ANT 75 ohm plug? to the TV's ANT 75 ohm plug? to the TV's ANT 75 ohm plug?
• Check the TUNER MODE control for the correct tuner • Check the TUNER MODE control for the correct tuner • Check the TUNER MODE control for the correct tuner • Check the TUNER MODE control for the correct tuner
setting. setting. setting. setting.
• Try running the Auto Program feature to find all available • Try running the Auto Program feature to find all available • Try running the Auto Program feature to find all available • Try running the Auto Program feature to find all available
channels. channels. channels. channels.
• Press the AV+ button on the remote to make sure the correct • Press the AV+ button on the remote to make sure the correct • Press the AV+ button on the remote to make sure the correct • Press the AV+ button on the remote to make sure the correct
signal source is selected. signal source is selected. signal source is selected. signal source is selected.
• If using an accessory device, be sure that it is functioning • If using an accessory device, be sure that it is functioning • If using an accessory device, be sure that it is functioning • If using an accessory device, be sure that it is functioning
properly. properly. properly. properly.
• If in PC Mode, a video signal MUST BE present or the TV • If in PC Mode, a video signal MUST BE present or the TV • If in PC Mode, a video signal MUST BE present or the TV • If in PC Mode, a video signal MUST BE present or the TV
will turn off. will turn off. will turn off. will turn off.
No Sound No Sound No Sound No Sound
• Check the VOLUME buttons. • Check the VOLUME buttons. • Check the VOLUME buttons. • Check the VOLUME buttons.
• Check the MUTE button on the remote control. • Check the MUTE button on the remote control. • Check the MUTE button on the remote control. • Check the MUTE button on the remote control.
• If you 're attempting to hook up auxiliary equipment, check • If you 're attempting to hook up auxiliary equipment, check • If you 're attempting to hook up auxiliary equipment, check • If you 're attempting to hook up auxiliary equipment, check
the audio jack connections. the audio jack connections. the audio jack connections. the audio jack connections.
WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV
Screen: Screen: Screen: Screen:
Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen
for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven
display aging. display aging. display aging. display aging.
Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures
that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the
screen. Be careful not to leave nonmoving images on screen for screen. Be careful not to leave nonmoving images on screen for screen. Be careful not to leave nonmoving images on screen for screen. Be careful not to leave nonmoving images on screen for
extended periods of time, or to display the same images on extended periods of time, or to display the same images on extended periods of time, or to display the same images on extended periods of time, or to display the same images on
screen too frequently, because subtle ghost images can be left screen too frequently, because subtle ghost images can be left screen too frequently, because subtle ghost images can be left screen too frequently, because subtle ghost images can be left
on the picture tubes. Sources of stationary images may be DVD on the picture tubes. Sources of stationary images may be DVD on the picture tubes. Sources of stationary images may be DVD on the picture tubes. Sources of stationary images may be DVD
disks, laser disks, video games, CD-i disks, videotapes, digital disks, laser disks, video games, CD-i disks, videotapes, digital disks, laser disks, video games, CD-i disks, videotapes, digital disks, laser disks, video games, CD-i disks, videotapes, digital
television boxes, broadcast channels, cable channels, satellite television boxes, broadcast channels, cable channels, satellite television boxes, broadcast channels, cable channels, satellite television boxes, broadcast channels, cable channels, satellite
channels, and others. Here are some examples of stationary channels, and others. Here are some examples of stationary channels, and others. Here are some examples of stationary channels, and others. Here are some examples of stationary
images (this is not an all-inclusive list; you may encounter images (this is not an all-inclusive list; you may encounter images (this is not an all-inclusive list; you may encounter images (this is not an all-inclusive list; you may encounter
others in your viewing): others in your viewing): others in your viewing): others in your viewing):
• DVD menus — listings of DVD disk content. • DVD menus — listings of DVD disk content. • DVD menus — listings of DVD disk content. • DVD menus — listings of DVD disk content.
• Letterbox black bars — shown at the top and bottom of • Letterbox black bars — shown at the top and bottom of • Letterbox black bars — shown at the top and bottom of • Letterbox black bars — shown at the top and bottom of
the TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed on the TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed on the TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed on the TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed on
a TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio. a TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio. a TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio. a TV with standard (4:3) aspect ratio.
• Video-game images and scoreboards • Video-game images and scoreboards • Video-game images and scoreboards • Video-game images and scoreboards
• Television station logos—present a problem if they are • Television station logos—present a problem if they are • Television station logos—present a problem if they are • Television station logos—present a problem if they are
bright and stationary; moving or low-contrast graphics are bright and stationary; moving or low-contrast graphics are bright and stationary; moving or low-contrast graphics are bright and stationary; moving or low-contrast graphics are
less likely to cause uneven aging of the picture tube. less likely to cause uneven aging of the picture tube. less likely to cause uneven aging of the picture tube. less likely to cause uneven aging of the picture tube.
• Stock-market tickers—presented at the bottom of the TV • Stock-market tickers—presented at the bottom of the TV • Stock-market tickers—presented at the bottom of the TV • Stock-market tickers—presented at the bottom of the TV
screen. screen. screen. screen.
• Shopping channel logos and pricing displays—bright • Shopping channel logos and pricing displays—bright • Shopping channel logos and pricing displays—bright • Shopping channel logos and pricing displays—bright
and shown constantly or repeatedly in the same location on and shown constantly or repeatedly in the same location on and shown constantly or repeatedly in the same location on and shown constantly or repeatedly in the same location on
the TV screen. the TV screen. the TV screen. the TV screen.
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TV Only Produces MONO Sound TV Only Produces MONO Sound TV Only Produces MONO Sound TV Only Produces MONO Sound
• If using a cable box with RF only type connections, the signal • If using a cable box with RF only type connections, the signal • If using a cable box with RF only type connections, the signal • If using a cable box with RF only type connections, the signal
coming from the cable box will be produced in MONO only. coming from the cable box will be produced in MONO only. coming from the cable box will be produced in MONO only. coming from the cable box will be produced in MONO only.
• Check Sound control setting. Change setting to Stereo. • Check Sound control setting. Change setting to Stereo. • Check Sound control setting. Change setting to Stereo. • Check Sound control setting. Change setting to Stereo.
Remote Does Not Work Remote Does Not Work Remote Does Not Work Remote Does Not Work
• Check the batteries. Ensure lithium battery is placed correctly • Check the batteries. Ensure lithium battery is placed correctly • Check the batteries. Ensure lithium battery is placed correctly • Check the batteries. Ensure lithium battery is placed correctly
with the words on the battery facing you. If still does not work, with the words on the battery facing you. If still does not work, with the words on the battery facing you. If still does not work, with the words on the battery facing you. If still does not work,
try replaving the battery. try replaving the battery. try replaving the battery. try replaving the battery.
• Clean the remote control and the remote control sensor window • Clean the remote control and the remote control sensor window • Clean the remote control and the remote control sensor window • Clean the remote control and the remote control sensor window
on the TV. on the TV. on the TV. on the TV.
• Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds,
then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER
button again. button again. button again. button again.
• Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is • Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is • Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is • Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is
being used. being used. being used. being used.
• Check to be sure the TV outlet is not on a wall switch. • Check to be sure the TV outlet is not on a wall switch. • Check to be sure the TV outlet is not on a wall switch. • Check to be sure the TV outlet is not on a wall switch.
• Be sure that the remote is in the correct operating mode. • Be sure that the remote is in the correct operating mode. • Be sure that the remote is in the correct operating mode. • Be sure that the remote is in the correct operating mode.
• Be sure the remote is pointed at the Remote Sensor Window • Be sure the remote is pointed at the Remote Sensor Window • Be sure the remote is pointed at the Remote Sensor Window • Be sure the remote is pointed at the Remote Sensor Window
on the TV. See page 1 of the Installation Guide for details. on the TV. See page 1 of the Installation Guide for details. on the TV. See page 1 of the Installation Guide for details. on the TV. See page 1 of the Installation Guide for details.
TV Displays Wrong Channel or No Channels Above 13 TV Displays Wrong Channel or No Channels Above 13 TV Displays Wrong Channel or No Channels Above 13 TV Displays Wrong Channel or No Channels Above 13
• Repeat channel selection. • Repeat channel selection. • Repeat channel selection. • Repeat channel selection.
• Add the desired channel numbers (using the CHANNEL EDIT • Add the desired channel numbers (using the CHANNEL EDIT • Add the desired channel numbers (using the CHANNEL EDIT • Add the desired channel numbers (using the CHANNEL EDIT
control) into the TV's memory. control) into the TV's memory. control) into the TV's memory. control) into the TV's memory.
• Check to be sure the TUNER MODES are set to the CABLE • Check to be sure the TUNER MODES are set to the CABLE • Check to be sure the TUNER MODES are set to the CABLE • Check to be sure the TUNER MODES are set to the CABLE
option and run the Auto Program feature to find all available option and run the Auto Program feature to find all available option and run the Auto Program feature to find all available option and run the Auto Program feature to find all available
channels. channels. channels. channels.
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LEANING AND LEANING AND LEANING AND LEANING AND
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LACEMENT OF THE LACEMENT OF THE LACEMENT OF THE LACEMENT OF THE
• To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and • To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and • To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and • To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and
increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where
temperatures can become excessively hot; for example, in temperatures can become excessively hot; for example, in temperatures can become excessively hot; for example, in temperatures can become excessively hot; for example, in
direct sunlight or near a heating appliance. direct sunlight or near a heating appliance. direct sunlight or near a heating appliance. direct sunlight or near a heating appliance.
• Be sure to allow a free flow of air to and from the perforated • Be sure to allow a free flow of air to and from the perforated • Be sure to allow a free flow of air to and from the perforated • Be sure to allow a free flow of air to and from the perforated
back cover of the set. back cover of the set. back cover of the set. back cover of the set.
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LEANING LEANING LEANING LEANING
• To avoid possible shock hazard, be sure the TV is unplugged • To avoid possible shock hazard, be sure the TV is unplugged • To avoid possible shock hazard, be sure the TV is unplugged • To avoid possible shock hazard, be sure the TV is unplugged
from the electrical outlet before cleaning. from the electrical outlet before cleaning. from the electrical outlet before cleaning. from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
• Regularly dust the TV with a dry, nonscratching duster to • Regularly dust the TV with a dry, nonscratching duster to • Regularly dust the TV with a dry, nonscratching duster to • Regularly dust the TV with a dry, nonscratching duster to
keep the TV clean. keep the TV clean. keep the TV clean. keep the TV clean.
• When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the • When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the • When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the • When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage the
screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything
abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the front abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the front abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the front abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the front
screen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even, screen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even, screen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even, screen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even,
easy, vertical strokes when cleaning. easy, vertical strokes when cleaning. easy, vertical strokes when cleaning. easy, vertical strokes when cleaning.
• Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge • Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge • Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge • Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge
dampened in a solution of cool, clear water and a mild soap dampened in a solution of cool, clear water and a mild soap dampened in a solution of cool, clear water and a mild soap dampened in a solution of cool, clear water and a mild soap
or detergent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces. or detergent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces. or detergent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces. or detergent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces.
Do not use acetone, toluene, or alcohol to clean the screen. Do not use acetone, toluene, or alcohol to clean the screen. Do not use acetone, toluene, or alcohol to clean the screen. Do not use acetone, toluene, or alcohol to clean the screen.
• Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the back • Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the back • Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the back • Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the back
cover of the set. cover of the set. cover of the set. cover of the set.
• Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on • Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on • Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on • Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on
or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring
of the cabinet finish. of the cabinet finish. of the cabinet finish. of the cabinet finish.