Troubleshooting - Philips 3139 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Below is a list of symptoms you may encounter with your TV. Before you call for service,
make these simple checks.
Symptom
No display on
screen
Poor reception
(snowy noise)
No picture
No sound on
certain channels
No sound
Sound interference
Unable to
understand the
selected language
on screen to
operate set in
digital mode
TV not responding
to remote control
Possible solutions
• Check whether power cord is properly connected to the mains
socket and to your TV. If there is still no power, disconnect the
plug. Wait for 60 seconds and re-insert the plug. Switch the TV
on again.
• Press the key on the remote control.
• Check the aerial connection to the TV and to the wall aerial
socket.
• Try manually adjusting your picture (see page 24).
• Have you chosen the right TV system? (see to page 24).
• Verify the supplied cables are connected properly (The aerial
cable to the TV, the other aerial to your recorder, the power
cables,....).
• Verify you have selected the correct source.
• Verify whether the child lock has been switched off.
• Check whether the correct TV system is selected (see page 24).
• Verify that the volume is not at the minimum.
• Check that the mute (
press the key to deactivate mute mode.
• Verify the connections between the peripheral equipment and
the TV.
• Try switching off any electrical appliances to prevent
interference, for example, hairdryer, vacuum cleaner.
• Press the key to exit menu from screen
• Press the key again to display menu.
• Press the key to select the second item on the menu. Press
the key to enter into the next menu level.
• Press the key again. Press the
item.
• Press the key to enter into the next menu level.
Press the Î or ï key to select correct language.
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• Press the key to confirm your selection.
• Press the key to exit menu.
• Move closer to the sensor at the front of the TV.
• Check the placement of the batteries.
• Change the batteries.
) mode is not on. If mute mode is on,
key to select the fifth menu
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