Philips 46pfl8605k User Manual

6.2      TV  and  remote  control
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The TV does not respond to the remote control
• Check that the batteries of the remote control are not
empty or weak. Check their + / - orientation.
• Clean the remote control and TV sensor lens. • During start-up, which can take up to two minutes with
connected devices, the TV and some external devices do
not immediately respond to commands from the remote
control. The device is functioning normally and is not
broken.
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6.2      TV  and  remote  control
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The TV switches off and the red light blinks
• Switch the TV off and on again with the switch at the
bottom of the TV. Check if there is enough space for
ventilation. Wait until the TV has cooled down.
If the TV does not restart from standby and the blinking
occurs again, call Consumer Care. You forgot your code to unlock Child lock?
Read Help > More on … > Locks and timers > Child lock.
 

6.3      TV  channels
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Some TV channels are gone
• Check if the correct list is selected in the Channel list.
With the Channel list on screen, press o (Options) and
select the list you need with Select list. • A channel could be hidden in the Channel list. Read more
about Channel list in Help > Use your TV > Menus > Browse.
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6.3      TV  channels
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No digital channel found during installation
• Check if the TV supports DVB-T or DVB-C in your country.
Check the 'Digital TV Country Compatibility' sticker on the
back of the TV.
 

6.4      Picture  and  sound
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No picture
• Check if the antenna is connected properly.
• Check if the correct device is selected and connected
properly.
• Check the contrast or brightness setting in h > Setup >
TV settings > Contrast or Brightness. The picture is poor
• Bad weather can influence the picture quality.
• Check if the antenna is connected properly.
• Non-earthed audio devices, neon lights, high buildings
or mountains can influence the picture quality. Try to
improve the picture by...

6.4      Picture  and  sound
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• Check that the correct TV system is chosen in the Manual
installation menu.
• If only a certain channel is poor, try to fine tune this
channel with the Fine tune menu. Read Help > Setup >
Channels > Manual installation - Analogue. The picture has poor colour
• Check the colour settings in 
h > Setup > TV settings. Or
press 
s (Adjust) to select a Smart picture setting.
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6.4      Picture  and  sound
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Picture delay when a game console is connected
• To prevent picture delay, press 
s (Adjust), select Smart
picture > Game. The TV does not remember my settings when I switch it
back on
• Check whether the TV is set to the Home location. Press
s
 > Setup > TV settings > Preferences > Location.
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6.4      Picture  and  sound
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The picture does not fit the screen
• Press 
s (Adjust), Picture format and select Auto fill. The picture position on screen is not correct
• To correct a shifted picture, press s (Adjust) and select
Picture shift. Use the navigation keys to adjust the picture
position. Press OK to stop Picture shift.
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6.4      Picture  and  sound
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• If distorted screen edges are visible, press 
h > Setup >
TV settings > Picture > Screen edges and use the slider bar
to enlarge the picture slightly. There is a picture but no sound
• Check the volume is not set to 0.
• Check the sound has not been muted with 
m.
• Check that all cables are connected properly.
• If no sound signal is detected, the TV automatically
switches off sound. This is proper operation and is not a
malfunction.
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6.4      Picture  and  sound
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The sound is poor
• Try any Smart sound setting, press 
s (Adjust), Smart
sound.
• Check that the sound is set to Stereo. The sound comes from one speaker only
• Check the Balance setting. Press h > Setup > TV settings
> Sound > Balance. Use the slider bar to set the balance.
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