Philips Magnavox 15MF400T/37 User Manual

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Before Call Service

Please make these simple checks before calling service. These tips may save you time and money since

charges for receiver installation and adjustments of customer controls are not covered under your warranty.

Symptoms

Items to Check and Actions to follow

“Ghost ” or double image

*This may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high rise

buildings or hills. Using a highly directional antenna may inprove the

picture.

No power

*Check that the TV

’s AC power cord is plugged into the mains socket.

*Unplug the TV, wait for 60 seconds. Then re-insert plug into the mains

socket and turn on the TV again.

No picture

*Check antenna connections at the rear of the TV to see if it is properly

connected to the TV.

*possible broadcast station trouble. Try another channel.

*Adjust the contrast and brightness settings.

*Check the Closed Captions control. Some TEXT modes could block the

screen.

Good picture but no sound

*Check the cable connection

*Increase the VOLUME.

*Check that the TV is not muted; press the button on the remote control.

Good sound but poor color

*Adjust the contrast, color and brightness settings.

Poor picture

*Sometimes, poor picture quality occurs when having activated an

S-VHS camera or camcorder connected and having connected

another peripheral at the same time. In this case, please connect

power cords of other peripherals to a different power outlet.

Snowy picture and noise

*Check the antenna connection

Horizontal dotted line

*This may be caused by electrical interference (e.g. hairdryer, nearby

neon lights, etc.)

*Turn off the equipment.

Television not responding

to remote control

*Check whether the batteries are working. Replace if necessary

*Clean the remote control sensor lens on the TV.

*Use the buttons at the front of your TV.