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Troubleshooting – Philips Magnavox MPF68A User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Before calling the service personnel, please check the list below to fix some simple problems not caused by the unit itself.

Symptom

To be checked

No picture. No sound.

Be sure the power cord is plugged in.

Normal picture. No sound.

The sound volume is adjusted to the lowest level.

Poor colour, contrast, tint

May need to adjust the contrast, colour and tint.

Spots on screen

May be pulse interference from nearby cars, motorcycles,

electric trains, high tension lines, neon signs, hair dryers

etc.

Lines on screen

May be radio interference from nearby TV receivers,

personal computers, TV games or radio stations.

Double/triple image

May be due to broadcast waves reflected from nearby

mountains and high buildings.

Check if the direction of the aerial has been deflected

because of strong wind, etc.

Snowy picture

The aerial lead-in may be broken or disconnected.

Check if the direction of aerial has been deflected because

of strong wind, etc.

Reduction in operating distance

Clean indicator window.

Remote control does not work

The batteries may be old or flat.

The batteries may be improperly installed.

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