Common problems – Dell LCD TV W1700 User Manual
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LCD TV is in a power save mode (in PC mode).
The main OSD menu is unlocked.
The main OSD menu is locked.
Common Problems
The following table contains general information about common LCD TV problems you might encounter.
COMMON
SYMPTOMS
WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
No Video/ Power LED
off
No picture, LCD TV is dead
Check connection integrity at both ends of the video cable
Electric outlet verification
Ensure power button depressed fully
No Video/ Power LED
on
No picture or no brightness
Increase brightness & contrast controls
Perform LCD TV self-test feature check
Check for bent or broken pins
Poor Focus
Picture is fuzzy, blurry or
ghosting
Push Auto adjust button
Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD
Eliminate video extension cables
Perform LCD TV reset
Lower video resolution or increase font size
Shaky/Jittery Video
Wavy picture or fine movement
Push Auto Adjust button
Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD
Perform LCD TV reset
Check environmental factors
Relocate and test in other room
Missing Pixels
LCD screen has spots
Cycle power on-off
These are pixels that are permanently off and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD
technology
Stuck-on Pixels
LCD screen has bright spots
Cycle power on-off
These are pixels that are permanently on and is a natural defect that occurs in LCD
technology
Brightness Problems
Picture too dim or too bright
Perform LCD TV reset
Push Auto Adjust button
Adjust brightness & contrast controls
Note: When operating in DVI mode, the contrast adjustment is not available.
Geometric Distortion
Screen not centered correctly
Perform LCD TV reset on "Position Settings Only"
Push auto-adjust button
Adjust the centering controls
Ensure LCD TV is in proper video mode
Note: When operating in DVI mode, the positioning adjustments are not available.
Horizontal/Vertical
Screen has one or more lines
Perform LCD TV reset