Before calling for service, Safety information – Philips 14GX8510 User Manual
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Safety Information
Disconnect mains piug when :
• the RED light below the screen is flashing continuously.
• a bright white line is displayed across the screen.
• cleaning the TV screen. Never use aggressive cleaning agents. Use a slight damp chamois leather.
• there is a lightning storm.
• the set is left unattended for an extended period of time.
CAUTiON: Never attempt to repair a defective TV yourself. Always consult a skilled service personnel.
Switch off your TV overnight via the POWER ON/OFF button instead of leaving it on stand-by.
You save energy and at the same time demagnetise the picture tube. A demagnetised picture
tube supports good picture quality .When the set is switched on, do not shift, move or turn
(e.g. on a swivel base) the set around because an uneveness in colour in some parts of the screen
may occur.This can be eliminated by switching off the set by the mains power button . Wait for
20 minutes before switching on again. If symptom still exists, call for service.
Before Calling For Service
Please make these simple checks before calling for service.
SYMPTOM
CHECK/ACTION
Colour patch
(uneveness)
• Switch off TV by the mains power button. Wait for 20 minutes
before switching on again.
No power
• Check TV's AC power cord is plugged into mains socket. If there is
still no power, disconnect plug. Wait for 60 seconds and re-insert
plug. Switch on TV again.
No picture
• Check antenna connection at rear of the TV.
• PossiblefaultyTVstation. Try another channel.
• Increase the contrast setting first and then the brightness setting.
Good picture but no sound
• Try increasing the volume.
• Check sound is switched on.
Good sound but poor or
abnormal colour or no picture
• Increase the contrast setting first and then the brightness setting.
Snowish picture and noise
• Check antenna connection at rear of the TV.
Horizontal dotted lines
• Possible electrical interference! e.g. hairdryer,nearby neon lights,
etc). Switch off equipment.
'Ghosts' or double image
• Possible poor positioning of antenna. Using a highly directional
antenna may improve reception.
One white line across the
screen
• Switch off set immediately and consult service personnel.
TV not responding to remote
control handset
• Check life span of batteries.
• Aim remote control handset directly at remote control
sensor lens on the TV set.