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Question posted by amollot on August 23rd, 2010

The Left Half Of The Display Is Missing For Long Periods Of Time.

Typically, vertical bars appear in that region instead of the expected picture segment.

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User manual - Page 3

..., or the enclosure damaged. 17. Wall or Ceiling Mounting -... global safety standards for a long time. Protect the power cord from...appear to rain; Heed all batteries correctly, with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that provides guidelines for long periods of the NEC that produce heat. 9. Do not block any heat sources such as per NEC - All televisions...
User manual - Page 4

...of the LCD screen when left unattended for a prolonged period of time. • Do not shift or move the LCD TV around each side of screw may render the set unsafe. • If LCD TV is ...used televisions for dismantling and collection of reusable materials, or contact your dealer for some time. • Be careful of heat. • Do not place the LCD TV where it gently with the LCD TV ...
User manual - Page 5

... to the AUTOPROGRAM feature to help provide the best picture quality. TUNER should be set to turn the TV on your cable signal into the television s memory. Antenna Connection: Outdoor or Indoor Antenna ...Leveler (AVL) Control keeps the TV sound at the same time 15 Blocking programs based on Movie Ratings 16 Blocking programs based on TV Ratings 17 Other AutoLock™ Blocking options 18...
User manual - Page 10

...be turned off. These controls are Time, Start Time, Stop Time, Channel No., Activate, or Display. 5 Press the CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT button to make adjustments or to toggle the AM and PM setting. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Mode Timer Autolock Contrast + Active Control 4 6 3 1 5 5 2 4 5 5 Timer Time É Start Time É Stop Time É Channel No. É...
User manual - Page 16

...display the AutoLock menu. 8 Press the CURSOR DOWN repeatedly until Movie Rating is highlighted. 9 Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and the Rating menu shifts to the left with that you want . 11 Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to remove the menu from the screen. TV Menu Picture...201; PG É É PG-13 É RÉ NC-17 É XÉ 16 BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ON MOVIE RATINGS After your...
User manual - Page 17

... select a desired rating (TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA). 11Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT to remove the menu from the screen. Y7 É TV - PG É TV - 14 É É TV PG Block All Ñ On É V É S É L É D É É 17 BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ON TV RATINGS You can select specific TV ratings that you...
User manual - Page 19

... - 17 Off X Off TV Rating TV-7 Off TV - Movie Rating G Off PG On PG - 13 On R On NC - 17 Off X Off TV Rating TV-7 Off TV - NOTE: If you have selected, a review screen is available to Off. AutoLock is set to Off by default. PG On TV - 14 On MA On Unrated On No Rating On 1 2 This display will only appear...
User manual - Page 22

... 9 During the last minute of a SLEEP timer setting, an onscreen countdown will appear during the last minute before the TV shuts itself off , select CC Off. 2 Press the STATUS/EXIT button to 240 miutes) before the TV shuts itself off after a period of a program offering Closed Captioning. CC Off 2 1 CC1 CC2 CC Mute JOHN...
User manual - Page 27

... Time É Start Time É Stop Time É Channel No. Ñ 8 É Activate É Display É Timer Time É Start Time É Stop Time É Channel No. É Activate É É Display Ñ On É Display: Press the CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT to toggle the On or Off. It must be set must not be displayed all the time when the TV...
User manual - Page 29

Or, let the display time out and the menu will be used. SETTING UP THE FM ... the CURSOR DOWN button until FEATURES is highlighted. 5 Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT button to select from the TV screen when finished. AUTOSOUND™ CONTROLS AutoSound™ allows you set the equalizer). Radio Menu Picture Sound Features Install Mode • Timer • Screen Saver 6 3 1 ...
User manual - Page 30

... 4 3 5 4 ▼ 32 VGA AUDIO SELECTION This TV lets you to adjust the vertical placement of the picture. Note: Applicable to 15"/17"/23" models only. 1 Press the VGA button on the remote control to enter into VGA mode. 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display onscreen menu. 4 2 Press the CURSOR DOWN button...
User manual - Page 31

...menu from the screen. eliminates the vertical interfering lines Format - choose between Full Screen and the original format (Native) of the different display resolutions available on your TV: 640 x 480, 60 Hz 640...FEATURES Applicable to 15"/17"/23" models only. 1 Press the MENU button on the signal being received to give the best possible picture. 5 Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR RIGHT button ...
User manual - Page 37

.... Use a clean, dry cloth to cause uneven aging of the picture tube • Stock-market tickers-presented at the top and bottom of the TV screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is not an all-inclusive list; for extended periods of time, or to display the same images on screen too frequently, because subtle ghost...
Quick start guide (English) - Page 1

... only) base for purchasing this Philips LCD Television set facing down on the spacers and tightened with the...flat surface. 23"/58cm 20"/51cm For the 20"/23" models, open back plate cover by gently pulling upwards. 17"/44cm 15"/39cm For the 15"/17...17"/44cm 15"/39cm For the 15"/17" models, close to the TV. Place the set ) - INSTALLING LCD TV ON THE WALL If you proceed to install the LCD TV...
Quick start guide (English) - Page 2

... through the onscreen PICTURE menu. keys simultaneously. keys can tilt the set unsafe. 3 LED light and infrared sensors Aim remote control at the bottom of the LCD TV on or off. • VOLUME + / - : to adjust sound level. • PROGRAM + /- : to display a list of the LCD Televison 2 Remote Control Operation 2 Hooking Up the Television Remote Control Batteries...
Quick start guide (English) - Page 3

... box, not the television. If your antenna has flat, twin-lead wire (300 ohm), you 're ready to the TV. Antenna Connection: Outdoor...Panel at bottom of TV Jack Panel at bottom of the composite adapter cable included with the TV. 3 Using an RCA type Audio Left...Coaxial Cable Jack Panel at bottom of TV 1 20" model only Jack Panel at bottom of TV 15"/17"/23" models only 3 Jack Panel at back of...
Quick start guide (English) - Page 4

... will 4 appear in the upper left corner on the TV screen when tuned properly. 5 With the VCR (or accessory device) ON, press the PLAY button of the VCR to view the tape on the television. 4 Note : The Audio/Video cables needed for information about purchasing the needed cables. Jack Panel at bottom of TV Jack Panel at...
Quick start guide (English) - Page 5

... to activate the playback on the television. Connect to the S-VIDEO jack instead. 2 Connect the AUDIO OUT (left and right) jacks of the Accessory device to the AUDIO IN (left corner on the rear of the TV. 1 Connect the VIDEO OUT (yellow) jack of the TV. JACK PANEL at REAR of TV JACK PANEL at 800-531-0039 for...
Leaflet - Page 1

For preview purpose only Philips flat TV with Crystal Clear III 17" LCD HDTV monitor 17PF8946 Enhanced picture and sound Here is an LCD TV that reveal more detail • High-definition LCD WXGA display, 1280 x 768p • Crystal Clear III for natural images with Crystal Clear III, Active Control, Virtual Dolby Surround and unique flat speakers. Better quality images that not...
Leaflet - Page 2

... while listening. For preview purpose only flat TV with Crystal Clear III 17" LCD HDTV monitor 17PF8946/37 Technical specifications Product highlights Picture/Display • Aspect ratio: Widescreen • Brightness: 450 cd/m² • Contrast ratio (typical): 400:1 • Diagonal screen size: 17 inch / 43 cm • Display screen type: LCD WXGA Active Matrix TFT •...

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