Philips 190CW8FB/00, Service Manual

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Troubleshooting
Common Problems
Having this problem Check these items
No Picture
Power LED not lit)
Make sure the power cord is plugged into the power out let and
into the back of the monitor.
First, ensure that the power button on the front of the monitor is
in the OFF position, then press it to the ON position.
No Picture
(Power LED is amber or yellow)
Make sure the computer is turned on.
Make sure the signal cable is properly connected
computer.
Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins.
The Energy Saving feature may be activated
Screen says Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to
your computer. (Also refer to the Quick Set-Up Guide).
Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins.
Make sure the computer is turned on.
AUTO button not working properly
The Auto Function is designed for use on standard Macintosh or
IBM-compatible PCs running Microsoft Windows.
It may not work properly if using nonstandard PC or videocard.
Imaging Problems
Display position is incorrect
Press the Auto button.
Adjust the image position using the Phase/Clock of More Settings
in OSD Main Controls.
Image vibrates on the screen
Check that the signal cable is properly connected to the
graphics board or PC
Vertical flicker appears
Press the Auto button.
Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/Clock of More
Settings in OSD Main Controls.
Horizontal flicker appears Press the Auto button.
Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/Clock of More
Settings in OSD Main Controls.
The screen is too bright or too dark
Adjust the contrast and brightness on On-Screen Display.(The
backlight of the LCD monitor has a fixed life span. When the screen
becomes dark or begins to flicker, please contact your sales
representative).
An after-image appears If an image remains on the screen for an extended period of time,
it may be imprinted in the screen and leave an afterimage.This
usually disappears after a few hours
An after-image remains after the power
has been turned off. This is characteristic of liquid crystal and is not caused by
amalfunction or deterioration of the liquid crystal. The afterimage
will disappear after a peroid of time.
Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots
The remaining dots are normal characteristic of the liquid crystal