Dell W1700 - 17" LCD TV User Manual

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Lines Push Auto Adjust buttonAdjust Phase and Clock controls via OSDPerform LCD TV self-test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self-test modeCheck for bent or broken pinsNote: When operating in DVI mode, the Pixel Clock and Phase adjustments are notavailable.Sync Problems Screen is scrambled or appearstornPerform LCD TV resetPush Auto Adjust buttonAdjust Phase and Clock controls via OSDPerform LCD TV self-test feature check to determine if scrambled screen appears in self-testmodeCheck for bent or broken pinsBoot up in the "safe mode"LCD Scratched Screen has scratches orsmudgesTurn LCD TV off and clean the screenSafety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting stepsLCD TV needs to be replacedIntermittent Problems LCD TV malfunctions on & off Ensure LCD TV is in proper video modeEnsure video cable connection to computer and to the flat panel is securePerform LCD TV resetPerform LCD TV self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self-test modeTV and Audio ProblemsCOMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSPoor TV signalreceptionAbnormal picture seen from thescreenThe proximity of mountains or high buildings may be responsible for ghost pictures, echoing orshadows. In this case, try manually adjusting your pictures: see 'fine tuning' or adjust thedirection of the outside aerial.For Asia users in non-NTSC area: Does your antenna enable you to receive broadcasts inthis frequency range (UHF or VHF band)? In the event of difficult reception (snowy pictures)switch the NR on the PICTURE menu to ON.No TV picture No picture when TV input wasselectedHave you connected the aerial socket properly? Have you chosen the right system? Poorlyconnected SCART cables or aerial sockets are often the cause of picture or sound problems(sometimes the connectors can become half disconnected if the LCD TV set is moved orturned). Check all connections.No sound No sound output when aprogram with sound was playingEnsure that the audio cables are firmly connected to both the audio input connectors on yourLCD TV and audio output connectors on your PC or Video player.If on certain TV channels you receive a picture but no sound, this means that you do nothave the correct TV system. Modify the SYSTEM setting.Video ProblemsCOMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONSNo Video No signal indicator is displayed.Check Video Input SelectionComposite: Yellow colored RCA jackS-Video: Typically a round 4 pin jackComponent: Typically 3 RCA jacks of Green, Red and Blue.Low Quality DVDplaybackPicture not crisp and some colordistortionCheck DVD connectionComposite gives good pictureS-Video gives better pictureComponent gives best picture