Frequently Asked Questions (Faq) - Panasonic Viera TC-P42X3 Owner's Manual

FrequentlyAsked Questions(FAQ)
if there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the
suggested check, if this does not solve the problem, visit the Panasonic web site for further assistance. (see cover)
Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the correct
input source.
Why is there no picture or just
a blue, black or snowy screen
being displayed?
Why doesn't the picture look
like it is in High Definition?
Why do black bars appear on
the top and bottom and/or sides
!/of the screen?
Why is the picture snowy when
"ANT/Cable in" is selected?
Why is the picture chaotic and/
or torn and/or with a buzz in the
speakers?
Why is there a black box on the
screen?
Why is the screen blank and the
power indicator blinking?
Why do some small spots on
the screen remain bri ght or
dark?
correctly•
f ....
_ Check if the power cord is plugged in and the TV is turned
on (front red LED light should be on; not blinking)
® Pressthe INPUTbuttonon the remoteto select the correctinput source.
® Ensure all connections are correct and secure•
_ When using external video source, such as a Cable/Satellite box or
DVD player, check that the device is on and functioning correctly.
_ Press MENU on the TV's remote control• if the menu is
displayed, then the TV is working; recheck above steps•
_ii Press the INFO button on the remote to confirm the type of signal ""
bengreceved(p 17) HDsgna shoudbe720P, 1080 orl080p '
i ® Select a High Definition channel from your HD source
(Cable, Satellite or fiber optic service). HD channels
somet mes broadcast non-HD content
_ Ensure that your HD source (HD box, Blu-ray player, etc.)
is connected to the TV with an HDMI or Component cable
and set to outuut an HD video sianal
Change the format (aspect ratio) of the picture by pressing
the FORMAT button on the remote control• (p. 18)
® Check the aspect settings on your external video source,
such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray Disc player, etc.
Note: Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in
extra-wide format• Top and bottom bars are unavoidable• _
® When using a cable service (without a box) check that all
connections are secure•
• . .
® When using a cable or satellite box, change the connection
(wiring) to Composite, Component or HDMI. (p. 11)
_8 f you're us ng an antenna then check that connect ons are
secure Change the post on or d rect on of the antenna and
check the "Signal meter"• (p. 43) /,
® Check if electrical products such as kitchen appliances,
fluorescent lights or light dimmers are nearby• They may
interfere with the TV's picture•
or a game console, to narrow down the source of the problem•
® The TV has gone nto shutdown modeto protect tse f Try unp ugg ng
tforafewmnutesandconnectng tagan f there was a temporary
power surge on theAC line it may now be OK. If the blinking returns,
_@ The Plasma panel is made up of a few million plxels and
is produced with advanced technology through an intricate
_ process. Sometimes a few pixels may be bright or dark.
These plxels do not indicate a defectwe panel and will have
/,, no impact on the performance of the TV
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