Panasonic Viera TC-L42E3 Owner's Manual page 251

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requentlyAsked 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 website for further assistance. (see cover)
How do i view the picture from
devices such as a: Cable/
Satellite box, game console,
Blu-ray or DVD player?
Why is there no picture or just
a blue, black or snowy screen
being displayed?
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® 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 correct tnput s ource.
® Ensure all connections are correct and secure.
p ® 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
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?
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Press the INFO button on the remote to confirm the type of signal
being received (p. 17). HD signal should be 720P, 1080i or 1080p.
Select a High Definition channel from your HD source
(Cable, Satellite or fiber optic service). HD channels
sometimes 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
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.10)
® if you're using an antenna, then check that connections are
secure. Change the position or direction of the antenna and
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?
pWohY i s the screen blank and the
wer indicator blinking?
Why do some small spots on
the screen remain bright or
dark?
Check if electrical products such as kitchen appliances,
fluorescent lights or light dimmers are nearby. They may
interfere with the TV's picture.
® Try viewing a picture from another device, such as a DVD player
® The TV has gone into shutdown mode to protect ttself. T ry unpiuggtng/
it for a few mtnutes and connecting tt again. If there was a temporary
power surge on the AC line it may now be OK. If the blinking returns,
_ The LCD 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 pixels do not indicate a defective panel and will have /