Cleaning - Panasonic PT-43LC14 Operating Instructions Manual

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as
shown below.
Symptoms Checks Page
Power does not turn ON. * Is the power plug plugged in? 22
No picture even if the power is turned ON. * Please replace lamp with a new one, Please consult your nearest
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LAMP indicator blinks red. dealer, if not still repaired,
The lamp cover is ajar, Firmly replace the cover.
The power turns
OFF.
The POWER indicator
flashes orange twice
every 5 seconds.
The TEMP indicator
flashes 2 or 4 times
every 5 seconds.
The TEMP indicator
flashes 5 times every
5 seconds.
Power turns off while
another indicator is
flashing.
Remote control does not function.
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Image shakes, o
Image is not clear.
Color patches or no color,
Check whether or not the vents are clogged.
Is the set being used in a location that is hot?
Please consult your nearest dealer.
Please consult your nearest dealer.
Are the batteries dead or inserted incorrectly?
Is the remote control sensor in direct light of fluorescent lamps or
other strong sources of light?
Did you correctly set the remote control code?
Is the antenna or antenna cable old, broken or shorted?
Is the antenna cable connected properly?
Sudden changes in ambient temperature may cause condensation
in the internal optics. Condensation should disappear after Power
has been ON for a while.
When using a VCR and selecting channels on the TV, is the
TV/VIDEO mode for the VCR set to TV?
Is the antenna facing the right direction?
Is the antenna receiving any signals reflected off of mountains or
buiJdings.
When using 16:9 image software, there is no picture at the top and
bottom of the screen (cinema vision size software, etc.).
Has the screen position been changed? If so, adjust screen
positioning.
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Image appears doubled or tripled.
Images disappear at the top and bottom of
lhe screen.
During ZOOM modes, the image is cut off at _ 32°33,
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Some parts of the screen are always lit while
others do not light up. _ This is a characteristic of the LCD panel and not a malfunction.
Some parts of the screen do not light up.
Fan is operating even though TV Power is • This is because the cooling fan is operating. The fan will stop after
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An OSD instructing to replace the lamp is
Replace lamp with a new one. 73-74
displayed. (The LAMP indicator is lit red.)
Relighting the lamp when it is hot makes a
• This is a characteristic of the lamp and not a malfunction.
sound.
Leaving stationary images, such as still
ddeo images, web pages, or filler bars (used _ This is a characteristic of the LCD panel and not a malfunction. Try
For NORMAL aspect mode), on-screen for displaying constantly moving pictures which fill the entire screen, or
an extended period of time can leave ghost turn the power OFF for a while to return the screen to normal.
images on the screen.
An OSD advising 'AIR FILTER CLEANING..."
Please consult your nearest dealer.
is displayed.
_^Jhen a bright picture is displayed, stain-like _ This can occur if the ambient temperature changes suddenly. Try
blotches appear, gently rubbing the stained areas with a soft cloth.
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