Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ81B Operating Instructions Manual page 63

Problem
Chaotic image, noisy
No image can be displayed
Blurry or distorted image
(no sound or low volume)
Unusual image is displayed
No sound is produced
Sound level is low
or sound is distorted
Whirring sound is heard
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Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in
some cases, despite good reception of analogue programmes.
Interference or
frozen / disappearing
image in freesat, DVB or
Other Sat. mode
Some programmes
cannot be tuned
Cannot find a programme
you have previously watched
In freesat mode, not possible
to adjust the volume and set
Speakers / Headphones for
Audio Description sound track
(unlike DVB)
Sound is unusual
Pictures from external
equipment are unusual
when the equipment is
connected via HDMI
TV goes into
"Standby mode"
The remote control
does not work
An error message appears
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Set "P-NR" in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 28)
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Check nearby electrical products
(car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp).
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Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?
(p. 28)
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Reset programmes. (p. 34 and p. 39)
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Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On
again.
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• Is "Sound mute" active? (p. 9)
Is the volume set to the minimum?
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Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
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Set "NICAM" (p. 29) in the Sound Menu to "Off".
(Analogue only)
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The sound is from built-in cooling fan
(not a sign of faulty operation).
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The quality of image and sound may be poor due to weather
conditions (heavy rain, snow etc.).
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Check "Signal Condition" (p. 35 and p. 37) or "DVB Signal
Condition" (p. 39).
If "Signal Quality" or "Signal Strength" are displayed in red, check
aerial or dish.
If problem persists, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
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Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it
On again.
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Check the aerial or dish.
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The programme may broadcast for part of the day.
• Check the programme in TV Guide. (p. 18 and p. 19)
Programme numbers may be changed by broadcasters.
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This is due to broadcast limitations. (p. 29)
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Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to
• "2ch L.PCM".
• Check the "HDMI1 / 3 Input" setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 29)
If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound
connection. (p. 58)
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Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 56)
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• Turn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again.
Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 61)
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Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
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• Off Timer function is activated.
The TV enters "Standby mode" about 30 mins. after analogue
broadcasting ends.
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• Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)
Has the TV been switched On?
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• Follow the message's instructions.
If the problem persists, contact the authorized Service Centre.
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