Troubleshooting - Panasonic PT-VW345NZ Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Please check following points. For details, see the corresponding pages.
Problem
f The power cord may not be connected.
f No electric supply is at the wall outlet.
Power does not turn
f The circuit breakers have tripped.
on.
f Is the <LAMP> indicator or <WARNING > indicator lit or blinking?
f The lamp cover has not been securely installed.
f The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal properly.
f The input selection setting may not be correct.
f The [BRIGHTNESS] adjustment setting may be at the minimum setting.
No picture appears.
f The input source which is connected to the projector may have a problem.
f The AV MUTE function may be in use.
f The lens cap is still attached to the lens.
f The lens focus may not have been set correctly.
f The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen.
The picture is fuzzy.
f The lens may be dirty.
f The projector may be tilted too much.
f [COLOR] or [TINT] adjustment may be incorrect.
The color is pale or f The input source which is connected to the projector may not be adjusted
grayish.
f RGB cable is damaged.
f The input terminals may not have been correctly connected.
f The volume may have been set to the minimum level.
No sound from the f The AV MUTE function may have been turned on.
internal speaker.
f When the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT is plugged-in, the projector's built-in speaker
f The MUTE function may have been turned on.
f The batteries may be weak.
f The batteries may not have been inserted correctly.
f The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be obstructed.
f The remote control unit may be out of the operation range.
The remote control
f Strong light such as fluorescent shine onto the signal receptor.
does not operate.
f The [REMOTE CONTROLLER] setting is set to [DISABLE] in [CONTROL
f Is the ID number setting operation correct?
f Check if the <ON/OFF> switch on the remote control is set to "ON".
Menu screen does not
f Is the on-screen display function turned off (hidden)?
appear.
The control buttons of
f The [CONTROL PANEL] setting is set to [DISABLE] in [CONTROL DEVICE
the projector do not
operate.
f There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source.
The picture does not
display correctly.
f A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input.
Picture from a
f The cable may be longer than the optional cable.
computer does not
f The external video output from a laptop computer may not be correct.
appear.
f Is the HDMI cable securely connected?
Picture from a HDMI
device does not f Turn off the power of the projector and the connected devices. Then turn the
appear or picture is
not stable.
f Isn't unsupported signal cable connected?
No sound is output
f Set the sound channel of the attached device to Linear PCM.
from a HDMI device.
EASY SETTING
f Turn off and turn on the power of the projector.
function is disabled.
Attention
f If the problem persists, after confirming the contents of the table, please consult your dealer.
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Chapter 5 Maintenance - Troubleshooting
correctly.
is not available.
DEVICE SETUP].
SETUP].
power of the projector and the connected devices back on.
Cause
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