Troubleshooting - Panasonic PT-60LCX64-K Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as
shown below.
Problem
Power does not turn ON.
No picture even if the power is turned ON.
LAMP indicator blinks red.
The POWER indicator
flashes orange twice every
5 seconds.
The TEMP indicator
flashes 2 or 4 times every
The power 5 seconds.
turns OFF. The TEMP indicator
flashes 5 times every
5 seconds.
Power turns off while
another indicator is
flashing.
Remote Control does not function.
Image shakes.
Image is not clear.
Colour patches or no colour.
Image appears doubled or tripled.
Images disappear at the top and bottom of
the screen.
During ZOOM modes, the image is cut off
at the top and bottom.
The Projection Display set makes a high
whistling sound when the power is ON.
Some parts of the screen are always lit
while others do not light up.
Some parts of the screen do not light up.
Fan is operating even though TV Power is
OFF.
An OSD instructing to replace the lamp is
displayed. (The LAMP indicator is lit red.)
Relighting the lamp when it is hot makes a
sound.
Leaving stationary images, such as
still video images, web pages, or filler
bars (used for NORMAL aspect mode),
on-screen for an extended period of time
can leave ghost images on the screen.
An OSD advising "AIR FILTER
CLEANING..." is displayed.
When viewing with HDMI connection,
picture is displayed with unnatural colours
(as if red and blue are reversed).
Possible Solution
• Is the power plug plugged in?
• Please replace lamp with a new one. Please consult your nearest
dealer, if not still repaired.
• The lamp cover is ajar. Firmly replace the cover.
• 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
buildings?
• 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.
• This is the sound of the internal starting UP. This is not a malfunction.
• This is a characteristic of the LCD panel and not a malfunction.
• This is because the cooling fan is operating. The fan will stop after
about 1 minute.
• Replace lamp with a new one.
• This is a characteristic of the lamp and not a malfunction.
• This is a characteristic of the LCD panel and not a malfunction. Try
displaying constantly moving pictures which fill the entire screen, or turn
the power OFF for a while to return the screen to normal.
• Please consult your nearest dealer.
• Change Color Corr. from "Off" to "On".
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