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FAQs
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem.
When an error message appears, follow the message’s instructions. If the problem still persists, contact your local
Panasonic dealer or the authorised service centre.
Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs
in DVB mode / White spots or shadow image
(ghosting) occurs in Analogue mode / Some
channels cannot be tuned
Check the position, direction and connection of the
aerial.
Check [Signal Condition] (p. 19). If [Signal Quality]
is displayed in red, the DVB signal is weak.
Connecting the aerial to the TV directly may
improve signal quality than connecting the aerial
through the equipment (set top box, DVD, etc.).
Weather conditions will affect signal reception
(heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor
reception areas. Even during good weather, the
high pressure can cause poor reception of some
channels.
Due to the digital reception technologies involved,
quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in
some cases, despite good reception of analogue
channels.
Consult your local dealer or service provider for the
availability of services.
Picture quality problem
Check the settings of the Picture Menu.
Set [Noise Reduction] and [MPEG Noise
Reduction] to remove noise (p. 16).
Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle,
fluorescent lamp).
Reset channels.
Check that the output of the external equipment
matches the input of the TV. When connecting with
SCART, ensure the output setting of the external
equipment is not S-Video.
Sound quality problem
Check the volume level or sound mute.
Check connections and setting of external
equipment.
Ensure that [Speaker Selection] is set to [TV]
(p. 29).
Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
Set [MPX] to [Mono] (p. 18).
Picture or sound problems with HDMI connection
Check the HDMI cable is connected properly.
Turn the TV and equipment off, then turn them on
again.
Check an input signal from the equipment.
Use equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861D.
Set the sound setting of the connected equipment
to “2ch L.PCM”.
Check the [HDMI Input] setting (p. 18).
If digital sound connection has a problem, select
analogue sound connection.
The TV does not switch on
Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and
the socket outlet.
The TV goes into Standby mode
Auto power standby function is activated.
The remote control does not work or is
intermittent
Are the batteries installed correctly?
(p. 9)
Has the TV been switched on?
The batteries may be running low. Replace them
with new ones.
Point the remote control directly at the TV’s remote
control signal receiver (within about 7 m and a 30
degree angle of the signal receiver).
Situate the TV away from sunshine or other sources
of bright light not to shine on the TV’s remote
control signal receiver.
No image can be displayed
Check the TV is turned on.
Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and
the socket outlet.
Check the correct input mode is selected.
Check the setting of [AV2] ([COMPONENT] /
[VIDEO]) in [Input Selection] to match the output of
the external equipment (p. 12).
Check the settings of the Picture Menu.
Check all required cables and connections are
firmly in place.
Unusual image is displayed
Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch,
then turn it on again.
If the problem persists, initialise all settings.
[Shipping Condition] (p. 20)
There may be red, blue, green and black spots on
the screen
This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and
is not a problem. The liquid crystal panel is built
with very high precision technology giving you
fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active
pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of
red, green, blue or black. Please note this does not
affect the performance of your LCD.
Parts of the TV become hot
Even if the temperature of parts of the front, top and
rear panels has risen, these temperature rises do
not cause any problems in terms of performance
or quality.
The LCD panel moves slightly and clattered
sound is heard when it is pushed with a finger
There is some flexibility around the panel to prevent
damage to the panel. This is not a malfunction.
Overcurrent error message appears
The connected USB device might cause this error.
Remove the device and turn the TV to standby
mode with Standby On / Off switch, then turn it on
again.
Check foreign objects are not inside the USB port.
