Panasonic TH-42PZ850AZ Flat Panel Television User Manual


 
FAQs, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Technical Information
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FAQs
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
White spots or shadow
images (noise)
Check the position, direction, and
connection of the aerial.
Neither image nor
sound is produced
Is the TV in “AV mode”?
Is the mains lead plugged into the socket
outlet?
Is the TV turned On?
Check Picture Menu (p. 26) and volume.
An error message
appears
Follow the message’s instructions.
If the problem persists, contact the
authorized Service Centre.
“VIERA Link” function does not
work and an error message appears
Con rm the connection.
Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV
on. (p. 40)
Permanently lit spots on screen
Due to production process involved in this technology this
may result in some pixels which are permanently lit or unlit.
This is not a malfunction.
Contrast is reduced
Contrast is lowered in the following conditions without any
user operation for a few minutes:
no signal in Digital TV or AV mode
selected invalid programme
selected radio service
displayed menu
Thumbnail or still picture in SD Card mode
Problem Actions
Screen
No sound is produced
Is “Sound mute” active? (p. 11)
Is the volume set to the minimum?
Sound level is low
or sound is distorted
Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
Set “MPX” (p. 26) in the Sound Menu to “Mono”.
Chaotic image, noisy
Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 26)
Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, uorescent
lamp).
No image can be displayed
Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?
(p. 26)
Blurry or distorted image
(no sound or low volume)
Reset programme. (p. 32)
Unusual image is displayed
Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on
again.
Sound
“Shop” appears on screen at
switch on
“Shop” was selected in “Auto Tuning” (p. 12).
Reset settings in “Shipping Condition” (p. 34), then select “Home”
in “Auto Tuning” (p. 12).