Panasonic th-42px600 User Guide

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AQs, etc.
 Frequently 
Asked Questions
The remote control
does not work
Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)
Has the battery run down?
Has the TV POWER button been turned On?
To operate external equipment of other
manufacturers, register the
remote control codes. (p. 45)
Pictures from external 
equipment are distorted 
when the unit is 
connected via HDMI
Is the HDMI cable connected properly?
(p. 36-37, 46-47)
Turn Off the TV unit and equipment,
then turn them On again.
Check an input signal from the equipment.
(p. 36-37, 46-47)
Use a device compliant with
EIA/CEA-861/861B.
White spots or
shadow images
(noise)
Check the position, direction,
and connection of the antenna.
Interference or 
frozen digital 
channels
(intermittent sound)
Change the direction of antenna for 
digital channels .
Check “Signal meter” (p. 41).
If the signal is weak, check the
antenna and consult your local
dealer.
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to 
resolve the problem.
If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or 
Panasonic Service center for assistance. For details (p. 63, 64)
For additional assistance, please contact our website at: 
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
www.panasonic.ca
FAQ
Problem
Actions
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.
If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service center 
for assistance. For details (p. 63, 64)
No sound is produced
Whirling sound is
heard
Sound is unusual
Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 12)
Is the volume set to the minimum?
Is “Speakers” set to “Off”? (p. 32)
Change “SAP” settings. (p. 19)
Check “HDMI1 in” or “HDMI2 in” settings. (p. 32)
Set “SAP” setting to “Stereo” or “Mono.”
Check the HDMI device connected to the unit.
Set the audio setting of the HDMI device to
“Linear PCM.”
If digital sound connection has a problem,
select analog sound connection.
The sound is from built-in cooling fan
(not a sign of faulty operation).
“Press any key to return” 
moves on the screen
Screen
One spot remains dark
Chaotic image, noisy
No image can be
displayed
Only spots are displayed 
instead of images
Neither image nor
sound is produced
The function to prevent “after image” is activated.
(Not a faulty symptom)
 The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for 
a certain time in SD mode.
 “after image” (p. 5)
A pixel or luminescent spot can occasionally
be missing in plasma displays.
(Not a faulty symptom)
Check nearby electrical products
(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
Check Picture menu (p. 32)
Check the channel settings. (p. 40)
Check the antenna cables.
Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet?
Is the TV unit turned On?
Check Picture menu (p. 32) and volume.
Are the remote control codes correct? (p. 49-50)
Black Box appears
Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 42)
“Control with HDMI” 
function does not work
Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on.
Set “Control with HDMI” to “Off”, then set to “On” again. 
(p. 34)
Sound
HDMI