Panasonic PT-50LC13 User Manual

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Power does not turn ON.

•  Is the power plug plugged in?

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No picture. (Lamp does not light up.)

•  If the Lamp will not light after turning on the power 2 or 3 times, the 

Lamp may be damaged. Please consult your nearest dealer.

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The power turns 
OFF.

The POWER indicator 
fl ashes orange twice 
every 5 seconds.

•  The lamp cover is ajar. Firmly replace the cover.

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The TEMP indicator 
fl ashes 2 or 4 times 
every 5 seconds.

•  Check whether or not the vents are clogged.

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•  Is the set being used in a location that is hot?

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The TEMP indicator 
fl ashes 5 times every 5 
seconds.

•  Please consult your nearest dealer.

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Power turns off while 
another indicator is 
fl ashing.

•  Please consult your nearest dealer.

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Remote control does not function.

•  Are the batteries dead or inserted incorrectly?

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•  Is the remote control sensor in direct light of fl uorescent lamps or 

other strong sources of light?

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•  Did you correctly set the remote control code?

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Image shakes.

•  Is the antenna or antenna cable old, broken or shorted?

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Image is not clear.

•  Is the antenna cable connected properly?

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•  Sudden changes in ambient temperature may cause condensation 

in the internal optics. Condensation should disappear after Power 
has been ON for a while.

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Color patches or no color.

•  When using a VCR and selecting channels on the TV, is the 

TV/VIDEO mode for the VCR set to TV?

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Image appears doubled or tripled.

•  Is the antenna facing the right direction?

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•  Is the antenna receiving any signals refl ected off of mountains or 

buildings.

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Images disappear at the top and bottom of 
the screen.

•  When using 16:9 image software, there is no picture at the top and 

bottom of the screen (cinema vision size software, etc.). 

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During ZOOM modes, the image is cut off at 
the top and bottom.

•  Has the screen position been changed?  If so, adjust screen 

positioning.

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Some parts of the screen are always lit while 
others do not light up. 
Some parts of the screen do not light up.

•  This is a characteristic of the LCD panel and not a malfunction.

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Fan is operating even though TV Power is 
OFF.

•  This is because the cooling fan is operating. The fan will stop after 

about 1 minute.

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An OSD instructing to replace the lamp is 
displayed. (The LAMP indicator is lit red.)

•  Replace lamp with a new one.

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Relighting the lamp when it is hot makes a 
sound.

•  This is a characteristic of the lamp and not a malfunction.

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Leaving stationary images, such as still video 
images, web pages, or fi ller bars (used for 
NORMAL aspect mode), on-screen for an 
extended period of time can leave ghost 
images on the screen.

•  This is a characteristic of the LCD panel and not a malfunction. Try 

displaying constantly moving pictures which fi ll the entire screen, or 
turn the power OFF for a while to return the screen to normal.

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An OSD advising “AIR FILTER CLEANING...” 
is displayed.

•  Please consult your nearest dealer.

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