Panasonic tu-pta500u User Manual

Power does not turn ON.

Remote control does not
function.

Image shakes
Image is not clear
Color patches or no color.

Image appears doubled or
tripled.

A black stripe appears for a
moment when changing
channels using the VCR.

During Panasonic AUTO
mode, the screen size
sometimes changes.

Images disappear at the top
and bottom of the screen.

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

Channel number remains
displayed.

This unit set makes a
cracking sound.

The top cover may become
warm.

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 Is the power plug plugged in?

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 If the power does not turn on using the remote, check if this unit is

turned on.

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 Confirm that the Wide Plasma Display is connected to the rear

DISPLAY OUT terminal (D-SUB) of the tuner using the dedicated
display cable. The tuner will not turn ON if connected using a
different cable.

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 Are the batteries dead or inserted incorrectly?

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 Is the remote control sensor in direct light of florescent lamps or

other strong sources of light?

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

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 Is the antenna cable connected properly?

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 When using a VCR and selecting channels on this unit, is the TV/VIDEO

mode for the VCR set to this unit?

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 Is the antenna facing the right direction?

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 Is the antenna receiving any signals reflected off mountains or

buildings.

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 The image distorts when channels are changed.

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 Depending on the program content, even when the screen is

supposed to automatically zoom, if the beginning scene is dark, it
may take a while for it to zoom.

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 During a 4:3 screen, if the top and bottom of the image is dark, it may

zoom.

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 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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 Has the screen position been changed?

      If so, adjust screen positioning.

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 Press the INFO/RECALL button.

During VIDEO input, channel number is displayed until an image is
displayed.

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 If there are no problem with image or sound, it is the sound of the

cabinet shrinking due to room temperature changes. This is not a
malfunction.

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 This is normal. To ensure reliable operation, do not block ventilation

openings. Do not place objects on the top cover that could become
damaged.

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 Never cover up the vent holes. Leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of

space above and around the main unit.

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