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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 or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. 

For details (p. 55)

For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: 

www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

 

Check the position, direction,

and connection of the antenna.

 Change the direction of antenna 

for digital channels.

 Check “Signal meter” (p. 35).

If the signal is weak, check the

antenna and consult your local

dealer.

 

Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)

 

Are the batteries new?

 

Select the correct remote control mode (p. 13, 22)

 

Is the HDMI cable connected properly?

(p. 40, 41)

 

Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then 

turn them On again.

 

Check an input signal from the equipment.

(p. 48)

 

Use equipment compliant with 

EIA/CEA-861/861B.

 

Check the settings of the recorder. For 

details, read the manual of the recorder.

 

Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 40)

 

Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 13)

 

Is the volume set to the minimum?

 

Is “Speaker output” set to “Off”? (p. 24)

 

Change “SAP” settings. (p. 18)

 

Check “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in” or “HDMI 3 in” settings. (p. 24)

 

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.

If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the 

suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model 

number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).

 

The function to prevent “Image retention” is activated.

(Not a faulty symptom)

 

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The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for 

a certain time in SD mode.

 

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“Image retention” (p. 5)

 

The Plasma panel is made up of a few million pixels and 

is produced with advanced technology through an intricate 

process.  However, sometimes a few pixels may be bright 

or dark.  These pixels do not indicate a defective panel 

and will have no impact on the performance of the TV.

 

Check nearby electrical products

(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).

 

Check Picture menu (p. 24)

 

Check the cable connections. (p. 9-12)

 

Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 22)

 

Check the channel settings. (p. 34)

 

Check the antenna cables.

 

Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet?

 

Is the TV unit turned On?

 

Check Picture menu (p. 24) and volume.

 

Check the AV cable connections. (p. 9-12)

 

Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 22)

 

Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36)

 

Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and 

rear panels has risen, these temperature rises will not 

pose any problems in terms of performance or quality.

1- Changes in the temperature and humidity of the room may cause 

the TV’s cabinet to expand or contract and produce metallic 

sounds. This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.

2- The TV may have a cooling fan that makes a soft whir. 

This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.

3- When the TV is powered on, an electrical component in the TV activates 

producing a tick/click sound. This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.

4- Electrical circuits are active while the TV set is on. 

This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.