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Troubleshooting

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.

 

Problem

Possible solution

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Power does not turn ON.

• Is the power cord plugged in?

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Remote Control/ Unit buttons do not function.

• Press unit POWER button down over 7 seconds. The POWER indicator goes

 

out. If the Power was On, the screen will also disappear. After 5 seconds, turn

 

Power does not turn ON or OFF.

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Power On and operate unit normally. If the steps above do not restore normal

Image is distorted. Image freezes.

 

operation, disconnect then reconnect the AC plug and turn the power On.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The power

Power turns off while another

• Please consult your nearest dealer.

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turns OFF.

indicator is flashing.

 

 

 

 

• Are the batteries dead or inserted incorrectly?

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Remote Control does not function.

• Is the Remote Control sensor in direct fluorescent lamp light or other strong

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sources of light?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image shakes.

 

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

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• Is the antenna cable connected properly?

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• A sudden temperature change may have caused condensation in the internal

 

 

 

optics which results in blurring or vertical lines. Please wait until room

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Image is not clear.

temperature is normal and constant before turning power ON. These symptoms

 

(blurring / vertical lines)

will clear up as time passes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Depending on the connected device, a 1080i input signal may cause the picture

 

 

 

to flicker. If the connected device has a format selection switch, set the format

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to 720p.

 

 

 

 

 

Color patches or no color.

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

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for the VCR set to TV?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image appears doubled or tripled.

• Is the antenna facing the right direction?

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• Is the antenna receiving any signals reflected off of mountains or buildings?

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Images disappear at the top and bottom of the

• When using 16:9 image software (cinema vision size software, etc.), there is no

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screen.

 

picture at the top and bottom of the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

During ZOOM modes, the image is cut off at

• Please adjust the V-Size. This is not a mulfunction.

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the top and bottom.

 

 

 

 

 

Some parts of the screen are always lit while

 

 

others do not light up.

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

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Some parts of the screen do not light up.

 

 

 

 

 

Fan is operating even though TV Power is

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

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OFF.

 

3 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Puerto Rico Product safety notificationCanada Case your new Projection Display is stolenFollow all instructions carefully Keep these instructions for future referenceViVA Getting StartedFor assistance, please call For assistance, please call 1-888-VIEW PTV843-9788FCC Caution Canadian NoticeTable of Contents Before Using Reset All Memory Functions Remote Control Battery InstallationObserve the following precautions Press cover until it snaps shutProjection Display CleaningLocation of Controls Remote ControlExit ReturnControls and Terminals on the Projection Display PowerFront View Model PT-56LCX70 unit shown LampRear View Model PT-56LCX70 unit shown Digital AudioOUT Installation Connected Equipment Introduction Signal sourceReference of connection To connect antenna terminals Example 1 Connecting Antenna To watch TVExample 2 Connecting DVD recorder VCR To record/playback To use Component terminals To use Hdmi terminalsTo use Composite terminals To use S Video terminalsConnecting this Projection Display and DVD recorder VCR Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder VCR and satellite receiverDVD To connect Hdmi terminals Example 4 Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorderTo connect PC terminals Connecting PCPC in Terminal D-SUB 15P Pin Layouts NC Not connectedRGB signals that can be input Images Recommended AV ConnectionsDVD Player/Set Top Box Amplifier Camcorder/VCR/DVD PlayerConnecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV amp Setting this unit after connectionsEZ Sync Connections Input signals that can be displayed Hdmi connectionAbout Hdmi Turning the Power on and OFF Power on / OFFPower on Power OFFLanguage First Time SetupAuto program Press to select ANT Press to select Cable or AntennaSwitching languages for display Tuning channelsAutomatic program setting Press to select English, Español or FrançaisPress to select ANT Press to select Antenna or Cable Manual program settingPress to select the desired preset channel line Press to select Edit Press OK to enter the edit modeEdit Caption Press to select Apply Press OK to enter the CaptionRapid Tuning Selecting Input ModeUsing the CH/VOL Button Projection Display OperationChannel and Program Tuning Unit Status DisplayAudio Mute Set Favorite Feature Favorite FeaturePress SUB Menu to display the Setup SUB Menu Display the SUB MenuUse Favorite Feature Select Audio Mode for TV ViewingDigital mode Analog modeChanging the Aspect Mode Aspect mode changes each time Aspect is pressedAspect Controls EZ Sync EZ Sync FeaturePress to select the equipment Return to TV screenPress to select each item Press to adjust each item Picture AdjustmentsPro Setting Picture ModeZoom Adjust Press to select Picture mode Press to select picture modeOther Adjust PC AdjustNormal / Bass / Treble / Balance Audio AdjustmentsBBE Viva Sleep Timer Feature Set Sleep TimerPress to select 0, 30, 60, or Enter Password Lock FeatureCreate Password Press Number keys to enter your passwordPress to select Mode Press to select the desired setting Enter PasswordPress to select Mode Press to select Custom Lock SetMonitor out setting Rating level settingGame Lock Block programMovies Ratings Chart Mpaa Blocking Messages Change passwordInsert/Remove the Card Viewing from SD CardCard Warning Messages Insert the CardSingle Play Mode Photo viewer ModeSlide Show Mode Exit Photo viewerTo Watch Photos in Slide Show Mode Single Play ModeTo Adjust Picture Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD CardSurf Mode Setup FeaturesSignal Meter Press to select Surf mode Press to select Favorite or AllMonitor out Input labelsPress to select desired channel Press to select each item Press to select the input labelCC Mode for Analog CC ModeCC Mode for Digital CC Closed CaptionCC Reset Digital settingsPress to select each item Press to select the setting EZ Sync Hdavi ControlSpeaker control Automatic Input SwitchingPress to select EZ Sync Press to select On Press EZ Sync to display the EZ Sync menuOne-touch theater playback Available this Projection Display’s remote control buttonsHome theater Press to select each item Press to select Set or NoAbout ResetPress to select About Press OK to display the About screen Confirmation screen is displayed. Select Yes, and press OKPower On next TroubleshootingProblem Possible solution TroubleshootingPT-50LCX7/PT-50LCX7K SpecificationsNpcparts@us.panasonic.com Customer Services Directory for U.S.ALimited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty for U.S.ACategory Parts Labor Service Carry-in or In-Home ServiceWarranty Service Limited Warranty for CanadaIf YOU Ship the Product to a Servicentre Limitations and ExclusionsDTV IndexCustomer’s Record