Panasonic TH-P42A2G Chaotic image, noisy, No image can be displayed, Blurry or distorted image

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FAQs

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	Problem	Actions
		● Change the setting of “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to
	Chaotic image, noisy	remove noise) (p. 23).
	Chaotic image, noisy	● Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle,
		fluorescent lamp).
	No image can be displayed	● Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the
		minimum? (p. 23)
	Blurry or distorted image	● Reset channels (p. 28).
	(no sound or low volume)
	Unusual image is displayed	● Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn
		it on again.
	No sound is produced	● Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 10)
	No sound is produced	● Is the volume set to the minimum?
	Sound level is low	● Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
	or sound is distorted	● Set “MPX” in the Sound Menu to “Mono” (p. 24).
	Unusual sound from the	● When power is on, drive noise may be heard from inside the
	display unit	display unit (not a sign of faulty operation).
		● Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch
		L.PCM”.
	Sound is unusual	● Check the “HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input” setting in the Sound Menu
	Sound is unusual	(p. 24).
		● If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue
		sound connection (p. 42).
	Pictures from external	● Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 34, 38, 39)
	equipment are unusual	● Turn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again.
	when the equipment is	● Check an input signal from the equipment (p. 43).
	connected via HDMI	● Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
	TV goes into Standby	● Auto power standby function is activated.
	TV goes into Standby	● The TV enters Standby mode about 30 mins. after
	mode	broadcasting ends.
		broadcasting ends.
		● Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 3)
		● Has the TV been switched On?
	The remote control does	● Point the remote control directly at the front of the TV (within
	The remote control does	a 30 degree angle of the front of the TV).
	not work or is intermittent	a 30 degree angle of the front of the TV).
	not work or is intermittent	● Situate the TV away from sunshine or other sources of
		bright light not to shine on the TV’s remote control signal
		receiver.

●Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and rear Parts of the TV become hot panels has risen, these temperature rises will not pose any

problems in terms of performance or quality.

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Contents TH-P42A2G TH-P42A2S English TQB3EC0021Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Mains Lead Operating InstructionsContents Safety Precautions Do not block the rear air vents View from the topAccessories / Options Attaching the pedestalOptional accessories GuideTV only Connecting aerialBasic Connection Push until both side Make sure thatConnecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCRRemote control Identifying ControlsHow to use remote control Using the On Screen DisplaysControls Quick Start Guide Select your language Auto TuningPlug the TV into mains socket and switch On Select your areaWatching TV Turn power onSelect TV mode Select a channelDisplay information banner Display the selectable settings for the current programmeInput mode Sound Menu p Change OSD languageChange aspect ratio To change the mode using the Aspect button onlyDisplay Aspect Selection list Select the page up to Switch to TeletextViewing Teletext Reveal hidden dataStore frequently viewed pages Watch TV while waiting for updateView in multi window View subDisplay the input selection menu Select the input mode of the connected equipmentWatching External inputs ViewOperating the equipment with the TV remote control Select a feature How to Use Viera ToolsDisplay icons of the feature Follow the operation of each featureDisplay the menu How to Use Menu FunctionsAdjust or select Select the menuSound SetupPicture OverviewDefaults Set Colour Eco ModeReset to Menu listSound Setup Viera Link Power SaveSignal 50Hz / 100Hz Link StandbySelect Tuning Menu Tuning and Editing ChannelsSelect Setup Display the menuManual Tuning Set channel manually Auto Tuning Set all TV channels automaticallyChannel List Edit Skip unwanted channels Select Child Lock List Child LockSelect Child Lock Select the channel / input to be lockedInput Labels Select SetupSelect Display Settings Select Input LabelsSelect Shipping Condition Shipping Condition Reset settingsSelect System Menu To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving houseSelect a folder to display the thumbnail Viewing from SD CardInsert the SD Card Select Photo View Select a photo from the thumbnail to be viewedSlideshow To sort by date or month recordedViera Link ControlTM FeaturesViera Link Functions PlayerPower off link Power on linkEasy playback Viera Link ControlTM Hdavi ControlTM Display Viera Link MenuHome Cinema Camcorder / Game Equipment HeadphonesExternal Equipment To listen with speakersTo watch satellite Broadcasts To record / playbackTo watch DVDs Hdmi equipmentTechnical Information Channel AllocationNicam .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc Stereo / Bilingual Sound SelectionPressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button A2 German .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etcHdmi connection Applicable Hdmi featuresSub 15-pin connector signal PC connection PC from D-sub 15P Input signal that can be displayed PC from Hdmi terminal Data format for Card browsing Image resolution 160 × 120 to 20,000,000SD Card Max. number of files 9,999Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal MaintenanceFAQs Mains plugChaotic image, noisy When the equipment isRemote control does No image can be displayedSpecifications Technical SpecificationsFAQsCustomer’s Record LicenceThis product incorporates the following software Web Site http//panasonic.net