Panasonic TH 42PX50U, TH 50PX50U, TH 37PX50U Troubleshooting Chart, Symptoms Solutions

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Troubleshooting Chart

Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.

Symptoms

 

Solutions

Page

VIDEO

AUDIO

 

 

Snowy Video

Noisy Audio

• Adjust the antenna location and connection.

11

Multiple Image

Noisy Audio

• Adjust the antenna location and connection.

11

• Check the antenna lead-in cable.

11

 

 

Interference

Noisy Audio

• Move the television away from electrical

-

appliances, lights, vehicles and medical equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Increase volume

20

 

 

• Check Mute.

17

Normal Video

No Audio

• Check Television Speakers on/off.

27

• Change channel.

20

 

 

 

 

• Stereo/SAP/Mono

17

 

 

• When using HDMI

27

No Video with

Noisy Audio

• Set Input Setup properly.

30

Snow

• Check the antenna cables.

11

 

 

 

• Check if the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet.

15

 

 

• Adjust Brightness and Audio controls.

24,26,27

 

 

• Change channel.

20, 22

 

 

• Check the cable connections.

10-14

 

 

• Program the remote control code.

39-42

No Video

No Audio

• Check the second video source operation.

39-44

• Make sure that a PC is not connected to HDMI

12

 

 

 

 

input. Rarely, the TV will not display video in

 

 

 

HDMI input from devices with HDMI or DVI

 

 

 

output due to bad communication between the

 

 

 

TV and the devices. Should this happen, unplug

 

 

 

the HDMI/DVI device and plug it back in.

 

No Color

Normal Audio

• Adjust Color settings.

24, 25

• Change channel.

20

 

 

Digitalization

 

Re-orient the ATSC antenna.

-

of image

Audio Break up

• Check signal meter. If the signal is weak, add a

31

Image freeze up

 

signal booster to boost the signal strength.

 

 

 

• Check if the audio mode is set to Stereo or

17

 

 

Mono, not SAP.

 

Normal Video

Wrong Audio

• Change the audio of the HDMI device to Linear PCM.

-

• Check the audio setting for HDMI. If there is functional

27

 

 

 

 

problem with Digital Audio, use Analog audio.

 

Black Box on

 

• Change CC (Closed Caption).

 

Normal Audio

• Change the Closed Caption (CC) Analog settings

32

Screen

 

to other than T1, T2, T3 or T4.

 

 

 

 

Normal Video

Normal Audio

• Replace the remote control batteries.

8

 

 

Intermittent Remote Control Operation

 

 

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Contents TH-42PX50U TH-50PX50U CanadaRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents FCC Statement Canadian NoticeDo not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces Safety PrecautionsDo not handle the power cord plug with wet hands Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TVSafety Precautions Cleaning and maintenanceElectric shocks can result if this is not done Observe the following precautions InstallationRemote Control Battery Installation Receiver LocationOperating Remote control Instruction EUR7627Z60 AccessoriesWall-hanging bracket vertical Wall-hanging bracket Angled See Cable ConnectionAntenna terminals ClamperCableCARDTM Connection ProcedureAntenna Connection Cable Connection480p Hdmi Connection720p 480iVideo Input Connection Digital TV Set-Top Box DTV-STB or DVD ConnectionVideo cable Audio cable Optical digital audio cable Amplifier Amplifier Connection to Audio AMPProgram Out Connection Prog OUT DVD recorderPress to turn the TV on or off Power on / OFFMain Unit TV/VIDEOLocation of Controls Illuminated Remote ControlPower TV TV VCR VCR DVD DVDLocation of Controls Language First time setupClock First time setup Auto programSelect the desired volume level Watching TV programsMode Picture Explanation Aspect ControlsOn-Screen Menu Displays for Navigation Lock settings See Channel lock On-Screen Menu Displays for NavigationSub-Menu Navigation Pic. modePicture Sub-Menu Navigation Zoom AdjustOther Adjust Mpeg NRNormal / Bass / Treble / Balance AudioNormal Bass Treble Balance Off For monaural audio Speakers SurroundFor stereo audio HdmiSleep timer TimerTimer set Set up CH scanProgram CH Edit Caption Signal meter For digital channels onlyPress to select Signal meter Edit AddCC Closed Caption CC ModeInput labels Selectable input labelsService Press to select the settingPrimary, Second., Service 3, Service 4, Service Digital settingReset Other adjust SetupAbout Lock Lock modeEnter your password By pressing Channel Block channel selectionMonitor out On Block programPress to select Monitor out Press to select On or Off To BlockedCanadian English Ratings Chart Movies Ratings ChartTV Programs Ratings Chart PG-13Blocking Messages Change passwordCanadian French Ratings Chart Message Possible causeOperating peripheral equipment Programming the remote control codeTo find a code not listed in the index Operating peripheral equipment Infrared Code IndexCodes for VCR Codes for Personal Video Recorders Codes for DVDCodes for CD Codes for Cassette DeckCodes for DBS Codes for ReceiversCodes for Cable Box Select Channel Mode Operational Key ChartInfo EPG Electronic VCR2 TapeSpecifications VIDEO/COMPONENT/HDMI input signalsFeatures Troubleshooting Chart Symptoms SolutionsTroubleshooting Chart Customer Services Directory for U.S.APlasma Display panel Symptoms Check Company PSC Customer’s RecordPanasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Division of Panasonic Corporation