Panasonic TH-50PV500A, TH-42PV500A operating instructions Troubleshooting, Sound

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Troubleshooting

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).

 

Symptoms

Checks

 

Picture

Sound

 

 

 

 

 

Aerial location, direction or connection

 

Snowy Picture

Noisy Sound

 

 

 

 

Aerial location, direction or connection

 

Multiple Images

Normal Sound

 

 

 

 

Electrical appliances

 

 

 

Cars / Motorcycles

 

 

 

Fluorescent lights

 

Interference

Noisy Sound

Switch on D.PNR in Picture menu to reduce picture noise.

 

 

 

Volume level

 

Normal Picture

No Sound

Sound mute switched on.

 

 

 

 

 

TV set to AV mode.

 

 

 

Not plugged into AC outlet.

 

 

 

Not switched on.

 

No Picture

No Sound

Picture / Sound controls set at minimum levels.

 

Check if in Standby mode.

 

 

 

Colour controls set at minimum levels.

 

 

 

Colour System

 

No Colour

Normal Sound

 

 

 

 

Retune Channel (s).

Poor or Distorted Picture

Weak or No Sound

 

 

 

 

Sound reception may have deteriorated.

 

Normal Picture

Weak or Distorted

Sound System

 

 

 

 

Sound

 

 

 

 

HDMI cable is not connected securely.

 

Poor Video.

 

Turn the power supply of the TV and connected equipment off then

 

 

turn on.

H (Snow noise, no picture, picture runs, etc.)

Check compatibility of input signal from the connected equipment.

D

 

 

The connected equipment must be EIA/CEA-861/861B compliant.

M

 

 

Change the audio setting of the connected equipment to L.PCM.

I

Poor Audio.

 

Check the setting of HDMI input in Sound menu.

 

 

If the problem is due to the digital audio connection, change to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

analogue audio connection.

 

The error message appears.

Please consult an Authorized Service Center.

The SD card cannot be used even when it is formatted.

Please consult an Authorized Service Center.

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Contents Operating Instructions EnglishContents WelcomeSymptoms Check Important Safety NoticeTrademark Credits Setup Safety PrecautionsWhen using the Plasma TV Maintenance If problems occur during useAccessories Fitting remote control batteriesFor using the pedestal How to open the front coverCable binding instructions Power On / Off Antenna connectionVCR Connect the mains plug to the wall socketHow to connect the Headphones / AV3 S Video Input terminals ConnectionsGreen button Yellow buttonVCR Monitor How to connect the AV1 S Video Input terminalsVideo VCR DVD Player How to connect the Hdmi Input terminal How to connect the AV2 / AV4 Component Input terminalsDTV-STB How to connect the PC Input terminal Signal Names for D-sub 15P ConnectorPin No GND Ground NC not connectedBasic controls front panel and remote control SD Card slotUsing the On Screen Displays On Screen Help ‘Instructions’ boxTuning menu TuningSetup menu Auto tuning via front panel Auto tuningAccess Auto tuning Manual tuning via front panel Manual tuningAccess Manual tuning Channel Allocation CH Display Receive ChannelPicture menu Picture menuSound menu Sound menuSetup menu Owner ID Aspect Controls JustZoom1 Zoom2Multi window Changing the modeChanging the channels PC mode Menu, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Colour temperatureFreq. / V-freq Card operations Inserting and removing a cardFolders and Files Example folder structureSD Record Size Extra fine Super fine Fine Normal Economy 64MB128MB 256MBBasic operation Access MPEG4 viewMPEG4 view Card setup menu Access Card setup menuFrame size Normal or Large Repeat Off, One file or AllPhoto view Access Photo viewSlide show Memory left Access Memory leftCard format Error messages Teletext operation Update Display UpdateAccessing sub pages Favourite Page F.P Still When in TOP operation Picture and text Remote control setting Stereo / Bilingual Sound SelectionVCR / DVD operation Troubleshooting SoundSleep Feature Input signal that can be displayedFrequency kHz Frequency Hz Specifications Number of pixelsDistributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited Tel 272Customer’s Record