Panasonic TH-42PWD6, TH-50PWD6 Troubleshooting, Plasma Display panel Symptoms Check

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Troubleshooting

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

	Symptoms		Checks
Picture		Sound	Checks
Picture		Sound
			Electrical Appliances
			Cars/Motorcycles
			Fluorescent light
Interference		Noisy Sound
			Volume
			(Check whether the mute function has been
			activated on the remote control.)
Normal Picture		No Sound
			Not plugged into AC outlet
			Not switched on
			Picture and Brightness/Volume setting
			(Check by pressing the power switch or stand-
No Picture		No Sound	by button on the remote control.)
No Picture		No Sound
			If a signal with a non-applicable colour system
			format, or frequency is input, only the input
			terminal indication is displayed.
No Picture		Normal Sound
			Colour controls set at minimum level
			(see page 18, 19)
			Colour system (see page 31)
No Colour		Normal Sound

This Plasma Display uses special image processing. Hence a slight time lag may occur between image and audio, depending on the type of input signal. However, this is not a malfunction.

Plasma Display panel

	Symptoms	Check
	Some parts of the screen	The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision
	Some parts of the screen	technology, however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture
	do not light up.
	do not light up.	elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.
		elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.
		Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause
		a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma Display.
		Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext
		and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
		Note:
	After-images appear	The permanent after-image on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use
	After-images appear	is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty.
		This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time.
	[for TH-42PHD6, TH-50PHD6]	The display unit is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal
	Whirring sounds can be heard
	Whirring sounds can be heard	use.The whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction.
	from the display unit.
	from the display unit.

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Contents High Definition Plasma Display Operating InstructionsEnglish Model No. TH-42PWD6Table of Contents Trademark Credits Important Safety NoticeSafety Precautions SetupWhen using the Plasma Display Cleaning and maintenance If problems occur during useElectric shocks can result if this is not done Accessories Accessories SupplyRemote Control Batteries Speakers ConnectionsTerminals L Speakers Terminals R AC cord connection see AC cord fixingGND Ground Signal Name Signal Names for D-sub 15P ConnectorPC Input Terminals connection SDA HD/SYNC SCLCommand Installing the ferrite core Large sizeSerial Terminals connection Communication parametersBasic Controls Off Power On/Off Power On/Off and input signal selectionConnecting the plug to the Wall Outlet AC cord connectionSelecting the On-Screen Menu Language Select the input signalINPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 EnglishusOn-Screen Menu Displays Press to Setup Press to access each adjust screen From the unitTo setup Multidisplay screen Press to Set upAspect Controls Adjusting Picture Pos./Size Adjusting screenHelpful Hint N / Normalise Normalisation Normal Picture AdjustmentsDynamic CinemaAGC Advanced settingsMute Sound AdjustmentDisplay the Operation Guide Digital ZoomSelect the area of the image to be enlarged Select the magnification required for the enlarged displayPresent Time Setup Present Time Setup / Set up TimerPress to exit from Present Time Setup Present TimeDisplay the Set up Timer screen Press to select Set up TimerStart setting Mode selectionScreensaver For preventing after-images Reversal / Scroll selectionSetup of Screensaver Time Reduces screen after-imagePress to select Screensaver This function may be applicable to the non-picture area Side Panel AdjustmentReduces power consumption Customizing the Input labelsINPUT3/VIDEO3/COMPONENT3/RGB3/PC3/DVD3/CATV3/VCR3/STB3 How to Setup Multi Display Setup for Multi DisplayPress to select 2 ⋅ 2, 3 ⋅ Component/RGB-in Select Setup for Input Signals3D Y/C Filter For Ntsc AV images RGBCinema reality Colour system / Panasonic AutoIf the picture image becomes unstable PAL Secam NtscSync Setting RGB sync signalFreq. kHz/V-Freq. Hz Displays the H Horizontal/V Vertical frequenciesPlasma Display panel Symptoms Check TroubleshootingMark Input signal can be displayedTH-42PWD6 TH-42PHD6 TH-50PHD6 SpecificationsCustomer’s Record