Panasonic TH-P42VT30M, TQB4TC0095 FAQs, Problem Actions, Frequently Asked Questions, Screen Sound

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FAQs

Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

White spots or shadow images (noise)

•Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.

Neither image nor sound is produced

•Is the TV in “AV mode”?

•Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet?

•Is the TV turned On?

•Check the Picture Menu (p. 35 - 38) and volume.

•Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place.

An error message appears

•Follow the message’s instructions.

•If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer.

“VIERA Link” function does not work and an error message appears

•Confirm the connection. (p. 68)

•Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on. (p. 69)

Permanently lit spots on screen

•Due to production process involved in this technology this may result in some pixels which are permanently lit or unlit. This is not a malfunction.

Contrast is reduced

•Contrast is lowered in the following conditions without any user operation for a few minutes:

•no signal in AV mode

•selected locked channel

•selected invalid channel

•selected radio channel

•displayed menu

•Thumbnail or still picture

Frequently Asked Questions

Screen

Sound

Problem	Actions
Chaotic image, noisy	•Change the setting of [P-NR] in the Picture Menu (to remove noise).
Chaotic image, noisy	(p. 36)
	•Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
No image can be	•Is [Colour] or [Contrast] in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?
displayed	(p. 35)
Blurry or distorted
image	•Reset channels (p. 44)
(no sound or low	•Reset channels (p. 44)
volume)
Unusual image is	•Turn the TV Off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On
displayed	again.
No sound is produced	•Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 12)
	•Is the volume set to the minimum?
Sound level is low or	•Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
sound is distorted	•Set [MPX] in the Sound Menu to [Mono] (p. 39)
Unusual sound from	•When power is on, whirring sound of cooling fan or drive noise may
the TV	be heard from inside the TV (not a sign of faulty operation).

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Contents Operating Instructions TQB4TC0095SD Card Camcorder VCRContents Safety Precautions Power source Do not insert foreign objects into the TVSafety Precautions Handling the mains plug and leadAuto power standby function Transport only in upright positionAllow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat Do not block the rear air ventsAccessories / Options Standard accessoriesAccessories / Options Inserting and removing remote’s batteriesAttaching and removing the pedestal Adjust the panel to your desired angle Optional accessories3D Eyewear Communication CameraWall-hanging BracketInstalling the Ferrite core Basic ConnectionBasic Connection Identifying Controls About the Operation Guide On Screen DisplaysIdentifying Controls Remote Control Auto Tuning Plug the TV into mains socket and switch OnSetup the network connection Select your languageAuto Tuning is completed ∗Viewing environment modeTo setup the Wireless LAN connection p Select HomeSetup the network connection Select Wired or WirelessWireless Search for access pointSelect your desired access point Access the encryption key input modeUsing Viera Connect Turn power onAccess Viera Connect ConnectSelect TV mode Select a channel Off TimerWatching TV HoldDisplay the selectable settings for the current programme Display Information bannerLast view WatchingDisplay Select Setup Menu Change aspect ratioChange OSD language Select the language and setSwitch to Teletext Viewing TeletextSelect Reveal hidden dataWatch TV while waiting for update View in multi windowStore frequently viewed pages View subSelect the input mode connected to the equipment Watching External InputsExternal Inputs 640X480 / 60HzOperating the equipment with the TV remote control How to change the code for the type of the equipmentWatching External Inputs Pay special attention when children are using this product Using the 3D Eyewear may cause the symptoms to worsenViewing 3D images Prolonged use may cause eyesight fatigue3D Eyewear Do not move around while wearing the 3D EyewearOnly use the 3D Eyewear for the specified purpose 3D Eyewear 3D Eyewear case Charging cable Ferrite coreUsing Precautions Part names and functionsCharging the 3D Eyewear rechargeable type Storage and Cleaning Available range for the 3D EyewearTo view the 3D images Change the view 3D ↔ 2D 3D Settings Adjust 3D images How to remove the battery DisposalFluid entering into an eye may cause loss of eyesight Frame withoutHow to Use Viera Tools Display icons of the featureSelect a feature How to Use Viera ToolsHow to Use the Menu Functions Adjust or selectDisplay the menu Select the menuHow to Use the Menu Functions 3D Settings Screen Display Adjustment∗3Settings AdjustmentAdvanced Settings Gamma Reset to Defaults Intelligent Frame CreationResolution Enhancer 24p Smooth FilmDVI Input Setting Lock SettingsCopy Adjustment Pixel OrbiterHeadphone Volume Volume Control VAOEqualiser BalanceOff Timer Input ResolutionSetup Pos Clock PhaseTuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning OSD Language TimeoutEco Navigation Child Lock Teletext CharacterHdmi Content Type Power on LinkLink Power off Link Standby PowerTuning and Editing Channels Select Tuning Menu 1/2Tuning and Editing Channels Select a functionStart Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically Fine TuningSelect a channel and reveal / hide To edit channelsChild Lock Select Child LockPreparations Child LockSelect Display Settings Input LabelsSelect Input Labels Select an input terminal and setShipping Condition Reset settings Shipping Condition Restore SettingsSelect System Menu Select Shipping ConditionUsing Media Player Using Media PlayerSwitch to Media Player Select the icon you want to access Select the contentInsert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory Starting Media PlayerPhoto mode Folder viewSort by Date Sort by MonthPhoto Setup Display the option menu Select Slideshow SettingsSelect the items and set Adjustments / Configurations alternatives BackGround MusicMulti Shot 3D Change the contents Video modeVideo Setup How to operate playbackTo change the content Change the contents p Confirm or change the current statusAudio output Settings Music mode Music SetupUsing Network Services Using Network ServicesViera Connect Wireless LAN connection Network connectionsExample InternetSelect Network Setup Network SetupNetwork Link Settings Adjustments / Configurations alternativesNetwork settings for the LAN Cable connection Select Network Type and set to WiredSelect IP/DNS Settings and set the items Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS AddressProxy Settings Select Proxy Settings and set the items Select Connection Test and access to testProxy Proxy PortNetwork settings for the Wireless LAN connection Update TV’s softwareSelect one of the media servers you want to access Using Dlna featuresUsing Network Select Media ServerFor photo file For video fileFor music file Photo Setup for photo contents Video Setup for video contentsConfirm or change the current status for video contents Audio output settings for video contents Viera ConnectSummary of features Viera Link FunctionsViera Link Hdavi Control ConnectionFeatures available Channel download Power on LinkPower off Link PreparationsAccess and pause the live TV programme Pause Live TVDisplay Viera Link Menu To stop recordingAccess and operate the menu of the equipment Select the type of the equipment and accessSelect Viera Link Control Operate the connected equipmentAccess and control the speaker volume Speaker Selection Speaker controlHome Cinema Multi-channel soundExternal Equipment Types of connectable equipment to each terminalExternal Equipment To play back Hdmi equipmentTo watch DVDs To listen with Home TheatreHeadphones USB devicesCamcorder / Hdmi equipment Camcorder / Game equipmentTechnical Information Channel AllocationTechnical Information Applicable Hdmi features Hdmi connectionDVI connection PC connectionInput signal that can be displayed Signal nameSignal name Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz PC from D-sub 15PAudio Signal Stereo / Bilingual Sound SelectionType Broadcast Bilingual or Dual MonoMedia Player / Dlna Message Meaning / Action Video Container Video codec Audio codec Details / RestrictionsDivX Subtitle text file of DivXTo show DivX VOD registration code Music CodecUSB Keyboard Remote Control USB connectionUSB Keyboard GamepadFAQs Problem ActionsFrequently Asked Questions Screen SoundNetwork Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outletDisplay panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Mains plugSpecifications SpecificationsCustomer’s Record 3D EyewearModel Number Serial Number M0411-0 Web Site http//panasonic.net Panasonic Corporation