Panasonic ET5M series manual Maintenance, First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet

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Other

Problem

Causes / Actions

The TV does not switch on

Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and the socket outlet.

 

 

The TV goes into Standby

Auto power standby function is activated. (p. 11)

mode

The TV enters Standby mode about 30 minutes after broadcasting ends.

 

 

 

Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 7)

 

Has the TV been switched on?

The remote control does

The batteries may be running low. Replace them.

Point the remote control directly at the TV’s remote control signal receiver

not work or is intermittent

(within about 7 m and a 30 degree angle of the signal receiver).

 

 

Situate the TV away from sunshine or other sources of bright light not to shine

 

on the TV’s remote control signal receiver.

 

 

Parts of the TV become

Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and rear panels has risen,

these temperature rises do not cause any problems in terms of performance or

hot

quality.

 

 

 

The LCD panel moves

There is some flexibility around the panel to prevent damage to the panel.

slightly when it is pushed

with a finger

The panel might move slightly when it is pushed with a finger, and clattered

Clattered sound might be

sound might be heard. This is not a malfunction.

heard

 

 

 

Overcurrent error

The connected USB device might cause this error. Remove the device and turn

the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.

message appears

Check foreign objects are not inside the USB port.

 

 

 

 

Follow the message’s instructions.

An error message appears

If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorised

 

service centre.

 

 

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care:

For stubborn dirt:

Gently wipe the surface of the display panel,

First clean the dust on the surface. Dampen a soft cloth with

cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the

clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100

dirt or fingerprints.

parts water). Wring the cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe

 

away all the moisture.

Caution

Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard, otherwise this may cause scratches on the surface.

Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to water or detergent. Liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.

Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner or other volatile substances. This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint.

The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged. Take care not to tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard objects.

Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time. This may degrade surface quality.

Mains plug

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.

FAQs Maintenance

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Contents English Operating InstructionsPage Contents Safety Precautions Do not block the rear air vents Built-in wireless LANBuilt-in wireless LAN Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panelAccessories / Options Standard accessoriesOptional accessories Installing / removing remote’s batteries Attaching / removing the pedestalOptions Removing the pedestal from the TV Assembly screw Bracket BaseAssembly screw Assembling the pedestal Securing the TVAccessories / Options Adjusting the panel to your desired anglePreventing the TV from falling over Remote Control Identifying ControlsIdentifying Controls How to use remote control Indicator / Control panelUsing the On Screen Displays Operation guide Auto power standby functionMains lead and aerial Basic ConnectionTerminals ConnectionsSet top box AV devicesPlayer / 3D compatible player DVD Recorder / VCRAttach the clamper Bundle the cables Using clamperWired connection NetworkSelectCountry your country Auto TuningPlug the TV into mains socket and switch on Setup the network connectionSucceeded WiredWireless AutoReturn to viewing environment Select Home Selection screen Select HomeShop viewing environment for shop display only WPSPush buttonUsing Viera Connect Using Viera ConnectTurn power on Access Viera ConnectDisplay Information banner Select TV mode Select a channelWatching TV Other useful functionsDisplay the selectable settings for the current status Off TimerHold Change the aspect ratio image size While the list is displayed, select the modeAspect To change the aspect ratio manually if availableChange OSD language Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily1Display the menu 2Select Setup 3Select OSD Language Last viewReveal hidden data Switch to TeletextViewing Teletext SelectView sub Watch TV while waiting for updateView in multi window Store frequently viewed pagesDisplay the input selection menu Select the input mode connected to the equipmentWatching External Inputs Turn the TV onHow to change the code 3D Eyewear Use Viewing 3D ContentViewing 3D images Viewing 3D imagesTo view the 3D images Storing and cleaning the 3D EyewearPut on the 3D Eyewear View the 3D imagesTo change 3D format manually Changing 2D 3D modeAdjustments / Configurations alternatives 3D SettingsHow to Use Viera Tools How to Use Viera ToolsDisplay icons of the feature Select a feature Follow the operations of each featureHow to Use Menu Functions How to Use Menu FunctionsDisplay the menu Menu list Picture Sound QualityEqualiser Sound Network Timer Setup Standby Power Save Off / On p Hdmi Content TypePower on Link Power off LinkTuning and Editing Channels Tuning and Editing ChannelsSelect TV mode Display the menu and select Setup Select Tuning MenuSet all channels automatically Auto Tuning Skip unwanted channels, Edit Channels Channel List EditTo edit channels Select the channel position Set TV channel manually Manual TuningAuto Tuning using the buttons on the TV Fine TuningChild Lock Control channel audience Child LockTo change the PIN number Restore Settings Shipping Condition Shipping ConditionSelect System Menu Select the external input Select PC PC menu settingMenu Adjustments / Configurations alternatives Displaying PC Screen on TVAdjust the detailed picture settings Advanced Settings Advanced Picture SettingsSelect Viewing Mode and set the mode Select Advanced SettingsTo insert or remove the SD Card / USB Flash Memory Using Media PlayerStarting Media Player Using Media PlayerInsert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV Start Media PlayerPhoto mode Change the contentsTo sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month Multi Shot 3DTo enjoy the saved 3D photos Photo SettingsSlideshow Select the title Select the scene Video modeHow to operate in the playback Video Setup pVideo Setup Video SetupSpdif Selection Audio output SettingsSelect the folder Select the file Music modeMusic Setup Playback from File viewMedia server Using Network Services Dlna / Viera ConnectDlna Remote Control Viera ConnectViera Connect Using NetworkNetwork connections ExampleNetwork Setup Network Link settingsLink Proxy Port Wired connection settingsAcquire IP Address / Acquire DNS Address ProxyWireless connection settings Manual Update TV’s softwareUsing Network Services WpspinSelect the file Select one of the media servers to accessUsing Dlna features Display Viera Tools and select Media ServerUsing For video fileFor music file Option menu for each content VideoMusic Viera Connect Audio output settings for video contentsConnection Summary of featuresLink Functions Viera Link Viera Link Hdmi connectionLink Viera Link Hdmi and Audio out connectionsChannel download Power on linkPower off link Viera Link ∗To stop recording Summary of features p , 67, Preparations pDisplay Viera Tools and select Viera Link Link Functions Viera LinkSelect Pause Live TV and pause Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TVTo operate Pause Live TV Operate the menu of the equipment Select the equipment to accessMulti-channel sound Select Speaker SelectionSet to Home Cinema or TV Speaker control Speaker SelectionCamcorder / Game equipment External EquipmentHdmi equipment To watch DVDsComputer HeadphonesHeadphone Volume p USB devicesHdmi 1 USB 1 Features Types of connectable equipment to each terminal TerminalAV2 in ∗ Channel Allocation Technical InformationTechnical Information Stereo / Bilingual Sound SelectionSupported file format in Media Player and media servers PhotoVideo Codec File extension Restrictions MusicDivX VOD p DivXSubtitle text file of DivX To show DivX VOD registration codeDevices for playing back SD CardUSB Flash Memory DVI connection Applicable Hdmi featuresHdmi connection PC connectionInformation USB connectionCharacters table for numeric buttons TechnicalPC from Hdmi terminal Input signal that can be displayedComponent Y, PB, PR from AV2 in terminal, Hdmi PC from D-sub 15PFAQs Problem Causes / ActionsFAQs Sound is distorted Router may be using MAC address filtering 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