HP PE4200N 42 inch manual Plasma Display panel, Symptoms Check

Symptoms
Video	Audio	Solution
Digitalization of	Audio Break up	■ Reposition the ATSC (digital) antenna.
image Image		■ Check signal meter. If the signal is weak, add a signal booster to boost
freeze up
		the signal strength.
Normal Video	Wrong Audio	■ Verify that the Audio mode is set to Stereo or Mono, not SAP.
		■ Check to see if there is a problem with the audio setting for HDMI. If
		so, use analog audio.

■Make sure the audio input matches the output. For example, set the audio of HDMI to linear PCM.

Black Box on	Normal Audio	■	Verify that the CC (closed caption) Analog settings are set to something
Screen			other than T1, T2, T3, or T4.
Normal Video	Normal Audio	■	Replace the remote control batteries.

Intermittent Remote Control Operation

Plasma Display panel

Symptoms	Check
Some parts of the	■ The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision
screen do not	technology; however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture
light up.	elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction.
An afterimage	Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a
appears.	permanent afterimage to remain on the Plasma TV. Examples of still pictures include logos,
	video games, computer images, teletext, and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
Hewlett-Packard	NOTE: The permanent afterimage on the plasma TV resulting from fixed image use 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.
Whirring sounds	■ The TV includes a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal use. The
can be heard	rotating fan may cause a whirring sound which is normal.
from the
display unit.

Troubleshooting Chart

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