Plasma Display Panel

Symptoms

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Some parts of the screen do not

The plasma display panel is manufactured using an

light up.

extremely high level of precision technology;

 

 

 

however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be

 

 

 

missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This

 

 

 

is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

An afterimage appears.

Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an

 

 

 

extended period, as this can cause a permanent

 

 

 

afterimage to remain on the Plasma TV.

 

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Examples of still pictures include logos, video games,

 

 

 

computer images, teletext and images displayed in

 

 

 

4:3 mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 can be heard from

The TV is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat

the display unit.

generated during normal use. The rotating fan may

 

 

 

cause a whirring sound, but it is not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

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