Panasonic TH-P42A20R, TH-P42A20P Maintenance, FAQs, Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal, Mains plug

Models: TH-P42A20V TH-P42A20R TH-P42A2S TH-P42A2G TH-P42A20P TH-P42A20M TH-P42A20K

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Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal

For regular care:

Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints.

For stubborn dirt:

Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then wring the cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.

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

Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to water or detergent. A 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.

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

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 Picture Menu (p. 23) 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.

Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on. (p. 34)

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 programme

●selected invalid programme

●displayed menu

●Thumbnail or still picture in SD Card mode

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TH-P42A20V, TH-P42A20R, TH-P42A2S, TH-P42A2G, TH-P42A20P specifications

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