Pioneer PDP-42A3HD manual Appendix, Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Solution

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Solution
• No power.	• Make sure the Plasma Display is connected correctly. (See page 18.)
	• Is the power cord disconnected? (See page 18.)
	• Has the power been turned on? (See page 19.)
	• Check if you pressed TV on the remote control unit. (See page 19.)
	If the STANDBY indicator on the Plasma Display lights up red, press TV .
• No picture or sound	• Check if the power cord is connected correctly.
	• Check that you have pressed the TV on the remote control or the STANDBY/ON botton on the
	Plasma Display.
	• Select an input source responding to that particular source.
	• Check the picture contrast and brightness settings.
	• Check the volume.
• Normal picture but no sound	• Check the volume.
	• Check whether the MUTING button on the remote control has been pressed.
• No picture or black and white	• Adjust the color settings.
picture	• Check that the correct broadcast system is selected.
• Sound and picture interference	• Try to identify the electrical appliance that is affecting the Plasma Display, then move it further away.
	• Plug the Plasma Display into a different wall outlet.
• Blurred or snowy picture, distorted	• Check the direction, location and connections of your aerial. Such interference often occurs due to
sound	the use of an indoor aerial.
• Remote control malfunctions	• Press the INPUT button to select the Plasma Display or an external device.
	• Replace the batteries in the remote control.
	• Install batteries ensuring that the <+> and – ends of the batteries are inserted correctly.
	• Check the angle and distance of the remote control to the Plasma Display. Make sure there are no
	obstacles between the remote control and the Plasma Display.
	• Check that the correct function button has been pressed.
	• Change the location of light sources or the direction of the Plasma Display to avoid glare.

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