Panasonic PT40LC12 Multi-media Display - Page 68

Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Power does not turn ON Checks • Is the power plug plugged in? Page 21 Lamp does not light up. • If the Lamp will not light after turning on the power 2 or 3 times, the Lamp may be damaged. Please consult your nearest dealer. - The power turns OFF The POWER indicator flashes orange • The lamp cover is ajar. Firmly replace the cover. 60 twice every 5 seconds. The TEMP indicator flashes 2 or 4 • Check whether or not the vents are clogged. - times every 5 seconds. • Is the set being used in a location that is hot? - The TEMP indicator flashes 5 times • Please clean the Air Filter. 58 every 5 seconds. Power turns off while another indicator • Please consult your nearest dealer. - is flashing. Remote control does not function • Are the batteries dead or inserted incorrectly? 7 • Is the remote control sensor in direct light of fluorescent lamps or - other strong sources of light? • Did you correctly set the remote control code? 61 Image shakes Image is not clear Color patches or no color Image appears doubled or tripled. • Is the antenna or antenna cable old, broken or shorted? • Is the antenna cable connected properly? • When using a VCR and selecting channels on the TV, is the TV/VIDEO mode for the VCR set to TV? • Is the antenna facing the right direction? • Is the antenna receiving any signals reflected off of mountains or buildings. 12-14 - - Images disappear at the top and bottom of • When using 16:9 image software, there is no picture at the top and the screen bottom of the screen (cinema vision size software, etc.). - During ZOOM modes, the image is cut off • Has the screen position been changed? at the top and bottom. If so, adjust screen positioning. 30,31,40,41 The projection display set makes a high • This is the sound of the internal starting UP. This is not a - whistling sound when the power is ON. malfunction. Some parts of the screen are always lit • This is a characteristic of the LCD panel and not a malfunction. while others do not light up. - Some parts of the screen do not light up. Fan is operating even though TV Power • This is because the cooling fan is operating. The fan will stop is OFF. after about 1 minute. 21 An OSD instructing to clean the filter is • After cleaning the filter, select YES. displayed. 58 An OSD instructing to replace the lamp is • Replace lamp with a new one. displayed. (The LAMP indicator is lit red.) 60 Relighting the lamp when it is hot makes • This is a characteristic of the lamp and not a malfunction. a sound. - Leaving stationary images, such as still • This is a characteristic of the LCD panel and not a malfunction. Try video images, web pages, or filler bars displaying constantly moving pictures which fill the entire screen, or (used for NORMAL aspect mode), on- turn the power OFF for a while to return the screen to normal. - screen for an extended period of time can leave ghost images on the screen. 68 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788)