Panasonic Viera TX-P42UT50B Operating Instructions Manual

FAQs97FAQsBefore 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.Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in DVB mode / White spots or shadow image (ghosting)occurs in Analogue mode / Some channels cannot be tuned● Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.● Check [Signal Condition] (p. 53). If [Signal Quality] is displayed in red, the DVB signal is weak.● Check your postcode area is able to receive the Freeview channels at www.freeview.co.uk● Digital signals may be relatively low to prevent interference with analogue signals for the period of DigitalSwitchover. Check the schedule of Digital Switchover at www.digitaluk.co.uk● Weather conditions will affect signal reception (heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor reception areas. Evenduring good weather, the high pressure can cause poor reception of some channels.● Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in somecases, despite good reception of analogue channels.● Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, and then on again.● If problem persists, consult your local dealer or service provider for the availability of services.Neither image nor sound is produced● Check the TV is turned on.● Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and the socket outlet.● Check the TV is in AV mode.● Check the correct input mode is selected.● Check the Picture Menu (p. 39, 40) and volume.● Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place.Auto aspect● Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen. (p. 89)● Press the ASPECT button if you want to change the aspect ratio manually. (p. 24)Black and white picture● Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the TV.When connecting with SCART, ensure the output setting of the external equipment is not S-Video.Q-Link function does not work● Confirm SCART cable and connection.Also set [AV1 out] in the Setup Menu. (p. 43)[VIERA Link] function does not work and an error message appears● Confirm the connection. (p. 79, 80)● Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on. (p. 82)Recording does not start immediately● Check the settings of the recorder. For details, read the manual of the recorder.The screen becomes dim● This occurs when the contrast is lowered automatically to avoid image retention in the following conditions withoutany user operation for a few minutes:• No signal in DVB or AV mode• Selected locked channel• Selected invalid channel• Selected radio channel• Displayed menu• Thumbnail or still picture