30TroubleshootingPlasma Display panelSymptoms ChecksPicture SoundInterference Noisy SoundElectrical AppliancesCars/MotorcyclesFluorescent lightNormal Picture No SoundVolume(Check whether the mute function has beenactivated on the Remote Control.)No Picture No SoundNot plugged into AC outletNot switched onContrast and Brightness/Volume setting(Check by pushing the Power Switch orStand-by Button on the Remote Control.)No Picture Normal SoundIf a signal with a non-applicable coloursystem, format or frequency is input, only theinput terminal indication is displayed.No Colour Normal SoundColour controls set at minimum level.Colour System (Refer to page 27)Image too bright Normal SoundA video signal has been connected to theAV output terminal by mistake.The input becomes high impedance, and theimage becomes too bright. Connect videosignals to the video input terminal.Symptoms ChecksSome parts of the screen do notlight upThe plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level ofprecision technology, however sometimes some parts of the screen may havemissing picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a sign of amalfunction.Afterimages appearIf still video images or computer images are displayed for long periods of time, anafterimage may appear. In such cases, display an image which has some degreeof movement in it to reduce the afterimage effect.Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below.??