21EnglishThe TV goes into Standby mode● Auto power standby function is activated.The remote control does not work or is intermittent● Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 8)● Has the TV been switched on?● The batteries may be running low. Replace them withnew ones.● Point the remote control directly at the TV’s remotecontrol signal receiver (within about 7 m and a 30degree angle of the signal receiver).● Situate the TV away from sunshine or other sourcesof bright light not to shine on the TV’s remote controlsignal receiver.No image can be displayed● Check the TV is turned on.● Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and thesocket outlet.● Check the correct input mode is selected.● Check the settings of the Picture Menu.● Check all required cables and connections are firmlyin place.Unusual image is displayed● Turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch,then turn it on again.● If the problem persists, initialise all settings.[Shipping Condition] (p. 12)There may be red, blue, green and black spots onthe screen● This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and isnot a problem. The liquid crystal panel is built withvery high precision technology giving you fine picturedetails. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels mayappear on the screen as a fixed point of red, green,blue or black. Please note this does not affect theperformance of your LCD.Parts of the TV become hot● Even if the temperature of parts of the front, top andrear panels has risen, these temperature rises donot cause any problems in terms of performance orquality.The LCD panel moves slightly and clattered sound isheard when it is pushed with a finger● There is a little gap around the panel to preventdamage to the panel. This is not a malfunction.Overcurrent error message appears● The connected USB device might cause this error.Remove the device and turn the TV to standby modewith Standby On / Off switch, then turn it on again.● Check foreign objects are not inside the USB port.FAQsBefore requesting service or assistance, please followthese simple guides to solve the problem. When an errormessage appears, follow the message’s instructions. Ifthe problem still persists, contact your local Panasonicdealer or the authorised service centre.Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occursin Digital TV mode / White spots or shadow image(ghosting) occurs in Analogue mode / Somechannels cannot be tuned● Check the position, direction and connection of theaerial.● Check [Digital TV Signal Condition] (p. 13). If [SignalCondition] is poor, check aerial.● Weather conditions will affect signal reception (heavyrain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor reception areas.Even during good weather, the high pressure cancause poor reception of some channels.● Due to the digital reception technologies involved,quality of the digital signals may be relatively low insome cases, despite good reception of analoguechannels.● Consult your local dealer or service provider for theavailability of services.Picture quality problem● Check the settings of the Picture Menu.● Set [Noise Reduction] to remove noise (p. 10).● Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle,fluorescent lamp).● Reset channels.● Check that the output of the external equipmentmatches the input of the TV. When connecting withSCART, ensure the output setting of the externalequipment is not S-Video.Sound quality problem● Check the volume level or sound mute.● Check connections and setting of external equipment.● Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.● Set [MPX] to [Mono] (p. 11).Picture or sound problems with HDMI connection● Check the HDMI cable is connected properly.● Turn the TV and equipment off, then turn them onagain.● Check an input signal from the equipment.● Use equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861D.● Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to“2ch L.PCM”.● Check the [HDMI Input] setting (p. 12).● If digital sound connection has a problem, selectanalogue sound connection.The TV does not switch on● Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and thesocket outlet.