Operating instructions
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FAQs
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. 34). If “Signal ●
Quality” is displayed in red, the DVB signal is
weak.
Weather conditions will affect signal reception ●
(heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor
reception areas. Even during 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 some cases, 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
Is the TV in AV mode?●
Check the correct AV input mode is selected.●
Check the mains lead is plugged into the ●
socket outlet.
Has the TV been turned On?●
Check the Picture Menu (p. 26) 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. 60)
Press the ASPECT button if you would like to ●
change the aspect ratio manually (p. 16).
S-Video / black and white
picture
Check that the output of the external ●
equipment matches the input of the TV. If
the output of the external equipment is set to
S-Video, the TV must also be set to S-Video
(p. 22).
No programmes shown on TV
Guide
Check the digital transmitter.●
Adjust the direction of the aerial to another transmitter ●
installed nearby.
Check the analogue broadcast.●
If the image quality is poor, check the aerial and consult
your local dealer.
Input mode, i.e. EC/AV1 remains
on the screen
Press the ● button to clear these.
Press again to redisplay.
Q-Link function does not work
Confirm SCART cable and connection. ●
Also set “AV1 / AV2 out” in the Setup Menu (p. 28).
“VIERA Link” function does
not work and an error message
appears
Confirm the connection. (p. 50 and p. 51)●
Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the ●
TV on. (p. 53)
Recording does not start
immediately
Check the settings of the recorder. For details, read the ●
manual of the recorder.
Contrast is reduced
Contrast is lowered in the following conditions without ●
any 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 in SD Card mode •
Before 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.