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Panasonic PT-40LC12 - Troubleshooting

Panasonic PT-40LC12
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I Troubleshooting
Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown
below.
Symptoms Checks Page
Power does not turn ON Is the power plug plugged in? 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
twice every 5 seconds.
The TEMP indicator flashes 2 or 4
times every 5 seconds.
The TEMP indicator flashes 5 times
every 5 seconds.
Power turns off while another indicator
is flashing.
The lamp cover is ajar. Firmly replace the cover.
Check whether or not the vents are clogged.
Is the set being used in a location that is hot?
Please clean the Air Filter.
Please consult your nearest dealer.
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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 Is the antenna or antenna cable old, broken or shorted?
Image is not clear Is the antenna cable connected properly? 12-14
Color patches or no color When using a VCR and selecting channels on the TV, is the
TV/VIDEO mode for the VCR set to TV?
Image appears doubled or tripled. Is the antenna facing the right direction?
Is the antenna receiving any signals reflected off of mountains or
buildings.
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.
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