Panasonic TH-42PX500U - Self-check and Serviceman Modes; Self-check Function

TH-42/50PX500U Self-check Function (Reset)
Diagnostic Procedures
Self-check is used to automatically check the status of the ICs that are controlled via the
IIC bus line. Under normal condition, the status is OK. A status indication other than OK
indicates a problem within a specific board
How to access the Self-check Screen (Reset)
To get into the Self-check mode, press and hold down the VOLUME DOWN button on
the front of the unit, and the SLEEP button on the remote control. Hold them down for at
least three seconds. The unit automatically tunes to channel 3. The word “SELF-
CHECK“ appears at the center of the screen for a few seconds, and then a graphic
OSD that resembles the one in the figure below appears.
How to exit the Self-check Screen
To exit the Self-check mode, press the power button in front of the unit for
approximately three seconds. The unit powers down and then powers back up in a few
seconds.
Screen Display
Figure 47
Note: All Customer settings (parameters) including CableCard activation data will be
erased. If the customer uses a CableCard, re-activation will be required after the reset.
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