FAQs
101
Problem Actions
Screen
Chaotic image, noisy
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Set [P-NR] in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p.31)
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Check nearby electrical products
(fluorescent lamp, DECT phones, mobile phones, microwave, etc.).
No image can be
displayed
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Is [Contrast], [Brightness] or [Colour] in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p.31)
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Please also refer to “Neither image nor sound is produced” (p.100)
Blurry or distorted image
(no sound or low volume)
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Reset channels. (p.40)
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Please also refer to “Neither image nor sound is produced” (p.100)
Unusual image is
displayed
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Turn the TV Off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.
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If the problem persists, initialise all settings [Shipping Condition] (p.49)
Sound
No sound is produced
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Is Sound Mute active? (p.8)
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Is the volume set to the minimum?
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Is Speaker Selection (VIERA Link) set to [TV]?
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Please also refer to “Neither image nor sound is produced” (p.100)
Sound level is low or
sound is distorted
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Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
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Set [NICAM] (p.33) in the Sound Menu to [Off]. (Analogue only)
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Please also refer to “Neither image nor sound is produced” (p.100)
Unusual sound from
the TV
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When power is on, whirring sound of cooling fan or drive noise may be heard from
inside the TV (not a sign of faulty operation).
Digital Channel
No programmes shown
on TV Guide
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Reset channels. (p.40)
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Check the digital transmission by contacting Digital UK on 08456505050 or at www.
digitaluk.co.uk
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Check the analogue broadcast (if still available in your area).
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Consult an aerial engineer to check the alignment of your aerial.
Cannot find a channel
you have previously
watched
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The channel may broadcast for part of the day.
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Check the channel in the TV Guide. (p. 21)
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Channel position numbers may be changed by broadcasters.
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Reset channels. (p.40)
HDMI
Sound is unusual
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Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.
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Check the [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Input] setting in the Sound Menu. (p.33)
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If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection. (p.96)
Pictures from external
equipment are unusual
when the equipment is
connected via HDMI
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Check the HDMI cable is connected properly. (p.89)
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Turn the TV and equipment Off, then turn them On again.
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Check an input signal from the equipment. (p.98)
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Check the output resolution of the equipment.
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Use equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861D.
Network
Cannot connect to the
network
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Check the LAN cable is connected properly. (p.71)
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Check the connections and settings. (p.71 - 76)
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Check the network equipment and network environment.
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The router may not be set to issue IP address automatically. If the network administrator
prefers to allocate an IP address, set an IP address manually. (p.73)
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The router may be using MAC address filtering (security setting).
Confirm the MAC Address of this TV (p.76) and set the router to be able to use it.
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If the problem persists, consult your Internet Service Provider or telecommunications
company.
Cannot select the
file during DLNA
operations
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Is media server of the connected equipment prepared? (p.70)
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Check applicable data format. (p.93, 94)
Cannot operate
VIERAConnect
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Check the connections and settings. (p.71 - 76)
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The server or connected line might be busy now.
Other
The TV does not switch
On
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Press and hold the standby On / Off switch on the remote control for about 1 second if
Power LED is red.
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Check the mains lead is plugged into the socket.
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The fuse in the mains plug may have blown. Replace it with one of an identical rating
(p.4)
The TV goes into
Standby mode
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Auto power standby function is activated. (p.9)
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The TV enters Standby mode about 30 minutes after analogue broadcast ends.