Troubleshooting – Panasonic PT-60LC14 User Manual

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Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as
shown below.

Symptoms

Checks

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Power does not turn ON.

• Is the power plug plugged in?

22

No picture even if the power is turned ON.
LAMP indicator blinks red.

• Please replace lamp with a new one. Please consult your nearest

dealer, if not still repaired.

73-74

The power turns
OFF.

The POWER indicator
flashes orange twice
every 5 seconds.

• The lamp cover is ajar. Firmly replace the cover.

74

The TEMP indicator
flashes 2 or 4 times
every 5 seconds.

• Check whether or not the vents are clogged.

74

• Is the set being used in a location that is hot?

74

The TEMP indicator
flashes 5 times every
5 seconds.

• Please consult your nearest dealer.

74

Power turns off while
another indicator is
flashing.

• Please consult your nearest dealer.

74

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?

75

Image shakes.

• Is the antenna or antenna cable old, broken or shorted?

-

Image is not clear.

• Is the antenna cable connected properly?

12-14

• Sudden changes in ambient temperature may cause condensation

in the internal optics. Condensation should disappear after Power
has been ON for a while.

-

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
the screen.

• When using 16:9 image software, there is no picture at the top and

bottom of the screen (cinema vision size software, etc.).

-

During ZOOM modes, the image is cut off at
the top and bottom.

• Has the screen position been changed? If so, adjust screen

positioning.

32-33,

40-41

Some parts of the screen are always lit while
others do not light up.
Some parts of the screen do not light up.

• This is a characteristic of the LCD panel and not a malfunction.

-

Fan is operating even though TV Power is
OFF.

• This is because the cooling fan is operating. The fan will stop after

about 1 minute.

22

An OSD instructing to replace the lamp is
displayed. (The LAMP indicator is lit red.)

• Replace lamp with a new one.

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Relighting the lamp when it is hot makes a
sound.

• This is a characteristic of the lamp and not a malfunction.

-

Leaving stationary images, such as still
video images, web pages, or filler bars (used
for NORMAL aspect mode), on-screen for
an extended period of time can leave ghost
images on the screen.

• This is a characteristic of the LCD panel and not a malfunction. Try

displaying constantly moving pictures which fill the entire screen, or
turn the power OFF for a while to return the screen to normal.

-

An OSD advising “AIR FILTER CLEANING...”
is displayed.

• Please consult your nearest dealer.

-

When a bright picture is displayed, stain-like
blotches appear.

• This can occur if the ambient temperature changes suddenly. Try

gently rubbing the stained areas with a soft cloth.

-

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