Troubleshooting – Palsonic PDP4200 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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Before calling for repair service, check the following items for possible remedies to an

encountered symptom.

Symptoms

No power

Check item

"Ghost" or double images

Check that the AC power cord is plugged into the mains socket.
Unplug the power cord, wait for 60 seconds. Then reinsert plug into
the mains socket and turn on the unit again.

This may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high rise buildings
or hills. Using a highly directional antenna may improve the picture.

No picture

Check antenna connections at the rear of the unit to see if it is properly
connected to the unit.
Possible broadcast station trouble. Try another channel.
Adjust the contrast and brightness settings.
Select a correct input.
Is a non-compatible signal being input?

Good picture but no sound

Increase the VOLUME.
Check that the unit is not muted.
Check Whether the sound is output to headphone.

Good sound but poor colour

Poor picture

Horizontal dotted line

Adjust the contrast, colour and brightness settings.

Sometimes, poor picture quality occurs when having activated an S-VHS
camera or camcorder connected and having connected another peripheral
at the same time. In this case, switch off one of the other peripherals.
Check whether the room is too bright.

This may be caused by electrical interference (e.g. hair dryer, nearby
neon lights, etc.)
Turn off the equipment.

Television not responding to
remote control

Check whether the batteries are working. Replace if necessary.
Clean the remote control sensor lens on the unit.
Do not use the remote control under strong or fluorescent lighting.
The batteries should be inserted with polarity (+, -) aligned.

Snowy picture and noise

Check the antenna connection.

No output from one
of the speakers

No stable or not
synchronised VGA picture

Adjust Balance in the audio menu.

Check if you have selected the correct VGA mode in your PC.

Note:

If your problem is not solved, restart your TV by turning it off and then on again once.

Never attempt to repair a defective TV yourself.

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