No Color Normal Sound Color controls set at minimum level. (see page 31-36) COLOR SYSTEM (see page 48) No remote control operations can be performed. Check whether the batteries have discharged completely and, if they have not, whether they were inserted properly. Check whether the remote control sensor is exposed to an outdoor light or a strong fl uorescent light. Check whether the remote control designed specifically for use with the unit is being used. (The unit cannot be operated by any other remote control.) A cracking sound is sometimes heard from the unit. If there is nothing wrong with the picture or sound, this is the sound of the cabinet undergoing very slight contractions in response to changes in the room temperature. There are no adverse effects on the performance or other aspects. The top or bottom of the picture on the screen is cut off when I use the zoom function. Adjust the position of the picture on the screen. Areas at the top and bottom of the screen where the image is missing appear when I use the zoom function. When using a video software program (such as a cinema size program) with a screen wider than one inthe 16:9 mode, blank areas separate from the images are formed at the top and bottom of the screen. I can hear sounds coming from inside the unit. When the power is turned on, a sound of the display panel being driven may be heard: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. Parts of the unit become hot. Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and rear panels has risen, these temperaturerises will not pose any problems in terms of performance or quality. Power automatically turns off unexpectedly. Check the settings of “PC POWER MANAGEMENT” and “AUTO POWER OFF” in the SET UPmenu. Any of them may be set to “ON”. (see page 46) Power indicator is blinking in red. There is possibility of malfunction. Please contact an Authorized Service Center. This Plasma Display uses special image processing. Hence a slight time lag may occur between image and audio, depending on the type of input signal. However, this is not a malfunction. Plasma Display panel Symptoms Check The screen darkens slightly when bright pictures with minimal movements are shown. The screen will darken slightly when photos, still images of a computer or other pictures with minimal movements are shown for an extended period. This is done to reduce image retention on the screen and the shortening of the screen’s service life: It is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. It takes a while for the picture to appear. The unit digitally processes the various signals in order to reproduce esthetically pleasing images. As such, it sometimes takes a few moments for the picture to appear when the power has been turned on, when the input has been switched or when the images for the main picture and sub picture on the two screens are swapped. The edges of the images flicker. Due to the characteristics of the system used to drive the panel, the edges may appear to flicker in the fast-moving parts of the images: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. The brightness on both sides of images in 4:3 mode changes. When viewing the side panels at the “BRIGHT” or “MID” setting, the brightness on both sides may change depending on the kind of program shown: This is normal and not indicative of malfunctioning. Some parts of the screen do not light up. The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction. Image retention appears Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent image retention to remain on the Plasma Display. Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode. Note: The permanent image retention on the Plasma Display resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty. This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time. Whirring sounds can be heard from the display unit. The display unit is fitted with a cooling fan to dissipate heat generated during normal use. The whirring sound is caused by rotation of the fan and is not a malfunction. List of Aspect Modes Aspect mode All Aspect: On 16:9 14:9 Just Just1 Just2 4:3 4:3 (1) 4:3 (2) 4:3 Full Zoom Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Factory setting All Aspect: Off FULL – JUST JUST 4:3 4:3 H-FILL ZOOM ZOOM – Picture Enlarged screen Description The display of the pictures fills the screen. In the case of SD signals, pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are enlarged horizontally, and displayed. This mode is suited to displaying anamorphic pictures with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Letterbox pictures with a 14:9 aspect ratio are enlarged vertically and horizontally so that their display fi lls the screen vertically and ...