Appendix
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Problem
• No power.
• The system cannot be switched on.
• The system cannot be operated.
• Remote control unit does not operate. • Is the TV indicator on the remote control unit lighted? Press SELECT on the remote control unit to select the TV
• No image and audio is presented.
• No picture.
• Audio is output but no image is
presented.
• Images are presented but no audio is
output.
• Sound is reversed between the right
and left.
• Sound is output from only a single speaker.
• Picture is cut off.
• Strange colour, light colour, dark or
colour misalignment.
• Power is suddenly turned off.
• After-image lag
• Brightness and colour tone on both
sides differ from those in the centre in
4:3 mode.
• Panel sounds/noises
• POWER ON indicator or STANDBY
indicator is quickly flashing.
If the following error codes appear on the screen, check the corresponding items in the table.
Code
Message
SD04 and
Powering off. Internal temperature too high.
SD11
Check temperature around PDP .
SD05
(PDP-507XA)
Internal protection circuit turns power off.
Is there a short in speaker cable?
(PDP-427XA)
Internal protection circuit turns power off.
Possible Solution
• Is the power cord disconnected? (See page 17.)
• Has POWER been turned on? (See page 20.)
• Check if you pressed buttons 0 to 9 on the remote control unit. (See page 20.)
• If the indicator on the system lights up red, press 0 to 9.
• External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause improper operation.
• In this case, operate the system after first turning off the power of the Plasma Television, or unplugging the
power cord and re-plugging it in after 1 or 2 minutes.
mode.
• Are batteries inserted with polarity (+,
• Are batteries worn out? Replace with new batteries. (See page 19.)
• Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the remote control sensor on the Plasma Television.
(See page 19.)
• Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting?
• Is a fluorescent light illuminated to remote control sensor?
• Check if the input source for video or PC has been unintentionally selected although you want to watch a TV
channel. (See page 21.)
• Check if you have selected a channel blocked with Child Lock. (See page 28.)
• Enter a password to temporarily cancel Child Lock. (See page 41.)
• Check the cable connection with the antenna. (See page 18.)
• Check the cable connection with the other equipment. (See pages 43 to 48.)
• Is connection to other components correct? (See pages 43 to 48.)
• Is a non-compatible PC signal being input? (See page 47.)
• Is the Input Select setting correct? (See page 38.)
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• Check if you have selected
Picture Off
only sound is output. To restore the screen display, press any button other than i +/i
(See page 35.)
• Check if you have selected the minimum volume. (See page 22.)
• Check if you have muted sound. (See page 22.)
• Check if phones are still in connection with the PHONES output terminal. (See pages 12 and 13.)
• When using PC as the input source, check that the audio terminal is also in connection.
(See page 47.)
• Check if the speaker cable connections have been reversed between the right and left or if the speaker cable
from either speaker has been disconnected (for PDP-507XA only). (See page 12.)
• Has the balance been correctly adjusted? (See page 34.)
• Is the image position correct? (See page 37.)
• Has the correct screen size been selected? (See pages 39 and 40.)
• Adjust the picture tone. (See pages 30 to 33.)
• Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright.
• Check the colour system setting. (See pages 28 and 38.)
• The system's internal temperature has increased. Remove any objects blocking vent or clean. (See page 15.)
• Check the power control setting. (See page 35.)
• Check the sleep timer setting. (See page 41.)
• After displaying a still image or a very bright image for a certain period of time, if the screen is then switched
to a darker scene, the previous image may appear as an after-image.
• This can be rectified by playing a rather bright moving image for several minutes. However, displaying a still
image for excessively long periods of time may cause permanent display deterioration.
• If images in 4:3 mode or letterbox images are displayed for long periods or for shorter periods over several
days, an after-image may remain due to burning. This is a characteristic of Plasma Displays.
• It is recommended that you enjoy watching images in wide screen as much as possible. (See page 39.)
• When watching images in 4:3 mode, it is recommended that you select "Auto" in the Side Mask setting that
adjusts the brightness of the grey side masks according to the brightness of images. (See page 40.)
• Panel generated sounds,examples: Fan motor noise, Electrical Circuit Humming/Glass Panel buzzing are
normal operation of a phosphor-based matrix display.
• When you change the Energy Save mode, you may notice a change in the panel sound. This is normal.
• Internal protective circuits may have been activated. First turn the main power off by pressing POWER on the
Plasma Television, and then turn the power on again in after one minute or more. If the problem is not solved
with this, contact a Pioneer Service Center. These are listed on your warranty card for each country.
Alternatively, check the Pioneer Web site (see cover) for contact details.
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for Energy Save. With this option selected, the screen is deactivated:
Check
Check if the ambient temperature of the Plasma Television is high.
Check the speaker cable connections between the Plasma Television and
the speakers.
Contact a Pioneer Service Center. These are listed on your warranty card
for each country. Alternatively, check the Pioneer Web site (see cover) for
contact details.
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