At times, you might see a blank picture on your Panasonic TV and hear it produce a buzzing sound. A blank picture is commonly caused by a power issue; although, other causes should be considered. The built-in cooling fan might make an unusual sound on occasion; however, buzzing can also occur from a variety of different reasons. Follow a simple troubleshooting strategy, and soon, the picture will return and the buzzing will be a forgetful sound of the past.
Instructions
1. Turn the channel. If just one station is buzzing and display a blank picture, contact your cable or satellite TV provider and request a signal strength test be conducted.
2. Secure the antenna, external device and cable cord connections to the TV. Check that all of the power cords are plugged into working wall outlets.
3. Verify that the HDMI device settings are correct, if applicable. Press the "Menu" button on the remote control. Use the arrow buttons to make your selections and adjust the settings. Select "Setup." Press "OK." Select "Other Adjust." Select "Ctrl with HDMI." Select "On." Review your HDMI device's user's manual for instructions on set its audio setting to "Linear PCM."
4. Remove interference causing appliances and power tools to another room. Electric drills, hair dryers and vacuum cleaners are some examples.
5. Press the "SAP" Secondary Audio Program button on the remote control repeatedly and select "Stereo" when it is displayed.
6. Press the "Menu" button on the remote control. Select "Picture." Press the "OK" button. Select "Brightness" and increase the brightness level. Press the "Exit" button.
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