Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U Plasma TV - Page 7 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

We would be happy to help you with getting your DISH Networkremote to control your Panasonic TV. We're going to start by pressing andholding the TV button located on the top of your remote until all mode buttonback lights come on, and then release. Use the number buttons to enter thecodes for your Panasonic TV; here some of the codes we currently have:512, 876, 780, 765, 689, and 819. Press the pound (#) button. To check that thecode works try several different functions on the remote to make sure it willproperly operate the TV. Remember that some codes may not be compatible withyour equipment. If this is the case, try the other codes listed for that deviceuntil you find one that is compatible with your equipment.

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Phillip Chang
DISH Network Customer Service Representative

First of all, here is the main ONLINE SUPPORT page for your model:

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Televisions/VIERA-Plasma-HDTVs/model.TH-42PX80U

And here is a direct link to the ONLINE USER"S MANUAL for that model:

http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/TH42PX80U.PDF

To view the Support Page or the Owner's Manual with Operating Instructions just use your mouse to click on the link, which is the underlined and highlighted text just above. This will open a new web browser page automatically for you and allow you to view the information at the website indicated or the contents of the Owner's Manual.

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Thank you very much and good luck.

Joe.

Sounds like a power supply problem. I worked for a short period for Panasonic at their USA plasma R&D / small scale manufacturing facility and learned that to "ignite" or start the plasma when turning on the set, a significant current discharge is required.

The recycling seems to indicate that the "brain" in the set realized that a plasma has not been established, and it is attempting to recharge the starting circuit. The flashing power light is probably significant and a trained technician or a service manual will probably identify this as a trouble code pointing to the problem. Sorry, I did not have any exposure to the finished product and cannot advise what the code means.

If the set is still under warranty, you should act immediately and get the problem taken care of, because it will not go away on its own, and will most likely get worse. Sorry the news is not better. Good luck!

Sorry this tv can't be repair the Plasma screen panel is dead.The Plasma screen crack causes the radiations leakages,that why tv screen can't sustance the radiations at all to be able to light up,even tv still have enough radiations to light the Plama screen internal screen menbrance will have a big cracks like a spider web or a huge shatter like a car windshield broken glasses within it safety plastic shield.The tv Plasma screen panel is 90% inportant functions to the tv,by replacing the Plasma screen panel,will cost the same as a new tv,sorry this tv now only worth as a salvage tv for it eclectronic boards for parts,that it.

1. Turn on the device you want the remote to control; this can be your television, DVD player, or VCR.

2

Press and hold the appropriate mode button for the above device, until all the other mode buttons light up.

3

Hit the blank power button.

4

Press the up arrow on the remote repeatedly until the device turns off.

5

Hit the "#" button to lock in the code.

yes you can

Hello there!!!! This is probable resolved already, at least I hope it is! But if not, here are some simple steps to get this resolved for you. Just follow the link below, and it will walk you through a power scan to get the remote programmed to your tv. Hope this helps!!!!!

http://www.dishnetwork.com/SupportSection/power-scan-instructions


Becki Barned
DISH Network Customer Service

Hi, Unfortunately with plasma screens, any still picture that is viewed for a lengthy period gets "burned" onto the screen. For example, scoreboards for sports games. Or another prime example would be a video game such as modern warfare where the map ring and the weapons list stay stationary during gameplay.

Hello!!!!!!! This is easy to do!!! Just follow the link i provided below, and follow the simple steps, and you will be good to go soon!!!

http://www.dishnetwork.com/SupportSection/power-scan-instructions


Becki Barned
DISH Network Customer Service

Try website like Remotes.com to buy an exact to an original remote or very close to it.

The 5 blinks on the LED means that the main logic D board is defective and will need to be replace to fix the TV.
Check this site to find replacement parts to fix your plasma if you intend to DIY.
Let me know if you need further assistance.

Bad power supply check shopjimmy.com

if it blinks 3 times it's your A board bad

Just unplug the TV for 10 min. Plug it back in and scan again. If you need further help, post a comment and I can help you further.

call panasonic they can walk you through the steps to get it off or look in your user manual.

3 things, check speakers, connection,(A7 and A board) or bad A board

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You can buy an HDMI to DVI adapter (around 20$) to connect your HDMI computer cable to your TV. You will need separates audios cables, right and left, to bring the sound to the TV.

All plasma TVs have boards that control vertical and horizontal output to their respective areas. They are connected to the screen by ribbon cables. If one of these boards fails all together, has a failed chip, a bad connection, or a bad ground somewhere it will result in a black line in the area of that board. A bad ribbon cable connection on the bottom will result in a vertical black bar though the screen. Many times resetting the connection will fix it, if the ribbon cable has been nicked there could be a severed connection. They an sometimes be fixed, but it is a pain. An yes I have done it, but the bar is gone. The same will happen if the chip that outputs to that area opens. The connectors are the first place to look paying close attention to the cable, they are extremely delicate so great care must be taken if you decide to tinker with em, the usually have lift locks that release them.
If the connectors are fine then your panel's gone, better buy a new TV

Hi.

If the problem does not depend on the input, then the TV is faulty and must be repaired. Call Panasonic to verify warranty status or to get a quote on repair.

If the line is in the lower half of the picture, then it is either SD or SS board. In the upper half of the picture is the SU or SS board. Here a service manual.

Here parts for this TV.

Regards.

Ginko.