PANASONIC VIERA 37" Remote Control query

widescreen · 13-03-2007, 13:30

Hi

Recently bought the above TV. All working perfect so far.
One query though - whilst the remote control works perfectly and all the buttons are smooth and reactive, I find when switching on and off the tv I need to press the button in for slightly longer before it either goes off or comes on- can anyone clarify if that is normal

thanks

Geoff

goodbodyj · 13-03-2007, 14:29

It's the same on my parents' 37" Panny plasma, so that's two of us at least.

Cornish Andy · 13-03-2007, 14:37

Yes, same on my 42", perfectly normal.

On a related subject, I've got my Virgin Media (NTL) box connected through Scart but am not using a conventional aerial i.e. I do not use the built in Freeview tuner. How can I get the TV to come on direct to the AV channel when powering up so I don't have to always press AV to get to cable? Any ideas?

joleen1 · 13-03-2007, 14:39

Yes it is the same on my 42" Panny, it is not a fault though because it does exactly the same thing if you turn it on manually, the red light flickers for a few seconds before staying on. Maybe plasmas just have a longer start up time than other tellys.

widescreen · 13-03-2007, 15:23

thanks for all replies

LordXenon · 13-03-2007, 18:14

Never turn the TV off via the remote, as a problem may occur where one morining you may go to the TV and be unable to turn it on at all. I've heard of many cases of it in the past. It's something to do with the LED/Power failing in that area or something and it costs a fortune to repair.

Always use the button on the TV itself to turn it off.

joleen1 · 13-03-2007, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordXenon

Never turn the TV off via the remote, as a problem may occur where one morining you may go to the TV and be unable to turn it on at all. I've heard of many cases of it in the past. It's something to do with the LED/Power failing in that area or something and it costs a fortune to repair.

Always use the button on the TV itself to turn it off.

Ooooh, thats interesting, thanks for the tip LordXenon. Does that also apply if you turn your tv off at the mains straight after or is it only if you leave it on standby all night? (tsk, tsk but some folks still do it!)

13-03-2007, 13:30	#1
widescreen Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northwest Posts: 210	PANASONIC VIERA 37" Remote Control query Hi Recently bought the above TV. All working perfect so far. One query though - whilst the remote control works perfectly and all the buttons are smooth and reactive, I find when switching on and off the tv I need to press the button in for slightly longer before it either goes off or comes on- can anyone clarify if that is normal thanks Geoff

13-03-2007, 14:29	#2
goodbodyj Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 47	It's the same on my parents' 37" Panny plasma, so that's two of us at least.

13-03-2007, 14:37	#3
Cornish Andy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 357	Yes, same on my 42", perfectly normal. On a related subject, I've got my Virgin Media (NTL) box connected through Scart but am not using a conventional aerial i.e. I do not use the built in Freeview tuner. How can I get the TV to come on direct to the AV channel when powering up so I don't have to always press AV to get to cable? Any ideas?

13-03-2007, 14:39	#4
joleen1 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Joanne, Zazziton Posts: 538	Yes it is the same on my 42" Panny, it is not a fault though because it does exactly the same thing if you turn it on manually, the red light flickers for a few seconds before staying on. Maybe plasmas just have a longer start up time than other tellys.

13-03-2007, 15:23	#5
widescreen Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northwest Posts: 210	thanks for all replies

13-03-2007, 18:14	#6
LordXenon Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,406	Never turn the TV off via the remote, as a problem may occur where one morining you may go to the TV and be unable to turn it on at all. I've heard of many cases of it in the past. It's something to do with the LED/Power failing in that area or something and it costs a fortune to repair. Always use the button on the TV itself to turn it off.

13-03-2007, 18:48	#7
joleen1 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Joanne, Zazziton Posts: 538	Quote: Originally Posted by LordXenon Never turn the TV off via the remote, as a problem may occur where one morining you may go to the TV and be unable to turn it on at all. I've heard of many cases of it in the past. It's something to do with the LED/Power failing in that area or something and it costs a fortune to repair. Always use the button on the TV itself to turn it off. Ooooh, thats interesting, thanks for the tip LordXenon. Does that also apply if you turn your tv off at the mains straight after or is it only if you leave it on standby all night? (tsk, tsk but some folks still do it!)

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