I bought my first plasma, a Panny 42pwd6 last September just after release, and have been extremely pleased with it.
However, in the last month it has started to make a loud high-pitched sound (whistle) for about 2 - 3 seconds every time it starts up from standby. Once the picture has come on screen it stops. This happens on both the Sky (PC input) and DVD (Scart input). This is annoying but can be ignored.
However, on two or three occasions in the last few weeks, the whistling has continued, and the picture has come on washed out, then faded to just shadows in a few seconds. This has always been resolved by completely powering off for 5 minutes before restarting. If restarted immediately the noise/lack of picture continue.
Has anyone else experienced a similar problem ?
I am reticent about asking Panasonic to resolve, as I understand from other posts on the forum that I would be without a screen whilst it gets fixed. Generally, how long would this take ?
Any advice/guidance would be gratefully received.
Alan
However, in the last month it has started to make a loud high-pitched sound (whistle) for about 2 - 3 seconds every time it starts up from standby. Once the picture has come on screen it stops. This happens on both the Sky (PC input) and DVD (Scart input). This is annoying but can be ignored.
However, on two or three occasions in the last few weeks, the whistling has continued, and the picture has come on washed out, then faded to just shadows in a few seconds. This has always been resolved by completely powering off for 5 minutes before restarting. If restarted immediately the noise/lack of picture continue.
Has anyone else experienced a similar problem ?
I am reticent about asking Panasonic to resolve, as I understand from other posts on the forum that I would be without a screen whilst it gets fixed. Generally, how long would this take ?
Any advice/guidance would be gratefully received.
Alan