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Some ZT60/VT60 owners are experiencing audible fan noise, which is like having a fridge working in your room. In this thread, we will post some production numbers, in case if someone from panny decides to investigate the problem. You can post your pr# here, and I will update the appropriate post with your info.

Update:


It is now confirmed that all VT and ZT units are affected with the so called fan/fridge noise to some extent. As confirmed by the AV UK thread, this noise is due to the design of the back panel and not the fans in particular. The air flow through the back panel makes the noise, and the units with back panels removed do not make any noise. However, it is worthy to mention that the noise depends heavily on the room dimensions and surrounding materials, and many did not experience ANY sort of noise with their fans.

The Fix:


Those who experienced the noise, never could get a healthy unit through exchanges and returns. Panasonic has a fix that is a set of foams to be installed between the fans and the back panel. According to those who went through Panasonic repair, the foams DO reduce the noise, but the updated units are no where near silent.


Latest Update:


As confirmed by a few members, now the foam fix is being done at the factory. Any built date after July 2013 should have the fix pre-installed. If you have an earlier build, you can call Panasonic, and they will send a technician to install the foam fix.
 
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Some ZT60/VT60 owners are experiencing audible fan noise, which is like having a fridge working in your room. In this thread, we will post some production numbers, in case someone from panny decided to investigate the problem. You can post your pr# here, and I will update the first post with your info.


- AFFECTED UNITS


Pr# : Pr Date : User : exchanges : Issues


ZT60:


A00217 : April 2013 : Bigmoviegan : first unit : fan noise

A00269 : April 2013 : marcj9680 : first unit : cnst. whirring fan/fridge noise / buzzing

A00449 : April 2013 : Sensui : first unit : constant fan noise solved with diffuser

A00653 : April 2013 : Lost! : first unit : Fan / Fridge Noise

E00775 : n/a : Sverddrager : 1st unit : 60" fan/fridge noise

A01132 : May 2013 : vinnie97 : first unit : fan noise/whirring/pulsating when quiet.

A01283 : May 2013 : Dasanii19 : first unit : fan noise

A01387 : May 2013 : Goosedizzel : first unit : fan noise

A01925: May 2013 : Skoor : first unit: Audioble Fan/Fridge Noise

A02387 : May 2013 : TWD : second unit : Audioble Fan/Fridge Noise

A02488 : May 2013 : bradhs : first unit: Fan Noise

A02608 : May 2013 : iChristopher : 2nd unit : fan noise

A02732 : May 2013 : elambo : 1st unit : fan noise

A04763 : n/a : johnBoston123 : 1st unit : fan noise

A05340: June 2013 : Lost! : 4th unit : fan/fridge noise + hairline cracks

A05352: June 2013 : Lost! : 3rd unit : same fan/fridge noise + dented pedestal

A05354: June 2013 : Lost! : 2nd unit : same fan/fridge noise + V. Banding on Right!

A056xx : June 2013 : davoe : 1st unit : Fan Noise (whining)

A05692 : June 2013 : hdqboss : 1st unit : Fan Noise


VT60:

- n/a - : May 2013 : TWD : first unit : Audioble Fan/Fridge Noise

- n/a - : May 2013 : smurraybhm : first unit : Audioble Fan/Fridge Noise

MK30980102 : April 2013 : Ace_BB6 : first unit : Fan Noise
 
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- UNITS WITHOUT SYMPTOMS


ZT60:


A00022 : April 2013 : Praktik : first unit : no issue

A00066 : April 2013 : Dogger1 : first unit : no issue

A00545 : April 2013 : Sammie2980 : first unit : no issue

A00918 : May 2013 : mattestarr : first unit : no issue

A01510 : May 2013 : repete66211: first unit : no issue

A02171 : May 2013 : Dr Harford : first unit : no fan noise, but banding on right

A02299 : May 2013 : Yaomizzle : first unit : no issue

n/a : May 2013 : sirh : first unit : no issue 60"


VT60:

n/a : n/a : mAdCapper : first unit : fan audible only on mute and 3' range
 
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60VT60 - no fan noise unless you place head behind display. No buzz no banding. Great picture. Not much to see at this home, move along.
 
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Originally Posted by smurraybhm  /t/1478361/panasonic-zt60-and-vt60-fan-fridge-noise-production-numbers#post_23455016


60VT60 - no fan noise unless you place head behind display. No buzz no banding. Great picture. Not much to see at this home, move along.
Great! Good to hear not all units are bad. Unfortunately, we were not as lucky as you are.
 
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Originally Posted by Lost!  /t/1478361/panasonic-zt60-and-vt60-fan-fridge-noise-production-numbers#post_23454372


- UNITS WITHOUT SYMPTOMS


ZT60:


A00918 : n/a. : mattestarr : first unit : no issue

A01510 : May 2013 : repete66211: first unit : no issue


VT60:

My build was May 2013
 
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Originally Posted by smurraybhm  /t/1478361/panasonic-zt60-and-vt60-fan-fridge-noise-production-numbers#post_23455016


60VT60 - no fan noise unless you place head behind display. No buzz no banding. Great picture. Not much to see at this home, move along.

Same for my new 60vt60. No buzz and only hear a little fan hum on mute.
 
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Originally Posted by Lost!  /t/1478361/panasonic-zt60-and-vt60-fan-fridge-noise-production-numbers#post_23454371


Some ZT60/VT60 owners are experiencing audible fan noise, which is like having a fridge working in your room. In this thread, we will post some production numbers, in case someone from panny decided to investigate the problem. You can post your pr# here, and I will update the first post with your info.


- AFFECTED UNITS


Pr# : Pr Date : User : exchanges : Issues


ZT60:


A00217 : April 2013 : Bigmoviegan : first unit : fan noise

A00449 : April 2013 : Sensui : first unit : constant fan noise solved with diffuser

A00653 : April 2013 : Lost! : first unit : Fan / Fridge Noise

A01132 : May 2013 : vinnie97 : first unit : fan noise/whirring/pulsating when quiet.

A01283 : May 2013 : Dasanii19 : first unit : fan noise

A01925: May 2013 : Skoor : first unit: Audioble Fan/Fridge Noise

A02608 : May 2013 : iChristopher : 2nd unit : fan noise


VT60:


- n/a - : May 2013 : TWD : first unit : Audioble Fan/Fridge Noise

A002387 : May 2013 : TWD : second unit : Audioble Fan/Fridge Noise

Unit A002387 is a ZT60
 
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Originally Posted by praktik  /t/1478361/panasonic-zt60-and-vt60-fan-fridge-noise-production-numbers#post_23470511


I'm April 2013


Still winning the lowest # contest too I see...
You are one of the lucky ones too
You should buy a lottery ticket!
 
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Dumb question - where do I find the production number?

I see the serial number on the back, and the production date, but I can't find the production number that begins with 'A'.
 
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Originally Posted by defjamz  /t/1478361/panasonic-zt60-and-vt60-fan-fridge-noise-production-numbers#post_23471068


Dumb question - where do I find the production number?

I see the serial number on the back, and the production date, but I can't find the production number that begins with 'A'.

It is in the back of dark grey/brown folder that came in with your set under the empty card slot. Starts with A0xxxx.
 
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65VT60 - don't have the production number in front of me but I know the build date was May.


Before wall mounting, I could hear a soft humming only with volume muted.


Now that it's wall mounted, I can hear even louder the humming/pulsing with the speakers on (during quiet scenes only). I didn't use any "super slim" wall mount either. The fans have a decent distance to the wall.


I really don't want to go through the hassle of an exchange only to possibly have the same problem. I may see how I get used to it. Thankfully I don't notice it during normal volume levels from the speakers.
 
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Originally Posted by maley  /t/1478361/panasonic-zt60-and-vt60-fan-fridge-noise-production-numbers#post_23517497


Ugh, I see the great deals on VT60s and I want to get one and I see this thread. Why can't Panasonic just make a perfct TV ._.

That's what happens when you come here and read these forums, some people will make other people feel paranoid about the stupidest things. Just remember that only a small percentage of owners are on this forum and they post problems most of the time, the thousands that are happy with their sets are owners not on these forums. Not saying that no tv has no problems but sometimes they are glorified too much. In other words, if you really want something go get it, not all sets are the same, just like women.
 
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Originally Posted by Latinoheat  /t/1478361/panasonic-zt60-and-vt60-fan-fridge-noise-production-numbers#post_23517587


That's what happens when you come here and read these forums, some people will make other people feel paranoid about the stupidest things. Just remember that only a small percentage of owners are on this forum and they post problems most of the time, the thousands that are happy with their sets are owners not on these forums. Not saying that no tv has no problems but sometimes they are glorified too much. In other words, if you really want something go get it, not all sets are the same, just like women.

The noise depends on the room and the hearing abilities of the person. VT and ZT are both great sets, however, if you have expensive speakers, and if you are remotely audiophile, you may not be able to bear with the fan sound.


There are some alternative solutions, like building the redirection dampers for the fans as stated by some members in the ZT thread. If you truly love the picture, the last resort is to build those magnetic cardboard dampers. Most of us complaining don't want to believe that the problem is general, but unfortunately the odds of getting a good set is very slim.
 
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