HELP! Panny TH-42PD25 image pushed 1/3rd off-screen! - Page 3

Originally Posted by Flyyboyy

I am so grateful for this board. I have used it many times.

On Monday, I turned my PANA 42PX25 on only to have the "1/3 screen loss" problem.

Thank you to all for this thread and for BuuZZi's forum. It has provided a lot of 411.

I just ordered the:
TNPX25JIG-EEPROM DATA JIG-$20.00
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Will post results when I receive this and "EEPROM" my 42PX25.

Happy Holiday's too all !

Originally Posted by drayle

Since I fixed the 1/3 screen shift problem with the Panny jig I intermittently lose audio on all over the air channels through the TV speakers. I have to do a factory reset to get it back. Audio through the optical output to my surround sound system continues to work fine when speakers aren't. Additionally, and unrelated to the audio issue, over the air channels will drop off and just go to black with "channel not available". If I change channel up or down one and go back to the original channel everything is fine again. Signal strength on these channels is >80 These are two separate problems so please don't combine the symptoms. Has anyone else seen this since using the Panny jig?

Originally Posted by adrianho

Add me to the list of people who've successfully made this work on a th42pd25. The only trouble I had was the sequence of buttons to enter service mode but once I'd figured that out it was a cinch.

Thanks to all above for this fantastic thread.

Originally Posted by jnelaine

Hi,

I just noticed that the analog inputs (e.g. Antenna A, Video 1) on my Panasonic TH-42PD25 are pushed off to the left so you only see the right 2/3rd of the picture. Even if I bring up the on-screen menu, it's pushed way to the left. The image is cut off and flush with the left-edge of the screen and the right 1/3 of the screen is black.

This only seems to happen on non-digital signals. For example, when using Antenna A, analog stations are pushed to the left and the left 1/3rd of the picture gets cut off. But if I switch over to a digital channel, the picture is fine and takes up the full screen.

I also tried playing a DVD. I've got my DVD player hooked up to both Video 1 and Component 1. On Video 1, the image is pushed off-screen. On Component 1, it's fine.

This problem is happening in modes Full, Just, and Zoom. In 4:3 mode, I can see the whole picture, but it is still pushed to the left.

99% of the time I am either watching my HD TiVo on the HDMI input or a DVD on the Component input, so I never noticed the problem. I know the problem wasn't there a few months ago. I just got the TV in October.

I have never messed with the service menus, so I don't think I've manually pushed the image off-center. I've tried unpluging the unit for 10 minutes but that didn't help.

Does anyone know what could cause this or how I can fix it?

Thanks,
Jay

Originally Posted by superfreddy

hello

I'm going crzy looking for the eeprom test tool. Panasonic does not have it. Can anyone her help me out locating the famous TNPX25JIG ? Can I buy it or lease it from anybody who has already fixed the problem? Thanks in advance.

Freddy

Originally Posted by knackll

I just wanted to let everyone know that the user Crabbon in this forum was an absolute Godsend!! He has been very helpful to the point of discussing this Panasonic plasma issue with the 1/3 offset monitor on his own dime. He was absolutely correct as to how to fix the problem & I did it for less than $40.00.
I bought the TNPXJIG (test Jig) from Panasonic which now stocks this part that at one time was discontinued (I wonder why they decided to restock?? RIGHT!!). I received the part with no instructions at all but, thanks to Bruzzi's fantastic website and Crabbon's instructions I made it through the ordeal. However, I made one mistake of powering off the TV with the remote at the end of the programing instead of the power button on the tv and it locked me in the service mode without letting me have the option to set the sleep timer. Without being able to set the sleep timer I was not able to get in or out of the mode so I reset the TV by holding down the power button and the ok and it reset me back to normal.
At this point my PLasma is back in action and working great. Thanks to all the great people on this forum who have helped. It's because of you guys that people like me have the opportunity to keep from making a big costly mistake in service & parts.
One other thing, SHAME on PANASONIC for not openly coming forth on this issue which, after loosing my temper with the tech guy he finally admitted to me that there is an issue. They should fix this problem by issuing a recall notice! This is a freak problem not caused by the consumer. Just think how many people have probably paid the $600.00+ for the dg board and a service guy to come out to do the repair. Thats not right, especially after paying $2000.00 for their product.
I'm quoting Crabbon's work of instructions to hopefully continue to help others out there with this issue. DO NOT PAY FOR A DG BOARD! IF YOUR TV IS SKEWED IN 480I MODE ITS MOST LIKELY THE SOFTWARE UPDATE ISSUE. YOU CAN DO THIS UPDATE ITS VERY EASY!! CRABBON INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:
Thanks Everyone!!
Mike

1) Remove one screw in the back of the plasma in the top left to access connector PA23.
2) Plug in the EEPROM (the part # above), and turn on the unit.
3) Go to serviceman mode (BRUZZI'S WEBSITE HAS INSTRUCTIONS if the part does not have them as to HOW TO GET INTO SERVICEMAN MODE
4) Go to EEP "AREA" and press "OK"
5) Press > cursor button twice to select "15 9C FIX", press "OK"
6) Select EEP "EX > IN" and "15 9E _____" will begin flashing yellow/purple once data transfer starts. (about 30 seconds)
7) When EEPROM data update is done, the unit will turn off and back on.
Wait for it to power itself back on. (about 30 seconds)
8) Do some self checks if you like
9) Make sure to power off the TV with the button on the plasma! Not the remote
10) Disconnect AC cord, remove JIG, and turn it on.
10) Enjoy, your plasma is fixed!!!

This really works!!

Originally Posted by superfreddy

ftaian,

you have to unscrewed a small panel located in the back of the unit, about 3 inches up and to the left of the center point of the unit.

Also, I just called and they do not have the part. I call the parts and accessories department. What number did you call?

Maybe I can buy yours after your;re done with it. You may mail me at



Thanks