I plan on cutting the cable tv cord (to save $110 per month on the cable bill). I have a 2112ci...got an HD antenna and receive network channels perfectly. I have the HD antenna going straight into my Panasonic TC-P50G15 TV. I connected an optical audio cable from the TV to the 2112ci optical...

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 have a panasonic plasma tc-p50g15 with a 5 blink pattern .  what would the problem be?

I bought the TV 14 months ago, and like an idiot, I didn't add a surge protector when I installed it. Since I have never had any issues with a power surge, it never crossed my mind. After a severe thunderstorm the TV no longer works. I don't believe it was a direct hit, as it is the only thing...