turn on tv and get 8 blinks. have tried various suggestions with no results. can you help? panasonic tc-p50ut50 smart Viera
256605
yes, you are going to need to take it in to a repair shop. If you do a search on the internet you will find many others that have had this problem. TV's now days don't get repaired in the true sense. complete boards are just replaced
256606
Try google. It is most likely one of two boards failed. It seems SS board the more frequent culprit. There is a YouTube video instructing how to replace the board but finding a new board may be difficult. I assume TV is out of warranty. You could pay an authorized Panasonic repair shop but it will cost around $400-$500. It is also possible to remove board and send it out for repair. Cost &lt; $100. Again, Google is your friend :)
256607
Definitely contact the manufacturer. When you order a TV to be delivered, you often have to try several times to get a good one (like myself)
256608
you can buy the boards from http://www.shopjimmy.com/ but you're guessing on what board to replace. Power supply or ???
256609
Try google. It is most likely one of two boards failed. It seems SS board the more frequent culprit. There is a YouTube video instructing how to replace the board but finding a new board may be difficult. I assume TV is out of warranty. You could pay an authorized Panasonic repair shop but it will cost around $400-$500. It is also possible to remove board and send it out for repair. Cost < $100. Again, Google is your friend :)
2016410
Hey, I had the same problem with an LN55C650 and even with a new panel it did it. So the tech got on the phone and called and was told about the service bulletin and cut jumper number p854 on the 55" and that fixed it. So the new panel came back out but I got my tv fixed. Yay!!!
443424
I'm glad I found your post Alan... I almost sold this TV over the OPC issue. I found it terribly irritating, but turning it on and to 1 fixed it.
1323499
I dont have any problem at all. It should not blink. I wonder if there if short circuit due to moisture. Try to dry it up back panel and battery and you can use hair dryer to make it fast. Then close the lid tight
1595501
I never had both lites on at the same time but I've had them blinking alternatively red/green. I put a new battery in the transmitter and I think it helped but still happened occasionally. I re-positioned the receiver to be more 'in line" with the transmitter and messed with the antenna and have no more problem. In my opinion, light issues are due to poor signal. My "signal" passes thru one wall/door at a distance of less than 40'. At 50' I had problems. Try different (closer) locations for the receiver. I was about to add wire to the antenna to see if that would help but after reposition, didn't need to. I never had both lites on at the same time but I've had them blinking alternatively red/green. I put a new battery in the transmitter and I think it helped but still happened occasionally. I re-positioned the receiver to be more 'in line" with the transmitter and messed with the antenna and have no more problem. In my opinion, light issues are due to poor signal. My "signal" passes thru one wall/door at a distance of less than 40'. At 50' I had problems. Try different (closer) locations for the receiver. I was about to add wire to the antenna to see if that would help but... » Read More I never had both lites on at the same time but I've had them blinking alternatively red/green. I put a new battery in the transmitter and I think it helped but still happened occasionally. I re-positioned the receiver to be more 'in line" with the transmitter and messed with the antenna and have no more problem. In my opinion, light issues are due to poor signal. My "signal" passes thru one wall/door at a distance of less than 40'. At 50' I had problems. Try different (closer) locations for the receiver. I was about to add wire to the antenna to see if that would help but after reposition, didn't need to. « Show Less
1177113
Try changing the bulbs with standard bulbs. The bulbs that came with the lamp have a blinking mechanism built into them.
1282344
Idk but mine also blinks every 5-7 seconds as well. Everything works perfectly well otherwise. It's probably supposed to do that.
494498
Not trying to sound like a smart-ass but did you plug it in all the way? I had that issue one night while trying to get pix of the northern lights. After coming inside and seeing it in good light, I pushed it in further and problem was fixed. Pat's answer is great advice.
1977929
Jamie, it is caused by low battery, you need to change the batteries. If it's still blinking with no reason, please tell us.
2175298
HI - I am not an expert.....not even a novice....but we aslso bought these and when they are charging from any active USB port (i.e. - is your computer or TV turned on?) --it should blink red as it is charging and then green when fully charged......If not ...it is defective. Good luck
1223547
The led's on the Rayovac do not blink. If it's not charging the device then it's probably the connection.
2278911
I just bought the Panasonic TC-P50V10. I have the same green line issue and I do have Comcast. Is there a firmware update possible or is it a matter of waiting for Comcast to update their boxes?
2022250
One of mine flickered in a way that wasn't dizzying, but was unpredictable. My cure was a little dab of Vaseline on the contacts. It has worked so far. If you're young with good vision, you may be noticing the 60Hz fluctuation of house current. In my family I'm the only one who sees it. There is no easy cure for that.
2002024
There is a software update that you need to load onto your tv.. it's a common problem, but there are multiple ways to fix it.. the patch is on TCL's website. but you'll be able to find it easily by googling
1412298
Mine does the same exact thing. It was working for 2 months...now it controls the tv, but just blinks when trying to use the PS3.
639110
I've had the same problem. Amazon is replacing the set.Update: got the new set. It has similar problems, but not often. Trying to determine if this is due to quirky inputs (ie, Apple TV2 being being turned on, and camera plugged into AV input). Happy otherwise, probably will keep the set.Another update: blinking on start up continues, poster on another thread mentioned hdmi handshaking problems on other hdtvs- sounds like what I've got. Trying to decide whether to keep the set, since people have said TCL has terrible customer service. I don't want to get stuck with it after the return period. Note: if i change inputs then go back go the apple tv that fixes the problem. I've had the same problem. Amazon is replacing the set.Update: got the new set. It has similar problems, but not often. Trying to determine if this is due to quirky inputs (ie, Apple TV2 being being turned on, and camera plugged into AV input). Happy otherwise, probably will keep the set.Another update: blinking on start up continues, poster on another thread mentioned hdmi handshaking problems on other hdtvs- sounds like what I've got. Trying to decide whether to keep the set, since people have said TCL has terrible customer service. I don't want to get stuck with... » Read More I've had the same problem. Amazon is replacing the set.Update: got the new set. It has similar problems, but not often. Trying to determine if this is due to quirky inputs (ie, Apple TV2 being being turned on, and camera plugged into AV input). Happy otherwise, probably will keep the set.Another update: blinking on start up continues, poster on another thread mentioned hdmi handshaking problems on other hdtvs- sounds like what I've got. Trying to decide whether to keep the set, since people have said TCL has terrible customer service. I don't want to get stuck with it after the return period. Note: if i change inputs then go back go the apple tv that fixes the problem. « Show Less
508627
I just moved the panel around until they stopped blinking. I haven't had the problem for a while. The lights do not come on without me toggling the on/off switch though.