Troubleshooting Guide - Panasonic DVD-S43 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to
"Product information" on page 22. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)
Power
≥ Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household
No power.
AC outlet. (7)
≥ When "AUTO POWER OFF" is set to "ON", the unit
The unit is
automatically automatically switches to standby after approximately 30
switched to the minutes in the stop mode. (17)
standby mode.
No operation
≥ This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in
No response
when any buttons these operating instructions. (4)
≥ The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning,
pressed.
static electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit
off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off,
disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥ Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to
evaporate.
≥ Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (7)
No response
≥ The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (7)
when remote
≥ Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and
control buttons
pressed. operate. (8)
≥ Check the video or audio connection. (6, 7)
No picture or
≥ Check the power or input setting of the connected
sound.
equipment.
≥ Check that the disc has something recorded on it.
≥ While stopped, remove the disc, and then press and hold
You have
forgotten your [1] (PLAY) and [∫] on the unit and then also press and hold
[POWER Í/I] on the unit until "INITIALIZED" disappears
ratings password.
Reset all the from the television. Turn the unit off and on again. All
settings will return to the default values.
settings to Factory
Preset.
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
≥ Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still
It takes time
before play starts. picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time
will not be displayed, however this is normal.
≥ This is normal on DivX video.
≥ These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.
The program play
function do not
work.
≥ Press [∫] twice and then press [1] (PLAY).
Menu doesn't
appear. [VCD] with
playback control
≥ If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback
Play doesn't start.
may not be possible.
≥This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that contains still
picture data.
≥ If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where
you purchased it. (Example: www.divx.com/vod)
≥ Display the subtitles. (10)
No subtitles.
≥ Clear the subtitles. (10)
The subtitles
overlap closed
captions recorded
on discs.
≥ The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
In A-B repeat,
point B is
automatically set.
≥ Repeat play may be canceled when you press
Repeat play is
automatically [QUICK REPLAY] or [CM SKIP].
canceled.
Picture incorrect
≥ Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video
Picture distorted.
cassette recorder. (6)
≥ Make sure that progressive output has not been selected
when the connected television is not progressive compatible.
Press and hold [RETURN] until the picture displays correctly.
The settings will return to "INTERLACE".
≥ [DivX] Change "SOURCE SELECT" in "On-screen menu 2
(Video)". (15)
≥ Change "TV ASPECT" in "VIDEO" menu. (16)
Picture size
≥ Use the television to change the aspect. If your television
doesn't fit the
screen. does not have that function, change "TV ASPECT". (16)
≥ Change the Zoom setting. (10)
≥ Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2GB.
Picture stops.
≥PAL discs cannot be played.
The television
≥ Connect to a progressive output compatible television to
may display
incorrectly or
enjoy progressive video.
colours appear
faded.
≥ Restore the zoom ratio to "NORMAL". (10)
Menu not
≥ Change "TV ASPECT" in "VIDEO" menu. (16)
displayed
correctly.
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