Troubleshooting Guide - Panasonic DVD-S325 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 remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult
your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)
Power
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No power.
Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household mains
socket. (6)
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The unit is When "AUTO POWER OFF" is set to "ON", the unit
automatically
automatically switches to standby after approximately 30
switched to the
minutes in the stop mode. (1)
standby mode.
No operation
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No response
This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in
when any buttons
these operating instructions. (4)
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pressed.
The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning,
static electricity or some other external factor. Turn the
unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off,
disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it.
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Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to
evaporate.
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No response when Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (6)
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remote control
The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (6)
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buttons pressed.
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and
operate. (8)
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When using On-Screen Menus, press [w q] to select the
item, then press [e r] to make the settings.
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No picture or sound. Check the video or audio connection. (5, 6)
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Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.
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You have forgotten While stopped, remove the disc, and then press and hold
your ratings [q] (PLAY) and [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit and then
password.
also press and hold [8] on the unit until "INITIALIZED"
Reset all the settings disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on
to Factory Preset. again. All settings will return to the default values.
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
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It takes time before Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still
play starts. picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time
will not be displayed, however this is normal.
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This is normal on DivX video.
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The program
These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.
functions do not
work.
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Menu doesn't Press [g] twice and then press [q] (PLAY).
appear.
with
playback control
20
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Play doesn't start. If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback
may not be possible.
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This unit may not play MPEG4 that contains still picture
data.
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If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where
you purchased it. (Example: www.divx.com/vod)
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No subtitles. Display the subtitles. (11)
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In A-B Repeat, point The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
B is automatically
set.
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Repeat play is A-B Repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].
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automatically Repeat play may be canceled when you press [MANUAL
canceled.
SKIP].
Picture incorrect
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Picture distorted. Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video
cassette recorder. (5)
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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".
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Picture size doesn't Change "TV ASPECT" in "VIDEO" tab. ()
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fit the screen. Use the television to change the aspect. If your television
does not have that function, change "TV ASPECT". ()
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Change the zoom setting. (10)
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Picture stops. Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2GB.
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The television may
The unit and television are using different video systems.
display incorrectly
Use a multi-system or NTSC television.
Asia
or colors appear Use a multi-system or PAL television.
Others
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faded. The system used on the disc doesn't match your television.
–PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.
–This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL60 for viewing on
a PAL television ("NTSC DISC OUT" in "VIDEO" tab). (16)
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Menu not displayed Restore the zoom ratio to "NORMAL". (10)
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correctly.
Change "TV ASPECT" in "VIDEO" tab. ()
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When playing Set Transfer mode to "AUTO". (11)
PAL disc, picture
distorted.