Troubleshooting Guide - Panasonic DVD-S53 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,
consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)
Power
No power. • Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household mains
socket. (8)
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. (19)
standby mode.
No operation
No response • This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in
when any buttons these operating instructions. (4)
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.
• Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to
evaporate.
No response when Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (8)
•
remote control • The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (8)
buttons pressed.
• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and
operate. (9)
No picture or sound. • Check the video or audio connection. (6 to 8)
• Check the power or input setting of the connected
equipment.
You have forgotten
• While stopped, remove the disc, and then press and hold
your ratings [q] (PLAY) and [g] on the unit and then also press and
password.
hold [8] on the unit until "INITIALIZED" disappears from
Reset all the settings the television. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will
to Factory Preset. return to the default values.
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
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.
MP3 DivX
• This is normal on DivX video.
The program • These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.
functions do not
work.
Menu doesn't • Press [g] twice and then press [q] (PLAY).
appear. VCD with
playback control
Play doesn't start.
• If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback
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 home page where
you purchased it. (Example: www.divx.com/vod)
No subtitles. • Display the subtitles. (13)
In A-B Repeat, point
• The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
B is automatically set.
Repeat play is
• A-B Repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].
automatically • Repeat play may be canceled when you press [MANUAL
canceled.
SKIP].
Progressive video
There is ghosting • This problem is caused by the editing method or material
when progressive or used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use
HDMI output is on. interlace output. Change "VIDEO OUT (I/P)" in "VIDEO"
menu to "INTERLACE". (18)
Pictures not in
• If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT,
progressive output. S VIDEO OUT, or AV
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