Troubleshooting Guide - Panasonic DVD-RV41 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service (or this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or
a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
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 as black circled numbers ©.
Power
No power.
• Insert the AC mains lead securely into the hnusehniH mainc cn^L-at I
The unit is automatically
switched to the standby mode.
Operation
No response when buttons
pressed.
No operations can be performed
with the remote control.
Play fails to start even when
[►] (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.
Alternative languages fail to be
selected.
No subtitles.
Soundtrack and/or subtitle
language is not the one selected
at the initial settings.
Angle cannot be changed.
You have forgotten your ratings
password.
Reset all the settings to Factory
Preset.
• Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household mains socket. ©
•To conserve power, the unit automatically switches to the standby mode after approx.
30 minutes elapse in the stop mode
(Auto standby).
Turn the power back to ON.
•Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
•The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external
factor.
Reset procedure:
Press [(!)/!J to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.
Alternatively, press [(i)/l] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC mains lead,
and then reconnect it.
•Check the batteries are installed with the correct polarities (+ and -). ©
•The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. ©
• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate. ©
•Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
•This unit cannot play discs other than DVD, Video CD and CD. ©
•You can only play DVD if their region number is the same or includes the same region number
as the unit or if the DVD is marked "ALL". Confirm the region number for the unit on the rear
panel. ©
•The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning. ©
• Ensure that the disc is installed with the label of the side to be played facing upwards. ©
•An alternative language is not selected with discs which do not contain more than one language.
• In the case of some discs, the alternative language cannot be selected with [AUDIOJ or
[SUBTITLE], Try selecting it from the disc's menu if one is available. ©
•Subtitles appear only with discs that contain them.
•Subtitles are cleared from the television. Display the subtitles. ©
•The language is not recorded on the disc.
•This (unction is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles
recorded, these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only. ©
•While stopped, press and hold
[N*]
and
[II]
on the unit and then also press and hold
[A]
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the unit until "Initialized" disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.
All initial settings will return to the default values.
Sound
No sound.
Distorted sound.
Piercing noise comes from the
speakers.
•Check the connections. © © ©
•Check the volume on the equipment you have connected.
• Ensure that the input settings for the television and stereo system are correct.
• If you have connected this unit to an amplifier through the AUDIO OUT terminals, go to the
Audio menu in the SETUP screen, and change "Speaker Setting" to suit your speakers. Select
"Yes" for all the speakers you have connected. ©
•Turn Advanced Surround off if it causes distortion. ©
•Sound will only come from the 2 front speakers if Advanced Surround is on. Turn Advanced
Surround off if you are using three or more speakers. ©
• If you have connected this unit to other equipment through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal,
ensure you have selected the correct settings for "Dolby Digital", "DTS Digital Surround" and
"MPEG"0 in the SETUP screen's Audio menu. ©
" Only DVD-RV41 for all regions and DVD-RV31 for the United Kingdom, Continental Europe,
Australia and N.Z.
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