Panasonic DVDS77 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 23)

RQT8087

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, refer to the

“Customer Services Directory” on page 26 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 3 if you reside in Canada. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)

Power

No operation

Specific operation impossible or incorrect

Picture incorrect

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No power. ≥ Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household

AC outlet. (6)

The unit is

automatically

switched to the

standby mode.

≥ When “Auto Power Off” is set to “On”, the unit automatically

switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the

stop mode. (21)

≥The Sleep timer functioned. (17)

No response when

any buttons

pressed.

≥ This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these

operating instructions. (4)

≥ 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 power supply cord, and then reconnect it.

≥

Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

No response when

remote control

buttons pressed.

≥ Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (9)

≥ The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (9)

≥ Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and

operate. (10)

Cannot operate the

television.

≥Re-enter the remote control code after you change batteries.

(9)

No picture or

sound.

≥ Check the video or audio connection. (6–8)

≥ Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.

≥ Check that the disc has something recorded on it.

You have forgotten

your ratings

password.

Reset all the settings to

Factory Preset.

≥While stopped, press and hold [D] and [;] on the unit

and then also press and hold [<OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit

until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit

off and on again. All settings will return to the default values.

It takes time before play

starts. [MP3]

≥

Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has

still picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct

play time will not be displayed; however, this is normal.

The program and random play

functions do not work.

[DVD-V]

≥ These functions do not work with some DVD-

Videos.

Menu doesn’t appear.

[VCD] with playback control

≥ Press [∫] twice and then press [1] (PLAY).

The on-screen menu shows “2”

as a soundtrack option when

[AUDIO] is pressed, but the

audio does not change.

[DVD-A]

≥Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded, two

numbers will normally be shown.

Play doesn’t start. [WMA] ≥This unit may not play WMA that contains still

picture data.

Play restarts from the

beginning of the track when

soundtrack is changed.

[DVD-A]

≥This is normal on DVD-Audio.

Subtitle position is wrong. ≥ Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display

Menu) (17)

No subtitles. ≥ Display the subtitles. (13)

The subtitles overlap closed

captions recorded on discs.

≥ Clear the subtitles. (13)

In A-B repeat, point B is

automatically set.

≥ The end of an item becomes point B when it is

reached.

A-B

repeat play is

automatically canceled.

≥ A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK

REPLAY].

Picture distorted. ≥ Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video cassette

recorder. (6)

≥ Make sure that progressive output has not been selected

when the connected television is not progressive compatible.

Press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture displays correctly.

The settings will return to “480i”.

Picture size doesn’t

fit the screen.

≥ Change “TV Aspect” in “Video” tab. (20)

≥

Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does

not have that function, change “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu.

(17)

≥ Change the Zoom setting. (14)

The television may

display incorrectly

or colors appear

faded.

≥PAL discs cannot be played. (You can play DVD-Audio;

however, still pictures may be displayed enlarged.)

≥This may happen when turning AUDIO ONLY on or off, but this

is normal. (12)

≥Connect to a progressive output compatible television to enjoy

progressive video.

≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are

connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of

connected devices.

Menu not displayed

correctly.

≥ Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00. (14)

≥ Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. (17)

≥ Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”. (17)

Auto zoom function

does not work well.

≥ Turn off TV’s zoom function.

≥

Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.

(

)

≥ Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes

and may not work depending on the type of disc.

No picture ≥When AUDIO ONLY is on, video and audio cannot be output

from HDMI AV OUT terminal. Set this function to “Off”. (12)

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