Panasonic DVD-S54 warranty Troubleshooting guide

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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,

Specific operation impossible or incorrect

refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 26 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 4 if you reside in Canada.

Power

It takes time before play starts.

MP3 DivX

The program functions do not work.

• 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.

This is normal on DivX video.

These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.

No power.

The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode.

Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet. (9)

When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, the unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the stop mode. (19)

Menu doesn’t appear. VCD with playback control

Play doesn’t start.

• Press [g] twice and then press [q] (PLAY).

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

No operation

picture data.

• If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where

No response when any buttons pressed.

No response when remote control buttons pressed.

• This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in

these operating instructions. (5)

• 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.

• 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)

No subtitles.

The subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs.

In A-B Repeat, point B is automatically set.

Repeat play is automatically canceled.

you purchased it. (Example: www.divx.com/vod)

• Display the subtitles. (14)

• Clear the subtitles. (14)

• The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.

A-B Repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].

• Repeat play may be canceled when you press [CM SKIP].

Troubleshooting guide

No picture or sound.

Check the video or audio connection. (7 to 9)

Check the power or input setting of the connected

Progressive video

You have forgotten your ratings password.

Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.

equipment.

• While stopped, remove the disc, and then press and hold

[q] (PLAY) and [g] on the unit and then also press and hold

[POWER 8] on the unit until “INITIALIZED” disappears from

the television. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will

return to the default values.

There is ghosting when progressive or HDMI output is on.

Pictures not in progressive output.

Closed captions not displayed.

This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. Change “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” in “VIDEO” menu to “INTERLACE”. (19)

If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace.

When progressive output or HDMI output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.

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Contents Operations Getting startedReference Region numberAccessories Table of contentsFCC Note Following Applies only in the U.S.AInside of product Product service INSTRUCTIONS/Product ServiceProduct information Commercial discs Discs that can be playedRecorded discs  Available, Not available Discs that can be playedPlayed/Maintenance MaintenanceDiscs that can be played Discs that can beTelevision With Video in or S Video ConnectionBack of the unit With Component VideoWith Hdmi compatible television ConnectionWith Hdmi compatible television and amplifier With Hdmi compatible amplifierRemote control Control/QUICK SetupConnection/The remote Open the disc tray Basic play Power onLoad the disc Stop Start play SkipOn-screen item SelectOK Frame-by-frameDisc menu Enter numberChanging the play sequences Random playSequences Playing programs/playlists DVD-VR Using navigation menusConvenient functions FunctionsConvenient Dialogue enhancer Changing soundtracksSkipping about one minute forward Reducing noise in picturesUsing On-Screen Menus Using On-Screen MenusOn-Screen Menu 1 Disc/Play On-Screen Menu 2 VideoOn-Screen Menu 3 Audio On-Screen Menu 4 Hdmi Confirming Hdmi information e.g. DVD-V Changing the player settings  Audio menu RQTC0152Changing the player settings Display menu  Hdmi menuGlossary Language code listGlossary MPEG4Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guideGuide Troubleshooting guidePicture incorrect Sound incorrect Unit displaysAbout DivX VOD contents Viera LinkTM Hdavi ControlTM Viera LinkTM Hdavi ControlTMUsing the Playback Disc Easy control only with Viera remote controlUsing the Viera Link window to operate this unit ControlTMPanasonic DVD Player Limited Warranty Limited Warranty only for U.S.ALimited Warranty only for U.S.A Limited Warranty CoverageLimited Warranty only for Canada Limited Warranty only for CanadaPanasonic Canada Inc Limitations and ExclusionsConexiones Referencia rápida en españolTelevisor Parte posteriorEn español Reproducción básicaSpecifications SpecificationsNtsc RQTC0152 Shows a program list Plays a playlist 11 Corporation of North AmericaEn Sp Ave de Infantería, Km Ambler Drive