Panasonic DVD-S33 specifications 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, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)

Power

No power.

The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode.

Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household mains socket. (7)

When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, the unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the stop mode. (17)

Play doesn’t start.

No subtitles.

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 homepage where

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

Display the subtitles. (11)

No operation

In A-B repeat, point B is

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

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 mains lead, and then reconnect it.

automatically set.

Repeat play is automatically canceled.

Repeat play may be canceled when you press

[QUICK REPLAY] or [MANUAL SKIP].

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No response when remote control buttons pressed.

No picture or sound.

You have forgotten your ratings password. Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.

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

evaporate.

Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (7)

The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (7)

Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and

operate. (8)

Check the video or audio connection. (6, 7)

Check the power or input setting of the connected

equipment.

Check that the disc has something recorded on it.

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

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

[Í/I] on the unit until “INITIALIZED” disappears from the

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

return to the default values.

Picture incorrect

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 [RETURN] until the picture displays correctly.

 

The settings will return to “INTERLACE”.

 

[DivX] Change “SOURCE SELECT” in “On-screen menu 2

 

(Video)”. (15)

Picture size

Change “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” menu. (16)

doesn’t fit the

Use the television to change the aspect. If your television

screen.

does not have that function, change “TV ASPECT”. (16)

 

Change the Zoom setting. (11)

 

 

When playing PAL

Set “TRANSFER MODE” to “AUTO”. (11)

disc, picture

 

distorted.

 

Picture stops.

Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2GB.

Specific operation impossible or incorrect

The television

The unit and television are using different video systems.

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It takes time before play starts.

The program play function do not work.

Menu doesn’t appear. [VCD] with

playback control

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.

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

may display

[Asia] Use a multi-system or NTSC television.

incorrectly or

[Others] Use a multi-system or PAL television.

colours appear

The system used on the disc doesn’t match your television.

faded.

–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” menu). (16)

Menu not

Restore the zoom ratio to “NORMAL”. (11)

displayed

Change “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” menu. (16)

correctly.

 

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Contents Table of contents Operating InstructionsAccessories How to replace the fuseSales and Support Information Before useThis Unit is Intended for USE in Tropical Climates This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate ClimatesHandling precautions Discs that can be playedDiscs that cannot be played CD-R/RW§1That Tips for making WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX discsCan Connection ConnectionWith Video in or S Video With Scart AV With Component Video To enjoy progressive videoRemote control Quick setupBasic play 1Power on 3Load the disc 2Open the disc tray4Start play SkipEnter Number DiscMenu Basic playConvenient functions Repeat playChanging play speed Enjoying virtual surroundTransfer mode Functions Making the dialogue easier to hearSubtitle Changing subtitles ZoomChanging picture mode Press Picture Mode to select the picture qualityConvenient functions Smoothing block noiseSelect the picture in Thumbnail menu Jpeg Changing the play sequences Program playRandom play Changing the play sequencesUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menusChanging the player settings RQTC0118Changing the player settingsDisc menu Video menuOthers menu Audio menuDisplay menu About DivX VOD content About DivX VOD contentLanguage code list Display the unit’s registration codeSafety precautions SafetyGlossary MPEG4Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guideGuide Maintenance Specifications Clean this unit with a soft, dry clothClean discs Maintenance/SpecificationsFor business users in the European Union Index Inside of productBack of product Web Site http//panasonic.net RQTC0118-B F0107AK1017