Panasonic DMP-BD60GZ, DMP-BD80GN Troubleshooting guide, To reset this unit, Power, Operation

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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.

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds.

≥Image disturbance during search.

To reset this unit

 

 

 

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To restore the unit if it freezes

≥Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 3 seconds. (The settings remain unchanged.)

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due to one of the safety

 

 

 

 

devices being activated

 

 

 

 

To return all settings other than

≥Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup menu.

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some settings to the factory

This returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-screen menu, except for “Remote

 

preset

Control”, “IP Address / DNS Settings”, “Proxy Server Settings”, “DVD-Video Ratings”,

 

 

“BD-Video Ratings” and “Network Service” to the default settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To return to the factory preset

≥Reset the unit as follows:

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(No setting)

1 Press [Í/I] on the unit to turn off the unit.

 

 

2 Press and hold [;] and press [Í/I] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit at the same time

 

 

for more than 5 seconds until “HELLO” is displayed on the unit.

 

 

3 The power is turned on and then turned off automatically.

 

Power

 

 

 

 

No power.

≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a household mains socket.

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The unit switches to standby mode.

≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.

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Power of this unit is turned off

≥If connected with an HDAVI Control 4 compatible TV (VIERA) with the “Intelligent Auto

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when the input for the TV is

Standby” setting activated on the TV, when switching the TV input, the unit will be

 

switched.

automatically turned to standby. For details please read the operating instructions of the TV.

 

Operation

 

 

 

 

Cannot operate the television

≥Change the manufacturer code of the remote control. In

 

 

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or amplifier/receiver.

some cases, even if you change the code, the remote

 

 

 

The remote control doesn’t

control may not be operated depending on the type of the

 

 

 

work properly.

televisions or amplifier/receivers.

 

 

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≥It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code or the remote control code again after

 

changing the batteries for remote control.

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≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote

 

control.

 

 

Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 5

 

 

seconds.

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≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

 

≥You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during

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operation.

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≥Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission.

 

≥Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight exposure.

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The unit is on but cannot be

≥Confirm the correct drive is selected.

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operated.

≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

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≥The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.

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≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.

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Reset the unit as follows:

 

 

1 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

 

 

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 3

 

 

seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.

 

 

Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

 

 

2 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the

 

 

dealer.

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

Play fails to start even when

≥Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.

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[1] (PLAY) is pressed.

≥The disc is dirty.

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Play starts but then stops

≥You tried to play a blank disc or unplayable disc on this unit.

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immediately.

≥[DivX] If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it.

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Cannot eject disc.

≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [;] and [< OPEN/

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CLOSE] on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult

 

 

the dealer.

 

Startup is slow.

≥Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”. If connected with an HDAVI Control 4 compatible

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It takes time before play starts.

TV (VIERA) with the “Standby Power Save” setting activated on the TV, even with “Quick

 

Start” set to “On”, when the TV is in standby mode, the unit may take some time to startup.

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≥Startup takes time in the following situations.

 

– Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains lead is connected.

 

 

– When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

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≥[DivX] This is normal on DivX video.

Cannot set “On” in “24p

≥Only when the unit is connected to the HDMI terminal of a TV supporting 24p you can select “On”. In

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Output”.

some cases where the unit is connected to a TV via an amplifier/receiver through the HDMI terminals,

 

 

you may not be able to select “On”. In this case, connect the unit to a TV through the HDMI terminal and

 

 

connect it to the amplifier/receiver through any terminal other than HDMI.

 

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Contents DVD-Video Region management informationBD-VideoExample ExampleThis Plug is not WATERPROOF-KEEP DRY. Before use How to replace the fuseFor Saudi Arabia ForAustraliaandNewZealandSafety precautions Unit and media careTable of contents Remote control Audio/Video cable Batteries Accessory informationUsing the remote control Batteries UseRecorded discs Media Disc, card and USB device informationPackaged discs Discs that cannot be played SD cardsUSB device Connecting to Component Video OUT terminal Connecting to a televisionConnecting to Hdmi AV OUT terminal ConnectionConnecting to Video OUT terminal Connecting to 7.1ch Audio OUT terminal BD80Connecting AC mains lead Connecting to 5.1ch Audio OUT terminal BD80Connecting to Digital Audio OUT terminal Mains Lead on page 2 Before ConnectionControl reference guide Switch on/off Secondary AudioStandby/on switch Í/I Basic playback control buttonsFor amplifiers/receivers Easy SettingSetting the television and amplifier/receiver operation Internet Back of the unit Straight LAN cable not included Network connectionFirmware updating Manually updating the firmwareNetwork settings Setting the proxy server Setting the connection speedTesting of Proxy Server Settings Press 3, 4 to select Proxy AddressInserting or removing a media Playing video contentsBasic operation Starting from a selected item SLOW/SEARCH Search/Slow-motionSkip Skip OK Frame-by-frameChapter playback Playing HD Video or SD VideoEnjoying BD-LIVE or Bonusview in BD-Video Enjoying BD-Live discs with InternetRegarding 24p output Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and VideoAbout audio from audio output terminal Necessary Connections ≥HDMI AV OUT terminalPress 3, 4 to select the track and press OK Playing musicInsert a disc or USB device MP3 Playing a track in another folderPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OK Playing still picturesPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press OK DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW, SD card, USB deviceUseful functions during still picture play Displaying subtitles text Regarding DivX VOD contentPlaying DivX videos Insert a disc or a USB devicePress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the item and press OK Enjoying Viera CasttmShowing Functions menu Press FunctionsWhat you can change with the on-screen menu Changing settings with the on-screen menuOn-screen menu operations Sound PlayPicture What you can do with Hdavi Control Easy control only with Viera remote controlLinked operations with the TV Summary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsSetup menu operations Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the option and press OKDisplay DTS/DTS-HDTV/Device Connection Viera Cast Network SettingsGeneral To finish the speaker setting Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers BD80Delay time ms0.0 Speaker presence and size L C R SW LS RS LB RBAbout MP3/JPEG/DivX files MP3 JpegStructure of folders that can play back on this unit BD-RE/DVD-RAMMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display Power Troubleshooting guideTo reset this unit OperationDisplays TV screen and videoHdmi connections CardNetwork Other difficulties with playbackBD-J GlossaryAvchd DTS-HDSpecifications If you see this symbol Index

DMP-BD60GN, DMP-BD60GZ, DMP-BD80GN specifications

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