Panasonic VQT2T10 Troubleshooting guide, General operation, Power, Displays, TV screen and video

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, please perform the following steps.

Make the following checks and visit our website for more information.

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/ Enter the model number.

4 Even so, you still have trouble,

Visit our website to find a service center.

You can find a service center near you easily on our website.

Other support information:

“Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” (> 42).

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

Regular disc rotating sounds.

Image disturbance during search.

Unit does not respond to the remote control or front panel buttons.

Press and hold [POWER Í/I] on the main unit for 5 seconds. jIf still unable to power the unit off, disconnect the power cord,

wait 1 minute, then reconnect the power cord.

Cannot eject disc.

The unit may have a problem.

While the unit is off, press and hold [SKIP9] on the remote control and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

General operation

To return to the factory preset

Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in the Setup menu. (> 31)

To return all settings to the factory preset

Reset the unit as follows:

While the unit is off, press and hold [+ VOLUME],

[< OPEN/CLOSE] and [POWER Í/I] on the main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

The remote control doesn’t work properly.

The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. (> 16)

It may be necessary to set the code of the remote control again after changing the batteries for remote control. (> 16)

Disc cannot be played.

The disc is dirty. (> 10)

Still pictures (JPEG) do not playback normally.

The images that were edited on the PC, such as Progressive JPEG, etc., may not playback.

The TV tuner mode is not displayed when the TV is switched on.

This phenomenon may occur, depending on the TV setting, when “Quick Start” is set to “On”.

Depending on the TV, this phenomenon may be prevented by reconnecting the HDMI cable to a different HDMI input terminal or by changing the HDMI auto connection setting.

You have forgotten your ratings password.

You want to cancel the ratings level.

While the disc tray is empty and “BD/DVD” is selected as a source, press and hold [SKIP:] on the remote control and [1] (Play) on the unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds. The ratings level returns to the factory preset.

Power

No power.

Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a household AC outlet. (> 15)

The unit switches to standby mode.

When the time set for the sleep timer has passed, the power will be turned off. (> 6)

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

This unit will automatically turn to standby mode after 30 minutes if it is inactive. (> 7)

Power of this unit is turned off when the input for the TV is changed.

This is a normal phenomenon when using VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 4 or later). For details please read the operating instructions for the TV.

Displays

The display is dim.

≥ Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu. (> 30)

TV screen and video

The images from this unit do not appear on the TV.

 

Picture is distorted.

operations

Reset the setting as follows:

Jittering occurs.

 

≥ An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI Resolution”.

 

While the disc tray is empty and “BD/DVD” is selected as a

Advanced

source, press and hold [1] (Play) and [∫] (Stop) on the main

 

unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds to cancel the

 

setting.

 

jWhen Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD audio

Optionalspeaker settings

use the VIDEO OUT terminal. (> 28)

are not output in bitstream, select “Yes” in “Restore Default

 

Settings” and make proper settings. (> 31)

 

Video is not output.

 

≥ Set the “High Clarity Sound” in the playback menu to “Off” to

 

 

 

Video is not output in high definition.

 

≥ Confirm that “HDMI Resolution” in the Setup menu are set

Reference

properly. (> 30)

 

No subtitles.

 

≥ When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be

 

displayed.

 

 

 

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Contents If you have any questions contact 1-800-211-PANA7262 Warranty can be found onFCC Note SC-BT228User memo Inside of product This symbol is only valid in the European UnionTable of contents Accessory Control reference guide Remote controlMain unit Front Main unit RearIf the front cover comes off Playable discs/Cards Region management information Discs that cannot be played in this unitFinalize BD-VideoUnit and media care Using the remote controlPreparing the speakers Setup examplePositioning  Connections Speaker cable connectionConnection to a TV Connection for the better audio Basic connectionConnection for the best picture and audio Video cable included Audio cable not includedUsing an outdoor antenna Using an indoor antennaNecessary Settings Radio antenna connectionEasy setup AC power supply cord connectionPress OK several times to finish the Easy setup Easy setup assists you to make necessary settingsTo switch sources Reprogramming the remote controlPress 3, 4 to select Setup and press OK Inserting or removing a mediaStart menu Selecting the source by the remote controlPress Start Press 3, 4 to select the item and press OK Button SourceEnjoying surround sound effects Adjusting speaker level during playPress Surround several times to select the effect Changing the sound modesPlaying video contents Useful functions Playing still picturesEnjoying Bonusview BD-Video Playing picture-in-picturePlaying music Presetting stations automatically Presetting stations manuallyListening to the Radio Enjoying TV with unit’s speakers Making settings for digital audio inputSurround sound effects Sound modesWhat is Viera Link Hdavi Control? Setting the audio linkSetting the audio link with the TV Setting the audio link with the STBEasy control only with Viera remote control IPod Connection Using the iPodPush # to open the iPod lid Connect the iPod not included firmlyOther methods of playback Press 3, 4 to select the setting and press OKBasic controls Press BD/SD to select BD/DVD Press DisplayVideo DiscAudio PlayDVD-Video Ratings Still Mode paused videoBD-Video Ratings Audio LanguageTV / Device Connection DisplaySpeaker settings Press 3, 4 to select the setting and pressOthers Speaker installation option Adjusting speaker levelAttaching to a wall Power Troubleshooting guideGeneral operation DisplaysIPod operation SoundRadio Other difficulties with playbackMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display MP3 Structure of folders that can be played in this unitJpeg MPEG2Display languages list Language code listVideo attribute Audio attributeContact Information cdrequest@am-linux.jp Avchd GlossaryBD-J DTS-HDSpecifications Output connector Signal systemLaser Specification Laser powerLimited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Limited WarrantyOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey As of NovemberReference Index

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