Panasonic DVD-S32, DVD-K32 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. (6)

≥When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, the unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the stop mode. (15)

No subtitles.	≥Display the subtitles. (12)
The subtitles	≥Clear the subtitles. (12)
overlap closed
captions recorded
on discs.§1
In A-B Repeat,	≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
point B is

No operation

automatically set.

Troubleshooting guide

No response when any buttons pressed.

No response when remote control buttons pressed.

No picture or sound.

You have forgotten your ratings password.

Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.

≥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.

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

≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (6)

≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (6)

≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate. (8)

≥When operating the On-Screen Menus, even if the items are lined up vertically, select the item with [2 1] and then set the item using [3 4].

≥Check the video or audio connection. (5, 6)

≥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 [<OPEN/CLOSE] 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.

Repeat play is	≥A-B Repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].
automatically	≥Repeat play may be canceled when you press [M.SKIP] or
canceled.	[CM SKIP].

Picture incorrect

Picture distorted.	≥Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video
	cassette recorder. (5)
	≥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”.
Picture size	≥Change “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” tab. (14)
doesn’t fit the	≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television
screen.	does not have that function, change “TV ASPECT”. (14)
	≥Change the Zoom setting. (10)
When playing PAL	≥Set “Transfer Mode” to “AUTO”. (13)
disc, picture
distorted.
The television	[Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]
may display	≥PAL discs cannot be played.
incorrectly or	[The\United\Kingdom,\Asia,\Australia\and]N.Z.]
colours appear	≥The unit and television are using different video systems.
faded.	[Asia] Use a multi-system or NTSC television.

Specific operation impossible or incorrect

[The\United\Kingdom,\\Australia\and]N.Z.]

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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 doesn’t start.

≥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.

≥These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.

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

≥If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback may not be possible.

	Use a multi-system or PAL television.
	[The\United\Kingdom,\Asia,\Australia\and]N.Z.]
	≥The system used on the disc doesn’t match your television.
	–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” tab). (14)
Menu not	≥Restore the zoom ratio to “NORMAL”. (10)
displayed	≥Change “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” tab. (14)
correctly.