Check the following points if you are having trouble with your DECK.

DVD/ Video CD/ CD

 

Correction

Play fails to start even when PLAY is

This DECK cannot play discs other than DVDs,

pressed...

 

Video CDs and CDs.

 

The disc may be dirty and require cleaning.

Play starts but then stops immediately...

Be sure disc is installed with label side up.

 

 

 

Picture is distorted during rapid

The picture will be somewhat distorted at times:

advance or rapid reverse...

 

this is normal.

No Forward/Reverse Scene Search

Some discs may have sections which prohibit

play...

 

Forward/Reverse Scene Search. (p. 23)

Play does not start even when title is

Confirm the “DVD LOCK” setting. (p. 46)

selected...

 

 

Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle

If the audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language

language is not the one selected at

 

selected at DVD initial settings does not exist

the initial settings...

 

on the disc, it will not be accessible.

No subtitles...

Subtitles appear only when available on disc.

 

“OFF” is selected at the changing subtitle

 

 

language. Select “ON” at the “Subtitle Languages”

 

 

section (p. 36) to display the subtitles.

Alternative audio soundtrack

Alternative language cannot be selected with discs

(or subtitle) language cannot be

 

which do not contain more than one language.

selected...

For some discs, alternative language cannot be

 

 

selected with the AUDIO or SUB TITLE button.

 

 

Try selecting it from the DVD MAIN MENU if available.

 

 

 

Angle cannot be changed...

This function is dependent on software availability.

 

 

Even if disc has multiple angles, they may be

 

 

recorded for specific scenes only (ANGLE

 

 

indicator on DECK lights up). (p. 37)

 

 

 

Miscellaneous

 

Correction

Programs cannot be viewed on TV...

Make sure TV is set to output of DECK.

 

Check connections between DECK,

 

 

external antenna, and TV.

 

Set VCR/TV selector to “TV.” (p. 21)

 

Make sure proper signal source is selected.

 

 

 

Video cassette cannot be inserted...

Insert the cassette with window side up; record

 

 

tab facing you.

 

 

 

Video cassette ejects when

Make sure cassette record tab is intact. (p. 6)

a recording is started or the power is

 

 

turned off for timer recording...

 

 

In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER)

To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will

continues to rotate...

 

rotate for about 3 minutes. This reduces response

 

 

time from Stop to Play mode.

 

 

 

The disc cannot be removed..

First, unplug DECK. Then, prepare a rigid wire

 

 

(e.g. an extended paper clip) and, applying

 

 

moderate force, insert it straight into the hole at the

 

 

base of the tray. The tray will eject a little. Now, pull

 

 

the tray all the way out and remove the disc. (p. 9)

 

 

 

If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Call Center for product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA (7262).

To locate an authorized servicenter, please call toll free 1-800-211-PANA (7262). or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

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PV-D4743, PV-D4743S specifications

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