DVD/ Video CD/ CD

Solution

 

 

Play fails to start even when PLAY is

This DECK cannot play discs other than DVDs, Video CDs

 

 

pressed...

 

and CDs.

 

 

 

The disc may be dirty and require cleaning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. (p. 37)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous

Solution

 

 

Programs cannot be viewed on TV...

Make sure TV is tuned to VCR's output channel (3 or 4).

 

 

 

Check connections between DECK, external antenna,

 

 

 

 

and TV.

 

 

 

Set VCR/TV selector to “TV.” (p. 21)

 

 

 

Make sure proper signal source is selected.

 

 

 

If the television is not progressive compatible, a

 

 

 

 

progressive scan picture is not available.

 

For

 

 

Connect the Video Output or S-Video Output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connector (pp. 12, 13) and set PROGRESSIVE OUT

 

Your

 

 

to “OFF” in the DVD Main Menu. (p. 55)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video cassette cannot be inserted...

Insert the cassette with window side up; record tab

 

Information

To enable Quick play mechanism, the cylinder will

 

In Stop mode, the motor (CYLINDER)

 

 

 

facing you.

 

 

Video cassette ejects when a

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

 

 

recording is started or the power is

 

 

 

 

turned off for timer recording...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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).

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Panasonic PV-D4745S manual DVD/ Video CD/ CD Solution, Miscellaneous Solution

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