Panasonic DVD S700 - Troubleshooting Guide

Panasonic DVD S700

A troubleshooting guide for DVD players addresses playback errors, compatibility issues, and hardware malfunctions. The manual covers common problems like disc recognition failures, audio output settings, password-related errors, and environmental factors such as power supply or temperature limits. It also includes guidance on maintaining the unit’s lens and discs to prevent damage, alongside solutions for TV display artifacts like black bars caused by aspect ratio mismatches.

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Table of Contents:

Page 1 – DVD Player Troubleshooting and Error Messages
Page 2 – DVD Player Troubleshooting and Power Requirements
Page 3 – DVD Player Cleaning and Maintenance
Page 4 – TV Display Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

No sound

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Check the Audio or video connection between the DVD player and the TV. (example; composite
red and white audio cables, HDMI cable)

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Turn on your TV and set the TV to the correct input the DVD player is connected to on the TV.

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During playback of DTS source, there will be no sound from the speakers. Select a different
audio source (e.g. Dolby Digital). (for DVD-S700 model only) or please connect the unit to an AV
receiver that can decode DTS via an HDMI terminal, and set “Audio Out” to “Bitstream". See

How to set Audio Out to Bitstream or PCM.

Audio Out sets the audio output method when connected to the “HDMI AV OUT” terminal.

1.

Press [SETUP].

2.

Press [

▲

]/[

▼

] to select "

AUDIO

, and press [

►

].

3.

Press [

▲

]/[

▼

] to select "

Audio Out

" and press [

►

] to conﬁrm your selection.

4.

Press [

▲

]/[

▼

] to select "

Bistream

" or "

PCM

"and press [

OK

].

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To return the previous menu, press w.

o

To exit, press [

SETUP

].

Note:

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Select Bitstream when the connected equipment is supporting Dolby Digital.

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Select PCM when the connected equipment is not supporting Dolby Digital.

Messages on the screen - "Cannot read. Please check the disc."

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An incompatible disc is inserted. (Video CD, etc).

Messages on the screen - "Cannot read. Please check the disc."

An incompatible disc is inserted. (Video CD, etc).

Messages on the screen - "No disc inserted."

The disc may be upside down.

Messages on the unit’s display - "NO READ"

The media is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot play.Try another disc and confirm if the disc plays.
If the player is unable to play all the discs, then it will require service. Press and hold [OPEN/CLOSE] to
eject disc.

Forgot the rating levels password. - DVD-S700, DVD-S500

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About this manual

Brand: Panasonic
Model: DVD S700
Document type: Troubleshooting Guide
Language(s): English
Pages: 4
File size: 524.7 KB
Format: PDF

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Summary

Page 1 - DVD Player Troubleshooting and Error Messages

Guidance for resolving common issues such as no sound, incompatible discs, 'No disc inserted' messages, 'NO READ' displays, and forgotten rating level passwords. Includes steps for setting audio output and error explanations.

Page 2 - DVD Player Troubleshooting and Power Requirements

Instructions for resolving issues related to password reset, disc compatibility (region 1 or ALL), menu access limitations, rental playback problems, power failures, and playback errors. Includes notes on unit temperature limits and power source requirements.

Page 3 - DVD Player Cleaning and Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning the DVD player unit and lens, methods for cleaning discs, precautions to avoid damage, and explanation of black bars appearing with external systems like Home Theater or Blu-ray players.

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