Before Requesting Service - Panasonic AG-VP300 Operating Instructions Manual

Dvd player/video cassette recorder
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Before requesting service, check the following points once again.
General
No power.
No response when buttons
pressed.
Cannot select alternative
languages.
The SETUP menu cannot be
accessed.
Cannot operate the VCR.
Cannot operate the TV.
Cannot operate the DVD.
Television reception worsens
after connecting the unit.
Cannot eject cassette.
No on-screen display.
The menu is displayed in a
different language.
The tape counter isn't changing.
On-Screen Menu Icons not
displayed or only partially
displayed on the television.
Sound
No sound.
Distorted sound.
Piercing noise comes from the
speakers.
There is noise when playing a
video tape.
Effects do not work.

Before Requesting Service

≥Insert the AC power supply cord and system cable securely.
≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other
external factor.
Reset procedure:
Press [POWERÍ/I] (VCR/DVDÍ) to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to
ON.
Alternatively, press [POWERÍ/I] (VCR/DVDÍ) to switch the unit to the standby mode,
disconnect the AC power supply cord, and wait for 1 minute. Reconnect the AC power
supply cord.
≥Check the batteries are installed correctly.
≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones.
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.
≥This function depends on software availability.
≥Try selecting from the disc's menu if one is available.
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to [DVD] .
≥Cancel all program and random play.
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to [VCR] when operating VCR.
≥The unit is in timer recording standby ("
to operate the VCR manually.
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to [TV] when operating TV.
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to [DVD] when operating DVD.
≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and the television.
It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. Consult
your dealer if reception does not improve.
≥The unit is in timer recording standby or actually recording. If you need to eject the tape,
press [TIMER
] first so "
≥Go to "OPTION" in the VCR MENU, and select "ON" for "OSD".
≥Go to "Display" in the SETUP menus, and select "On" for "On-Screen Messages".
≥Go to "LANGUAGE" in the VCR MENU, and select the desired language for menus.
≥Go to "Disc" in the SETUP menus, and select the preferred language for "Menus".
≥The tape counter does not change while playing unrecorded parts.
≥The display also appears like this if the tape is dirty or damaged. Consult your dealer if this
is the case.
≥Press [Cursor]34 while the rightmost icon is highlighted to move them down.
≥Check the connections.
≥Turn the volume up.
≥Ensure that the input settings on the other equipment are correct.
≥Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if it causes distortion.
≥Output from this unit will be in stereo (2 channels) when ADVANCED SURROUND is on.
Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if you are using three or more speakers.
≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files.
≥If you have connected this unit to other epuipment through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
terminal, ensure you have selected the correct settings for "Dolby Digital" and "DTS Digital
Surround" in the SET UP menu's "Audio" menu.
≥Adjust the tracking.
≥The tape is old or damaged.
≥DIALOGUE ENHANCER and ADVANCED SURROUND do not work when the unit is
outputting bitstream signals.
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