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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 remedies indicated in the chart do not 
solve the problem, see “Product information” on page 17 for assistance.

Power

Page

No operation

Specific operation impossible or incorrect

Subtitle

A-B repeat

Picture incorrect

No power.

Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet.

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The unit is automatically 
switched to the standby mode.

When “Auto Power Off” is set to “On”, the unit automatically switches to standby after 
approximately 30 minutes in the stop mode.

The Sleep timer functioned.

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No response when any buttons 
pressed.

This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.

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 
power supply cord, and then reconnect it.

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

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No response when remote 
control buttons pressed.

Check that 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.

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No picture or sound.

Check the video or audio connection.

Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.

Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.

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You have forgotten your ratings 
password.
Reset all the settings to Factory 
Preset.

While stopped, press and hold [

D

] and [

;

] on the unit and then also press and hold [

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on the unit until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again. All 
settings will return to the default values.

It takes time before play starts. 

[MP3]

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.

Programmed items are not 
played. 

[DVD-V]

Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them.

A menu screen appears during 
skip or search. 

[VCD]

This is normal for Video CDs.

The on-screen menu shows “2” 
as a soundtrack option when 
[AUDIO] is pressed, but the audio 
does not change. 

[DVD-A]

Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded, two numbers will normally be shown.

Play restarts from the beginning 
of the track when soundtrack is 
changed. 

[DVD-A]

This is normal on DVD-Audio.

Subtitle position is wrong.

Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu)

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No subtitles.

Display the subtitles.

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The subtitles overlap closed 
captions recorded on discs.

Clear the subtitles.

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Point B is automatically set.

The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.

A-B repeat is automatically 
canceled.

A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].

Picture distorted.

Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video 
cassette recorder.

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Picture size doesn’t fit the 
screen.

Change “TV Aspect” in “Video” tab.

Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change 
“4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu.

Change the Zoom setting.

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The television may display 
incorrectly or colors appear 
faded.

The unit and television are using different video systems.

[U.S.A.,\Canada\and\Asia]

Use a multi-system or NTSC television.

\Australia\and\N.Z.]

Use a multi-system or PAL television.

The system used on the disc doesn’t match your television.

[U.S.A.[and\Canada[

–PAL discs cannot be played.
–This unit converts DVD-Audio recorded in PAL to NTSC for play, however, play may not function 

properly.

[Asia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]

–PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.
–This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television (“NTSC Disc 

Output” in “Video” tab).

This may happen when turning AUDIO ONLY on or off, but this is normal.


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Menu not displayed correctly.

Restore the zoom ratio to 

a

1.00.

Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.

Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”.

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Auto zoom function does not 
work well.

Turn off TV’s zoom function.

Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.

Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the 
type of disc.

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Summary of Contents for DVD-F84

Page 1: ...hat can be played 3 Main unit and disc caution 5 Changer functions 7 Enjoying higher quality audio and video 7 Using navigation menus 8 Changing the play sequences 9 Using On Screen Menus 10 Changing the player settings 12 Convenient functions 14 Specifications Maintenance 15 Troubleshooting guide 16 Product Service 17 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A 18 Main feature index Back cover Region Number ...

Page 2: ...CANDLES ON THE UNIT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Before moving the unit ensure the disc trays are empty Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the discs and the unit CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant ...

Page 3: ...______ _____________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER _________________________________ Discs that can be played Disc Logo Indication in these operating instructions Remarks DVD RAM RAM Recorded using Version 1 1 of the Video Recording Format a unified video recording standard Recorded with DVD video recorders DVD video cameras personal computers etc Remove discs from their...

Page 4: ...VE OUT on the main unit 2 Set Video Output Mode in Picture Menu to 480P page 10 All Panasonic televisions with 480P input connectors are compatible Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN You can connect the audio cable to the 2 channel audio input terminals of an analog amplifier or system component to enjoy stereo U S A and Canad...

Page 5: ...ss to exit DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU TOP MENU DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE PAGE SETUP PLAY MODE SLEEP ZOOM GROUP RETURN ENTER AV ENHANCER MULTI RE MASTERAUDIO ONLY REPEAT FL SELECT OPEN CLOSE SETUP ENTER RETURN ENTER SETUP Main unit and disc caution Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured und...

Page 6: ...ain unit Play will start from the disc in the front left position 3 Close the drawer The disc indicators light when there are discs in the trays When the disc finishes playing If the next disc doesn t start playing select the disc page 7 Disc selection Remote control signal sensor DVD F87 only Press to enter the number below 4 Start play Disc select buttons indicators DISC SKIP Stop The position i...

Page 7: ...ing the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc During multi channel output of these discs this feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original WMA MP3 Disc recording is other than 8 kHz 16 kHz 32 kHz This feature reproduces the higher frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original Press MULTI RE MASTER to ...

Page 8: ...character and press ENTER Repeat to enter another characters Lower case is also searched Press 6 5 to skip between A E I O and U Press 2 to erase a character Erase the asterisk to search for the titles starting with that character 3 Press 1 to select Find and press ENTER The search result screen appears 4 Press 3 4 to select the content or group and press ENTER Multi List Tree Thumbnail Next group...

Page 9: ...nguin 6 4 15 0 01 10 Ashley at Prom 7 4 17 0 13 22 Formula one 8 4 20 0 05 30 Soccer 9 4 22 0 07 29 Baseball 10 0 9 Changing the play sequences While stopped press PLAY MODE Each time you press the button Program Random Off Normal play b Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play Select Play as Data Disc in Other Menu page 11 Program play up to 32 items When CD Mode is on page 7 VCD ...

Page 10: ...play speed from k0 6 to k1 4 in 0 1 units After you change the speed Digital output switches to PCM 2ch Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz AV Enhancer page 7 Repeat page 9 Except JPEG RAM still picture part A B Repeat To repeat a specified section Press ENTER at the starting and ending points Press ENTER again to cancel Marker To mark up to 5 positions to play again ENTER The unit...

Page 11: ...e Position 0 to s60 in 2 units Subtitle Brightness Auto 0 to s7 4 3 Aspect To select how to show images made for 4 3 aspect screens on a 16 9 aspect television Normal Laterally stretches images Auto Expands 4 3 letterbox images to fill more of the screen Other images appear in full in the center of the screen Shrink Images appear in the center of the screen Zoom Expands all images to fill the scre...

Page 12: ...ality is high but the picture may appear blurred Black Level Control 5 Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals Lighter When connected through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT Darker When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT NTSC Disc Output 6 7 Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when playing NTSC discs PAL60 When connected to a PAL televisio...

Page 13: ...To adjust its volume play something then return to this screen to adjust to suit your taste To finish the speaker setting Press 3 4 2 1 to select Exit and press ENTER Menu Language 5 English Français Español 6 English 7 English Français Deutsch Italiano Español Português Svenska Nederlands On Screen Messages On Off FL Dimmer Changes the brightness of the unit s display Bright Dim Auto The display ...

Page 14: ...MPEG Signal type kHz Sampling frequency bit ch Number of channels Example 3 2 1ch 1 Low frequency effect not displayed if there is no signal 0 No surround 1 Mono surround 2 Stereo surround left right 1 Center 2 Front leftiFront right 3 Front leftiFront rightiCenter DVD V with multiple subtitles VCD SVCD only RAM On Off only Press SUBTITLE several times to select the subtitle language To clear disp...

Page 15: ...mensions 430 W k412 9 D k68 H mm 16 15 16z W k16 1 4z D k2 11 16z H Mass approx 4 0 kg 8 9 lb Note Specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and dimensions are approximate 1 The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio and picture contents and groups 4000 audio and picture contents and 400 groups Clean this unit with a soft dry cloth Never use alcohol paint thinner or ben...

Page 16: ...n if you have programmed them A menu screen appears during skip or search VCD This is normal for Video CDs The on screen menu shows 2 as a soundtrack option when AUDIO is pressed but the audio does not change DVD A Even if a second soundtrack isn t recorded two numbers will normally be shown Play restarts from the beginning of the track when soundtrack is changed DVD A This is normal on DVD Audio ...

Page 17: ...2 ch or 5 1ch AUDIO OUT connections Noise may occur when playing WMA files If the D MIX indicator on the display goes out while playing a multi channel DVD Audio disc sound will only be output from speakers specified by the disc Read the disc s instructions for details 11 11 Piercing noise comes from the speakers If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not include decoder be sure to s...

Page 18: ...ower line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONS...

Page 19: ...ra reiniciar la reproducción Salto 9 Salto de grupo WMA MP3 JPEG 3 4 Búsqueda durante la reproducción 6 5 Hasta 5 pasos Pulse 1 PLAY para iniciar la reproducción VCD Cámara lenta sentido de avance solamente Cámara lenta durante la pausa 6 5 Cuadro a cuadro durante la pausa 2 1 VCD Sentido de avance solamente Selección de elemento en pantalla 3 4 2 1 ENTER Introduzca número Botones numerados RAM DV...

Page 20: ... the product and the mobile telephone CLASS1 LASERPRODUCT For U S A Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 http www panasonic com Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc PSC Ave 65 de Infantería Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 For Canad...

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