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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:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or web site 
(http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized 
Servicentre closest to you.

Power

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Operation

Picture

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.

The unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the stop mode. Turn the 

power back to ON.

The SLEEP timer functioned.

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No response when buttons 
pressed.

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 [POWER 

Í

/I] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON. 

Alternatively, press [POWER 

Í

/I] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power 

supply cord, and then reconnect it.


No operations can be performed 
with the remote control.

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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Play doesn’t start (or stops 
immediately) when you press 
[

1

] (PLAY).

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

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

You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is “1”, “ALL” or multiple region number including “1”. 

The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.

Ensure that the disc is loaded with the label of the side to be played facing upwards.

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


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Cannot play DVDs.

Sequential Mode is on. Press [SEQUENTIAL] to turn Sequential Mode off.

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Cannot select alternative 
languages.

This function depends on software availability.

Try selecting from the disc’s menu if one is available. 

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No menu play.

This function depends on software availability.

No subtitles.

This function depends on software availability.

Subtitles are cleared from the television. Turn on the subtitles.

Subtitle position is wrong. Adjust the position.

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Soundtrack and/or subtitle 
language is not the one selected 
with the SETUP menus.

This function depends on software availability.

Cannot change angle.

This function depends on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles recorded, these 

angles may be recorded for specific scenes only.

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

While stopped, press and hold [

4

] and [

;

] on the unit and then also press and hold [

<

] on 

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

The drawer stops while opening.

There are more than 5 discs in the unit. Remove one or more discs and turn the unit off and on again.

Picture distorted.

Some distortion is normal during SEARCH.

Menu not displayed correctly.

Restore the zoom ratio to 

a

1.00.

Set the subtitle position to 0.

Set 4:3 Aspect to “Normal”.

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No picture.

Check the connection.

Make sure the television is on.

Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.

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The picture shown on the 
television is not normal. 
(The sides of the picture are cut 
off, the picture is stretched 
horizontally, or black bands 
appear at the top and bottom of 
the screen.)

Go to Video in the SETUP menus, and change “TV Aspect” to suit your television.

Use the television to change the aspect to the correct one.

If your television cannot change the aspect when input is progressive, try changing 4:3 Aspect 
with the On-Screen Menu Icons.

Turn off the zooming feature of your television if you are using Variable Zoom.

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

cassette recorder.

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There is ghosting when 
progressive output is on.

Change Video output mode to “480I”. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used 

on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

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Picture quality is poor.

Check the settings in the On-Screen Menu Icons’ Picture Menu. 

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Summary of Contents for DVD-F85S

Page 1: ...GE DISC SKIP OPEN CLOSE 1 2 3 4 5 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product For optimum performance and safety please read these instructions carefully before connecting operating or adjusting this product Please keep this manual for future reference The warranty for the U S A is on page 26 En la página 27 hay una guía de referencia rápida en español RQT6977 P As an ENERGY STAR Partner P...

Page 2: ...S 4 Maintenance 4 Control reference guide 5 Connection 6 Connection to a television 6 Home Theater Enjoying more powerful sound 7 Disc information 8 The remote control 9 Quick setup 9 Basic play 10 Disc type screen 11 Changing the main unit display 11 Sequential play 11 Changing the disc in the play position 11 Changing other discs during play 11 Starting play from a selected item 11 Selecting gro...

Page 3: ...s authority to operate this device This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM FDA 21 CFR Class II VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE...

Page 4: ...ng are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand trip...

Page 5: ... H Return button RETURN 9 I Angle page button ANGLE PAGE 14 15 J Quick replay button QUICK REPLAY 11 K Position memory button POSITION MEMORY 11 L Double re master button DOUBLE RE MASTER 15 M Drawer 10 N FL Display 11 O Standby on switch POWER Í I 9 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa In standby mode the unit is still consuming a small amount of power P Audio only butto...

Page 6: ... reproducing colors The description of the component video input terminals depends on the television or monitor e g Y PB PR Y B Y R Y Y CB CR Connect to terminals of the same color After making this connection change the black level for a better picture page 20 Video Black Level Control Video cable not included Television s COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals For better pictures When making this connecti...

Page 7: ...igital Output Up to 48 kHz page 21 Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround PCM page 21 Analog recording There are no limitations on recording analog signals as there are with digital signals Connect the equipment to the unit s 2 channel AUDIO OUT L R terminals or Select 2 channel in Speaker Setting page 20 when connecting the equipment to the unit s FRONT L R 5 1 channel AUDIO OUT terminals Home Theate...

Page 8: ...lized on a Panasonic DVD video recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD Video on this unit CD R and CD RW discs This unit can play CD R RW audio recording disc recorded with CD DA video CD SVCD conforming to IEC62107 WMA MP3 or JPEG Close the session or finalize after recording See page 13 for more information about WMA MP3 and JPEG HighMAT discs This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs co...

Page 9: ...n SETUP to end the settings To return to the previous screen Press RETURN To access this screen again later page 20 Others QUICK SETUP TV Aspect Select 4 3 regular or 16 9 widescreen to suit your television If you have a regular 4 3 television you can also select how video on some discs is shown page 20 Video TV Aspect 4 3 Pan Scan Factory preset Widescreen software is expanded to fill the screen ...

Page 10: ...E MASTER AUDIO ANGLE PAGE QUICKREPLAY RETURN MENU ENTER PLAYLIST SKIP SLOW SEARCH PLAY PAUSE STOP DISC1 DISC5 1 2 3 4 MENU QUICK REPLAY POSITION MEMORY 6 5 DISC GROUP TOP MENU SUBTITLE 9 3 4 2 1 ENTER SEQUENTIAL FL SELECT RETURN POWER Í I CD SEQUENTIAL DISC DOUBLE RE MASTER 1 6 5 9 DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP OPEN CLOSE 1 2 3 4 5 1 4 2 3 2 4 5 DISC SKIP DISC EXCHANGE Numbered buttons Disc indicators 1...

Page 11: ...ered buttons Playing bonus groups Some discs contain bonus groups If a password screen appears after selecting a group enter the password with the numbered buttons Refer also to the disc s jacket RAM DVD A DVD V VCD CD WMA MP3 When the elapsed play time is displayed JPEG Memorize positions on up to five discs to restart play after switching the unit to standby or changing discs During play 1 Press...

Page 12: ... Stills JPEG or Audio MP3 WMA To use the contents screen to find a track CD CD text only CANCEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 DISC4 DISC5 SLEEP DISC SETUP OPEN CLOSE SEQUENTIAL FLSELECT GROUP DIRECTNAVIGATOR TOP MENU DISPLAY RETURN MENU ENTER PLAYLIST SKIP SLOW SEARCH STOP PLAY PAUSE TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST RETURN 9 3 4 2 1 ENTER DIRECT NAVIGATOR DISPLAY Numbered buttons 001 Both Ends F...

Page 13: ...d programs to play 1 Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR Titles appear only if you have entered them You cannot change program and disc titles 2 Press 3 4 to select the program The selected program plays in the background You can select programs with the numbered buttons To select a 2 digit number e g 23 S10 2 3 3 Press ENTER The program being played in the background continues To clear the program list Press ...

Page 14: ... 3 4 to select OFF or ON Changing the position and brightness of the subtitles 1 While the subtitle icon is on the screen press 2 1 to highlight Subtitle Position or Subtitle Brightness 2 Press 3 4 to adjust Adjust position between 0 and s60 in 2 unit steps For brightness select Auto so the brightness adjusts automatically against the background or a level between 0 and s9 DVD A DVD V During play ...

Page 15: ...s feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc WMA MP3 Discs recorded at 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original During play Press DOUBLE RE MASTER Each time you press the button Note The actual output sampling frequency depends on the PCM Digital Output set...

Page 16: ...LAY Some items will not be played even if you can enter them in the program To select using the cursor buttons Press ENTER and 3 4 to select an item then press ENTER again to register Select ALL to enter all items on the disc or in the title or group Changing the program Press 3 4 to select an item To change an item repeat steps 1 3 To clear an item press CANCEL or select Clear and press ENTER Pre...

Page 17: ...play list group track or title or chapter during program and random play Select a position to start play by specifying a time with the numbered buttons and press ENTER Changing the time display VCD CD Press 3 4 to show the elapsed play time remaining time for the track or remaining time for the disc Elapsed play time VCD SVCD only WMA MP3 For display only cannot be changed Audio mode page 14 Sound...

Page 18: ...Press 2 1 to select the marker pin icon 2 Press 3 4 to select 11 20 You can select the next group when the current group is full 3 Press 1 The markers are ordered by time This means that the marker numbers can change when you add and erase markers If places have been marked e g with a DVD video recorder they are displayed You can clear existing markers but they are restored when you change the dis...

Page 19: ...er equipment Double re master page 15 Dialogue enhancer DVD V Dolby Digital DTS 3 channel or over where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel This makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear ON OFF Factory preset This does not work or has less effect with some discs Attenuator For analog connection Switch on if sound is distorted ON OFF Factory preset A SP 1 A Speaker Speaker 3 to 4 times...

Page 20: ...n when paused Automatic Field Frame Black Level Control 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 Y PB PR Audio Speaker Setting page 22 Speaker setting Choose the settings to suit your audio system and the listening environmen...

Page 21: ... 8 9 0 10 DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 DISC4 DISC5 SLEEP DISC SETUP OPEN CLOSE SEQUENTIAL FLSELECT GROUP DIRECTNAVIGATOR TOP MENU DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE PAGE QUICKREPLAY RETURN MENU ENTER PLAYLIST SLOW SEARCH STOP PLAY PAUSE CANCEL RETURN SETUP 3 4 2 1 ENTER SKIP Numbered buttons Disc SELECT Audio Subtitle Menus Ratings English English Automatic Level 8 SETUP TAB Entering a password Ratings Digital out...

Page 22: ...delay time box and press ENTER 2 Press 3 4 to adjust the delay time and press ENTER 1 Press 3 4 2 1 to select Test and press ENTER A test signal is output from one speaker at a time starting with the front left speaker and proceeding clockwise Front L _ Center_ Front R Surround LS Surround RS 2 While listening to the test signal press 3 4 to adjust the volume of the center and surround speakers so...

Page 23: ... This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P pictures so it has the lowest volume of information Linear PCM pulse code modulation These are uncompressed digital signals similar to those found on CDs Signal system NTSC Operating temperature range i5 to i35 oC i41 to i95 oF Operating humidity range 5 to 90 RH no condensation Discs played 8 cm 3 z or 12 cm 5 z 1 DVD RAM DVD VR com...

Page 24: ... on software availability Try selecting from the disc s menu if one is available 10 No menu play This function depends on software availability No subtitles This function depends on software availability Subtitles are cleared from the television Turn on the subtitles Subtitle position is wrong Adjust the position 14 14 Soundtrack and or subtitle language is not the one selected with the SETUP menu...

Page 25: ...a number Trouble may have occurred The number following H depends on the status of the unit Reset procedure Press POWER Í I to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON Alternatively press POWER Í I to switch the unit to the standby mode disconnect the AC power supply cord and then reconnect it If the service numbers fail to clear note the service number and contact a qualified servi...

Page 26: ...HANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops du...

Page 27: ...ación rápida Para disfrutar del vídeo progresivo AC IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM BITSTREAM AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 480P 480I OPTICAL L CENTER Y R L R L R SUB WOOFER SURROUND FRONT PB PR 5 1 c h 2 c h VIDEO OUT SVIDEO OUT AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN L Cable de audio vídeo suministrado rojo blanco amarillo Televisor Cable de alimentación de CA suministrado A la toma de CA del hogar rojo blanco amarillo N ...

Page 28: ... 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 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 www panasonic ca pr ...

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