Panasonic DVD-S500 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
No sound
 Check the Audio or video connection between the DVD player and the TV. (example; composite
red and white audio cables, HDMI cable)
 Turn on your TV and set the TV to the correct input the DVD player is connected to on the TV.
 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].
o To return the previous menu, press w.
o To exit, press [SETUP].
Note:
 Select Bitstream when the connected equipment is supporting Dolby Digital.
 Select PCM when the connected equipment is not supporting Dolby Digital.
Messages on the screen - "Cannot read. Please check the disc."
 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

Panasonic DVD-S500 Specifications

General

Video upscaling	-
Progressive scan output	Yes
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Audio decoders	Dolby Digital
Audio dynamic range DVD	80 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	90 dB
Audio formats supported	MP3
Image formats supported	JPEG XR
Video formats supported	XVID
HDMI ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Playback disc types	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW
Playback disc formats	CD audio, CD video
Card reader integrated	No
Number of optical discs	1 discs
Device type	DVD player
Product color	Black
Disc loading type	Tray
AC input voltage	220-240 V
AC input frequency	50 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)	10 W
LED indicators	Y, Power

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	204 mm
Width	310 mm
Height	39 mm
Weight	1100 g