Panasonic CQ-DF203U Preliminary Steps, Troubleshooting Tips, Radio, Common

GN	Troubleshooting		The model CQ-DF203U does not support MP3/WMA playback.
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23	Check and take steps as described in the tables	≥ Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or is	Trouble	Cause/Step
	below.	something wrong.
	If You Suspect Something Wrong	≥ Do not use the unit in abnormal condition, for		Station is too far, or signals are too weak.
		example, without sound, or with smoke or foul
				➡Select other stations of higher signal level.
	Immediately switch the power off.	smell, which can cause ignition or electric
	Disconnect the power connector and check that	shock. Immediately stop using it and call the		The motor antenna relay control lead is not connected correctly.
	there is neither smoke nor heat from the unit before	store where you purchased it.		➡If there is a motor antenna in the car, connect the antenna control
	asking for repairs. Never try to repair the unit your-		Too much noise in FM	lead to the motor antenna lead that is installed in the car correctly.
	self because it is dangerous to do so.		stereo and monaural	The ground connection of the radio antenna is not secure enough.
	Troubleshooting Tips		(AM) broadcasts.
				➡Check the ground connection of the mounted base part of the
	❐ Common			antenna, and tighten up the screw.
	Trouble	Cause/Step		The radio antenna is not extended enough.

➡Fully extend the radio antenna.

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No power.

No sound.

Noise.

Audio sound is output but the display shows demonstration message.

Car’s engine switch is not on.

➡Turn your car’s ignition switch to ACC or ON.

Cables are not correctly connected.

➡Connect cables correctly.

➡Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.

➡Connect the accessory cable to your car’s ACC source.

➡Connect the grounding wire to a metal part of the car.

Fuse is burnt out.

➡Call the store where you purchased the unit, or your nearest Servicenter (see the attached sheet) and ask for fuse replacement.

Mute is set to ON.

➡Set it to OFF.

Cables are not correctly connected.

➡Connect cables correctly.

Condensation (dew).

➡Wait for a while before use.

A mobile phone is used near the unit.

➡Keep the mobile phone away from the unit.

The unit’s grounding wire is not connected securely.

➡Check the metal areas of the car body (chassis), and connect the grounding wire more securely.

Demonstration mode is ON.

➡Press [DISP] (display) to cancel demonstration mode.

Preset station is reset.	Battery cable is not correctly connected.
	➡Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.

❐ CD/MP3/WMA		CQ-DFX683U	CQ-DF583U
CD
	CQ-DF203U
	Trouble			Cause/Step

Disc is upside down.

➡Place disc in the correct direction with the label side up.

≥Disc is dirty.

≥Disc has scratches.

➡Clean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)”. (page 45)

Disc is in the CD	CQ-DFX683U	CQ-DF583U
compartment but no	A disc that has data other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA type is played.
sound is made, or disc	➡Discs that have CD-DA or MP3/WMA type data should be used.
is ejected automatically.
	CQ-DF203U

A disc that has data other than CD-DA type is played.

➡Discs that have CD-DA type data should be used.

➡The unit may not successfully play back a CD-R/RW that is made in combination of writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive) and a disc which are incompatible one another. Refer to instructions for the concerned devices for details.

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