Panasonic CQ-VD7001U warranty Trouble Shooting, Common, XM Satellite Radio

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Trouble Shooting

❑If You Suspect Something Wrong

Check and take steps as described below.

If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recom- mended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualified per- sonnel. Please refer checking and repair to professionals. Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect of check- ing the unit or your own repair after your checking.

Warning

¡Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for example, without sound, or with smoke or a foul smell, which can cause ignition or elec- tric shock. Immediately stop using the unit and consult your dealer.

¡Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it is dangerous to do so.

■ Radio

	Antenna installation or wiring of antenna cable is faulty.
	aCheck whether the antenna mounting position and its wiring are correct.
Poor reception or	In addition, check to see whether the antenna ground is securely con-
	nected to the chassis.
noise
	No power is supplied to the antenna amplifier (when using a film antenna, etc.).
	aCheck the wiring of the antenna battery lead.

The number of auto	The number of receivable stations is less than 6.
preset stations is less	aMove to an area where receivable stations number is maximum, and try
than 6.	presetting.

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■ Common

Problem	Possible cause a Possible solution
	The power cord (battery, power and ground) is connected in the wrong way.
	aCheck the wiring.
No power to the unit
	Fuse blows out.
	aEliminate the cause of fuse blowout and replace the fuse with new one.
	Consult your dealer.
	MUTE is set to ON.
Sound is not	aSet MUTE to OFF.
	The wiring of speaker lines is not correct, or a break or poor contact arises.
generated.
	aCheck the wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram. (a Installation
	Instructions)
	There is an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone near the
	unit or its electrical lines.
	aKeep the electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone
Noise	away from the unit and the wiring of the unit. If noise cannot be
	eliminated due to the wiring harness of the car, consult your dealer.
	The contact of the ground lead is poor.
	aMake sure that the ground lead is connected to an unpainted part of the
	chassis securely.
Noise is made in step
	Alternator noise comes from the car.
with engine revolu-	aChange the wiring position of the ground lead.
tions.	aMount a noise filter on the power supply.
Some operations are	Some operations are not executable in particular modes such as menu mode.
	aRead the operating instructions carefully and cancel the mode. If the
not executable.
	unit is still out of order, consult your dealer.
No sound from	There is a break, a short circuit, poor contact or wrong wiring regarding the
	speaker wiring.
speaker(s)
	aCheck the speaker wiring.
The speaker channels
	The speaker wiring is reversed between right and left.
are reversed between
	aPerform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.
right and left.
The sound field is not
	The plus and minus terminals at right and left channels of speakers are con-
clear in the stereo
	nected reversely.
mode. Central sound is
	aPerform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.
not settled.
The power of the unit
	The safety device works.
fails unintentionally.	aConsult your dealer, or your nearest Panasonic Servicenter.

	The contact of the battery lead is poor, or the battery lead is not always
Preset stations cannot	powered.
be stored.	aMake sure that the battery lead is connected securely, and preset sta-
	tions again.

■XM Satellite Radio

	No contract with XM Satellite Radio Inc.
Channel unselectable	aRefer to page 36 of this book and the XM’s website to sign up for XM
	Radio service.

■ CD

	The disc is inserted upside down.
No playback or disc	aInsert a disc correctly.
ejected	There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc.
	aRemove the foreign object, or use a flawless disc.
Sound skipping or
	There is a flaw or foreign object on the disc.
noise	aRemove the foreign object, or use a flawless disc.
	The unit is not sufficiently secured.
Sound skipping due to	aSecure the unit to the console box.
vibration	The unit is tilted at over 30˚ in the front-to-end direction.
	aMake the angle 30˚ or less.

Something such as a peeled label obstructs the disc coming out.

aPress and hold the [u] for more than 10 seconds (disc forced ejection).

In case that the disc forced ejection does not work, consult your dealer.

Disc unejectable

The microcontroller in the unit operates abnormally due to noise or other factors.

aUnplug the power cord and plug it again. In case the unit is still out of order, consult your dealer.

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