Panasonic SL-DZ1200 manual Frequently asked questions, Troubleshooting guide, Question Answer

Q&A (Frequently asked questions)

	Question	Answer	Reference
			page
Connecting	How do I connect an analog player?	An analog player cannot be connected directly. It must be con-	8
Other		nected through a DJ mixer.
Devices	How do I connect speakers?	Speakers cannot be connected directly. Speakers must be	9
		connected through DJ Mixer or amplifier.
	How do I record through an optical digital con-	There is no optical digital output terminal on the unit. A con-
	nection?	nection cable can be used to connect to the DIGITAL OUT	9
		terminal on the unit.
	Can I use a multimedia card (MMC) or a memory	No. Use a SD Memory Card only.	10, 12-13
	stick?
CD	Can I play DVD-Video or a CD video?	No.	25
	Can I play CD-R and CD-RW which contains MP3	Yes. However, play may not be possible on some discs de-
	data?	pending on the state of recording.	12
		Some functions are not operational.

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below 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,

refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on back cover if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 2 if you reside in Canada.

		Problem	Cause	Solution	Reference Page
	General	Left and right audio is re-	Are the left and right stereo cables re-	Connect the stereo cables properly, left to	8 - 9
		versed.	versed?	left, right to right.
		A “Humming” sound is	Are connection cables too close to the AC	Move the unit away from the other electrical	—
		heard during play.	power supply cord or a fluorescent light?	equipment.
		No sound comes out of	Is the stereo connection cable not con-	Connect the stereo connection cable prop-	8 - 9
		one speaker.	nected?	erly.
		Sound is distorted and or	Are the output cables properly con-	Connect with the DJ mixer’s LINE input ter-
		noise is being emitted.	nected?	minals. Do not connect to the PHONO ter-	8 - 9
				minal.
		There is interference to	Is the unit is causing the TV or FM inter-	Turn the unit power off or distance the unit	—
		TV or FM reception.	ference?	from the TV or FM tuner.
	CD	“NO CD AUDIO TRACK”	Is the CD is inserted upside down?	Insert the CD with the label-side facing up.	10
		appears on the display	Are you using a non-standard CD?	Replace with a standard conforming CD.	25
		when a CD is inserted.	Is the CD dirty?	Wipe the CD clean with a soft cloth.
		The unit does not play	Has the unit been suddenly moved from	Moisture may form on the lens.
		when the Play button is	a cold to a warm or hot location, resulting	Wait about an hour and try playing again.	—
		pushed.	in an abrupt change in temperature?
		There is noise or certain	Is the CD dirty?	Wipe the CD clean with a soft cloth.
		points on the disc cannot			25
		be played properly.
		CD does not eject after	When in the TURNTABLE mode you can-	Eject the disc after stopping or pausing.
		pressing the CD EJECT	not eject the disc during play.	If forced disc ejection does not work, con-	10
		button.		tact your nearest dealer.
	SD audio	“NO SD AUDIO TRACK”	Is the music file you inserted not SD au-	Record tracks using the SD audio recording
		appears on the display	dio?	application for the PC (sold separately).	22
		when a SD Memory Card
		is inserted.
Reference	Operation	The platter does not ro-	Are you using the FREE WHEEL mode?	Press the PUSH button to release.	14
		tate.	Is the CD PLAYER mode selected?	Switch the MODE switch on the rear panel	14
				to the TURNTABLE side.
		Back cue does not work	Is the cue point set?	Set the cue point.
		when the CUE button is			17
		pressed during play.
		Loop play does not work	Is the loop in point (start point) set?	Set the loop in point and loop out point to
		when the LOOP OUT but-		create the loop.	18
		ton is pressed.
		The last panel data set on	Have you inserted a SD Memory Card	When updating the unit’s memory etc., and
		this unit is replaced when	that already has the panel data for the	when panel data is necessary, save to the
		you insert the corre-	corresponding media? In this case the SD	SD Memory Card in advance.
		sponding media.	Memory Card takes precedence and the		22
			panel data stored to the unit’s memory is
			replaced with the setting on the SD
			Memory Card.

•Sometimes the BPM value and the CD memory value differ. This is because the method for measuring the BPM value is different, and it is not due to a defective or malfunctioning unit.

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