Panasonic SC-HT520, SC-HT878, SC-HT870 specifications Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

Troubleshooting guide

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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, consult your dealer for instructions.

Power

 

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No power.

≥Insert the AC mains lead and system cable securely.

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The unit is automatically

≥The Sleep timer activated.

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switched to the standby mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Unresponsive or inoperable function

 

 

 

 

No response when any button is

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

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pressed.

≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external

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factor. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC

 

 

mains lead, and then reconnect it.

 

 

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

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No response when remote

≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

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control buttons are pressed.

≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

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≥Aim the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.

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No picture or sound.

≥Check the video or audio connection.

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≥Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.

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—

 

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

 

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You have forgotten your ratings

≥While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [∫] on the main unit and [S10] on the

—

password.

remote control until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.

 

Reset all the settings to Factory

All settings will return to the default values.

 

Preset.

 

 

 

 

 

Specific operation undesirable or unexpected

 

 

 

 

It takes time before play starts.

≥Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts,

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[MP3]

the correct play time will not be displayed, however this is normal.

 

Folders deeper than the eighth

≥Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer.

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layer on a data CD are not

 

 

displayed correctly.

 

 

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

 

 

 

 

 

A menu screen appears during

≥This is normal for Video CDs.

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skip or search. [VCD[

 

 

Programmed items are not

≥Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them.

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played. [DVD-V]

 

 

 

 

 

The on-screen menu shows “2”

≥Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded, two numbers will normally be shown.

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as a soundtrack option when

 

 

[AUDIO] is pressed, but the

 

 

audio does not change. [DVD-A]

 

 

Play restarts from the beginning

≥This is normal for DVD-Audio.

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of the track when soundtrack is

 

 

changed. [DVD-A]

 

 

 

 

 

Subtitle

 

 

 

 

 

Subtitle position is wrong.

≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu)

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No subtitles.

≥Display the subtitles.

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Marker

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot add markers.

≥You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM.

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≥If the disc’s elapsed play time doesn’t appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers.

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A-B repeat

 

 

 

 

 

Point B is automatically set.

≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.

—

A-B repeat is automatically

≥A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].

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canceled.

 

 

 

 

 

Sound abnormal or improper

 

 

 

 

 

Sound distorted.

≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files.

—

Effects do not work.

≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.

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≥Multi Re-master and Dolby Pro Logic II do not work if you have changed the play speed.

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Humming heard during play.

≥An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the subwoofer. Keep other appliances and cables

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away from the subwoofer.

 

Sound mixed.

≥If you are using the scart terminal (AV) and the audio input terminals (TV AUDIO IN) at the

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same time, turn off the connected equipment at one or the other terminals.

 

 

 

 

Menus

 

 

 

 

 

The Setup menu cannot be

≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source.

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accessed.

≥Cancel all group, program and random play.

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Contents Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound SystemFront speakers SystemMain unit Center speakerFor United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait AccessoriesHow to replace the fuse EB and GS area code models onlyAttach the pipe to the base Front and surround speaker assemblyFront and surround speaker assembly Fasten the speaker cable to the base Adjust the speaker heightConnect the speaker cables Front and surround speaker height≥2 k4-m cables 120 mm Position wire Fit into groove Place into grooveSpeaker units Stands Bases Silver screws ApproxAttaching to a wall Other speaker setup optionsSetup options Other speakerLocating Setup example Main unitLocating ≥Place speakers on flat secure basesCenter speaker ≥Use only supplied speakersMain unit SubwooferSpeaker cable Connecting speakers with the subwooferConnecting speakers with the subwoofer Speaker-cable stickerClick! Copper Video connections Video connectionsRadio and system connection Remote controlRemote control Radio and system connection/The29 18 Quick Setup screen assists you to make necessary settingsControl reference guide See reference pages in bracketsDiscs that can be played/Disc handling Discs that can be playedDisc handling Progressive Basic playBasic play Facing upEnter number On-screenItem select Starting playConvenient functions Repeat play All group, random and program playPress TOP Menu Press 3 4 to select All, Audio or Using navigation menusPlaying data discs Picture and press EnterPlaying a play list Playing HighMATTM discsPlaying the programs Using on-screen Using on-screen menusOther Settings Main MenuUsing on-screen menus Disc tab Changing the player settingsPlayer settings Video tabAudio tab Changing the delay time Speaker SettingChanging the player settings Display tabRadio Automatic presettingSelecting the preset channels Press and hold MemoryOptional antenna connections Manual tuningRDS broadcasting Press RDS to display the text dataCenter Focus Sound field and sound qualitySound Field Control Super SurroundTo adjust speaker level during play Speaker level adjustmentsPress SHIFTiTEST to output a test signal Sound qualityPress SHIFTiMIX 2CH Down-mixing Custom Sound MemorySubwoofer level Press Subwoofer LevelOther functions Sleep timerUsing headphones Enjoying KaraokeOther equipment Operating other equipmentConnection example OperatingEquipment Operating the television and the video cassette recorderOperating the tape deck Operating otherLanguage code list Safety precautionsMaintenance Glossary GlossarySpecifications NorskPower supply Input power IECDimensions WtHtD Power consumptionTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guideListening to the radio Picture abnormal or un-viewableProgressive video Television operationVaroitus F0104YM2034

SC-HT520, SC-HT870, SC-HT878 specifications

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