Panasonic SL-PR300 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Common

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Troubleshooting

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:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an Authorized Ser- vice Centre closest to you.

 

Symptom

Cause

 

Remedial action/check

Ref

 

 

 

 

 

COMMON

No sound.

• A CD-R or CD-RW with nothing

• Replace the disc with one on which

 

 

recorded on it has been inserted.

 

tracks have been recorded.

 

 

(“BLANK DISC” is displayed.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The time display flashes in the dis-

• A power failure has occurred or the

• Set the clock and re-program the

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play window.

power cord has been disconnected.

 

timer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAYER

Play fails to start

• The CD has been inserted upside

• Insert it properly with the label side

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down.

 

facing up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Condensation has formed on the

• Turn on the power and wait for a

 

 

lens.

 

couple of hours.

 

CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific parts are not played properly.

• The CD is scratched.

•

Replace the CD.

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Recording is not possible

• The CD-R or CD-RW was loaded in

• Load the disc with the label side up.

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the tray upside-down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The CD-R or CD-RW is already

• Replace with a disc that can be

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finalized.

 

recorded on.

 

 

 

• Further recording on a finalized CD-

 

 

 

CDR

 

RW is only possible if the Unfinalize

 

 

 

 

function is used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The source being copied is already a

• Perform analog recording of the

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digital copy itself.

 

source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• There is dust or scratches on the sur-

• Clean the disc using a commercially

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face of the disc.

 

available disc cleaner. If this is not

 

 

 

 

 

effective, replace the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIMER

Timer fails to start.

• Present time is not correct.

•

Set the time properly.

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• The timer display fails to appear.

•

Set the timer properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

No remote control operations.

• The batteries in the remote control

• Replace them with two fresh batter-

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have discharged.

 

ies (AA (15F), R6, SUM-3).

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The remote control sensor is

• Move the unit so that the sensor is

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exposed to direct sunlight or some

 

not exposed to direct sunlight, a

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

other intense source of light.

 

lighting fixture or some other intense

 

 

 

 

source of light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the unit fails to operate properly even when the remedial action suggested above has been taken:

This unit uses a microcomputer to perform a large number of operations. If it fails to operate no matter which button is pressed, disconnect the power cord, and then wait a few moments before re-connecting it. Then set the time and re-program the timer.

Notes

•If something important is going to be recorded, always test-record first to check that the recording turns out properly before proceeding with the actual recording.

•The manufacturer assumes no liability whatsoever for any damages resulting from missed opportunities or accidental erasure that occurs while conducting recording or play operations due to malfunctioning of or trouble in the unit, or for any incidental damage.

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Contents Compact Disc Recorder Table of Contents User memo Listening CautionLaser product label has not been attached to this product Features Handling precautions Storage precautionsConcerning CDs Do not place or store CDs in the following placesAnalog Connections ConnectionsDigital Connections ConnectionsDigital Optical and Coaxial Cable Connections Optical Cable Input/Output TerminalsMain Unit ComponentsPhones Level Volume Control Headphones JackRemote Control Sensor ComponentsDisplay Window Remote Control Using the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlInserting the Batteries Turning the Power On and Standby Mode Power STANDBY/ON OperationsTo turn power to the unit on To put the unit in standby mode during operationListening to CDs Playing CDs using the CD Control Play pbuttonCD Changer Continuous Playback Press the Disc Selector 1 buttonCDR Playback Operations Listening to CDsTo stop CDR playback temporarily Using the Remote Control to Control PlaybackRemoving a CD from the CDR Press the CD or CDR button to select the deckForward and Reverse Search Direct Playback of a Specific TrackPress the number buttons of the track you want to play To select a two-digit track numberUsing repeat mode during program or random play modes Setting the repeat play modeSkipping Tracks Repeat PlaybackTo adjust the pitch of a CD during playback To release the random playback modeRandom Playback CD Playback Pitch ControlLoad CDs into the trays of the 3-CD changer Programming Playback Using Main Unit ControlsPress the SET button to start program registration Repeat steps 4 and 5 to program up to a maximum of 32 stepsPress the Play Mode button Programming Playback Using the Remote ControlPress the CD Control Play p button to start programmed play Press the SET buttonPress the p button to start program play Repeat steps 5 and 6 to program up to a maximum of 32 stepsTo enable the Add Finalize feature Add Finalize FeatureRecording onto CD-R/RW Discs Read through this section before recordingManual Recording Recording onto CD-R/RW DiscsTo increase the recording level from Line Turn the Multi JOG to select High Press the SET buttonWhen recording is complete Press 1REC/REC Mute to put the CDR in recording pause modeTo record silence in the recording Auto Track function onTo add track marks automatically Synchronized Recording of 3-CD Changer PlaybackAuto Track function off Select and stop the CD to be recorded When ADD FINALIZE? is shown in the information windowTo stop the recording at any time Checking a track number during recordingDisc Dubbing When recording completesSelect a disc and start playback Insert a recordable CD-R or CD-RW disc in the CDR disc trayListening Edit Recording When the first track has been stored in memoryLoad CDs in the 3-CD changer Program Edit RecordingLoad a recordable CD-R or CD-RW disc in the CDR tray Recording process startsSelect and enter a track number Select and enter the disc numberRepeat steps 4 and 5 to continue programming tracks Pess the SET button Setting the Unit for High-speed RecordingSynchronized Recording from External Sources Press the Synchro button main unit/remote controlStart playing of the source unit Synchronized recording to the CDR from an external sourceLoad a recordable CD-R or CD-RW in the CDR disc tray Mixed Input RecordingMIX Balance Line Skipping a Recorded Track on a CD-R or CD-RW Track Skip Special Recording Edit OperationsErasing a Track or Tracks Erase Function CD-RW only Erasing All Tracks Disc Erase Function CD-RW only Special Recording Edit OperationsLoad the CD-RW to be erased in the CDR disc tray Finalizing a Disc Press the Finalize button main unit/remote controlLoad a finalized CD-RW disc into the CDR disc tray Press the SET button again to confirm the operation 4 Cancel Resetting the Unit to Factory Default SettingsWays to change or adjust the time display Setting the ClockExample To ascertain the correct time Setting the ClockTimer Play wake-up play Timer OperationsSet the power to standby mode Timer OperationsWith Unit Power Turned On From Standby ModeLoad a recordable CD-R or CD-RW disc into the CDR Message Significance Remedy CD and CDR MessagesDisc Full CD and CDR MessagesScms Serial Copy Management System Common TroubleshootingProduct service SpecificationsProduct information

SL-PR300 specifications

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