Panasonic SC-ST1 warranty Product Service, Maintenance, Troubleshooting guide

Reference

Troubleshooting guide

Unit displays

The display is dark.		¡Press and hold [–DIMMER] to brighten the display.	28
“NO PLAY”		¡You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.	5
		¡You inserted a blank DVD-RAM.	–
“NO DISC”		¡You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.	–
		¡You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.	13
“F61”		¡Check and correct the speaker cord connections.	7–10
		If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Call 1-800-211-PANA.
“DVD U11”		¡Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean.	5
“ERROR”		¡Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.	–
“DVD H	”	¡Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit.	–
stands for a number.		Reset procedure:
		Press [^] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.
		Alternatively, press [^] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power
		supply cord, and then reconnect it.
		¡If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified	–
		service person.
“CLOSE ERR”		¡Try setting the disc into place again.	13

Television displays

No on-screen display.	¡Go to Display in the SETUP menus, and select “On” for “On-Screen Messages”.	29
On-Screen Menu Icons not	¡Press [e, r] while the rightmost icon is highlighted to move them down.	21
displayed or only partially
displayed on the television.
The disc’s menu is displayed in a	¡Go to Disc in the SETUP menus, and select the preferred language for “Menus”.	29
different language.

Product Service

1.Damage requiring service– The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

(a)The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or

(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or

(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2.Servicing– Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3.Replacement parts– When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4.Safety check– After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

The servicer will require all components to service your system.

Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire system.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

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

In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

Maintenance

If the surfaces are dirty

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

¡Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

¡Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

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Before moving the unit, ensure the loading tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

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