Panasonic SC-DM3 warranty Maintenance

Picture

Picture distorted.	≥Some distortion is normal during SEARCH.
No picture.	≥Ensure that the television is connected properly. 7
	≥Make sure the television is on.
	≥Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
The picture shown on the	≥Go to the Video menu in the ACTION screen, and change “TV Aspect” to suit your television. You
television is not normal.	may also need to change the screen mode on the television itself. 9
(The sides of the picture are cut	≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video
off or black bands appear at the	cassette recorder.
top and bottom of the screen.)
Picture quality is poor.	≥Check the settings in the On-Screen Menu Icons’ video menu. C
The picture on the television	≥The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna,
disappears or stripes appear on	change to an outdoor antenna. M
the screen.	The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the television
	from the unit.
Listening to the radio

Noise is heard.

“STEREO” flickers or doesn’t light.

Sound is distorted.

A beat sound is heard.

A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.

≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. ≥Use an outdoor antenna. M

≥Turn the television off or separate it from the unit.

≥Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.

Unit displays

The display is dark.	≥Press [SHIFT] + [LIGHT] to turn the backlight on, or press and hold [GUI DISPLAY] and press
	[3,4] to adjust the contrast. I
“ NO PLAY”	≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. 4
“ NO DISC”	≥You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.
	≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly. ;
“ F61”	≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections. 7
	If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
“ DVD U11”	≥The disc is dirty. Wipe it with a soft cloth. P
“ ERROR”	≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
“ DVD H∑∑”	≥Trouble is likely to have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit.
	Reset procedure:
∑∑ stands for a number.	Press [Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON. Alternatively, press [Í] to	Reference
	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.
“ SETTING ERROR/	≥You have setup the unit upside down. Turn it over. 5
CHANGE SETTING”	(The unit switches to standby after 10 minutes in this condition.)

Television displays

No on-screen display.

On-Screen Menu Icons not displayed or only partially displayed on the television.

The disc’s menu is displayed in a different language.

≥Go to Display in the ACTION menus, and select “On” for “On-Screen Messages”. J ≥Press [3, 4] while the rightmost icon is highlighted to move them down. B

≥Go to Disc in the ACTION menus, and select the preferred language for “Menus”. J

Maintenance

The surface of the cabinet is polished.

Use the included cloth to clean it.

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

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

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