Panasonic CQ-C8401U, C7301U Troubleshooting, Customize the Display Customize Function, Common

Customize the Display (Customize Function)

Troubleshooting

Note on Download Service

The download service may be suspended or stopped without advance notice. The download service is not available in some areas. Please visit the site below for further information.

Panasonic Web site: (http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/)

Notes on IMAGE STUDIO

¡ This download service is not available in some areas.

For details, please access the Panasonic website.

At Customizing

¡If customizing is interrupted on account of turning off the power, stopping the engine, removing the face plate or other reasons, you may lose the data. In such a case, try customizing again.

¡The default image exists on the Panasonic Web site. If you would like to restore it, download the image from the site.

Download site:

http://panasonic.co.jp/pas/en/software/

customize/index.html

If You Suspect Something Wrong

Check and take steps as described below.

If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by qualified personnel. Please refer the checking and the repair to professionals. Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect of checking the unit or your own repair after your checking.

Warning

¡Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for example, without sound, or with smoke or a foul smell, which can cause ignition or electric shock. Immediately stop using the unit and consult your dealer.

¡Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it is dangerous to do so.

English

Notes on Customize Function

¡ IMAGE STUDIO is available only by downloading from

the address below. It is not bundled with this unit.

¡ Refer to the downloaded operating manual for how to

use IMAGE STUDIO.

Notes on File

¡The customize-specific file is downloadable from the URL below. You can create exclusive files stored with a digital camera or other devices by using exclusive software, IMAGE STUDIO that can be accessed from the same URL.

¡Do not change the extension. Otherwise, the data can- not be recognized.

At Disc Making

¡Save only customize-specific data.

¡Save all data in the root directory. Files contained in a folder cannot be recognized.

¡Follow the table below with regard to the number of files that are saved to a disc. Files beyond the speci- fied capacity are not readable.

¡Discs recorded by the packet writing software are not supported.

Type	Extension	Max. number
GRAPHIC PATTERN	.pfm	10
STILL IMAGE	.pfs	15
OPENING MESSAGE	.pfo	5
CLOSING MESSAGE	.pfe	5

Error Display Messages

NO FILES DETECTED

No customize-specific data on the disc

aLoad a disc that contains customize-specific data.

CUSTOMIZING FAILED

Customize failed

aCheck to see whether or not the extension is cor- rect and file contents are appropriate.

DISPLAY FILE INCOMPLETE

Intended moving image or still image is damaged.

aCustomize it again and overwrite the file with new one.

Common

Problem

No power to the

unit

Sound is not

generated.

The demonstration screen displayed and no operable

Noise

Noise is made in step with engine revolutions.

Possible cause a Possible solution

The power cord (battery, power and ground) is connected in the wrong way.

aCheck the wiring.

Fuse blows out.

aEliminate the cause of fuse blowout and replace the fuse with new one. Consult your dealer.

MUTE is set to ON.

aSet MUTE to OFF.

The wiring of speaker lines are not correct, or a break or poor contact arises.

aCheck the wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram. (Installation Instructions)

You cannot operate the unit while the demonstration screen appears.

aPress [DISP] to end the demonstration screen.

If the demonstration screen appears frequently, there is a possibility that poor contact or wrong wiring arises between the battery lead of the unit and the battery cable of the car. (The battery lead should be always powered.)

aCheck the battery wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.

There is an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone near the unit or its electrical lines.

aKeep an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone away from the unit and the wiring of the unit. In case that noise cannot be eliminated due to the wiring harness of the car, consult your dealer.

The contact of the ground lead is poor.

aMake sure that the ground lead is connected to an unpainted part of the chas- sis securely.

Alternator noise comes from the car.

aChange the wiring position of the ground lead.

aMount a noise filter on the power supply.

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