Troubleshooting
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.
Never take measures especially those other than indicated by italic letters in “Possible Solution” described below because those are too dangerous for users to handle themselves.
Trouble |
| Possible Solution |
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.
Trouble |
| Possible Solution |
Common
No power
• Start the engine. (Or turn the ignition |
switch to the ACC position.) |
• Verify the wiring. (battery lead, power |
lead, ground lead, etc.) |
• Fuse blown (Contact the nearest Panasonic |
Servicenter.) |
• Ask a professional for fuse replacement. |
• Be sure to use the same rated fuse. |
• Disable the mute function. |
Radio
Frequent noise
Preset data deleted
•Tune in to another station of
•Make sure that the antenna mounted point is grounded properly.
•The preset memory is cleared to return to the original factory setting when the power connector or battery is disconnected.
No sound
Noise
No sound from left, right, front, or rear speaker
Left and right sounds are reversed
• Verify the wiring. |
• Wait until the dew disappears before |
turning on the unit. |
• Make sure that grounding is established |
properly. |
• Adjust the balance and fader. |
• Verify the wiring. |
• Connect the speaker lead correctly. |
Error Display Messages (Disc Player)
(The disc is ejected automatically.) The disc is dirty or upside down.
•Check the disc.
(The disc is ejected automatically.) The disc has scratches.
•Check the disc.
No operation by some cause.
• If normal operation is not restored, consult your dealer or the nearest Servicenter to ask for repairs.
Cannot read the file
Disc Player
No sound, or disc is automatically ejected
Sound skip, poor sound quality
Sound skip due to vibration
Disc not ejectable
•Load the disc correctly.
•Clean the disc.
•Clean the disc.
•The maximum permissible tilt angle is 30°.
•Secure the unit.
•Press [ ]. If the disc is still not ejected, contact the nearest Panasonic Servicenter.
• Check the disc.
WMA/AAC file can be copyrighted.
• The file protected by copyright is not playable.
Note: Refer to the System Upgrade Guidebook for error messages regarding optional products.
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