■MP3
Trouble Cause/Step
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There may be a problem with your writing software or CD recorder (CD-
R/RW drive). For details refer to the user manual of your writing software.
The disc does not conform to the file systems supported by this player.
aInsert a disc that conforms to the file systems supported by this player.
(apage 31).
Files or folders are not recorded in the desired playback order.
aSome writing software lets you specify the recording order by adding a
prefix in the range of “01” - “99”, etc. to the file name. For details refer
to the user manual of your writing software.
High-speed writing was executed when MP3 data was recorded on the disc.
aDecrease writing speed as low as possible.
aThe recording quality differs depending on the encoding software used,
and on settings such as the bit rate. Set the bit rate within the range spec-
ified in the specifications chart (apage 96).
It is recommended to set the bit rate to “128 kbps or more” and “Fixed”.
The folders and files recorded on the disc are layered too much.
aAs checking of files takes longer in this case, do not record any unneces-
sary folders or files other than MP3s on the disc.
(If there are many hierarchies of files and folders, it may take up to 150
seconds to start playback.)
The MP3 file is missing the “.mp3” file name extension.
aMake sure to add the “.mp3” extension to each MP3 file name.
The disc does not conform to any of the file systems supported by this player.
aInsert a disc that conforms to the file systems supported by this player.
(apage 31).
No playback.
Poor recording quality,
sound skipping
Folder/file name is not
displayed correctly.
It takes too long for
playback to start.
Files are not played in
the desired order.
Time is counted but no
sound comes out.
■CD
Trouble Cause/Step
CD text is not
displayed normally.
The 1st track of a mix mode disc was reproduced. (Mix mode is a format in
which data, except music, is recorded on the 1st track and music data is
recorded on other than the 1st track in a session.)
aPlay back music data recorded on other than the 1st track.
Disc is dirty, or has scratches.
aClean the disc, referring to the section on “Notes on Discs”(apage 93).

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Troubleshooting (continued)
Trouble Cause/Step
¡Disc is defective.
¡Mechanical trouble.
aPress [u]. If failure persists, press the reset switch. If normal operation
is not restored, call the store where you purchased the unit or the nearest
Panasonic Servicenter.
Some operations are not permitted with certain discs.
(Refer to the guide provided with your disc.)
Unstable mounting.
aMount the unit securely with the mounting parts, referring to the section on
installation.
Mounting angle is over 30°.
aAdjust mounting angle to less than 30°.
The disc is dirty.
aClean the disc, referring to the section on “Notes on Discs”(apage 93).
The unit can only play the following types of discs: DVD video, video CD, music
CD and MP3.
The disc is dirty.
aClean the disc, referring to the section on “Notes on Discs”(apage 93).
The disc is upside down.
aPlace the disc in the correction direction, the label side up.
The disc is inside but
no sound.
The disc is ejected
automatically.
CD sound skips, tone
quality is low.
Sound skip due to
vibration.
The disc is not ejected.
■DVD video, Video CD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
The buttons do not
work.
Trouble Cause/Step
If audio or subtitles in the languages are not recorded on the disc, the audio or
subtitles do not switch to that language. (Some discs permit switching through
a menu screen. Refer to the guide provided with your disc.)
¡It is not possible to switch if the disc does not have multiple audio lan-
guages/subtitle languages/angles recorded on it. (Refer to the guide provided
with your disc.)
¡Some discs permit switching through a menu screen.
¡Sometimes, switching angles is possible only with certain scenes.
Cannot switch the audio
language/subtitle
language/angle.
The audio/subtitle
language selected in the
DVD settings is not
used.
■DVD video