Panasonic SL-PD7A Troubleshooting guide, Maintenance, Product Service, Reference, Problem, play

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.

If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.

For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in the U.S.A. and Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre in Canada.

In the U.S.A., call 1-800-211-7262 or visit www.panasonic.com In Canada, call 905-624-5505 or visit www.panasonic.ca

Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers. (e.g. 6)

Problem	Probable cause(s)		Suggested remedy
Changer does not play.	A disc(s) or other foreign object(s) has fallen	Open the loading drawer, and then remove the
	inside the changer.	object.
	Moisture has collected in the changer.	Allow the changer to dry out for about one hour
		before using it.
The disc in the changer does not	The disc is upside down.	Make sure the label is facing upward. 6
play.	The disc is dirty.	Wipe the disc with a soft cloth. r
	The disc is scratched.	Replace the disc with a new one.
	The disc is warped.
	The disc is not within specified standards.
Play stops before changing to the	The loading drawer is open.	Press the [	OPEN/CLOSE] button to close the
next disc.		loading drawer.
A certain music passage can’t be	The disc is dirty.	Wipe the disc with a soft cloth. r
played correctly.	The disc is scratched.	Replace the disc with a new one.
There is noise from the tuner or	Caused by high-frequency signals from this	Use the changer further away from the tuner or TV.
disturbance on the TV screen.	changer.	If the tuner or TV’s antenna is the indoor type,
		use an outdoor one.
When program play is started, an	Play was started without a track being	Program a track. 9
error message (-E) appears on the	programmed.
display.
An error message (-E) appears on	The mechanism of the changer has been	Turn the unit off and then back on again.
the display, and the changer stops	improperly adjusted.	However, if the loading drawer is fully open, take
operating.		out the compact disc(s) at the front position and
		then turn the unit off and then back on again.
The loading drawer stops in the
middle of opening.
		Replace batteries with new ones. 4
SL-PD9 only	The batteries have run out.
The changer does not respond
	There is an obstruction between the remote	Remove the obstruction. 4
correctly to remote commands.
	control and the changer.
	The batteries are inserted incorrectly.	Reinsert batteries so that the polarities are
	The (+) and (–) polarities are reversed.	correct. 4

Reference

Maintenance

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

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.

•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.

Product Service

Do not attempt to remove the cover(s) or repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Product information

For product service, product information or assistance with product operation, refer to the servicenter directory.

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

In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

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