Panasonic SC-PM37MD Operating Instructions Manual page 51

Troubleshooting guide
MDs
Cannot start play.
Cannot record.
Cannot enter text.
The disc isn't pulled
automatically into the unit, or it
needs to be pushed forcefully to
go in.
Cannot high-speed record.
No operation or incorrect
display.
After inserting an MD, "TOC
Reading" continues to flash and
you are unable to operate the
unit or eject the MD.
Cannot play tracks recorded
with LP2 or LP4 on other
equipment.
Cannot record to an MD from
equipment connected through
the USB terminal.
CDs
The display is wrong or play
won't start.
Only one track from the CD is
recorded.
The radio
Noise is heard.
The stereo indicator flickers or
doesn't light.
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.
A low hum is heard during AM
broadcast.
Cassette tapes
Poor quality sound.
Recording is not possible.
Remote control
Remote control doesn't work.
USB
Sound skips.
The computer freezes.
No sound.
There is no sound from the
computer.
There may be condensation inside the unit. Wait for an hour and try again.
Close the write protect hole. !1
Check all connections. t, y
Replace with a recording MD. !1
Reduce the amount of text on the MD. (An MD can hold up to about 1700 characters.) #6
Turn the unit off then on again. This situation can occur if the MD is stopped when ejecting or if it is forced
into the slot.
There are limitations on high-speed recording. @6
The MD may not act correctly because of the recording system. This may cause the following problems.
¡ UTOC FULL is displayed despite there being space on the MD and the maximum number of tracks is yet
to be reached.
¡ COMBINE or DIVIDE cannot be used.
¡ Remaining time doesn't increase after erasing a track.
¡ The total time of the tracks and the remaining recording time do not add up to the total possible recording
time. This may occur because tracks less than two seconds are counted as two seconds.
A problem occurred while the unit was reading TOC.
1. Press [8] and wait a moment until the unit clicks to indicate it is completely off.
2. Press [EJECT ;]. The unit comes on and the MD is ejected.
(Repeat steps 1 and 2 if the MD is not ejected.)
3. Insert another MD. If the problem reoccurs, consult your dealer.
The equipment must be compatible with
is played without sound.
You cannot record to MDs due to copyright restrictions. You can record to cassettes.
The disc may be upside down. !3
Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard. !1
There may be condensation inside the unit. Wait for an hour and try again.
Press [PLAY MODE] to cancel 1-song mode. !5
Use an outdoor antenna. y , u
Turn the television or computer off or separate them from the unit.
Separate the antenna from other cables and leads.
Clean the heads. Back cover
If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. @1
Check the batteries are inserted correctly. u
Replace the batteries if they are worn. u
¡ Close other applications.
¡ Use a lighter application to play audio.
¡ Check the volume settings on the computer and audio software $6 .
¡ Make "USB Audio Device" the priority device $6 .
Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and restart the computer.
. "LP:" is displayed at the beginning of the title and the track
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