Troubleshooting Guide; Common Problems - Panasonic SC-HC40DB Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
g Common problems
Incorrect display or play will not start
• You have not inserted the disc
properly. Insert it correctly.
• The disc is scratched or dirty (Tracks
skipped).
• There is moisture on the lens. Wait for
about an hour and then try again.
MP3 cannot be read
• You may not be able to play MP3 if you
have copied a multi-session disc that
has no data between sessions.
• When creating a multi-session disc, it
is necessary to close the session.
• The amount of data on the disc is too
small. Set the amount of data to above
5 MB.
Noise is heard or no sound
• While playing MP3, noise may occur if
the recording is poor.
• Keep this unit away from mobile
phones if the interference is apparent.
• Turn the volume up.
• Switch the unit off, check and correct
the connection and then switch the
unit on. Causes include straining of the
speakers through excessive volume
or power and using the unit in a hot
environment.
Humming heard during play
• An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is
near the cords. Keep other appliances
and cords away from this unit's cables.
A beat sound or noise is heard while
receiving radio broadcast
• Switch the television or other audio
player off or separate it from the unit.
• Switch the portable audio player off if
connected to the AUX port.
The picture on the television near the
unit disappears or stripes appear on
the screen
• The location and orientation of the
antenna are incorrect.
• The television antenna wire is too close
to the unit. Separate the antenna wire
of the television from the unit.
No response when remote control
buttons are pressed
• Check that the batteries are inserted
correctly (➡ page 9).
g Display
"--:--"
• You plugged the AC mains lead in
for the first time or there was a power
failure recently. Set the time
(➡ page 15).
"ADJUST CLOCK"
• Clock is not set. Adjust the clock
accordingly.
"ADJUST TIMER"
• Play timer is not set. Adjust the play
timer accordingly.
"PGM FULL"
• The number of programmed tracks is
limited to 24. No further tracks can be
programmed.
"NO PLAY"
• A CD-ROM disc that is not in CD-DA
or MP3 format is inserted. It cannot be
played.
"ERROR"
• Incorrect operation is performed. Read
the instructions and try again.
"F61" or "F76"
• There is a power supply problem.
Consult the dealer.
• Disconnect the USB device. Turn the
unit off and on again.
"AUTO OFF"
• The unit has been left unused for about
29 minutes and will shut down in a
minute. Press any button to cancel it.
"ILLEGAL OPEN"
• Sliding door is not in correct position.
Turn the unit off and on again.
"NODEVICE"
• The iPod/iPhone device is not inserted
correctly. Read the instructions and try
again (➡ page 16).
• The USB device is not inserted. Check
the connection.
"REMOTE 1"
• The main unit is in "REMOTE 1" mode.
Switch the remote control to
"REMOTE 1" mode (➡ page 17).
"REMOTE 2"
• The main unit is in "REMOTE 2" mode.
Switch the remote control to
"REMOTE 2" mode (➡ page 17).
g DAB
DAB reception is poor
• Keep the antenna away from
computers, televisions, other cables
and cords.
• Use an outdoor antenna (➡ page 4).
"DATA"
• Data broadcast being received over the
DAB broadcast signal, cannot be used
on this unit.
"SCRAMBLED"
• The broadcast station being received
cannot be accessed.
"NO SERVICE"
• The station is currently not
broadcasting.
"NO SIGNAL"
• This station cannot be received. Check
your antenna (➡ page 4).
"SCAN FAILED"
• Stations are not receivable. Check your
antenna and try Auto scanning
(➡ page 4, 13, 14).
"STATION FULL"
• DAB station memory is full. Use the
following method to clear station
memory.
 Press [DAB/ MENU].
 Press [e,r] to select
"STATION CLEAR".
 Press [OK]. "OK? Push OK" is
displayed.
 Press [OK].
Station memory is erased and the unit
automatically begins Auto scanning.
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