Troubleshooting Guide; Maintenance - Panasonic SC-EN35DB Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about any of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the
problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
No play.
MP3 cannot be read.
Sound is unfixed, reversed or comes
from one speaker only.
No sound or there is a lot of noise.
Humming heard during play.
A beat sound or noise is heard while
receiving a radio broadcast.
The picture on the television near the
set disappears or stripes appear on the
screen.
Remote control doesn't work.
Display
--:--
PGM FULL
NO PLAY
ERROR
F76
DAB
DAB reception is poor
DATA
SCRAMBLED
NO SERVICE
NO SIGNAL
SCAN FAILED
STATION FULL

Maintenance

If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• 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.
• The disc isn't correctly set.
• The disc is scratched or dirty. (Tracks skipped.)
• There is moisture on the lens. Wait for about an hour and then try again.
• 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 greater than approximately 5 MB.
• Check the speaker connections. (➡ page 3)
• Noise may occur when playing MP3 if recording quality is poor.
• Keep this unit away from mobile telephones if the interference is apparent.
• Turn the volume up.
• Switch the unit off, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include shorting of the positive and
negative speaker wires, straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power, and using the unit in a hot environment.
• An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cords. Keep other appliances and cords away from this unit's cables.
• Switch the TV or other audio player off or separate it from the unit.
• Switch off the portable audio player connected to "MUSIC PORT".
• 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.
• Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. (➡ page 2)
• Replace the batteries if they are worn.
• You plugged the AC mains lead in for the first time and there was a power failure recently. Set the time. (➡ page 6)
• The number of programmed tracks is limited to 24. No further tracks can be programmed.
• A CD-ROM disc that is not CD-DA or MP3 format is inserted. It cannot be played.
• Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
• There is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
• Keep the antenna away from computers, televisions, other cables and cords.
• Use an outdoor antennas (➡ page 5).
• Data broadcast being received over the DAB broadcast signal. Cannot be used on this unit.
• The broadcast station being received cannot be accessed.
• The station is currently not broadcasting.
• This station cannot be received. Check your antenna (➡ page 3).
• Stations are not receivable. Check your antenna and try Auto scanning (➡ page 3, 6).
• DAB station memory is full. Use the following method to clear station memory.
1. Press [DAB MENU].
2. Press [ALBUM or ] to select "STATION CLEAR".
3. Press [ENTER]."OK? Push ENTER" is displayed.
4. Press [ENTER].
Station memory is erased and the unit automatically begins Auto scanning.
Care of the CD lens
• Clean the lens regularly to prevent malfunctions. Use a blower to remove dust and a
cotton swab if it is extremely dirty.
Recommended product: Lens cleaner kit (part no. SZZP1038C).
• Do not use the lens cleaner of the CD type.
9