Troubleshooting - Panasonic CQ-C8401W Manual

Customize the Display
Note on Download Service
The download service may be suspended or stopped
without advance notice. The download service is not
available in some areas. Please visit the site below for
further information.
Panasonic Web site:
(http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/)
Notes on IMAGE STUDIO
¡ This download service is not available in some areas.
For details, please access the Panasonic website.
¡ IMAGE STUDIO is available only by downloading from
the address below. It is not bundled with this unit.
¡
Refer to the downloaded operating manual for how to
use IMAGE STUDIO.
Notes on File
¡ The customize-specific file is downloadable from the
URL below. You can create exclusive files stored with
a digital camera or other devices by using exclusive
software, IMAGE STUDIO that can be accessed from
the same URL.
¡ Do not change the extension. Otherwise, the data can-
not be recognized.
At Disc Making
¡ Save only customize-specific data.
¡ Save all data in the root directory. Files contained in a
folder cannot be recognized.
¡
Follow the table below with regard to the number of
files that are saved to a disc. Files beyond the speci-
fied capacity are not readable.
¡ Discs recorded by the packet writing software are not
supported.
Type Extension
GRAPHIC PATTERN .pfm
STILL IMAGE .pfs
OPENING MESSAGE .pfo
CLOSING MESSAGE .pfe
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At Customizing
¡
If customizing is interrupted on account of turning off
the power, stopping the engine, removing the face
plate or other reasons, you may lose the data. In such
a case, try customizing again.
¡ The default image exists on the Panasonic Web site. If
you would like to restore it, download the image from
the site.
Download site:
http://panasonic.co.jp/pas/en/software/
customize/index.html
Error Display Messages
NO FILES DETECTED
No customize-specific data on the disc
a Load a disc that contains customize-specific
data.
CUSTOMIZING FAILED
Customize failed
a Check to see whether or not the extension is cor-
rect and file contents are appropriate.
DISPLAY FILE INCOMPLETE
Intended moving image or still image is damaged.
a Customize it again and overwrite the file with
new one.
Max. number
10
15
5
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Troubleshooting

If You Suspect Something Wrong
Check and take steps as described below.
If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is
recommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic
Service center. The product should be serviced only by qualified
personnel. Please refer the checking and the repair to professionals.
Panasonic shall not be liable for any accidents arising out of neglect of
checking the unit or your own repair after your checking.
Problem
The power cord (battery, power and ground) is connected in the wrong way.
a Check the wiring.
No power to the
Fuse blows out.
unit
a Eliminate the cause of fuse blowout and replace the fuse with new one.
Consult your dealer.
MUTE is set to ON.
a
Set MUTE to OFF.
The wiring of speaker lines are not correct, or a break or poor contact arises.
Sound is not
a Check the wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram. (Installation
generated.
Instructions)
BUILT-IN AMP is set to ON.
a Set BUILT-IN AMP to OFF. Observe that "AMP OFF" is displayed on the
screen.
You cannot operate the unit while the demonstration screen appears.
a
Press [DISP] to end the demonstration screen.
The demonstration
If the demonstration screen appears frequently, there is a possibility that poor
screen displayed
contact or wrong wiring arises between the battery lead of the unit and the battery
and no operable
cable of the car. (The battery lead should be always powered.)
a Check the battery wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.
There is an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone near the unit or
its electrical lines.
a Keep an electromagnetic-wave generator such as a cellular phone away from
the unit and the wiring of the unit. In case that noise cannot be eliminated
Noise
due to the wiring harness of the car, consult your dealer.
The contact of the ground lead is poor.
a
Make sure that the ground lead is connected to an unpainted part of the chas-
sis securely.
Noise is made in
Alternator noise comes from the car.
step with engine
a Change the wiring position of the ground lead.
a Mount a noise filter on the power supply.
revolutions.
Warning
¡ Do not use the unit in an irregular condition, for
example, without sound, or with smoke or a foul
smell, which can cause ignition or electric shock.
Immediately stop using the unit and consult your
dealer.
¡ Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it is
dangerous to do so.
Possible cause a Possible solution
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