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Sound skip, bad sound quality (e.g. noise-
containing sound)
Disc is dirty.
a
Clean the disc, referring to the section on "Notes on
CD/CD Media (CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM)" (
a
page 25).
Some CD-R/RWs cannot play successfully thanks to
incompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder
(CD-R/RW drive) and the discs.
a
Refer to instructions for the concerned devices for
details.
Sound skip due to vibration.
The mounting angle is over 30 degrees.
a
Adjust the mounting angle to less than 30 degrees.
Unstable mounting
a
Mount the unit securely with the mounting parts,
referring to the installation section.
Disc is not ejected.
¡The disc is defective
¡Mechanical trouble
a
Call the store where you purchased the unit, or your
nearest Panasonic Service Center.
Time is counted but no sound comes out.
The 1st track of a mix mode disc was reproduced. (Mix
mode is a format in which data except music is recorded
on the 1st track and music data is recorded on other than
the 1st track in a session.)
a
Playback music data recorded on other than the 1st
track.
MP3/WMA
No playback.
The disc does not conform to any of the file systems sup-
ported by this player.
a
Insert a disc that conforms to the file systems support-
ed by this player. For supported file systems, see
“Notes on MP3/WMA” (
a
Page 26).
The MP3/WMA file is missing the “.mp3” or “.wma” file
name extension.
a
Make sure to add the “.mp3” or “.wma” extension to
each MP3 file name.
It takes too long for playback to start.
The folders and files recorded on the disc are layered too
much.
a
As checking of files takes longer in this case, do not
record any unnecessary folders or files other than
MP3s on the disc. (If there are many hierarchies of
files and folders, it may take up to 150 seconds to
start playback.)
Poor recording quality, sound skipping
The recording quality differs depending on the encoding
software used, and on settings such as the bit rate.
a
Set the bit rate within the range specified in “Notes on
MP3/WMA” (
a
Page 26).
High-speed writing was executed when MP3/WMA data
was recorded on the disc.
a
Decrease writing speed as low as possible.
Files do not play in the desired order.
Files or folders are not recorded in the desired playback
order.
a
Some writing software lets you specify the recording
order by adding a prefix in the range of “01” - “99”,
etc. to the file name. For details refer to the user
manual of your writing software.
Folder/file name is not displayed correctly.
The disc does not conform to the file systems supported
by this player.
a
Insert a disc that conforms to the file systems support-
ed by this player. For supported file systems see
“Notes on MP3/WMA” (
a
Page 26).
There may be a problem with your writing software or CD
recorder (CD-R/RW drive).
a
For details refer to the user manual of your writing
software.
File playing time is not displayed correctly.
You ran the file in fast forward or fast reverse during
playback or turned off the ignition switch of the car dur-
ing playback.
a
Playing another file will return the file playing time to
normal.
You played a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format MP3 file.
a
The file playing time of VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format
MP3 file is sometimes displayed incorrectly.
Troubleshooting
If You Suspect Something Wrong
Check and take steps as described below.
If the described suggestions do not solve the problem, it is rec-
ommended to take the unit to your nearest authorized Panasonic
Service Center. The product should be serviced only by qualified
personnel.
Cautions:
¡Do not use the unit in an irregular condition,
for example, without sound, or with smoke or
foul smell, which can cause ignition or electric
shock. Immediately stop using the unit and
call the store where you purchased it.
¡Never try to repair the unit by yourself
because it is dangerous to do so.
Common
No power
The engine switch is not set to on position.
a
Turn the ignition switch to ACC or ON.
Cables are not correctly connected.
a
Connect cables correctly.
Battery cable: connection to the terminal that is
always live
Accessory cable: connection to the car ACC source
Grounding wire: connection to a metal part of the car
Fuse is burnt.
a
Call the store where you purchased the unit, or your
nearest Panasonic Service Center.
The power fails unintentionally.
The safety device works.
a
Call the store where you purchased the unit, or your
nearest Panasonic Service Center.
No sound
Mute is set to ON.
a
Set it to OFF.
Cables are not correctly connected.
a
Connect cables correctly.
The external mute lead is not correctly connected.
a
Connect the external mute lead correctly.
Condensation (dew).
a
Wait for a while before use.
Noise
a
Check that there is nothing causing radio interference
with the machine.Check the point where it is installed.
Buttons unusable (each source operation)
The menu mode is active.
a
Press
[MENU]
or the
DISPLAY
area to return to the
regular mode.
The display shows a demonstration mes-
sage.
The demonstration mode is active.
a
Press any area on the panel or
[DISP]
on remote con-
trol unit to change to regular mode.
Radio
Poor reception
a
Check that the antenna was installed and grounded
properly.
Preset station is reset
The battery cable is not correctly connected.
a
Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is
always live.
CD
No sound / disc is ejected automatically
The disc is upside down.
a
Place a disc in the correct direction i.e. the label side
up.
The disc is dirty.
a
Clean the disc, referring to the section on "Notes on
CD/CD Media (CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM)" (
a
page 25).
A disc that has data other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA type
is loaded.
a
Discs that have CD-DA or MP3/WMA type data should
be used.
Some CD-R/RWs cannot play successfully thanks to
incompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder
(CD-R/RW drive) and the discs.
a
Refer to instructions for the concerned devices for
details.