Panasonic CQ-DFX203N Operating Instructions Manual

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40 4131ENGLISH32ENGLISHCQ-DFX683/DFX223/DFX213/DFX203NCQ-DFX683/DFX223/DFX213/DFX203NPreliminary StepsCheck and take steps as described in the tables below.If You Suspect Something WrongImmediately switch power off.Disconnect the power cable and check that there is neither smokenor heat from the unit before asking for repairs. Never try to repairthe unit yourself because it is dangerous to do so.Cautions:¡ Do not use the unit if it malfunctions orsomething is wrong.¡ Do not use the unit in an irregular condition,for example, without sound, or with smoke orfoul smell, which can cause ignition or elec-tric shock. Immediately stop using the unitand call the store where you purchased it.TroubleshootingProduct ServiceIf the suggestions in the charts do not solve the problem, we recommend that you take it to your nearest authorizedPanasonic Service Center. The product should be serviced only by a qualified technician.Problem Possible cause/Possible solution CommonNo power.No sound.Noise.Demonstration mode is ON.aPress [DISP] to cancel the demonstration mode.aCheck that there is nothing causing radio interference with the machine.Check the point where it is installed. Make sure that the ground lead isproperly grounded.Condensation (dew).aWait for a while before use.External Mute lead is not correctly connected.aConnect the External Mute lead correctly.Cables are not correctly connected.aConnect cables correctly.Mute is set to ON.aSet it to OFF.Fuse is burnt.aCall the store where you purchased the unit, or your nearest PanasonicService Center.Cables are not correctly connected.aConnect cables correctly.Battery cable: Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always live.Accessory cable: Connect the accessory cable to your car's ACC source.Grounding wire: Connect the grounding wire to a metal part of your car.Car’s engine switch is not on.aTurn your car’s ignition switch to ACC or ON.Audio sound is outputbut the display showsdemonstration message.Problem Possible cause/Possible solutionBattery cable is not correctly connected.aConnect the battery cable to the terminal that is always live.The motor antenna relay control lead is not connected correctly.aIf there is a motor antenna in the car, connect the motor antenna relaycontrol lead to the motor antenna lead that is installed in the car correctly.aCheck that the antenna was installed and grounded properly.Station is too far, or signals are too weak.aSelect other stations of higher signal level.Poor reception in FMstereo and monauralbroadcasts.Preset station is reset. RadioProblem Possible cause/Possible solution¡CD is defective.¡Mechanical trouble.aOpen the panel and press [u]. If normal operation is not restored, callthe store where you purchased the unit or the nearest Panasonic ServiceCenter to ask for repairs.Unstable mounting.aCheck that the machine is properly installed with its rear fixed securely toa firewall.Mounting angle is over 30 degrees.aAdjust mounting angle to less than 30 degrees.aSome CD-R/RWs can not be played back successfully thanks toincompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)and the discs. Refer to instructions for the concerned devices for details.Disc is dirty.aClean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM) ” (a Page 39).aSome CD-R/RWs can not be played back successfully thanks toincompatibility among writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)and the discs. Refer to instructions for the concerned devices for details.A disc that has data other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA type is loaded.aDiscs that have CD-DA or MP3/WMA type data should be used.Disc is dirty.aClean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media (CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM) ” (a Page 39).Disc is upside down.aPlace disc in the correct direction with the label side up.Disc is in the CD com-partment but no soundis made, or disc isejected automatically.Sound skips, badsound quality. (e.g.caused by noise)Sound skip due tovibration. CD/MP3/WMADisc is not ejected.