Troubleshooting guide – Panasonic SC-PT673 User Manual

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt
about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the
following guide do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services
Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 36 if you reside in the
U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, or refer to “Product information” on page 31 if you
reside in Canada.

No power.

Insert the AC power supply cord securely. (

B 11)

The unit is automatically switched to standby mode.

The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. (

B 38)

The display is dark.

Select “BRIGHT” in “FL DIMMER” in the OTHERS menu. (

B 29)

“NOPLAY”

≥ You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (B 30)

≥ You inserted a blank disc.

≥ You inserted a disc that has not been finalized.

“NODISC”

≥ You have not inserted a disc; insert one.

≥ You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly. (B 18)

“IPOD OVER CURRENT ERROR”

The iPod is drawing too much power. Remove the iPod, and turn the unit
off and on again.

“F61”

Check and correct the speaker cable connections. If this does not fix the
problem, consult the dealer. (

B 6, 8)

“F76”

There is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.

“DVD U11”

Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean. (

B 31)

“ERROR”

Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.

“DVD H

∑∑

“DVD F

∑∑∑

∑ stands for a number.
≥ Trouble may have occurred. The numbers following “H” and “F” depend

on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then back on.
Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and
then reconnect it.

≥ If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact

a qualified service person.

“U70

∑ stands for a number. (The actual number following “U70” will depend on
the state of the main unit.)
≥ The HDMI connection acts unusually.

– The connected equipment is not HDMI-compatible.
– Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the

cover).

– The HDMI cable is too long.
– The HDMI cable is damaged.

“REMOTE 1” or “REMOTE 2”

Match the modes on the main unit and remote control. Depending on the
number being displayed (“1” or “2”), press and hold [OK] and the
corresponding numbered button ([1] or [2]) for at least 2 seconds. (

B 38)

“LOADING”

≥ The iPod is not ready. Wait for this display to disappear.

≥ Disconnect the iPod, and then reconnect it firmly. (B 26)

[PT670] “NO MIC”

The Auto speaker setup microphone is not inserted. Check whether the
Auto speaker setup microphone is plugged in properly into the SETUP
MIC jack.

[PT670] “NOISY”

Excessive ambient noise in the room. Perform the setup again and keep
quiet during the Auto speaker setup.

No response when any buttons are pressed.

≥ This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating

instructions. (

B 30)

≥ The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity

or some other external factor. Turn the unit off and then back on.
Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and
then reconnect it.

≥ Condensation has formed. Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

No response when remote control buttons are pressed.

≥ Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (B 11)
≥ The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. (B 11)
≥ Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor and operate.

(

B 39)

Other products respond to the remote control.

Change the remote control operating mode. (

B 38)

Cannot play DVDs.

CD Mode is on. Press and hold [—CD MODE] to turn CD Mode off.
(

B 20)

No picture or sound.

≥ Check the video or speaker connection. (B 6, 8, 9)
≥ Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and the

main unit.

≥ Check that the disc has something recorded on it.

You have forgotten your ratings password.

Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.
While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [

∫] (Stop) on

the main unit and [

S10] on the remote control until “INITIALIZED”

disappears from the TV. Turn the unit off and on again.
All settings will return to the default values.
(This does not work during program and random modes, or when setup
menu or START menu is displayed.)

Some characters are not displayed correctly.

Characters other than English alphabet and Arabic numerals may not be
displayed correctly.

The VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” function does not
respond.

Depending on the condition of this unit or the connected equipment, it
may be necessary to repeat the same operation so that the function can
work correctly. (

B 24)

The setting you made in “TV ASPECT” (

B 28, VIDEO menu)

or “LANGUAGE” (

B 29, DISPLAY menu) does not work.

The settings for “TV ASPECT”

§1

and “LANGUAGE”

§2

will automatically

follow the information from the TV. [

B [PT670] Smart setup settings (12)/

[PT673]

Easy setup settings (13)]

§1

When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” with “HDAVI Control 3 or
later” compatible TV

§2

When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” with “HDAVI Control 2 or
later” compatible TV

Disc tray(s) cannot open.
“CHGR ERR” is displayed.

Press [

Í

] to release the jammed tray(s) as the unit will switch off.

Disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it. Turn the unit
on again and the tray will initialize to the previous tray condition. If this still
does not fix the problem, please consult the dealer.

Power

Unit displays

General operation

Disc trays

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