Troubleshooting Guide - Panasonic SC-AK47 Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT4738
Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a
minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
{f you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of
Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.
For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter in the U.S.A. and Panasonic Canada inc. Customer Care Centre in Canada.
in the U.S.A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com)
in Canada 905-624-5505 or web site (www.panasonic.ca/faq.htmil)
Problems common to all systems
There is no sound when the | Volume is set too low. Adjust the volume level with the volume 13.15.19
power is ON. control. Bee
The location of the various The (+) and (—} connections to one of the Connect the speaker cords correctly.
musical instruments is not speakers are reversed.
well defined.
The teft and right sounds The left and right connections to the Connect the speaker cords correctly.
are reversed. speaker are reversed.
LOW frequency sounds Either the left or the right LOW speaker Connect the left and right speaker cables to
cannot be heard. cable is not connected. the LOW terminals.
When listening to the The left and right connections to the Connect the external unit's cord correctly.
external unit, the left and external unit are reversed.
right sounds are reversed.
There is no sound when a The (+) and (-) wire of the speaker Switch the system to the standby mode,
source is being played. cords are shorted. and reconnect the speaker cords so that they
are not shorted. Then switch on the power.
"ERROR" message appears Incorrect operation has been done. Operate the unit correctly by following the
on the display. operating instructions.
".-:--" appears on the ¢ You plugged the power cord in for the Set the time.
display. first time.
¢ There was a power failure recently.
There is no operation when There was a power failure or the power cord| 1. Press [O/j] to switch on the power.
[DISC 1] — [DISC 5] / was disconnected from the household AC The tray will open.
[TAPE/DECK 1/2] / [CD] / outlet 2. Take out CD from the tray if there is any,
[TUNER/BAND] / [AUX] ¢ during disc changing operation or then press [& OPEN/CLOSE 1] to close
is pressed during system * when the disc tray is opened. the tray. The system will restore normal
standby mode. operation.
While listening to FM broadcasts
There is a "rushing noise" The transmitting station is a long distance If you are using an indoor antenna, change
during a stereo broadcast away. to an outdoor antenna.
which is not audible during
a monaural broadcast.
You hear excessive noise The installation location and orientation of
during a stereo broadcast, the antenna are unsuitable.
and occasionally the sound
disappears.
The stereo indicator The transmitting station is a long distance
("STEREO") flickers and away.
does not light completely. The power of the TV set or VCR is ON. Try switching off the TV set or VCR. caer
The sound during a stereo There is a building or mountain nearby. Use a high-grade outdoor antenna, and
broadcast is highly distorted. | (Distortion is caused by interference install it in a good location, height, and
between the signal from the transmitting orientation for reception.
station (direct wave) and the signal
reflected from the building or mountain
(reflected wave).]