Troubleshooting Quide - Panasonic RX-DS28 Operating Instructions Manual

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.
If 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 Center 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 /fag.html)
Probable causals)
Common problems
No operation when the unit
is powered by batteries.
Suggested remedy
Is the AC power cord still connected to the Disconnect the AC power cord from the unit.
unit but disconnected from a household AC
outlet while batteries are being used?
Are the batteries flat? Replace them with new ones. Alternatively, use
a household AC outlet as the power source.
Have the batteries been installed incorrectly Align the (+) and (-) polarities properly. 5
with their (+) and (—) polarities reversed?
Replace them with new ones. Alternatively, use
Are the batteries flat?
a household AC outlet as the power source.
"U02" appears. Have preparations been made to supply power
to the unit? cord.
When the memory back-up batteries have not been installed, "U02" does not appear.
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When listening to the radio
or CDs, the unit suddenly
switches to playing a tape.
Has the sleep timer reached its set time when | Press W/S STOP/EJECT to stop the tape.
the tape is playing?
While listening to CDs
Has the CD been installed upside down? Install the CD with the label side facing up.
Has there been a sudden change in temperature? Condensation may have formed on the lens unit.
For instance, was the unit brought straight from a Leave it for about an hour before attempting
cold place into a warm location? operation again.
While listening to tapes
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No recording. Has the tape's accidental erasure-prevention Cover the holes with adhesive tape. 16
tabs been broken off?
High level of noise; poor Are the heads dirty? Clean them. 5
sound quality.
Tape is not ejected. Are the batteries flat? Replace them with new ones or, alternatively, use
a household AC outlet as the power source and
press M /& STOP/EJECT after pressing PLAY.
Play does not start.
No display of track
numbers, etc.
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The lid cannot be closed
when loading the tape.
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While listening to the radio
High ievel of noise; stations | Has the antenna been adjusted properly? Try changing its direction.
cannot be tuned in well.
Noise heard during AM Are you using the remote control of another Use the remote control at a distance.
reception. appliance near the unit?
Are you operating the unit and a TV set at the Place the unit at a distance from the TV. 14
same time? Alternatively, turn off the TV's power.
While using the remote control transmitter
No operation. Are the batteries flat? Replace them with new ones. ;
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Have the batteries been installed with their (+) Align the (+) and (-) polarities properly.
and (-) polarities aligned properly?
Is the remote control pointed toward the unit's Check whether anything is obstructing the
path between the remote control and the unit.
Point the remote control properly at the unit's
sensor, and operate.
Is the unit's sensor exposed to direct sunlight, Shield the sensor from strong sources of light.
fluorescent light or another strong source of light?
sensor?
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