External Equipment; Troubleshooting - Panasonic SC-AKX14 Operating Instructions Manual

External equipment

You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc. and listen to the
audio through this system.
Preparation
• Disconnect the AC mains lead.
• Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate
operating instructions.
DVD player (not supplied)
Audio cable
(not supplied)
1
Connect the external equipment.
2
Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] (main unit: [RADIO/EXT-IN])
to select "AUX".
3
Play the external equipment.
Note:
• Components and cables are sold separately.
• If you want to connect equipment other than those
described, refer to the audio dealer.
• Sound distortion can occur when you use an adaptor.

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If
you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
solutions indicated do not solve the problem, consult your
dealer for instructions.
Common problems
The display panel lights up and changes
continuously in standby mode.
• Press and hold [8] on the main unit to select "DEMO
OFF".
No operations can be done with the remote control.
Rear panel of
• Examine that the battery is installed correctly.
this main unit
Sound is distorted or no sound.
• Adjust the volume of the system.
• Switch off the system, determine and correct the
cause, then switch the system on again. It can be
caused by straining of the speakers through excessive
volume or power, and when using the system in a hot
environment.
A "humming" sound can be heard during playback.
• An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the
cables. Keep other appliances and cords away from
the cables of this system.
Disc
Display not shown correctly.
Playback does not start.
• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in correctly.
• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-
standard.
• There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2
hours.
The total number of tracks displayed is incorrect.
The disc cannot be read.
Distorted sound is heard.
• You put in a disc that the system cannot play. Change
to a playable disc.
• You put in a disc that has not been finalised.
Radio
Sound is distorted.
• Use an optional FM outdoor antenna. The antenna
should be installed by a competent technician.
A beat sound is heard.
• Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.
• Set to "BP 1" or "BP 2" when in AM tuner mode.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.
• Move the antenna away from other cables and cords.
USB
The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.
• The format of the USB device or the contents in it is/are
not compatible with the system.
• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB
cannot work in some conditions.
Slow operation of the USB device.
• Large content size or large memory USB device takes
longer time to read.
Main unit displays
"NO PLAY"
• Examine the content. You can only play supported
format.
• If there are more than 255 albums or folders (audio and
non-audio), some of the MP3 files in these albums
cannot be read and played. Transfer these music
albums to another USB device. Alternatively, reformat
the USB device and save these music albums prior to
saving the other non-audio folders.
"F61"
• Examine and correct the speaker cords connection.
• Disconnect the USB device. Switch off the system and
then switch it on again.
"ERROR"
• An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions
and try again.
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