Troubleshooting Guide - Panasonic SC-PM42DB Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
Common problems
No sound.
Problem sounds unfixed,
reversed or come from
one speaker only.
Humming heard during
play.
"ERROR" is displayed.
"- -:- -" appears on the
display.
"F76" is displayed.
Listening to the radio
Noise is heard.
The stereo indicator
flickers or doesn't light.
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.
When there is a television set nearby
The picture on the TV
disappears or stripes
appear on the screen.
Playing discs
The display is wrong or
play won't start.
The remote control
Remote control doesn't
work.
• Turn the volume up.
• The speaker cords may not be connected properly. Turn the unit off, check and
correct the connections and turn the unit on (➡ page 4).
• Check the speaker connections (➡ page 4).
• An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances
and leads away from this unit's cables.
• If possible in your area, turn the AC mains lead's plug or connector over to reverse
the lead's polarity.
• Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
• You plugged the AC mains lead in for the first time or there was a power failure
recently.
• Set the time (➡ page 13).
• Check and correct the speaker cord connections (➡ page 4).
• If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the
dealer.
• Disconnect the USB device. Turn the unit off and then back on.
• Use an outdoor antenna (➡ page 5).
• Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
• The location and direction of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor
antenna, change to an outdoor antenna (➡ page 5).
• The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV
set from the unit.
• The disc may be upside down (➡ page 7).
• Wipe the disc.
• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
• Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in
temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.
• Check that the batteries are inserted correctly (➡ page 5).
• Replace the batteries if they are worn.
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