Panasonic SC-AK29 Operating Instructions Manual page 30

Beforerequas_ngservicefor this unit,checkthe chartbelowfora possiblecause of the problemyouare experiencing, S ome simplechecksor a
minor _ljustment on yourpart may eliminate the problemand restoreproperoperation.
ff you ere in doubt about some of _ check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the director/of
Authorized Service Centers (endased _ this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for ins'oucf_ns.
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., call 1-800-211-7262, e-mail consumerproducts@panasonlc.com, or visit www.panasoofc.com
In Canada, nail 905-624-5505 or visit www.panasonic.na
Problem
Probable cause(s)
Suggested remedy
J Reference
page(s)
Problems common to all
ECO mode is on but the
display planel still lights up.
"rite location of the various
musical instruments Is not
well defined.
The left and right sounds
are reversed.
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LOW frequency sounds
cannot be heard.
When listening to the
external unit, the Ioft_nd
right sounds are reversed.
There is no sound when a
source is being played.
"ERROR" message appears
on the display.
"-- : --" appears on the
d_p_y.
"1=61" appears on the
display.
systems
DEMO mode is on.
The (+) and (-) connections to oneof the
speakersare reversed.
The left and right connections to the
speaker are reversed.
Either the left or the fight LOW speaker
cable is not connected.
The left and fight connections to the
extemai unit ere reversed.
The (+) and (-) wire of the speaker
cords are shorted.
Incorrect operation has been done.
• You plugged the power cord in for the
first time.
• There was a power failure recently.
Chad( if the speaker cords have shorted.
Tum DEMO mode off.
Connect the speaker cords correctly.
Connect the speaker cords correctly.
Connect the left and fight speaker cables to
the LOW terminals.
Connect the external unit's cord correctly.
Switch the system to the standby mode,
and recoonect the speaker cords so that they
are not shorted, Then switch on the power.
Operate the unit correctly by following the
operating instructions.
Set the time.
If they are not shorted then there is a power
supply problem, Consult your dealer for
assistance.
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While listening to FM broadcasts
Them is a "rushing noise"
dudng a stsmo broadcast
which Is not audible during
a monaural broadcast.
The transmiffing _ is a long distance
away.
You hear excessive noise The installa_co location and odontation of
during a stereo I_'codcset, the antenna are unsuitable.
and occasionally the sound
disappears.
stereo indicator
("STEREO") flickers and
does not light completely.
bansmit_ng station is a long distance
away.
The power of the "IV set or VCR is ON.
There is a building or mountain nearby.
If you are using an indoor antenna, change
to an outdoor antenna.
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Try switching off the TV set or VCR.
The sound during a stereo Use a high-grede outdoor antenna, and
broadcast Is highly distorted, instell if in a good location, height, and 7
orientation for receplJon.
While listening to AM broadcasts
You hear an unusual beat You are using the system at the same time Switch off the TV set, or use the system /
sound, you are playing a TV set. further away from if.
You hear a low-frequency _ antenna wire is near the power cord. Separate the antenna wire flom the power /
hum. cord.