Panasonic SC- AK54 - Manual (Page 30)

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Before requesting service, make the checks below. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the
enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers
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Common Problems
No sound.
Sound is unfixed, reversed
or comes from one speaker
only.
Turn the volume up. ' .fc -
^ The speaker cables may be shbfted; Tdin the unit off,, check apd correct th6;Conn8ptions".^nd tdirn the"
unit on. © " _ ^ ■"
Check the speaker connections. ©
Humming heard during play,
“ERROR” is displayed.
‘V appears on the
display.;^
“F61” is displayed.
An AC mains leàd or fluorescent light ¡shear the cables/Kéêp othér appliances and côids aWfÿdi'ott! this “
unit’s cables. ^ \y ", '
Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
You plugged the mains lead in for the firstairhe or thare .waaa aovyer fallurèTôépntiyj"S time.' © t - '
Check and correct the speaker cords connection, ©
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
Listening to the radio
Nol^e Is heard.
the sféreo indicator flickers
or doesn’t light,
Sound is distorted .
A beat sound is heard.
A low hum is heard during
AM broadcasts, Use an outdoor antenna, ©
Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
Separate the antenna from other cables and cords; ^ ^ ^
When there is a television set nearby
The picture on the TV
disappears or stripes
appear on the screen. The location and orientation of thè antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna, change to
an outdoor antenna.
The TV antenna wire is too close to the unît. Separate thè antenna wire of thè TV set from the unit.
Using the cassette deck
poor quality sound.
Recording is not possible. Clean the heads. ■ ■ ' ■■ 1....
If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. ®
Playing discs
The display Is wrong or
play won’t start.
“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears
on the display.
The.disc may be .upsidb.down; “V " " ‘T '
: Wipe the disc. \ " s " .
Replace the disc if it is scratched, w'brped, or non-stapdard. > ' : * '
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to.a sudden change ih‘.temperatyre,-Wait about an "
hour for it to clear and try again. " , '' " ^
There is a problem with the disc mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.)
The fray will open automatically. Remove the disc from the tray, and after ensuring there is no disc in the tray,
close it. The unit will make the disc changing noises for a few moments and then it should operate normally.
Remote control
Remote control doesn’t
work. Check the batteries are inserted correctly. ©
Replace the batteries if they are worn.
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If the surfaces are dirty For a cleaner, crisper sound
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-
and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and record­
ing.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
Before using a chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instruc­
tions that came with the cloth.
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