Panasonic SAPM11 Cd Stereo System - Page 25

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 Centre in Canada. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-211-7262, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.panasonic.com In Canada, call 905-624-5505 or visit www.panasonic.ca Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 6. Common Problems No sound. Sound is unfixed, reversed or comes from one speaker only. Turn the volume up. The speaker cables may be shorted. Turn the unit off, check and correct the connections and turn the unit on. 6 Check the speaker connections. 6 Humming heard during play. An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords away from this unit's cables. "ERROR" is displayed. Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. "- -:- -" appears on the display. "F61" is displayed. You plugged the power supply cord in for the first time or there was a power failure recently. Set the time. 9 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 Noise is heard. The stereo 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. 7 Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit. Separate the antenna from other cables and cords. Where there is a television set nearby The picture on the TV disappears or stripes appear on the screen. The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the unit. Using the cassette deck Poor quality sound. Recording is not possible. Playing discs The display is wrong or play won't start. "TAKE OUT/DISC" appears on the display. Clean the heads. Back cover If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. ~ The disc may be upside down. 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. There is a problem with the disc mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.) The tray 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. The remote control The remote control doesn't work. Check the batteries are inserted correctly. 5 Replace the batteries if they are worn. Reference 25 RQT5706