Panasonic RXDS27 - Manual (Page 15)

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 coasult your dealer for instructions.
(In U.S.A. consult PASC Authorized Servicenters for detailed instructions
or call 1*800-545-2672 for the address of an authorized factory servicenter.)
Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Page
Common problems
No operation when the unit
is powered by dry
batteries.
Is the AC power cable still connected to the
unit while batteries are being used? Disconnect the AC power cable.
5
Are the batteries flat? Replace them with new ones. Alternatively,
use a household AC outlet as the power source.
5
Have the batteries been installed incorrectly
with their (+) and (-) polarities reversed? Align the (+) and (-) polarities properly.
5
"U01" appears. Are the batteries flat? Replace them with new ones. Alternatively,
use a household AC outlet as the power source.
5
"U02" appears.
Have the preparations been made to supply
power to the unit?
Install the batteries or connect the power cable.
5
When the memory back-up batteries have not been installed, "U02" does not appear.
While listening to CDs
Play does not start.
No display of track
numbers, etc.
Has the CD been installed upside down? Install the CD with the label side facing up. 10
Has condensation formed on the unit's CD
section?
Turn the unit on and leave it on for about an
hour before further operation.
3
Certain sections are not
played property. Is the CD dirty? Wipe with a soft cloth. 14
Is the CD scratched? Replace with a new CD,
While listening to tapes
Tape is not ejected. Are the batteries flat? Replace them with new ones or, alternatively,
use a household AC outlet as the power source
and then perform the operation once again.
5
No recording. Has the tape's accidental erasure-prevention
tabs been broken off?
Cover the holes with adhesive tape.
14
High level of noise; poor
sound quality.
Are the heads dirty? Clean them. 16
Have the heads been magnetized? Demagnetize them using a demagnetizer
available from an audio store.
Tape is travelling but there is
no sound, and the display on
the right appears
o _ o
Press STOP/EJECT to stop the tape
from travelling.
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While listening to the radio
High level of noise; stations
cannot be tuned in well. Has the antenna been adjusted properly? Try changing its direction.
8
Noise heard during AM
reception. Are you using the remote controller of other
appliances near the unit?
Use the remote controller at a distance.
Are you operating the unit and a TV set at the
same time?
Place the unit at a distance from the TV.
Alternatively, turn off the TV's power.
While using the remote control transmitter
No operation. Are the batteries flat? Replace them with new ones. 4
Have the batteries been installed with their (-(-)
and (-) polarities aligned properly?
Align the (+) and (-) polarities properly.
4
Is the remote control transmitter pointed
toward the unit's receiving sensor?
Check whether anything is obstructing the
path between the remote control and the unit.
Point the remote control properly at the unit's
sensor, and operate.
4
Is the unit's sensor exposed to direct sunlight,
fluorescent light or another strong source of
light?
Shield the sensor from strong sources of light.
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