Panasonic RS-TR272 - Manual (Page 15)

Troubleshooting guide
iiotorr rc(.|iK'sting service for tliis unit, check the chart below tor a
possible cause ot the problem you are experiencing. Some simple
checks or a minttr adjustment on your part mav eliminate the prob­
lem and restore proper operation.
It you are in doubt about some ot the check points, or it the reme­
dies indicated in tlie chart do not solve tin' probk'in, rL'ter to the
directory i.it authori/i'd service centers (enclosed with (Ills imit) to
locate a convenient service center, or consult vour rechnics dealer
tor instructions.
Reference pages indicated in black circles. (For example: ©)
Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy
Tape moves but no sound
is heard.
The input selector ot the amplifier is not set to the i • Set to the "TAPE" ptisition.
"TAPE" position.
Previously recorded sound
has not been erased.
Erase head is dirty. • Clean the head. (©)
Sound output is hoarse or
unsteady.
Heads are dirty. • Clean the heads, (®)
Tape is damaged. • Try operation with a new cassette; if there is no
problem wnth the cassette, discard the damaged
cassette.
Poor sound quality (espe­
cially in the high treble and
low bass ranges).
The correct Dolby noise-reduction mode is not set. • Set to the correct mode. (© ©)
Sound is low, poor tone,
intermittent sound, noise. Heads, capstan and/or pinch roller are dirty or
tape is damaged. • Clean the heads, capstan and/or pinch roller, or
try a new cassette. (®)
There is a lot of noise, and
the treble is drowned out. The heads have been magnetized. • Demagnetize the heads with a commercially sold
magnetic eraser.
A “hum” noise is heard dur­
ing tape playback or record­
ing.
This unit is placed too close to receiver, amplifier
or tuner.
• Leave as much space as possible between the
units, or place them where there is the least
amount of "hum".
Recording is not possible. One of the tape-to-tape recording-speed indicators
is illuminated.
• Switch OFF whichever tape-to-tape recording
speed indicator is illuminated (by pressing the
SPEED button). (®)
TV noise is accidentally
recorded.
This unit is place near a TV. • Try placing this unit further away from a TV.