Troubleshooting Guide; Maintenance - Panasonic SC-AK62 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting guide

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.
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@panasonic.com, 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.
Humming heard during play.
"ERROR" is displayed.
"– –:– –" appears on the
display.
"F61" is displayed.
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.
When there is a television set nearby
The picture on the TV
disappears or stripes
appear on the screen.
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.
Remote control
Remote control doesn't
work.

Maintenance

If the surfaces are dirty
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.
• 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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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, 7
Check the speaker connections. 6, 7
An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords away
from this unit's cables.
Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
You plugged the power supply cord in for the first time or there was a power failure recently. Set the time.
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Check and correct the speaker cords connection. 6 , 7
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
Use an outdoor antenna. 7
Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
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.
Clean the heads. {
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.
Check the batteries are inserted correctly. 9
Replace the batteries if they are worn.
For a cleaner, crisper sound
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and record-
ing.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).