Panasonic SA-XR50 Troubleshooting guide, Maintenance, Common problems Pages, Sound modes Pages

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks.

If you can’t fix the unit as described or if something not listed here occurs, contact your dealer.

n Common problems		Pages
No power.	• Ensure the AC mains lead is connected.	5
	• Turn the volume up.	12
	• Check connections to speakers and other equipment.	4-9
	• Select the correct source.	12
No sound.	• Turn on the speakers.	12
	• Turn off the tape monitor.	15
	• Change the D-INPUT setting to suit the type of connection you have made.	10
	• Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit.	12
	• Turn PCM FIX or DTS FIX off.	10, 19
	• Determine and correct the cause, then turn the unit on.
Sound stops. “F 76” or	Causes include:
	− Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires.	5, 9
“OVERLOAD” appears on the
	− Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit.	5, 9
display for about a second, and
	− Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power.	–
the unit turns off.
	− Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation.	–
	Consult your dealer if the problem occurs again after switching the unit on.
“F 70” appears on the display.	• Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and consult your dealer.	–

n Sound modes		Pages
Sound is not heard from the center,	• Ensure the SPEAKERS settings for your speakers are correct.	10, 22
	• Turn 2CH MIX off.	13
surround, or subwoofer speakers.
	• The source may be stereo. Change the sound mode.	12
Sound is not heard from the	• Ensure the SPEAKERS settings for your speakers are correct.	10, 22
surround back speaker.	• Turn 6.1CH DECODING mode on.	12
Cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ ,	• Turn DVD ANALOG 6CH off.	15
	• You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ, DTS NEO:6 or SFC when input is PCM with sampling	13
DTS NEO:6 or SFC.
	frequencies of 192, 176.4 (COAXIAL1), 96, or 88.2 kHz.
There is no DTS audio output.
There is Audio output, but the DTS	• Check the DVD player’s digital output settings.	–
decoder indicator is not lit.

n Radio		Pages
The radio cannot be tuned in or	• Connect the appropriate antenna. (You may need an outdoor antenna or one with more elements.)	9
	• Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.	9
there is a lot of noise and	• Reduce the treble.	20
interference.	• Turn off nearby televisions, video decks, DVD players, and satellite receivers.	–
	• Separate the antenna from other cables, leads, and appliances.	–
The correct AM frequency cannot	• Change the frequency step to suit your area when AM is selected.	16
be tuned in.
n Multi control mode menus and factory settings (Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers  )

Main menu Sub menu (factory settings)
	TUNING		MANUAL	
TUNER	FM MODE AUTO
(TUNER	MEMORY		CH 1	
mode	AUTO MEM START
only)	DISPLAY		FREQ	
	AM ALLOC 9 kHz			
TONE	BASS		0dB
	TREBLE			
BALANCE	L	R
DIMMER	OFF
	ON		LEVEL 2	
SLEEP	OFF
	DUAL PRG		MAIN
OPTION	DR COMP OFF			
	A/D ATT		OFF
Maintenance

Main menu	Sub menu (factory settings)
OPTION	B PROOF	MODE A		
	RESET	YES		
	SPEAKERS	SUBW YES	LCR S SB
		SUBW NO
		TV	OPT 1
	D-INPUT	DVR	OPT 2
SETUP 1		DVD	COAX 1	
		CD	COAX 2
		TV
	IN MODE	DVR	AUTO
		DVD
		CD

Main menu	Sub menu (factory settings)
		FRONT
		CENTER	SMALL
	SPEAKERS	SURROUND
		SUR BACK	YES
SETUP 2		SUB-WFR		
		FRONT	3.0 m
	DISTANCE	CENTER
		SURROUND	1.5 m
		SUR BACK
	FILTER	100
EXIT
	áExit the Multi control mode

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

•Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

•Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

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