Panasonic SC-AK450 important safety instructions Troubleshooting guide

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. 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 “Customer Services Directory” on page 20 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 21 if you reside in Canada.

Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 4.

Common problems

Although the unit is in standby mode, the display lights up and changes continuously.

No sound.

Sound stops.

Sound is unfixed, reversed or comes from one speaker only.

Humming heard during play.

“ERROR” is displayed.

“– –:– –” appears on the display at standby mode.

“F61” is displayed.

Turn off the demo function. 5

If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. %

Turn the volume up.

Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include shorting of the positive and negative speaker wires, straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power, and using the unit in a hot environment.

Check the speaker connections. 4

An AC power supply cord or fl uorescent 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 AC power supply cord in for the fi rst time or there was a power failure recently. Set the time. %

Check and correct the speaker cords connection. 4

If this does not fi x the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.

Listening to the radio

Noise is heard.

Use an outdoor antenna. 5

The stereo indicator flickers or doesn’t light.

 

Sound is distorted.

 

A beat sound is heard.

Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.

A low hum is heard during AM broadcast.

Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.

 

 

XM Satellite Radio advisory messages

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“ANTENNA” is flashing.

“UPDATING” is flashing.

“NO SIGNL” is flashing.

“LOADING” is flashing.

“OFF AIR” is flashing.

“XM – – –” is displayed. “XM RADIO” is displayed.

“– – –” is displayed.

You can receive only promotional XM channels.

The XM Passport Mini-Tuner and Home Dock is not properly connected. Check the connection and make sure the antenna cable is not damaged. 4

The XM Passport Mini-Tuner and Home Dock is being updated with the latest encryption code. Wait a few seconds for the update to complete.

You may have selected an XM channel that has been blocked, or is no longer available with your subscription package.

If you want to inquire about receiving the channel, call XM’s Listener Care at 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346).

The XM signal is too weak.

Reorient the XM Passport Mini-Tuner and Home Dock for better reception.

The XM Passport Mini-Tuner and Home Dock is receiving and decoding the broadcast information. Wait a few seconds for loading to complete.

The selected XM channel is not currently broadcasting.

Select a different channel.

The selected XM channel is not available. Select a different channel.

It takes a short time for the XM radio to power up after turning on the main unit, during which time “XM RADIO” is displayed (only when the selected source is XM).

Wait a few seconds for this process to complete.

Supplemental text information, such as the song title or artist’s name is not available for that particular broadcast.

You can change the type of XM channel information that is displayed by pressing [DISPLAY].

Your XM Passport Mini-Tuner and Home Dock has not been activated, or your subscription has expired.

To activate your XM Passport Mini-Tuner and Home Dock, or to renew your subscription, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com or call XM’s Listener Care at 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). You should have your Radio ID ready.

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When there is a television set nearby

The picture on the TV disappears or

The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna,

stripes appear on the screen.

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 sound quality.

Clean the heads. >

Recording is not possible.

If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. !

 

 

Playing discs

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The display is wrong or play won’t start.

The total number of tracks displayed differs each time the same disc is inserted. Unusual sound is heard.

CD-RW cannot be read.

“VBR–” is displayed instead of the remaining play time.

The disc may be upside down. 3 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 for about an hour for it to clear and try again.

The disc may be scratched, or its data may be defective. Replace the disc.

The disc was incompletely formatted. Use the recording equipment to fully format the disc before recording.

The unit cannot display the remaining play time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.

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Contents CD Stereo System English Dansk Français Use only the supplied speakers Placement of speakersHandling of the disc trays and discs Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilingsGetting started English DanskDemo function Preparing the remote controlEnglish Optional antenna connectionsMain unit Remote controlOverview of controls Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page referenceBasic play Play Mode functionDiscs Changing multiple discs Multi ChangeChecking the track information Advanced playChanging a single disc Single Change Program playRepeat play To cancelAdvanced function only Album /Track title searchTPS Tape Program Sensor Cassette tape Play and recordRecording Other basic operationsSelecting a preset station Manual tuningFM allocation setting FM/AM radioDisplaying the XM Satellite Radio ID Optimizing the XM signal receptionXM Satellite Radio ManualSelecting XM channels by Memory presetChannel presetting CategoryUsing the play or record timer TimerSetting the clock Using the sleep timerSound adjustment External unitPlaying from the iPod Connecting the Universal Dock for iPodConnecting and charging the iPod Confirm your iPod connectionRecording from an iPod Remote control modeCompatible iPod Changing the main unitTroubleshooting guide Remote control SpecificationsDisc trays Accessory Purchases Limited Warranty only for U.S.ACustomer Services Directory Service in Puerto RicoWarranty Service Limited Warranty only for CanadaProduct Service If YOU Ship the Product to a ServicentrePreparativos iniciales EspañolColocación de los altavoces Preparando el mando a distanciaFunción de demostración Controles Aparato principalMando a distancia Reproducción básica DiscosCintas de casete reproducción y grabación Función de modo de reproducciónRadio FM/AM GrabaciónSintonización manual Utilización del temporizador de reproducción/grabación TemporizadorPuesta en hora Selección de una emisora presintonizadaFor a cleaner crisper sound cassette deck MaintenanceWhen moving the unit If the surfaces are dirty
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SC-AK450 specifications

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