Panasonic SC-DK20 warranty Troubleshooting guide, Listening to the radio, Using the cassette deck

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below 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:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 8.

Common Problems

 

 

No sound.

Turn the volume up.

 

 

Sound stops.

The speaker cables may be shorted. Turn the unit off, check and correct the connections and turn

 

 

 

the unit on. 8

 

 

 

Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause of the problem, 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. 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound is unfixed, reversed or

Check the speaker connections. 8

 

 

comes from one speaker only.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Humming heard during play.

An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords

 

 

 

away from this unit’s cables.

References

 

If possible in your area, turn the AC power supply cord’s plug or connector over to reverse the

 

plug’s polarity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“ERROR” is displayed.

Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“– –:––” appears on the display.

You plugged the power supply cord in for the first time or there was a power failure recently.

 

 

 

Set the time. #

 

 

 

 

 

 

“F61” is displayed.

Check and correct the speaker cords connection.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

The display starts up even after

The demonstration feature (DEMO) is on. Turn it off if it is not required. #

 

 

the unit is turned off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“DTS NO AUDIO” is displayed.

This unit is unable to decode DTS signals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“DTS CD” is displayed.

This unit is unable to decode DTS signals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“DVD U11” is displayed.

This disc is dirty. Wipe it with a soft cloth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“DVD HMM” is displayed.

A problem has occurred. Turn the unit off and unplug the AC power supply cord. Wait a moment

 

 

(MM will be numbers.)

and then plug the cord in and turn on the unit again. If the unit is still not working correctly, consult

 

 

 

your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listening to the radio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise is heard.

Use an outdoor antenna. 7

 

 

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

Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.

 

 

broadcasts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When there is a television set nearby

 

 

 

 

 

 

The picture on the TV disappears

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

 

 

or 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 quality sound.

Recording is not possible.

Clean the heads. )

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

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Contents Example Servicenter list and warranty can be found on pages 59Region number supported by this unit Table of contents Dear customerFor the Middle East, South Africa and Asia AM loop antenna RSA0033-1Asia SJP5213-2 Following Applies only in the U.S.AListening caution Before useItem 9 applies only in the U.S.A. and Canada For the Middle East, South Africa, Asia and Latin AmericaUse Remote controlBatteries Types of discs To prevent damage Type of disc for the type of TVPlaying DVDs and Video CDs 120 Front speaker SB-DK20Center speaker Surround speakers SB-PS90Connect directly to your TV Subwoofer, center, and surround speakersFront speakers Set the voltage before connection below Front panel controls Main unitControl guide and preparatory steps DISPLAY/-DEMORemote control Front panel controlsSteps SLOW/SEARCHSetting the time Auto power-offQuick Setup Press Shift + SET UP to show the Quick Setup screenPress Shift + Action to show the Quick Setup screen Press 8, 9, , to select the menu language and press EnterNormal play DiscsBirds Using menus to play MP3 discs Press 8, 9 to select the trackPress TOP Menu or Menu Press EnterResume function Disc operationsDVD/CD DVD/CDSkip SearchFrame-by-frame viewing Slow-motion playSwitching angles Changing the picture quality for movie viewingPress Cinema Press Angle during playChanging soundtrack and subtitle Languages Press Audio during playPress SUB Title during play OperationsMarking a position Press Marker during playPress Enter at the point you want to mark Press MarkerOther methods of disc play Repeat functionPress Repeat during play RepeatPress Play Mode to select Prgm Program playOther methods of disc play While stoppedPress Play Mode to select RAN DOM 1 Disc or Random ALL Random playStarting play from a specific track Press Disc and within 10 seconds 1-5 to select the discUsing the CD Manager Press CD Manager to select the desired modeOnly when you selected 1-TRACK in step Press g/, 3 or /f, 4 to select the trackUsing On-Screen Menu Icons Common proceduresProgress indicator Using On-Screen Menu IconsIcon Content Disc informationUnit information Play menuDisplay menu Audio menuRadio manual tuning Press L, Tune Mode to select ManualPress TUNER, Band to select FM or AM Press REV MODE/FM MODE/BP to dis- play MonoRadio preset tuning Press Tuner to select FM orPress g, 3 or f, 4 to select ChannelCassette tapes Press c Open and insert the cas- settePress Tape / to start play Tape operationsChanging sound field and B quality Adjusting the bassUsing the manual equalizer Using the acoustic image equalizer Using the super sound equalizerTurn on AI EQ and select the level Press Super Sound EQFeatures Enjoying surround soundSoftware DVDPlay a Dolby Digital source Press pPLPlayback a Dolby Surround source Field operationsDolby Digital CH SelectTest Surround speaker level adjustments Remote control only Press S.SRND to select Movie or MusicSrnd SrndSelect the reverse mode Before recordingPress c Open and insert the cas Sette to be recorded onDisc Selector Tune Mode Recording discsNormal recording Insert the disc you want to recordRecording the radio Enjoying karaokeTune to the required station AREC/STOPEnjoying karaoke with karaoke DVD Insert the disc and start playPress Audio during play Press the cursor buttonsPress Audio Enjoying karaoke with karaoke Video CDsInsert the disc and start play Press Shift + Echo EchoUsing the timers Play timerRecord timer Press CLOCK/TIMER to select rRECTimer and others Press g/, 3 or /f, 4 to select the start timePlay and record timers Sleep timerUsing the timers together Press Sleep to select the time minutesUsing headphones Not included Muting the volumeConvenient functions Changing the sound range displayExternal unit connections Optional antenna connectionsLaser disc player/Video cassette recorder, etc Record playerUsing other equipment Operating a television with Remote controlListening to an external source Recording an external sourceChanging settings Press Shift + SET UPPress Shift + Action Press , to select the menu’s tabSummary of settings Changing settingsMain menu Menu Options VideoRemarks Quick Setup DisplayOthers Menu LanguageTimer and others Language code list Entering a passwordWhen setting ratings When the level is Delay time Calculating delay time Changing the delay timeCenter speaker delay time Surround speaker delay timeTroubleshooting guide When there is a television set nearbyUsing the cassette deck Listening to the radioMaintenance ReferencesGlossary MP3Servicenter List only for U.S.A Warranty only for U.S.A Panasonic/Technics Audio Products Limited WarrantySpecifications For U.S.A., Canada and Latin AmericaMIC SpecificationsMemoFor the Middle East, South Africa and Asia Specifications For Australia and N.ZElectric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. PSC Model Number Serial NumberUser memo Panasonic

SC-DK20 specifications

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