Panasonic SC-AK77 manual Troubleshooting guide, Maintenance, Reference, If the surfaces are dirty

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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.

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

Sound is unfixed, reversed

Check the speaker connections. 6, 7

or 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.

“ERROR” is displayed.

Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.

“– –:– –” appears on the

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

display.

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“F61” is displayed.

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.

 

 

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

Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.

AM broadcasts.

 

When there is a television set nearby

The picture on the TV

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

disappears or stripes

an outdoor antenna.

appear on the screen.

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.

Clean the heads. {

Recording is not possible.

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

 

 

Playing discs

The display is wrong or play won’t start.

“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears on the display.

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.

Remote control

Remote control doesn’t

Check the batteries are inserted correctly. 9

work.

Replace the batteries if they are worn.

 

 

Reference

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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.

For a cleaner, crisper sound

Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and record- ing.

Use a cleaning tape (not included).

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Contents SC-AK66 SC-AK62 Table of contents Supplied accessoriesTimer and others Listening cautionRecording operations Sound quality/sound field operationsSafety InstallationMaintenance ServicePlacement of speakers Placement of front speakersPlacement of center/surround speakers Center speakerConnections Basic connections for supplied accessories Optional antenna connectionsSubwoofer connection FM outdoor antennaUsing BeforeConnections External unit connectionConcerning the remote control Battery installationCorrect method of use Front panel controls Main unitRemote control Front panel controlsTurning the demo function off Auto-off functionPress and hold -DISPLAY/-DEMO until no Demo is displayed Setting the time Switch on the power Press CLOCK/TIMER to select ClockTo display the time when system is on To display the time when system is OFFPress L Tune Mode to select Manual Adjust the volumeFM allocation setting Listening to radio broadcastsPresetting radio broadcasts Automatic presettingManual presetting Selecting channels~ D Handling precautions Storage precautionsConcerning compact discs DiscoperationsListening to compact discs Compact disc operationsPress c OPEN/CLOSE button Set CD in the trayDirect access play Listening to compact discsRepeat play Random playProgram play Press CDPress Program Press Disc To listen to special CDs and tracks CD Manager function Listening to tapes DeckBefore recording Deck 2 only Cassette deck operations Recording operationsListening to tapes Tape-to-tape recording Press Tape Edit to start recordingTo stop recording To record from a specific point on a tapeRecording from radio broadcasts Press c Deck 2 Open and insert the tapeSelect a radio station. Perform steps 1 through 3 on Press a REC/STOP to start recordingRecording from compact discs Press CD Insert CD in the trayTo record programmed tracks Press CD Press CD Manager to select the desired mode Recording from compact discsTo record special CDs and tracks CD Manager function If the tape finishes before the CDUsing the built-in sound quality/ sound field settings Enhancing the sound qualityBoosting the super woofer Sound quality/sound field operationsVarying the sound quality with Manual equalizerAcoustic image Al equalizer Surround systems Quality/sound field operationsSound 6CH Discrete Input mode Press CH Level or +. Adjust the output levelPress CH Select Enjoying sound with Dolby PRO To playback a Dolby Surround source with Dolby Pro LogicPress p PL Playback a Dolby Surround sourceTo adjust the volume of surround speakers To turn off the Surround modeEnjoying sound with stereophonics Surround Press Surround to select Srnd MID or Srnd MAXUsing the timer Using the play/record timerTimer and others Setting the start and finish timesUsing the timer TimerUsing the sleep timer Press Sleep to select the desired timeUsing an external unit Convenient functionsOthers Troubleshooting guide MaintenanceFor a cleaner, crisper sound ReferenceServicenter List U.S.A Warranty U.S.A Only for U.S.ASpecifications Product ServiceProduct information Electric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. PSC

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