Panasonic RX-ES20 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Technical Specifications

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the unit 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.

Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers (e.g. 4)

Common problems

“E” is displayed

“UO1” is displayed

“UO2” is displayed

Indicates incorrect operation. Read the instructions.

Replace the batteries or use household AC power. 4

Power batteries haven’t been inserted. Insert them or use household AC power. (“UO2” ap- pears only if you have inserted memory batteries.) 4

CD

CD won’t play or CD display is incorrect	Place the CD label facing up. !
	Wait for an hour for condensation to dry and try again.
Certain sections are not played properly	Clean the CD. !
	Replace the CD if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard.
Cassette deck
Recording is not possible	If the cassette’s tabs have removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. %
Poor sound quality	Clean the heads. +
Radio
A lot of noise or difficult to tune	Interference may be caused by other equipment or the use of its remote control. Turn the
	other equipment off or separate this unit from them.
Remote control
The remote control doesn’t work.	Check the batteries are inserted correctly. 6
	Replace the batteries if they are worn. 6
The unit can’t be turned on from the	Turn the unit on from the main unit if you are using batteries to power the unit. 4 6
remote control.

Technical Specifications

Radio

Frequency range
FM	87.50 –108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)
AM	522 –1629 kHz (9 kHz steps)

CD player

Sampling frequency	44.1 kHz
Decoding	16 bit linear
Beam source	Semiconductor laser (wavelength 780 nm)
No. of channels	2 channel, stereo
Wow and flutter	Below measurable limit
D/A converter	MASH (1 bit DAC)

Tape recorder

Track system	4 track, 2 channel, stereo
Monitor system	Variable sound monitor
Recording system	AC bias
Erasing system	Multi Pole magnet
Frequency range
Normal position	50 –14000 Hz

General

Speakers	(RX-ES25) 8 cm 5.4 Ω	x 2
	(RX-ES20) 8 cm 2.7 Ω	x 2
Jacks
Output	PHONES: 3.5 mm stereo (16 –32 Ω )
Power requirement
AC	230 –240 V, 50 Hz
	Power consumption: (RX-ES25) 30 W
	(RX-ES20) 23 W
Battery	12 V [Eight R20/LR20(D, UM-1)batteries]

•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Memory back-up for computer/clock

	6 V [Four R6/LR6 (AA, UM-3) batteries]
	•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Dimensions (WxHxD)	529 x 144 x 276 mm
Weight	(RX-ES25) 4.5 kg without batteries
	(RX-ES20) 4.0 kg without batteries

Note

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Osaka 542-8588, Japan

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RQT5189-1B

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