Panasonic Troubleshooting and Specifications for RX ES23 and RX ES29 CD Players

Troubleshooting

Before requesting for service, make the following checks. If you cannot 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 an example (l 3).

Common problems

“E” is displayed.

“U01” is displayed.

“U02” is displayed.

Indicates incorrect operation. Read the instructions.

Replace the batteries or use household AC power. (l 6)

Power batteries have not been inserted. Insert them or use household AC power.

(l 6)

CD

CD will not play or CD display is incorrect.

Certain sections are not played properly.

Place the CD with label facing up. (l 8)

Wait for 1 hour for condensation to dry and try again.

Clean the CD. (l 3)

Replace the CD if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard.

Cassette deck

Recording is not possible.

Poor sound quality.

If the cassette’s tabs have removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. (l 10)

Clean the heads. (l 3)

Radio

A lot of noise or tuning difficulty.

Interference may be caused by other equipment or the use of its remote control. Turn the other equipment off or keep this unit away from them.

Remote Control

The remote control does not work.

The unit cannot be turned on from the remote control.

Check to ensure the batteries are inserted correctly. (l 4)

Replace the batteries if they are worn. (l 4)

Turn the unit on from the main unit if you are using batteries to power the unit.

(l 4, 6)

Technical Specifications

Radio

Frequency range
FM	87.50s108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)
AM	522s1629 kHz (9 kHz steps)

CD player

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

Tape recorder

Track system	Stereo
Monitor system	Variable sound monitor
Recording system	AC bias
Erasing system	Multi Pole magnet
Frequency range
Normal position	50s14000 Hz

General

Speakers	(RX-ES29) 8 cm 5.4 ™ k 2
	(RX-ES23) 8 cm 2.7 ™ k 2
Jacks
Output	PHONES: 3.5 mm stereo (16s32 ™)
Power requirement
AC	230s240 V, 50 Hz
	Power consumption: (RX-ES29) 30 W
	(RX-ES23) 23 W
Battery	12 V [Eight R20/LR20 (D, UM-1) batteries]

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Memory back-up for computer/clock

6V [Four R6/LR6 (AA, UM-3) batteries]

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Dimensions 529 mm (W) k 144 mm (H) k 276 mm (D)

Mass	(RX-ES29) 4.4 kg without batteries
	(RX-ES23) 3.9 kg without batteries

Power consumption in standby mode (RX-ES29) 2.7 W (RX-ES23) 2.3 W

Notes:

≥Specifications are subject to change without notice.

≥Mass and dimensions are approximate.

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