Panasonic SA-HE70 Troubleshooting guide, Common problems, Pages, DSP sound modes, Radio

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 905-624-5505, or web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

Common problems

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No power.

No sound.

Cannot select “DIGITAL” input.

Sound stops. “OVERLOAD” appears on the display.

“F 70” appears on the display.

¡Ensure the power cord is connected.

¡Turn the volume up.

¡Check connections to speakers and other equipment. ¡Turn on the speakers.

¡Turn off the tape monitor. ¡Select the correct source.

¡Change the D-INPUT setting to suit the type of connection you have made. ¡Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit.

¡Turn PCM FIX or DTS FIX off.

¡Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”.

¡Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include:

–Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires. –Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit. –Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power. –Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation.

¡Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, then reconnect and turn the unit on. Consult your dealer if “F 70” remains on the display.

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	DSP sound modes
Sound is not heard from the	¡Ensure the SIZE settings for your speakers are correct.
center, surround, or subwoofer	¡Check the DSP sound mode.
speakers.	¡Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”.
DSP sound modes cannot be	¡Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”.
selected.	¡Turn DVD 6CH INPUT off.

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Radio

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The radio cannot be tuned in or there is a lot of noise and interference.

¡Connect the appropriate antenna. (You may need an outdoor antenna or one with more elements.)

¡Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. ¡Reduce the treble.

¡Select “DSP DEFEAT”.

¡Turn off nearby televisions, video decks, DVD players, and satellite receivers. ¡Separate the antenna from other cables, leads, and appliances.

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