Panasonic SC-CH52 - Troubleshooting Guide - Common and Broadcast Issues; General System Troubleshooting; FM Broadcast Troubleshooting; AM Broadcast Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide
Before
requesting
service
for
this
unit,
check
the
chart
below
for
a
possible
cause
of
the
problem
you
are
experiencing.
Some
simple
checks
or
a
minor
adjustment
on
your
part
may
eliminate
the
problem
and
restore
proper
operation.
lf
you
are
in
doubt
about
some
of
the
check
point,
or
if
the
remedies
indicated
in
the
chart
do
not
solve
the
problem,
refer
to
the
directory
of
Authorized
Service
Centers
(enclosed
with
this
unit)
to
locate
a
convenient
service
center,
consult
your
dealer
for
instructions.
Problem
There is no sound when the
power is ON.
Problems common to all systems
Volume is set too low.
Probable cause(s)
Suggested remedy
Adjust the volume level with the volume control
button.
The jocation of the various
musical instruments is not
well defined,
The (+) and (-) connections to one of the
speaker are reversed.
Connect the speaker cord correctly.
The left and right sounds
are reversed.
The left and right connections to the speakers
are reversed.
Connect the speaker cords correctly.
When listening to the
external unit, the left and
right sounds are reversed.
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The left and right connections to the external
unit are reversed.
Connect the external unit's cord correctly
A low-frequency hum is
heard during play
Power cord or fluorescent light is near a
connecting cord.
Keep electrical appliances well away from the
connecting cords. Try unplugging the power cable
and re-connecting it with its polarities reversed.
Only one speaker Is
emitting sound.
There is no sound when a
source is being played
One of the wires of the speaker cord is
disconnected.
The (+) and (—) wire of the speaker cords are
shorted.
“ERROR” message
appears on the display.
While listening to FM
There is a “rushing noise”
during a stereo broadcast
which is not audible during
a monaural broadcast.
Wrong operation has been done.
broadcasts
The transmitting station is along distance away.
You hear excessive noise
during a stereo broadcast,
and occasionally the sound
disappears,
The installation location and orientation of the
antenna are unsuitable.
“STEREO” indicator flickers
and does not light
completely.
The transmitting station is a long distance away.
Connect the ‘speaker cord correctly.
Switch the system to the standby mode, and
reconnect the speaker cords so that they are not
shorted. Then switch on the power.
Operate the unit correctly by following the operating
instructions.
if you are using an indoor antenna, change to an
outdoor antenna.
The power of the TV set or VCR is ON.
Try switching off the TV set or VCR.
The sound during a stereo
broadcast is highly
distorted.
While listening to AM broadcasts
You hear an unusual beat
sound.
There is a building or mountain nearby.
{Distortion is caused by interference between
the signal from the transmitting station (direct
wave) and the signal reflected from the building
or mountain (reflected wave).]
You are using the system at the same time you
are playing a TV set.
Use a high-grade outdoor antenna, and install it in a
good location, height, and orientation for reception.
Switch off the TV set, or use the system further
away from it.
You hear a low-frequency
hum.
The antenna wire is near the power cord.
Separate the antenna wire from the power cord.