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TQBJ2189
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Auto off
This function will automatically switch the unit to standby 
mode if there is no sound and it is not being used for 
approximately 20 minutes.
1 Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “AUTO OFF”.
2 Press [R, T] to select “ON” and then press [OK].
To cancel, select “OFF”.
Note:
• This function does not work when you are in radio source.
• This function may not work when a microphone is 
connected.
• The factory default is “OFF”. To switch on this function, 
select “ON”.
Bluetooth
®
 standby
This function automatically switches on the system when 
you establish a Bluetooth
®
 connection from a paired 
device.
1 Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “BLUETOOTH 
STANDBY”.
2 Press [R, T] to select “ON” and then press [OK].
To cancel, select “OFF”.
Note:
Some devices may take longer to respond. If you are 
connected to a Bluetooth
®
 device before switching off the 
system, wait for a minimum of 5 seconds before connecting to 
this system from your Bluetooth
®
 device again.
Software update
Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated software 
for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature 
operates. These updates are available free of charge. For 
more details, refer to the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
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Checking the software version
1 Press [SETUP] repeatedly to select “SW VER.” 
and then press [OK].
The software version is shown.
2 Press [OK] again to exit.
Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If 
you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the 
solutions indicated do not solve the problem, consult your 
dealer for instructions.
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Common problems
The unit does not work.
• The safety device has been activated. Do the following:
1. Press [1] on the unit to switch the unit to standby mode. 
If the unit does not switch to standby mode, disconnect 
the AC power supply cord and then connect it again.
2. Press [1] again to switch on the unit. If the problem 
persists, consult your dealer.
The display panel lights up and changes continuously in 
standby mode.
• Press and hold [8] on the unit until “SDEMO OFF” is shown.
No operations can be done with the remote control.
• Examine that the battery is installed correctly.
Sound is distorted or no sound.
• Adjust the volume of the system.
• Switch off the system, determine and correct the cause, and 
then switch on again. It can be caused by straining of the 
speakers through excessive volume or power, and when 
using the system in a hot environment.
A humming sound can be heard during playback.
• An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the 
cables. Keep other appliances and cords away from the 
cables of this system.
The sound level reduces.
• The protection circuit has been activated due to the 
continuous use at high volume output. This is to protect the 
system and maintain the sound quality.
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Disc 
Display not shown correctly.
Playback does not start.
• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in correctly.
• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
• There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2 hours.
The total number of tracks shown is incorrect.
The disc cannot be read.
Distorted sound is heard.
• You put in a disc that the system cannot play. Change to a 
playable disc.
• You put in a disc that has not been finalized.
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USB
The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.
• The format of the USB device or the contents in it are not 
compatible with the system.
• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB 
cannot work in some conditions.
Slow operation of the USB device.
• Large content size or large memory USB device takes 
longer time to read.
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