Technics SD-5948 User Manual

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Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy
While listening to FM broadcasts
An unusual hissing noise is | Due to the differences between a monaural and a è Try reducing the treble sound by using the treble
heard when listening to the | stereo signal, a higher level of signal strength is contro] of the amplifier.
broadcast in stereo, but not | required for proper stereo reception. If the signal e In this case, set for monaural reception to reduce
heard when listening level is low, a hissing noise may be produced on the hiss. Note, however, that the broadcast will not
monaurally. the stereo channel. be heard as stereo.
Poor location and/or direction of the antenna. «Try changing the location, height and/or direction
of the antenna.
Transmitting station is too far away. e If an indoor antenna is being used, change to an
outdoor antenna. @
e Try using an antenna with more elements.
Noise is excessive in both
stereo and monaural
broadcasts.
The FM stereo indicator or
the quartz lock indicator
flickers, without completely
illuminating.
e Try changing the location, height and/or direction
of the antenna.
If an indoor antenna is being used, change to an
outdoor antenna. ©
è Try using an antenna with more elements.
Poor location and/or direction of the antenna.
Transmitting station is too far away.
Excessive distortion in the
sound of stereo broadcasts.
Nearby building or mountain.
[Multipath distortion is being caused by the
mutual interference of broadcast signals received
directly from the transmitting station (direct
waves) and signals being reflected from nearby
buildings or mountains (reflected waves).]
è Relocate the antenna and the connection wires toa
place farther away from where automobiles pass.
Sound is distorted,
“popping” noise is heard,
and/or the volume level
becomes low.
While listening to compact discs
Changer will not play. A disc(s) or other foreign object(s) has fallen inside | ® Open the front panel, and then remove the object.
l the changer. d
Moisture has collected in the changer. e Allow the changer to dry out for about one hour
before using it.
Broadcast signals are being disturbed by nearby
automobile traffic or airplanes.
@ Replace the disc with a new one.
Play stops before changing | The front panel is open. e Close the panel.
to the next disc.
A certain music passage The disc is dirty. e Wipe the disc with a soft cloth. (®)
can’t be played correctly. The disc is scratched. e Replace the disc with a new one.
There Is noise from the Caused by high-frequency signals from this è Use the changer further away from the tuner or TV.
tuner or disturbance onthe | changer. e If the tuner or TV’s antenna is the indoor type, use
TV screen. an outdoor one.
The error message “NO e Program a track. (@)
PGM” appears on the display,
when program play is started.
The error message “ERROR”
appears on the display, and
the changer stops operating.
The disc in the changer
does not play.
Play was started without a track being
programmed.
The mechanism of the changer has been
improperly adjusted.
è Tum the unit off and then back on again.
The error message “F-26”
appears on the display and
the changer stops operating.
The servo LSI has malfunctioned. e Unplug the changer from its outlet, replug it in
and turn the changer ON again.
A disc has been put in the slot of the disc in play. * Remove the disc whose number is displayed and
press the stop button.
Because of light or noise, the changer has detected | e Check whether there is a disc in the displayed slot.
a disc in the slot of the disc being played, even With the front panel close, hold down W for at
through it is empty. least 4 seconds.
The error message “TAKE
OUT” appears on the
display and the changer
stops operating.

Technics SD-5948 Specifications

General

Brand	Technics
Model	SD-5948
Category	Stereo System
Language	English