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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible cause
a
Possible solution
The number of auto
preset stations is
less than 6.
The number of receivable stations is less than 6.
a
Move to an area where receivable stations number is maximum, and try pre-
setting.
The LOCAL mode is active.
a
Cancel the LOCAL mode.
Preset stations
cannot be stored.
The contact of the battery lead is poor, or the battery lead is not always powered.
a
Make sure that the battery lead is connected securely, and preset stations
again.
PS does not appear
even if an RDS
station is tuned
into. (“NONE”
appears.)
A PS code cannot be received for the reason of bad receiving conditions, etc.
a
A PS code appears if it is received. Wait for a while until conditions change.
Receiving
programs differs
from PTY that was
already set up.
When the station changed between programs, the unit could not receive the PTY
code.
a
An appropriate program is searched for and tuned into after receiving a corre-
sponding PTY code. Therefore, wait for a while.
“NO PTY” appears
when selecting
PTY.
Any specified PTY programs cannot be received. There is no desired program being
broadcast in your area.
a
Select another PTY, or wait until a desired program starts.
The clock (CT)
does not indicate
accurate time.
The unit received a station that broadcasting time that is not appropriate for you, or
the unit is receiving a station that does not broadcast time.
a
Receive a station that broadcasting time that is appropriate for your area, or
adjust CT manually.
An AF station
cannot be received
even if EON is set
to ON.
There is little difference in receiving conditions between the current station and AF
stations. Update of AF list ended in failure.
a
Wait until AF list is successfully updated. For unstable reception, tune into a
stable station by hand.
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RDS
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Tr
oubleshooting
Common (continued)
Some operations
are not executable.
Some operations are not executable in particular modes such as menu mode.
a
Read the operating instructions carefully and cancel the mode. In case the
unit is still out of order, consult the dealer.
Problem
Possible cause
a
Possible solution
No sound from
speaker (s)
BAL/FAD setting is not appropriate.
a
Readjust BAL/FAD.
There is a break, a short circuit, poor contact or wrong wiring regarding the speaker
wiring.
a
Check the speaker wiring.
The speaker
channels are
reversed between
right and left.
The speaker wiring is confused between right and left.
a
Perform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.
The sound field is
not clear in the
stereo mode.
Central sound does
not settled.
The plus and minus terminals at right and left channels of speakers are connected
reversely.
a
Perform the speaker wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram.
Radio
Poor reception or
noise
Antenna installation or wiring of antenna cable is faulty.
a
Check whether the antenna mounting position and its wiring are correct. In
addition, check to see whether the antenna ground is securely connected to
the chassis.
No power is supplied to the antenna amplifier (when using a film antenna, etc.).
a
Check the wiring of the antenna battery lead.
Stereo broadcast is
received only in
mono.
The MONO mode is active.
a
Cancel the MONO mode.
Only nearby
stations can be
received.
The LOCAL mode is active.
a
Cancel the LOCAL mode.
The power fails
unintentionally.
The safety device works.
a
Call the store where you purchased the unit, or your nearest Panasonic
Service Centre.
