Panasonic rx-cs40 Operating Guide

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Troubleshooting guide
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RQT7635
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, consult
your dealer for instructions.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 
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Common Problems
No sound.
Turn the volume up.
The speaker cords may be shorted. Turn the unit off, check and correct the connections and turn the
unit on. 
No operation when powered by
batteries.
• Replace with new batteries.
• Align the 
and 
polarities properly when inserting the batteries.
• Disconnect the AC power cord when powered by batteries.
Listening to the radio
Noise is heard.
Sound is distorted.
Change the antenna or unit’s direction. 
A beat sound is heard.
• Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
• Separate the antenna from other cables and leads.
The cassette deck
Poor quality sound.
Clean the heads. 
Recording is not possible.
If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. 
Volume recorded on the tape is
low.
Not ejected or closed.
Use the AC power supply cord or insert fresh batteries, and press [
PLAY], then press
[
STOP/EJECT].
Set the [CD/LINE IN] switch on the rear panel of this unit to HIGH and try recording again.