Panasonic Cd Stereo System Sc-ak600 Operating Instructions

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Listening operations
Sound quality/sound field operations
Enjoying surround sound
PreparationDOLBY DIGITAL:Press [DIGITAL INPUT 1/2] to select the
input source.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC:Press [pPL] to select “NORMAL” or
“PHANTOM”.
Speaker level adjustments
Remote control only
If the level of the speakers appears to be different while listening to
a source, adjust the level of the speakers to the same apparent
level.
1Press [SHIFT] + [TEST] to output a test signal.
L: Front left
C: Center
R: Front right
RS: Right surround
LS: Left surround
SW: Subwoofer
When DOLBY PRO LOGIC is on
•The surround channel for Dolby Pro Logic is monaural so the
indicator appears as “S” instead.
•In the PHANTOM mode, the center speaker is OFF, so there
is no center test signal and “C” is not displayed.
2Press [SHIFT] + [CH LEVEL (+, –)].
To stop the test signal, press [SHIFT] + [TEST] again.
To select a specific speaker1Press [SHIFT] + [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.
For Dolby Digital:
Every time you press the buttons:
L → C → R → RS → LS → SW
↑
For Dolby Pro Logic:
Every time you press the buttons:
L → C (for NORMAL mode only) → R → S
↑
The current channel level is displayed.
2Press [SHIFT] + [CH LEVEL (+, –)].
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the level accordingly.
Delay time adjustments
Remote control only
By adjusting the delay time, the difference in the distance from the
viewing and listening position to the front speakers and the distance
to the center speaker and surround speakers can be offset and
made equal. This achieves better sound localization and makes a
more life-like reproduction of the sound field possible.
1. Press [SHIFT] + [DELAY] to select the channel to be
adjusted.
The current delay time is displayed.
Press again to change the speaker channel;
C (Center speaker) ↔ S (Surround speakers)
2. Press [SHIFT] + [CH LEVEL (+, –)] to set the delay time.
The delay time changes with each press.
The increments depend on the channel being adjusted.
Surround mode Speaker Available delay time setting (ms)
Dolby DigitalCenter 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Surround 0, 5, 10, 15
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 15, 20, 25, 30
A see page 19 for information about delay time.
TESTESTCH SELECTCH SELECTCH H LEVEVEL
SUBWOOFERSUBWOOFER
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MUMUTING PRESET T EQ
CLCLOCKCK TIMER TIMERPLAY
RECRECSLEEPSLEEPAUTO OFFTO OFF
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TUNERUNERCD
S.SOUND EQS.SOUND EQ
VOLUMEVOLUME
TAPEPEDEDELAYAYPL
AUXAUXDIGITAL-INDIGITAL-IN
REWFF
CH SELECT
TEST
DELAY
SHIFT
– VOLUME +
CH SELECTDIMMER
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Timer and other operations
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Convenient functions
Dimming the display
Remote control only
The display is dimmed and all indicators, except for the [AC IN]
indicator, are turned off for better television viewing.
Press [DIMMER].
To cancel, press [DIMMER] again.
Muting the volume
Remote control only
Press [MUTING].Volume is reduced to minimum.
To cancelPress [MUTING] again.
“MUTING” goes out.
To cancel from the unit, turn [VOL] to minimum (– –  dB), then raise it
to the required level.
Muting is also canceled when the unit is turned off.
Using headphones
(not included)
Reduce the volume before connection.Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.
Plug type: 3.5 mm (
1/8 in.) stereo
Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2 channel).
A
B
C
B
A
C
TESTESTCH SELECTCH SELECTCH H LEVEVEL
SUBWOOFERSUBWOOFER
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DISDISPLAYAYDIDIMMEMERPLAY  AY MODE
PROGRAM
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MUMUTING PRESET T EQ
CLCLOCKCK TIMER TIMERPLAY
RECRECSLEEPSLEEPAUTO OFFTO OFF
DISC123
TUNERUNERCD
S.SOUND EQS.SOUND EQ
VOLUMEVOLUME
TAPEPEDEDELAYAYPL
AUXAUXDIGITAL-INDIGITAL-IN
REWFF
DIMMER
MUTING
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Timer and other operations
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A
B
1
2
3
4
–AUTO OFF
TESTESTCH SELECTCH SELECTCH H LEVEVEL
SUBWOOFERSUBWOOFER
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MUMUTING PRESET T EQ
CLCLOCKCK TIMER TIMERPLAY
RECRECSLEEPSLEEPAUTO OFFTO OFF
DISC123
TUNERUNERCD
S.SOUND EQS.SOUND EQ
VOLUMEVOLUME
TAPEPEDEDELAYAYPL
AUXAUXDIGITAL-INDIGITAL-IN
REWFF
SLEEPAUTO OFF
REWFF
CLOCK
 TIMER
CLOCK
 TIMER
C24
DEMOSTOP,
1
3
STOP
DEMO
Setting the time
Remote control only
This is a 12-hour display clock.
This example in the figure shows how to set the time for 4:25 p.m..
1Switch on the power.
2Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select
“CLOCK”.
Every time you press the button:
CLOCKRECPLAY
3(within 7 seconds or so)
Press [g/REW/3] or [4/FF/f] to
set the present time.
4Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting
the time.
The time is set and the original display is restored.
Displaying the clock
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] once when the unit is on or at standby mode.
The clock is shown for about 5 seconds then the previous display is
restored.
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.Previous display
C
Turning DEMO off
A demonstration of the display is shown if you have not set the clock.
You can reduce the power consumed in standby mode by turning it
off.
During standby mode
Press and hold [L STOP, –DEMO] until “NO
DEMO” is displayed.
The display changes each time the button is held down.
NO DEMO (off)↔DEMO ON (on)
To show a demonstration of the display
Press and hold [L STOP, –DEMO] until “DEMO ON” is displayed.
Note
•You cannot turn demo function off when the unit is on.
•You cannot turn demo function on when dimmer (A page 22) is on.
A
Auto-off function
Remote control only
When CD or tape is selected as the source
To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for ten minutes.
This function does not work if the source is tuner, AUX or DIGITAL
input.
Press and hold [–AUTO OFF].
“AUTO OFF”  is displayed.
The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off.
If you select tuner, AUX or DIGITAL input as the source, “AUTO OFF”
goes out. It comes on again when you select CD or tape.
To cancel
Press and hold [–AUTO OFF] again.
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Timer and other operations
1
2
3
4
5
5
2      3
1   2     3
FOR PLAY TIMERFOR RECORD TIMER
FOR PLAY TIMERFOR RECORD TIMER
FOR PLAY TIMERFOR RECORD TIMER
FOR PLAY TIMERFOR RECORD TIMER
TESTESTCH SELECTCH SELECTCH H LEVEVEL
SUBWOOFERSUBWOOFER
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DISDISPLAYAYDIDIMMEMERPLAY  AY MODE
PROGRAM
45610
MUMUTING PRESET T EQ
CLCLOCKCK TIMER TIMERPLAY
RECRECSLEEPSLEEPAUTO OFFTO OFF
DISC123
TUNERUNERCD
S.SOUND EQS.SOUND EQ
VOLUMEVOLUME
TAPEPEDEDELAYAYPL
AUXAUXDIGITAL-INDIGITAL-IN
REWFF
4
CLOCK TIMER
REWFF
CLOCK TIMER
REWFF
CLOCK TIMER
PL AYREC
RECPLAY
Previous display
Using the timers
Using the play/record timer
The timer has two functions. It can be set to on at a certain time to
wake you up, or it can be set to record the radio.
The play timer cannot be used in combination with the record timer.
Preparations:
•Turn the unit on and set the clock (A page 23).
•For the play timer, prepare the music source you want to listen to;
tape, CD or radio, and set the volume.
•For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs
(A page 16: A), insert the cassette and tune to the radio station
(A page 13).
1Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the
timer function.
Every time you press the button:
CLOCK RECPLAY
rPLAY : to set the play timer
rREC : to set the record timer
2ON time setting
1(Within 8 seconds or so)
Press [g/REW/3] or [4/FF/f]
to select the starting time.
2Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
3OFF time setting
1Press [g/REW/3] or [4/FF/f]
to select the finishing time.
2Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
The start and finish times are now set.
4Press [rPLAY/REC] to display the timer
indicator.
Every time you press the button:
REC
PLAY
(Off)
rPLAY : to turn the play timer on
rREC : to turn the record timer on
(The indicator doesn’t appear if the start and finish times or the
clock hasn’t been set.)
5Press [
f ff f
f] to turn the unit off.
The unit must be off for the timers to operate.
For play timer
The timer play will start at the preset time with volume
increasing gradually up to the volume level you pre-set.
For record timer
The record timer comes on about 30 seconds before the set
time with the volume muted.
To cancel the timer
Press [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicators from the display.
(The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.)
To change the settings (when unit is on)
To change the play/record times
Do steps 1, 2, 3 and 5.
To change the source or volume
1. Press [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display.
2. Make changes to the source or volume.
3. Do steps 4 to 5.
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Timer and other operations
Using the timers
Using the play/record timer
To change the timer
Press [rPLAY/REC] to select the desired timer.
Every time the button is pressed the setting changes as follows.
To check settings
While the unit is on and the “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) indicator is on,
press [CLOCK/TIMER] so “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) appears on the
display.
Two seconds after “rPLAY” (or “rREC”) appear, the settings are
displayed in the following order:
•For play timer•For record timer
1Play start time1Recording start time
2Play finish time2Recording finish time
3Play source3Recording source
4Playback volume
You can check the settings even when the system is OFF by pressing
[CLOCK/TIMER] twice.
To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is completed
The volume level (for play timer) and music source are stored in the
timer memory and the timer will start in these preset conditions.
However, the Disc numbers do not get stored in the timer memory.
1. After step 4, start playing the desired source.
2. Reset the Disc numbers if you have changed any of them, confirm
that a Disc or cassette is inserted, then press [f] to put the unit on
standby.
 Note
•If you switch the system to the standby mode while the play/record
timer is functioning, the OFF time setting will not be activated.
•If AUX or DIGITAL input is selected as the source, when the timer
comes on, the system turns on and engages AUX or DIGITAL
input as the source. If you want to playback or record from a
connected unit, set the other unit’s timer to the same time. (See
the other unit’s instruction manual.)REC
PLAY
(Off)
CLOCK/TIMER
TESTESTCH SELECTCH SELECTCH H LEVEVEL
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DISDISPLAYAYDIDIMMEMERPLAY  AY MODE
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MUMUTING PRESET T EQ
CLCLOCKCK TIMER TIMERPLAY
RECRECSLEEPSLEEPAUTO OFFTO OFF
DISC123
TUNERUNERCD
S.SOUND EQS.SOUND EQ
VOLUMEVOLUME
TAPEPEDEDELAYAYPL
AUXAUXDIGITAL-INDIGITAL-IN
REWFF
PLAY/REC
SLEEP
ASLEEPAUTO OFF
Remote control only
Using the sleep timer
Remote control only
This timer turns the unit off after a set time (Max. 2 hours, set at 30-
minute intervals). It lets you fall asleep listening to music.
While enjoying the desired source:
Press [SLEEP] to select the desired time.
Every time you press the button:
SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120SLEEP 60SLEEP 30SLEEP OFF
The system is turned off after the set time has elapsed.
To cancel the sleep timer:
Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time:
(only while system is ON)
Press [SLEEP].
To change the time remaining during operation:
Press [SLEEP] to show the remaining time then press [SLEEP] to
select the desired time.
 Note
•The sleep timer turns OFF automatically the moment you attempt
to record a CD.
•The sleep timer can be used in combination with the play/record
timer.
The sleep timer always has priority.
Be sure not to overlap timer settings.
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Timer and other operations
Stereo connection cable (not included)
White(L)
Red(R)
Optional antenna connections
Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.
FM outdoor antenna
•Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
•The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
AM outdoor antenna
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other
convenient location.
Leave the loop antenna connected.
Note
Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
Do not use the antenna during an electrical storm.
Using other equipment
Connecting other equipment
•
Turn the unit off before making connections.
•Refer to the manual of the other unit for details.
(Cables and equipment not included.)
ARecord playerSound cannot be produced unless a phono equalizer (not
included) is connected.
A record player with a built-in phono equalizer is recommended.
BDVD player (with 5.1ch output), etc.You can enjoy surround sound of DVDs encoded with Dolby
Digital.
Coaxial cable (not included)
CSubwooferThe included front speakers have subwoofers, but by connecting
an active subwoofer, you can enhance the bass effect found on
DVDs encoded with Dolby Digital.
D
E
Optical fiber cable (not included)
•Do not bend the optical fiber cable.
A
B
5-12m
RL
A
A
A
C
D
EAM outdoor antenna
(not included)FM outdoor antenna
(not included)
75 Ω coaxial cable
(not included)
30 mm
Shield braid
15 mm
Core wire Record player (not included)
Rear panel
AUDIO
OUT
AUX 1
AUX 2
DVD player (not included)
Rear panel
DIGITAL INPUT 1
(OPTICAL)DIGITAL
OUT
Subwoofer (not included)
Rear panel
SUBWOOFER OUT
AM loop antenna
DIGITAL INPUT 2
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Timer and other operations
B
A
C
1
1
TESTCH SELECTCH LE V E L
SUBWOOFER
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CLOCK
 TIMERPL AYREC SLEEPAUTO OFFDISC123
TUNERCD
S.SOUND EQ
VOLUME
TAPEDELAYPLAU XDIGITAL-INREWFFDIGITAL-IN/
AUX
DIGITAL
INPUT 1/2
2
1
DEMO
STOP,
DIGITAL
INPUT 1/21
REC  
1
1
2
1
Using other equipment
Listening to an external digital source
(A See page 26:B for connection.)
1Press [DIGITAL INPUT 1/2] to select
the input source.
Every time you press the button:
D-IN 1 ↔ D-IN 2
Remote control:
Press [DIGITAL-IN/AUX] to select “D-IN 1” or “D-IN 2”.
Every time you press the button:
D-IN 1 → D-IN 2 → AUX 1 → AUX 2
 ↑
2Operate the external unit.
Refer to the manual provided with the other equipment for
details.
Listening to an external analog source
(A See page 26:A for connection.)
Press [AUX 1/2] to select the input
source.
Every time you press the button:
AUX 1 ↔ AUX 2
Remote control:
Press [DIGITAL-IN/AUX] to select “AUX 1” or “AUX 2”.
Every time you press the button:
D-IN 1 → D-IN 2 → AUX 1 → AUX 2
 ↑
Operate the external unit.Refer to the manual provided with the other equipment for
details.
Recording an external source
Do the preparatory steps (A page 16).
1Press [DIGITAL INPUT 1/2] or [AUX
1/2] to select the input source.
Remote control:
Press [DIGITAL-IN/AUX].
2Press [¬ ¬¬ ¬
¬ REC].
3Start the source to be recorded.
Refer to the external unit’s manual for details.
To stop recordingPress [» STOP, –DEMO].
Note
Multi-channel sources (3 to 5.1 channels) are automatically
down-mixed to 2 channels during recording.
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the
chart do not solve the problem:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or web site
(http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized
Servicentre closest to you.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 6.
Listening to the radio
Noise is heard.
The stereo indicator flickers
or doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.
A low hum is heard during
AM broadcasts.Use an outdoor antenna. <
Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
Common Problems
Turn the volume up.
Check the speaker connections. 6
Change the AUX or DIGITAL input setting to suit the type of connection you have made. =
Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit.
Turn PCM FIX off. ,
Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause of the problem, then switch the unit on. Causes
include shorting of the positive and negative speaker wires, straining of the speakers through excessive
volume or power, and using the unit in a hot environment.
Check the speaker connections. 6
An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords away
from this unit’s cables.
Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
You plugged the AC power supply cord in for the first time or there was a power failure recently. Set the
time.  /
Check and correct the speaker cords connection.6
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
When there is a television set nearby
The picture on the TV
disappears or stripes
appear on the screen.The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna, change to
an outdoor antenna.
The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the unit.
Using the cassette deck
Poor quality sound.
Recording is not possible.
Playing discs
The display is wrong or play
won’t start.
The total number of tracks
displayed differs each time
the same disc is inserted.
Unusual sound is heard.
CD-RW cannot be read.
“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears
on the display.
The changer cannot change
to the selected disc or play
won’t start.The disc may be upside down. 9
Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-standard.
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait about an
hour for it to clear and try again.
The disc may be scratched, or its data may be defective. Replace the disc.
The disc was incompletely formatted. Use the recording equipment to fully format the disc before
recording.
There is a problem with the disc mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.)
The tray will open automatically. Remove the disc from the tray, and after ensuring there is no disc in the tray,
close it. The unit will make the disc changing noises for a few moments and then it should operate normally.
Press [PLAY MODE] on the remote control to clear 1-SONG mode and try again.
Clean the heads. [
If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. ( No sound.
Sound stops.
Sound is unfixed, reversed
or comes from one speaker
only.
Humming heard during play.
“ERROR” is displayed.
“– –:– –” appears on the
display at standby mode.
“F61” is displayed.
The remote control
The remote control doesn’t
work.Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. 8
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Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic/Technics Audio Products
Limited Warranty
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which
occur during normal use and does not cover normal wear to the stylus (when applica-
ble) or a dealer installed cartridge or stylus. The warranty does not cover damages
which occur in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
faulty installation, misapplication, set-up adjustments, maladjustment of consumer con-
trols, improper operation or maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal recep-
tion or pick-up, alteration, modification, power line surge, improper voltage supply, light-
ning damage, commercial use, such as; hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or
rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Servicenter
or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGE TO TAPES, RECORDS OR DISCS. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may
contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction,
then write to the Consumer Affairs Department at the company address indicated
above.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collective-
ly referred to as “the Warrantor”) will repair or replace this product with new or refur-
bished parts or equivalent product, free of charge in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, in the
event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence
from the date of original purchase):
AUDIO PRODUCTS — labor and parts for one (1) year.ALL AUDIO RACKS (cabinets) — parts only 30 days.TECHNICS STAND ALONE SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS — labor and parts
for three (3) years.
USB READER-WRITER, PERSONAL COMPUTER CARD ADAPTERS—
(when applicable) —exchange defective unit with a new or refurbished one for one (1)
year.
ACCESSORIES—HEADPHONES, CARTRIDGES, MICROPHONES, ADAPTERS—
labor and parts for ninety (90) days.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES — (when applicable) — exchange defective item for new
one for ten (10) days. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.
SD MEMORY CARDS, RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACKS — (when applicable) —
exchange defective item for new one for ninety (90) days. Non-rechargeable battery
packs are not warranted.
Carry-in or mail-in service in the U.S.A. can be obtained during the warranty period by
contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the
Servicenter Directory. Or call toll free, 1-800-211-7262 to locate a PASC authorized
Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the war-
ranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the
Servicenter Directory.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other
proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty service is rendered.
If you ship the product
Carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Attach a postage-affixed letter, detailing the complaint, to the outside of the carton.
Do NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices. They are NOT equipped to make repairs.
Product Service
Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at
1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected],
or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre
at 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized
Servicentre closest to you.
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change
in performance; or
(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing
to authorized servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that
have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to
perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.