Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the unit as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the
enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers (e.g.
4)
Common problems
CD
Cassette deck
Radio
Remote control
“E” is displayed
“UO1” is displayed
“UO2” is displayed
CD won’t play or CD display is incorrect
Certain sections are not played properly
Recording is not possible
Poor sound quality
A lot of noise or difficult to tune
The remote control doesn’t work.
The unit can’t be turned on from the
remote control.
Indicates incorrect operation. Read the instructions.
Replace the batteries or use household AC power.
4
Power batteries haven’t been inserted. Insert them or use household AC power. (“UO2” ap-
pears only if you have inserted memory batteries.)
4
Place the CD label facing up.
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Wait for an hour for condensation to dry and try again.
Clean the CD.
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Replace the CD if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard.
If the cassette’s tabs have removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape.
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Clean the heads.
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Interference may be caused by other equipment or the use of its remote control. Turn the
other equipment off or separate this unit from them.
Check the batteries are inserted correctly.
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Replace the batteries if they are worn. 6
Turn the unit on from the main unit if you are using batteries to power the unit. 46
Technical Specifications
Radio
Frequency range
FM 87.50
–108.00MHz (50 kHz steps)
AM 522
–1629kHz (9 kHz steps)
CD player
Sampling frequency 44.1kHz
Decoding 16 bit linear
Beam source Semiconductor laser (wavelength 780nm)
No. of channels 2 channel, stereo
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
D/A converter MASH (1 bit DAC)
Tape recorder
Track system 4 track, 2 channel, stereo
Monitor system Variable sound monitor
Recording system AC bias
Erasing system Multi Pole magnet
Frequency range
Normal position 50
–14000Hz
General
Speakers (RX-ES25) 8cm 5.4Ω x 2
(RX-ES20) 8cm 2.7Ω x 2
Jacks
Output PHONES: 3.5mm stereo (16
–32Ω)
Power requirement
AC 230
–240V, 50Hz
Power consumption: (RX-ES25) 30W
(RX-ES20) 23W
Battery 12V [Eight R20/LR20(D, UM-1)batteries]
•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Memory back-up for computer/clock
6V [Four R6/LR6 (AA, UM-3) batteries]
•Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Dimensions (WxHxD) 529 x 144 x 276mm
Weight (RX-ES25) 4.5kg without batteries
(RX-ES20) 4.0kg without batteries
Note
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Osaka 542-8588, Japan
RQT5189-1B
L1099TL1119
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