Panasonic SC-AK14 - Manual (Page 31)

Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy Reference
page(s)
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.
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The wiring at the back of the system is
unsuitable.
Separate the antenna wire of the TV set
from the system.
While using the cassette deck
Sound Is low, intermittent,
poor quality, noisy, scratchy,
or unsteady.
Heads are dirty. Clean the heads. See below
The deck does not enter the
recording mode.
The erase-prevention tabs are removed
from the cassette. Attach tape to cover the space left by
removal of the erase-prevention tabs.
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While listening to compact discs
The display does not show
the correct Indication. Disc
play does not start when
you press the play button.
The disc is upside down. Set the disc with the label facing upward. 15
The disc is dirty. Wipe the disc with a soft cloth. 14
The disc is scratched. Replace the disc with a new one.
The disc is badly warped.
The disc is a nonstandard one. Replace the disc with a different one. 14
There is condensation inside the CD
changer. Wait for 60 minutes before using the CD
player.
A certain music passage
can’t be played correctly.
The disc is dirty. Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
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“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears
on the display.
There was a power failure or the power cord
was disconnected from the household AC
outlet
• during disc changing operation or
• when the disc tray is opened.
1. Press [cl)yl, POWER] to switch on the
power. The tray will open.
2. If there is a CD in the tray, remove it,
then press [±] of [CD 1] to close
the tray. The system will restore normal
operation.
While using the remote control
The system cannot be
operated with the remote
control. The batteries are installed in the reverse
polarity.
Re-insert the batteries in the correct
polarity.
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The batteries are run-down. Replace the batteries with new batteries. 5
Maìnfenance
If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-
and-water solution or a weak detergent solution. •
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came
with the cloth carefully.
For a cleaner crisper sound
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and
recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
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