Panasonic SC-AK90 - Manual (Page 39)

Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy
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. O
The wiring at the back of the system is unsuitable. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the
system.
When listening to tapes
Sound is low, intermittent,
poor quality, noisy,
scratchy, Heads are dirty. Heads are dirty. Clean the heads. 0
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. ©
While listening to CDs
The display does not show
the correct indication. CD
play does not start when
you press the play button.
The CD label is facing left. Set the CD with the label facing right. ©
The CD is dirty. Wipe the CD with a soft cloth. ©
The CD is scratched. Replace the CD with a new one.
The CD is badly warped.
The CD is nonstandard. Replace the CD with a different one. ©
There is condensation inside the CD changer. Wait for 60 minutes before using the CD changer.
A certain music passage
can't be played correctly. The CD is dirty. Wipe the CD with a soft cloth. ©
The error message "DISC
TAKE OUT” appears on the
display and the changer
stops operating. A disc has been put in the slot of the CD in play. Remove the CD whose number is displayed and
dose the rack panel.
The CD does not return to
Its slot.
(“DISC TAKE OUT” appears
on the display.)
Because of light or noise, the changer has detected
a CD in the slot of the CD being played, even
though it is empty.
Check whether another CD is in the slot or not. If
not, hold down the I (stop) button for 4 seconds.
The changer will then eject the CD. If this proves to
be ineffective, contact the place of purchase.
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While using the remot 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, ©
The batteries are run-down. Replace the batteries with new batteries. ©
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If the surface 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, benzine, or chemically treated
cloths to clean this unit.
• Before using chemically impregnated cloth, read the instructions
that came with the cloth carefully.
For a cleaner crisper sound
We recommend that you periodically clean parts (the shaded portion
in the figure below) the tape contacts like the heads.
Do not use any solution other than alcohol for head cleaning.