Panasonic SC-AK18 User Manual

Reference

RQT5265

Problem

Probable cause(s)

Suggested remedy

Reference

page(s)

When there is a television set nearby

The picture on the TV

The location and orientation of the antenna

If you are using an indoor antenna, change

disappears or stripes appear

are incorrect.

to an outdoor antenna.

on the screen.

The wiring at the back of the system is

Separate the antenna wire of the TV set

unsuitable.

from the system.

While using the cassette deck

Sound is low, intermittent,

Heads are dirty.

Clean the heads.

poor quality, noisy, scratchy,
or unsteady.

The deck does not enter the

The erase-prevention tabs are removed

Attach tape to cover the space left by

recording mode.

from the cassette.

removal of the erase-prevention tabs.

While listening to compact discs

The display does not show

The disc is upside down.

Set the disc with the label facing upward.

the correct indication. Disc

The disc is dirty.

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.

play does not start when

The disc is scratched.

Replace the disc with a new one.

you press the play button.

The disc is badly warped.

The disc is a nonstandard one.

Replace the disc with a different one.

There is condensation inside the CD

Wait for 60 minutes before using the CD

changer.

player.

A certain music passage

The disc is dirty.

Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.

can’t be played correctly.

“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears

There was a power failure or the power cord

1. Press [

] to switch on the power.

on the display.

was disconnected from the household AC

The tray will open.

outlet

2. Take out CD from the tray if there is any,

• during disc changing operation or

then press [

] of [CD 1] to close

• when the disc tray is opened.

the tray. The system will restore normal
operation.

While using the remote control

The system cannot be

The batteries are installed in the reverse

Re-insert the batteries in the correct

operated with the remote

polarity.

control.

The batteries are run-down.

Replace the batteries with new batteries.

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.

Maintenance

For a cleaner crisper sound

Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and
recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).

See below