Panasonic RX-DS16 - Troubleshooting Guide; Common Operational Problems; CD Playback Issues; Tape Recording and Playback Problems

Troubleshooting guide
Before
requesting
service
for
this
unit,
check
the
chart
below
for
a
possible
cause
of
the
problem
you
are
experiencing.
Some
simple
checks
or
a
minor
adjustment
on
your
part
may
eliminate the
problem
and
restore
proper
operation.
If
you
are
in
doubt
about
some
of
the
check
points,
or
if
the
remedies
indicated
in
the
chart
do
not
solve
the
problem,
refer
to
the
directory
of
Authorized
Service
Centers
(enclosed
with
this
unit)
to
locate
a
convenient
service center,
or
consult
your
dealer
for
instructions.
(In
U.S.A.
consult
PASC
Authorized
Servicenters
for
detailed
instructions
or
call
1-800-211-7262
for
the
address
of
an
authorized
factory
servicenter.)
Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy :
Common problems
Is the AC power cord still connected to the Disconnect the AC power cord from the unit.
unit but disconnected from a household AC
outlet while batteries are being used?
Are the batteries flat? £ Replace them with new ones. Alternatively, use
a household AC outlet as the power source.
Have the batteries been installed incorrectly Align the (+) and (-) polarities properly.
with their (+) and (-) polarities reversed?
a household AC outlet as the power source.
to the unit? cord,
When the memory back-up batteries have not been installed, “U02” does not appear.
No operation when the unit
is powered by batteries.
When listening to the radio
‘or CDs, the unit suddenly
switches to playing a tape.
Has the sleep timer reached its set time when
the tape is playing?
Play does not start.
No display of track
numbers, etc.
Has there been a sudden change in temperature? Condensation may have formed on the lens unit.
For instance, was the unit brought straight from a Leave it for about an hour before attempting
cold place into a warm location? operation again.
Certain
sections
are
not
Is
the
CD
dirty?
Wipe
with
a
soft
cloth.
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played
properly.
Is the
CD
scratched?
Replace
with
a
new
CD.
While listening to tapes
No
recording.
Has
the
tape’s
accidental
erasure-prevention
Cover
the
holes
with
adhesive
tape.
tabs
been
broken
off?
High
level
of
noise;
poor
Are
the
heads dirty?
Clean
them.
a
sound
quality.
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Tape is not ejected. Are the batteries flat? Replace them with new ones or, alternatively, use
a household AC outlet as the power source and
press B/& STOP/EJECT after pressing P PLAY.
The lid cannot be closed
when loading the tape.
While listening to the radio
High level of noise; stations | Has the antenna been adjusted properly? Try changing its direction.
cannot be tuned in well.
Noise
heard
during
AM
Are
you
using
the
remote
control
of
another
Use
the
remote
control
at
a
distance.
reception. appliance near the unit?
Are you operating the unit and a TV set at the Place the unit at a distance from the TV.
same
time?
Alternatively,
turn
off
the
TV’s
power.
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