In Case Of Difficulty - Kenwood KR-A5050 Instruction Manual

In case of difficulty
What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. If your unit should not perform as expected, consult the
table below to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or service representative.
Remote control unit
Symptom
Cause Remedy
Remote control operation is not possible. • Batteries are exhausted.
• The audio cords and system control cords
are not connected properly.
• The remote control unit is too far away
from the main system, controlling angle is
too large, or there is an obstacle in be¬
tween.
• The source component to be operated
does not contain a reoord, tape{s) or CD.
• An attempt is made to play a tape which is
being recorded in the cassette deck.
•
Replace with new batteries.
•
Connect properly referring to "System
connections".
•
Operate the remote control unit within the
controllable range.
• Place a record, tape(s) or CD in the source
component to be played.
• Wait until the recording is completed.
Amplifier section, speakers
Symptom
Cause Remedy
Sound is not output.
• The speaker cords are disconnected.
• The VOLUME CONTROL is set to mini¬
mum position.
• ThefMUTEl key is set to ON and the point
indicator is blinking.
• Connect properly referring to "System
connections".
• Adjust the volume to a proper level.
• Press the MUTEj key to OFF.
Sound is not output from one of the
speakers.
• The speaker cord is disconnected.
• The BALANCE control is set to an extreme
position.
• Connect properly referring to "System
connections".
• Adjust the Left / Right balance.
A hum noise is generated when the
PHONO input selector key is pressed.
• The audio cord from the turntable is not
inserted securely into the PHONO jacks.
• The turntable is not grounded.
• Insert the audio cord plugs securely into
the PHONO jacks.
• Connect the
grounding
wire to the GND
terminal on the rear panel.
Tuner section
Symptom
Cause Remedy
A station which was preset cannot be
received by pressing the corresponding
numeric key.
• The preset station belongs to a frequency
that cannot be received.
• The preset memory was cleared because
the power cord was unplugged for a long
period of time.
• Preset a station with a receivable fre¬
quency.
• Preset the station again.
Interference.
• Noise due to ignition noise of automobiles.
• Noise due to an influence from an electric
appliance.
• Noise due to a nearby TV set.
• Install the outdoor antenna away from the
road.
• Turn off the power of the appliance.
• Install the system more futher away from
the TV set.
Speaker protection circuitry
If the speaker cords are short-circuited, the speaker protection circuitry is activated and the sound is muted, if this occurs, switch the
POWER key to OFF, remove the short-circuit from the speaker cords, and switch the POWER key to ON again. Normal operation will
resume.
Notes:
1. This system is microprocessor-controlled, so malfunction may occur due to external noise or interference noise. In such a case, unplug the power
cord, plug it in and turn the power on again.
2. Do not use contact cleaner because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially wary of contact cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the
plastic components.
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