Kenwood KR-V888D Case of difficulty, Resetting the Microcomputer, Amplifier, Tuner

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In case of difficulty

5 4 Resetting the Microcomputer

If the microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged while the power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this happens, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return the unit to its normal operating condition.

KR-V888D (En/T)

With the power cord plugged in, turn the POWER key OFF. Then, while holding down the ON/STANDBY key, press POWER.

•Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear the contents of the memory and returns the unit to the state it was in when it left the factory.

Amplifier

Symptom		Cause	Remedy

No sound from the speakers.	•	The speaker cords are disconnected.	• Connect them properly referring to “Connect-
			ing the speakers”	#
	•	VOLUME is set to the minimum position.	• Adjust the volume to a proper level.
	• MUTE is ON.		• Turn OFF the MUTE.	(
	• The SPEAKERS switches are set to OFF.		• Set the SPEAKERS switch(es) to ON. *

The standby indicator blinks and sound is	•	Speaker cords are short-circuited.	• Turn the power off, eliminate the short-
not output.			circuiting, then turn on the power again.
				#

Sound is not output from one of the speak-	•	The speaker cord is disconnected.	• Connect it properly referring to “Connecting
ers.			the speakers”.
	• The speaker balance is set to an extreme		• Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone.
		position.		&

Sound is not output from the rear (sur-	• The rear speaker cords and/or the center		• Connect it properly referring to “Connecting
round) speakers and/or the center speaker,		speaker cord is disconnected.	the speakers”.
or their sound is very small.	• A surround mode has not been engaged.		• Select a surround mode.
	• The rear and/or center volume controls are set		• Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone.
		to the minimum level.		&

A humming noise is generated when the	•	The audio cord from the turntable is not con-	• Insert the audio cord plugs securely into the
PHONO input selector is selected.		nected to the PHONO jacks.	PHONO jacks.
	•	The turntable is not grounded.	• Connect the grounding wire to the GND termi-
			nal on the rear panel.

The initial sound is intermittent when start-	• There are differnent causes for different types		• With certain DVD players, the initial sound
ing playback from an AC-3 source in a DVD		of DVD players.	may be intermittent.
player.

No sound when playing a DVD.	• A PCM source is being played back.		• Press the STEREO key.

Digital playback is not possible from Dolby	• The sound mode is set to "STEREO".		• Press the DOLBY DIGITAL key to select the
Digital (AC-3) sources.			Dolby Digital (AC-3) mode.

Tuner

	Symptom		Cause		Remedy

	Radio Stations cannot be received.	• No antenna is connected.		•	Connect an antenna.
		•	The broadcast band is not set properly.	•	Set the broadcast band properly.
		• The frequency of the desired station is not		•	Tune the frequency of the desired station.
			tuned.		£

	Interference.	•	Noise due to ignition noise from an automo-	• Install the outdoor antenna away from the
			bile.		road.
		• Noise due to interference from an electric		•	Turn off the power to the appliance.
			appliance.
		•	Noise due to a nearby TV set.	•	Install the receiver farther away from the TV.

	A station which was preset cannot be re-	• The preset station belongs to a frequency that		•	Preset a station with a receivable frequency.
Other	ceived by pressing the corresponding nu-		cannot be received.
Other	meric key.		period of time.	•	Preset the station again.
	meric key.	• The preset memory was cleared because the		•	Preset the station again.
			power cord had been unplugged for a long

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Contents About the supplied remote control KR-V888DGetting started Safety precautionsAccessories UnpackingContents Special features Universal IR InfraRed remote controlTrue home theater sound RDS Radio Data System tuner How to use this manualSpecial features New Traitr transistor adopted in the final stageAbout the Standby indicator Names and functions of partsNames and functions of parts Setting up the system Connecting the antennas6CH input M.INPUT Connecting audio componentsMicrocomputer malfunction System Control jacksConnecting video components Setting up the systemDigital connections AC-3 RF Demodulator DEM-999DConnecting the system control Registering setup codes for Kenwood audio componentsConnecting the speakers Speaker impedanceLoading the batteries Preparing the remote controlPRE OUT connections Operating distanceTo quit the OSD mode Using the on-screen displayPress the Sound or Setup key Move the pointerPreparing for surround sound Surround set upSpeaker placement Select the speakers and enter the speaker distance4Adjust the volume levels of each speaker Adjust the audio input level of the connected componentsEnter the speaker distance Normal playback Listening to a source componentAdjusting the sound Listening with headphones Source Direct playbackSet the Input Selector to Video 6CH.INPUT playbackListening with a graphic equalizer SecondsRecording video RecordingRecording audio Recording a music sourceSet the input to tuner Tuning non-RDSradio stationsSelect a tuning method Select a broadcast band3Enter the frequency Tuning radio stations by frequency Direct tuningListening to radio broadcasts Press the Direct keyUsing the Display key RDS functionsSet the broadcast band to FM Presetting RDS stations RDS Auto MemoryReceiving preset RDS stations Store the stations automaticallyEnter a preset number 1~40 Presetting radio stations manuallyReceiving preset stations in order P.CALL For 15, press For 20, pressTuning by program type PTY search Activate the PTY search modeSelect the program type you desire To select another program type Start the searchExample Searching for a Rock Music broadcast Preparation Tune to a preset RDS stationReserving the desired information Stations RDS Auto MemoryTurn the TA, News and INFO. indicators off To cancel EON reservationWhen listening to the tuner TP Traffic Program indicationDolby Digital AC-3 Ambience effectsSound modes Dolby Pro LogicDSP mode Whats DSP?Ambience effects Preparations Select a surround modeSurround Play Source Direct S.DIRTo select a DSP mode To adjust the DSP modesConvenient functions SET UP switch OSD switchSource Direct switch Radio Text switchKR-V888D En/T Find the setup code of the component to be registered Getting the most from your remote controlRegistering setup codes for other components Low battery warningPress the ENT key to store the code you have just input Enter the setup code8Once setup codes have been entered for all 7Repeat steps 3 to 6 to register additionalPress the operation keys you desire Operating other componentsVideo key Audio key TV key VIDEO1 VCR CD CD TV1 VIDEO2 VCRSelect the component to be controlled Changing confirming the operation modePress Shift Execute the desired operationsMake a plan of the macro play you want to set up Activate the macro program modePerform each of the following steps within 5 seconds Press the keys to be operated in order Select where the macro should be storedTerminate the macro program mode Repeat steps 1 through 5 to program up to 3 macrosExecuting an automatic operation Press the Macro keyExecute the macro play Checking a setup code Setup code correlationDeleting a setup code Perform each step within 5 secondsUK including N. Ireland Hold down the ENT key until the backlight flashes twiceEnter the 3 digit code Go to within 5 secondsCode selection after mode download Hold your remote to the speaker portion of your telephonePress a numeric key Maker Set up codes Set up code chartVCR Set up codes Non-IR codesSet up code chart VCR Set up codesTV Set up codes BPLDSS Set up codes Satellite Set up codesLD player Set up codes DVD Set up codesCable Set up codes CD Player Set up codesMD Set up codes DAT deck Set up codesCassette deck Set up codes Misc. audio Set up codesAmplifier Resetting the MicrocomputerCase of difficulty TunerRemote control unit Case of difficultyMemory back up function Specifications Remote operation of other components MD recorder operationsTuner operations LD player operations TV operationsVCR operations Satellite tuner operationsDVD player operations Function Shift commands Menu Menu Theme ThemeCable tuner operations + Channel + Select Numeric keysFor your records