Troubleshooting Chart
Many potential "problems" can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your author- ised KENWOOD dealer or service centre.
ν General
Symptom | Possible cause |
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λ The clock is not on time. | λ Did a power failure occur? Reset the |
| clock. (Refer to page 15.) |
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λ When a button is pressed, the unit | λ Set this unit to the power |
does not respond. | and then turn it back on. |
| λ If the unit still malfunctions, reset it. (Refer |
| to step 3 under "If trouble occurs" on page |
| 26.) |
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λ No sound is heard. | λ Is the volume level set to "0"? |
| λ Are the headphones connected? |
| λ Are the speaker wires disconnected? |
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ν CD player
Symptom | Possible cause |
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λ Playback does not start. | λ Is the disc loaded |
λPlayback stops in the middle or is λ Does the disc satisfy the standards? not performed properly.
λIs the disc distorted or scratched?
λPlayback sounds are skipped, or λ Is the unit located near excessive vibra-
stopped in the middle of a track. | tions? |
λIs the disc very dirty?
λHas condensation formed inside the unit?
νTuner
Symptom | Possible cause |
λRadio makes unusual noise con- λ Is the unit placed near the TV or compu-
secutively. | ter? |
λIs the FM/AM loop aerial placed properly? Move the AC power lead away from the aerial if located near.
νRemote control
Symptom | Possible cause |
λThe remote control does not oper- λ Is the AC power lead of the unit plugged
ate. | in? |
λIs the battery polarity respected?
λAre the batteries dead?
λIs the distance or angle incorrect?
λDoes the remote control sensor receive strong light?
νCondensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or op- eration in an extremely humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, etc.) or on the transmitter on the remote control.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunc- tion. If this happens, leave the power on with no disc in the unit until normal playback is pos- sible (about 1 hour). Wipe off any condensa- tion on the transmitter with a soft cloth before operating the unit.
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