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
16 to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or service representative.
Operation to reset
The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while power is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return it to normal condition.
Set the POWER to OFF then, while holding down the SOURCE DIRECT key, set the POWER switch to ON.
•Please note that resetting the microcomputer clears the contents stored in it and returns it to the condition when it left the factory.
Remote control unit
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| Remote control operation is not possible. | • Batteries are exhausted. | • Replace with new batteries. |
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| • The remote control unit is too far away | • Operate the remote control unit within the | ||
| from the main system, controlling angle is | controllable range. |
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| • The audio cords and system control cords | • Connect properly referring to “System | ||
| are not connected properly. | connection”. | 67 | |
| • The source component to be operated | • Place the tape(s), CD or MD in the source | ||
| does not contain the tape(s), CD or MD. | component to be played. |
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| • The POWER switch is set to OFF. | • Set the POWER switch to ON. | @ | |
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Amplifier
Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
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| Sound is not output. | • The speaker cords are disconnected. | • Connect them properly referring to | “Sys- |
| • The VOLUME CONTROL is set to the | tem connection”. | 8 |
| • Adjust the volume to a proper level. @ | ||
| minimum position. |
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| • MUTING is ON. | • Press the MUTE key to OFF. | # |
| • The SPEAKERS switches are set to OFF. | • Set the SPEAKERS switch(es) to ON. | |
| • The system control cords are not fully con- |
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| • Check the system control connections. | ||
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| All indicators blink and sound is not | • Speaker cords are | • Turn the power off, eliminate the | |
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| Sound is not output from one of the | • The speaker cord is disconnected. | • Connect it properly referring to “System | |
| speakers. | • The BALANCE control is set to an extreme | connection”. | 8 |
| • Adjust the Left/Right balance. | # | |
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| No sound from a selected source. | • Adv. DA / CD DIRECT is ON. | • Press the Adv. DA / CD DIRECT key to | |
only) | OFF. |
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Notes
The RDS EON function
•When this unit is connected to a KENWOOD tuner with the RDS EON function using a system control cord, the input of this unit automatically switches to the tuner when the tuner receives a desired program in the EON reservation mode.
•Note that the RDS EON function is not available while the Adv. DA / CD DIRECT is ON.
Speaker protection circuit
When this unit’s power is turned ON with the speaker cable
If the all indicators blink and no sound occurs, turn the power OFF, remove the
Do not use contact cleaners because they could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful of contact cleaners containing oil, for
Note | they may deform the plastic components. |
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