In Case Ofdifficulty - Kenwood KR-A5050 Instruction Manual

In case
ofdifficulty
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
Amplifier section, speakers
Tuner section
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 i,smicroprocessor-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.
Symptom Cause Remedy
Remote control operation is not possible.
8 Batteries are exhausted.
8 Replace with new batteries.
8 The audio cords and system control cords 8 Connect properly referring to "System
are not connected properly.
connections".
8 The -remote control unit is too far away 8 Operate the remote control unit within the
from the main system, controlling angle is controllable range.
too large, or there is an obstacle In be-
tween.
8
The source component to be operated
8 Place a record, tape(s) or CD in the source
does not contain a record, tape(s) or CD, component to be played,
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8
Anattempt is made to playa tape which is
being recorded irithe cassette deck.
8 Wait until the recording is completed.
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Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Sound is not output. 8 The speaker cords are disconnected.
8 Connect properly referring to
..
System
connections" .
8 The VOLUME CONTROL is set to mini-
8 Adjust the volume to a proper level.
mum position.
8 Press thelMUTEI key to OFF.
8 ThelMUTEI key is set to ON and the point
indicator is blinking.
"
Sound is not output from one of the
8 ci T he speaker cord is disconnected.
8 Connect properly referring to "System
speakers.
connections".
8 The BALANCEcontrol is set to an extreme
8 Adjust the Left I Right balance,
position.
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A hum noise is generated when the
8 The audio cord from the turntable is not
8 Insert the audio cord plugs securely into
PHONO input selector key is pressed.
inserted securely into the PHONO jacks. the PHONO jacks.
8
Theturntableis not grounded.
8 Connect the grounding wire to the GND
terminal on the rear panel.
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
A station which was preset cannot be
- 8
Thepresetstationbelongsto a frequency 8 Preset a station with a receivable fre-
received by pressing the corresponding
that cannot be received.
quency.
numeric key.
8 The preset memory was cleared because. 8 Preset the station again.
the power cord was unplugged for a long
period of time. .
Interference.
8 Noisedue to ignition noise of automobiles. 8 Install the outdoor antenna away from the
road.
8 Noise due to an influence from an electric
8 Turn off the power of the appliance.
appliance.
8 Noise due to a nearby TV set. 8 Install the system more futher away from
the TV set.