Kenwood KR-V9020 - Manual (Page 42)

fn 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.
Even when the POWER is turned ON. this unit may not function correctly due to external noise or interference, etc.
In such a case, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and after about 1 0 seconds, plug it again then turn the
POWER ON again.
Symptom Cause Remedy
No power, no sound. 1. Power cord not plugged in.
2. Poor connection at wall outlet.
Power outlet inactive.
1. Check plug contact.
2, Check outlet unsing a lamp or other
appliance (outlet may be controlled by a
wall switch).
No sound from left and right. 1. Speaker cords disconnected.
2. Speakers switched off.
1. Check speaker connections.
2. Check speaker switch.
Sound from left or right, but not both. 1. Poor speaker connections.
2. Defective speaker.
1. Check connections at both ends of
speaker cord.
2. Reverse speakers. If problem stays with
speaker, have speaker checked.
EM broadcast too noisy. Sufficient recep­
tion is impossible.
1, Indoor antenna is used,
2. Poor connection of the antenna cable.
1, Use an outdoor antenna.
2, Connect the antenna cable correctly.
Dubbing from TAPE 2 to TAPE 1 is impos­
sible.
The Input Selector TAPE 1 button is
pressed.
(The TAPE 1 indicator lights in the display,)
Switch the input selector to a source other
than TAPE 1.
Graphic equalizer recording is impossible in
the VIDEO DUBBING mode.
The AUDIO INJECTION key is not pressed
ON. Press the AUDIO INJECTION key to ON,
Check that the AUDIO INJECTION indica­
tor lights up, then press the EQ REC key.
No sound from the rear speakers. 1, Surround mode is set to BYPASS,
2, Rear level is set to a low level,
3, Surround mode is set to DOLBY PRO­
LOGIC or THEATER, and a monaural
source is used,
1. Set to the required Surround mode,
2. Increase the rear level to an appropriate
level.
3. Use a stereo or surround-encoded
source.
Remote control unit does not function. 1. Unit is operated from too great a dis­
tance.
2. Batteries are nearly exhausted.
1. Operate from a position closer to the
front panel.
2. Replace all four batteries with new ones.
Delay time adjustment impossible. Surround mode is set to BYPASS or HALL, Delay time cannot be adjusted in the BY­
PASS or HALL mode.
Occurs during AM reception only Cause Remedy
High-frequency whistle especially at night. Interfernce from TV set. Turn off TV set. If problem disappears, try
relocating TV set.
Intermittent buzz or cracking sound. 1. Lightning.
2. Fluorescent lamps starting.
3. Appliance or furnace starting.
1. No remedy.
2. Try reversing AC plug,
3. Try reversing AC plug.
Occurs during FM reception only Cause Remedy
Hiss that gets worse in stereo reception. Very weak antenna input signal. Consider an outdoor antenna installation. In
areas remote from the transmitter, a 5 to 8
element antenna designed exclusively for
FM is suggested.
Rhythmic static or popping noises. Automobile ignition noise, especially evi­
dent when receiving weak signals. Review antenna installation. Site the an­
tenna as far from the street as possible and
use coaxial cable.
STEREO indicator fails to light during stereo
broadcast, Another possible effect of a very weak
signal. Antenna system needs attention (see
above).
Speaker protection circuit
if PROTECTION ON ^"blinks on the display window, immediately turn power off by pressing the POWER key (keys
others than the POWER key are not accepted). The positive (+) and negative (—) speaker cords may possibly be
short-circuited,
If they are short-circuited, connect the cords properly and turn power on again.
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Do not use contact cleaner because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful against contact cleaners containing oil, for they may
deform the plastic components.