Kenwood KA-V9500 - Manual (Page 41)

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 to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or service
representative.
Symptom Cause Remedy
When the POWER switch is set to ON,
the indicators do not light and sound is
not reproduced.
> The power plug is disconnected from the
power outlet.
> Insert in securely.
Picture and sound are not reproduced. ► The connection cords are disconnected.
► The connection cords are connected
improperly.
I The source component selected by the
input selector key is different from that
being played.
• Connect the cords securely into the jacks.
• Check connections, and correct as
required.
• Press the input selector key of the compo­
nent to be listened to.
Sound is not reproduced. ► The SPEAKERS key is set to OFF.
> The speaker cords are disconnected.
• The speaker cords are short-circuited.
► Set the SPEAKERS key to ON.
I Connect the cords securely to the speaker
terminals.
> Connect the speaker cords properly.
The sound from the center speaker is
not heard or is very low.
► The setting of the CENTER SPEAKERS
switch is not correct for the connection.
• Set the CENTER SPEAKERS switch cor­
rectly. {Refer to page 9.)
Sound from the rear speakers is not
reproduced or is at a low volume level.
• The Surround mode is set to BYPASS.
• The rear level is set to the minimum
position.
• The sound source is in monaural, when the
surround mode is set to DOLBY PRO
LOGIC.
► Set to a desired Surround mode.
• Increase the rear speaker level to an
optimum level.
> Use the SYNTHETIC MOVIE THEATER or
SYNTHETIC ARENA Surround mode.
Sound is distorted in the setting other
than source direct.
► The input level is too high. » Adjust the INPUT LEVEL control on the
rear panel.
The remote control does not work. i The remote controlling distance is too far.
• The batteries are exhausted.
• Operate the remote control unit from a
closer position.
• Replace the batteries.
The DELAY TIME switch does not work. ► The Surround mode is Bypass, 3 Stereo or
DSP Surround. (Also, even the mode is the
DSP Logic Surround mode, the use of rear
speakers is not specified by the speaker
mode.)
> The delay time cannot be adjusted in these
mode.
Characters "TAPE 1" blink on the
display.
( They blinks when ...
Input selector key. TAPE 1,
TAPE 1 REC switch: TAPE 2.
T fiP E i ----
----------- I --------------------------
* © Select other input selector key than
TAPE 1.
© Set the TAPE 1 REC switch to
SOURCE.
Characters "VIDEO 1" blink on the
display.
> They blinks when ...
Input selector key: VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 1 REC switch: VIDEO 1 or VIDEO
2 .
» © Set the VIDEO 1 REC switch to
SOURCE.
© Select other input selector key than
VIDEO 1.
Notes;
1. As this unit is microprocessoT-controlled, malfunction may occur due to external noise or interference. In such a case, unplug the power
cord from the power outlet and then, while holding the TUNER input selector key depressed, plug the power cord again to the power
outlet (This clears the title and Surround information memory.)
2. Do not use contact revitalizes for this may cause malfunction. Be specially cautious against contact revitalizer containing oil, because
It may deform the plastic parts.
Memory backup feature
This unit is provided with backup circuitry for various memory
functions. The memory will be backed up for a period of about 3
days while the power cord of the unit is disconnected from the
power outlet. If the memory is cleared, perform the programming
or storage operations again. . .
Speaker protection circuitry
If the speaker cords are short-circuited, the speaker protection
circuitry is activated and the sound is muted. In such a case, switch
the POWER key to OFF. remove the short-circuit from the speaker
cords, and switch the POWER key ON again. Normal operation will
resume.
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