In Case Of Difficulty . I - Kenwood VR Series Instruction Manual

VR/KRF-V SERIES (En/KM)
Resetting the Microcomputer
If the microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated,
or shows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged
while the power Is ON, or due to some other external factor. If this
happens, execute the following procedure to reset the micro¬
computer and return the unit to its normal operating condition.
For U.S.A. and Canada_
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, then plug It
back in while holding down the POWER key.
For other countries__
With the power cord plugged In, turn the POWER key
OFF. Then, while holding down the ON/STANDBY key,
press POWER._
• Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear the contents
of the memory and returns the unit to the state it was in when it left the
factory.
Amplifier
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No sound from the speakers.
• The speaker cords are disconnected.
• VOLUME is set to the minimum position.
• MUTE is ON.
• The SPEAKERS switches are set to OFF.
• Connect them properly referring to "Connect¬
ing the speakers" -32
• Adjust the volume to a proper level.
• Turn OFF the MUTE. *32
• Set the SPEAKERS switch(es) to ON. -3£
The standby Indicator blinks and sound is
not output.
• Speaker cords are short-circuited.
• Turn the power off, eliminate the short-circuit¬
ing, then turn on the power again -32
Sound is not output from one of the speakers.
• The speaker cord is disconnected.
• Connect it properly referring to "Connecting
the speakers".
Sound is not output from the surround
speakers and / or the center speaker, or their
sound Is very small.
• The surround speaker cords and/or the center
speaker cord is disconnected.
• A surround mode has not been engaged,
• The surround and/or center volume controls
are set to the minimum level.
• Connect it properly referring to "Connecting
the speakers".
• Select a surround mode
• Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone.
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A humming noise is generated when the
PHONO input selector is selected.
♦ The audio cord from the turntable is not con¬
nected to the PHONO jacks.
• The turntable is not grounded.
• Insert the audio cord plugs securely into the
PHONO jacks.
• Connect the grounding wire to the G ND termi¬
nal on the rear panel.
Tuner
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Radio stations cannot be received.
• No antenna is connected.
• The broadcast band is not set properly.
• The frequency of the desired station is not
tuned.
• Connect an antenna
• Set the broadcast band properly.
• Tune the frequency of the desired station.
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Interference.
• Noise due to ignition noise from an automo¬
bile
• Noise due to interference from an electric
appliance
• Noise due to a nearby TV set.
• Install the outdoor antenna away from the
road.
• Turn off the power to the appliance.
• Install the receiver farther away from the TV.
A station which was preset cannot be re¬
ceived by pressing the corresponding nu¬
meric key.
• The preset station belongs to a frequency that
cannot be received
• The preset memory was cleared because the
power cord had been unplugged for a long
period of time.
• Preset a station with a receivable frequency.
• Preset the station again.
Remote control unit
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Remote control operation Is not possible.
•Batteries are exhausted.
• The remote control unit is too far away from the
main system, controlling angle is too large, or
there is an obstacle between the receiver and
the remote.
• The audio cords and system control cords are
not connected properly.
• No software is loaded in the source compo¬
nent.
• An attempt is made to play a tape which is
being recorded in the cassette deck.
• Replace with new batteries. -32*32
• Operate the remote control unit within the
controllable range.
• Connect properly referring to "Setting up the
system". -PC
• Place software in the source component you
want to play.
• Wait until recording has completed.