In Case Of Difficulty.24 - Kenwood KA-892 Instruction Manual

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.
Amplifier, speakers
Symptom
Cause Remedy
Sound is not output.
• The speaker cords are disconnected.
• Speakers switched off.
• The volume is set to the minimum position.
• The muting function of the amplifier is set to
ON and the point indicator is blinking.
• The audio cords are disconnected.
• Connect them properly referring to
"System connections".
• Check speaker switch.
• Adjust the volume to a proper level.
• Press theMUTING key on the front panel
or MUTE key on the remote control unit
to OFF.
• Connect them properly.
No sound comes out, and
"."
is blinking on the display.
• Speaker cords are short-circuited. • Turn the power off, eliminate the short
circuiting, then turn on the power again.
Sound is not output from one of the
speakers.
• The speaker cord is disconnected.
• The BALANCE control is set to an extreme
position.
• Connect it properly referring to "System
connections".
• Adjust the Left/Right balance.
A hum noise is generated when the
PHONO input selector key is pressed.
• The audio cord from the turntable is not
inserted securely into the PHONO jacks.
• The turntable is not grounded.
• Insert the audio cord plugs securely into
the PHONO jacks.
• Connect the grounding wire to the GND
terminal on the rear panel.
Remote control unit
Symptom Cause
Remedy
Remote control operation is not possible.
• Batteries are exhausted.
• The audio cords and the system control
cords are not connected properly.
• The remote control unit is too far away from
the main system, controlling angle is too
large, or there is an obstacle in between.
• The source component to be operated does
not contain the analog disc, tape(s) or CD.
• An attempt is made to play a tape which is
being recorded in the cassette deck.
• The LEARN/USE switch is set to LEARN
(RC-160 only).
• Replace with new batteries.
• Connect properly referring to "System
connections".
• Operate the remote control unit within
the controllable range.
• Place an analog disc, tape(s) or CD in the
source component to be played.
• Wait until the recording is completed.
• Set the LEARN /USE switch to USE.
Notes:
1. This system is microprocessor-controlled, so malfunction may occur due to external noise or interference noise. In such a case, unplug the power
cord, plug it and turn power on again.
2. Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful against contact cleaners containing oil, for they may
deform the plastic components.
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