Kenwood KR-A5040 Instruction Manual page 19

In case of difficulty
lf 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
Causa
No power, no sound.
No sound from left and right.
Sound from left or right, but not both.
Power cord not plugged in.
Poor connection at wall outlet. Power
Ouilet inactive.
Speaker cords disconnected.
Speakers switched off.
® Poor speaker connections.
Defective speaker.
FM broadcast too noisy. Sufficient
reception is impossible. ae de
Dubbing from TAPE 2 to TAPE 1 is
impossible.
No sound is heard with both of the
SPEAKERS A and B switches set to
ON.
Remote control does not function.
Occurs during AM reception only
High-frequency whistle especially at
Occurs during FM reception only
Hiss that gets worse in stereo
reception.
Indoor antenna is used.
Poor connection of the antenna cable.
The Input Selector TAPE 1 key is
pressed.
(The TAPE 1 indicator lights in the
display.}
A pair of speakers Is not connected to
one of the A or B speaker terminals.
Batteries are not loaded. Or batteries
are exhausted.
The remote sensor is obstructed.
Cause
Check plug contact.
Check outlet using a lamp or other ap-
pliance (outlet may be conirolled by a
wall switch}. '
Check speaker connections.
Check speaker switch.
Interference from TV set.
Check connections at both ends of.
speaker cord.
Reverse speakers, if prcblem stays with
speaker, have speaker checked.
Use an outdoor antenna.
Connect the antenna cable correctly.
® Switch the input selector to a source
other than TAPE 1.
Connect two pairs of speakers correctly
to both A and B speaker terminals. Or,
swiich the Speaker Selector to the A or
B position to which the speakers are
connected.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Remove the obstacle from in front of
the remote sensor.
try relocating TV set.
Lighting. ;
Fluorescent lamps starting.
Appliance or furnace starting.
Gause
No remedy.
Try reversing AC plug.
Try reversing AC plug.
Remedy
Very weak antenna input signal.
Phythmic static or popping noises. Automobile ignition noise, especially
evident when receiving weak signals.
STEREO indicator fails to light during
stereo broadcast.
Notes:
Another possible effect of a very weak
signal.
Consider an outdoor antenna installa-
tion. In areas remote from the transmit-
ter, a5 to 8 element antenna designed
exclusively for FM is suggested.
Review antenna installation. Site the an-
tenna as far from the street as possible
and use coaxial cable.
Antenna system needs attention (See
above).
® As this system uses microcomputers, it ls open to interference from external noise, and may sometimes not function properly. In such
a case, unplug the power cord once, and then plug it in again.
® 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.
For the U.S.A.
FCC WARNING:
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equioment may cause harmful!
interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to oper-
ate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modifictions is made.
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