Trouble shooting, Rating, 7 lbs. (8.5 kg) – Kenwood KT-8300 User Manual
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
In ¡nitially installing this tuner, improper connections may result in one of the following
indications. Their possible causes and corrective measures are listed below to facilitate
installation. If you cannot find or correct it, see your audio dealer.
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Continuous low frequency buzz. Most noticeable at night
on weak signal stations.
Poor AM reception.
Interference from electrical appliances or atmospherics.
In ferroconcrete buildings or in areas remote from the
broadcasting station.
Erecting a 10 meter outdoor antenna and securing good
ground conditions should reduce interference consider
ably. Complete elimination is difficult.
An outdoor antenna necessary.
Continuous
high
frequency
whine
which
increases
at
night.
TV interference.
10 kHz beat interference from adjacent AM station.
Turn TV off. (Neighboring TV set may also be the cause).
Impossible to eliminate from tuner side.
Use MPX Filter to cut off high frequency interference,
amplifier side.
Intermittent buzzing or sharp cracking noise.
Lightning interference.
Interference from fluorescent lamps.
AC plug Connection.
Usually unavoidable in certain areas.
Occurs when lamps are on and cannot be helped.
Try reversing AC plug connections.
Occurs only on certain stations due to high voltage power
line and cannot be helped in many areas.
Continuous hiss or buzzing interference with broadcast.
Becomes louder during stereo.
Incoming signal too weak at ANT terminal.
Erect outdoor FM antenna if only indoor T-type is used.
A 5 or 7 element antenna is necessary if you are located
at a considerable distance from the broadcasting station.
Occasional sharp buzzing or crackling noise.
Automobile ignition noise. More noticeable on weak
signals.
Erect outdoor FM antenna as far away from roads as
practicable.
FM Automatic Circuit fails to respond to stereo broad
cast.
Incoming signal is exceptionally weak.
Erect an FM outdoor antenna.
RATING
Power Consumption;
22 watts
Dimensions:
W 16-15/16"
(430 mm)
H 5-7/8"
(149 mm)
D 14-13/16"
(376 mm)
Weight;
18.7 lbs. (8.5 kg)
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