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Symptom, Cause, Remedy – Kenwood KA-V9500 User Manual

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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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