Kenwood KAF-S500 Instruction Manual

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34 ENIn case of difficultyAmplifierCause• The speaker cords are disconnected.• VOLUME is set to the minimum position.• MUTE is ON.• Speaker cords are short-circuited.• The speaker cord is disconnected.• The surround speaker cords and/or the centerspeaker cord is disconnected.• A surround mode has not been engaged.• The surround and/or center volume controlsare set to the minimum level.• There are many possible causes for thisproblem, depending on the type of DVD playerused.• The input mode is set to digital manual.Remedy• C o n n e c t t h e m p r o p e r l y r e f e r r i n g t o“Connecting the speakers” !@• Adjust the volume to a proper level.• Turn OFF the MUTE. (• Turn the power off, eliminate the short-circuiting, then turn on the power again.• Connect it properly referring to “Connectingthe speakers”. !@• Connect it properly referring to “Connectingthe speakers”. !@• Select a surround mode.• Adjust the speaker levels using the test tone.^• Set the input mode to digital manual beforestarting playback of the Dolby Digital source.9• Press the INPUT MODE key to select to fullauto mode. 9SymptomNo sound from the speakers.The standby indicator blinks and sound isnot output.Sound is not output from one of the speakers.Sound is not output from the surroundspeakers and / or the center speaker, or theirsound is very small.When playing a Dolby Digital source signalusing a DVD player, the sound is cut off soonafter it starts.No sound is produced during playback froma DVD player.Resetting the MicrocomputerThe microcomputer may malfunction (unit cannot be operated, orshows an erroneous display) if the power cord is unplugged whilethe power is ON, or due to some other external factor. If thishappens, execute the following procedure to reset themicrocomputer and return the unit to its normal operatingcondition.Unplugg the power cord after turn the POWER key OFF.Then, while holding down the POWER key, plug the powercord.• Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear the contentsof the memory and returns the unit to the state it was in when it leftthe factory.Remote control unitCause• No setup codes registered for the respectiveinput(s).• The remote control is set to a different operationmode.• Batteries are exhausted.• The remote control unit is too far away fromthe main system, controlling angle is too large,or there is an obstacle between the amplifierand the remote.• No tape or CD is placed in the sourcecomponent.• An attempt is made to play a tape which isbeing recorded in the cassette deck.Remedy• Register a setup code at the respective input(s).§• Press any of the INPUT SELECTOR keys toselect the appropriate operation mode.• Replace with new batteries.• Operate the remote control unit within thecontrollable range. $• Place the tape or CD in the source componentwhich you want to play.• Wait until recording has completed.SymptomCertain inputs cannot be selected using theremote control.Remote control operation is not possible.

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