Kenwood KR-V87R User Manual

In case of difficulty
If
your
unit
should
not
perform
as
expected,
consult
the
table
below
to
see
if
the
problem
can
be
corrected
b
help from your dealer or service representative.
No power, no sound.
_
Causes
efore seeking
Remedy
1. Power cord not plugged in.
2. Poor connection at wall outlet.
1. Check plug contact.
2.
Check
outlet
using
a
lamp
or
other
appliance
(outlet
may
be
controlled
by a wall switch).
No sound from left and right.
Sound from left or right, but not both.
Speaker cords disconnected.
Speakers switched off.
2. Check speaker switch.
1. Check speaker connections.
Power outlet inactive.
1.
2:
1.
Poor speaker connections.
2. Defective speaker.
FM broadcast too noisy. Sufficient
reception is impossible.
[@ Indoor antenna is used.
@ Poor connection of the antenna
cable.
1.
Check
connections
at
both
ends
of
speaker
cord.
2.
Reverse
speakers.
If
problem
stays
with
speaker,
have
speaker
checked.
@ Use the outdoor antenna.
@
Connect
the
anttenna
cable
correctly.
@ Dubbing from TAPE 2 to TAPE 1
is impossible.
@ Graphic equalizer recording does
not function when recording on
tape.
The Input Selector TAPE 1 button is
pressed.
(The TAPE 1 indicator lights in the
display.)
Switch
the
input
selector
to
the
source
other
than
TAPE
1.
Graphic equalizer recording is impos-
sible in the VIDEO DUBBING mode.
pressed ON.
| —_.
No sound is heard with the Speaker
Selector set to the “A+B” position.
No sound from the rear speakers.
A pair of speakers is not connected to
the A or B speaker terminals.
@ Surround switch is set to OFF.
@ When the volume of the front
speakers is set at the lower level,
the volume level of the rear speak-
ers is indicated at the further lower
level.
@ Monaural source is used.
SES
—}
The AUDIO INJECTION key is not
Press
the
AUDIO
INJECTION
key
to
ON.
Check that the AUDIO INJECTION
indicator
lights
up,
then
press
the
EQ
REC key.
Connect
the
two
pairs
of
speakers
correctly
to
both
A
and
B
speaker
terminals.
Or,
switch
the
Speaker
Se-
lector
to
A
or
B
position
to
which
the
speakers
are
connected.
@ Press the Surround key ON.
@ Adjust the volume level of the rear
speakers to its positive side.
@
Change
the
playback
source
to
the
stereo
Or
Surround
source.
Remote contro! does not function.
Occurs during AM reception only
@ Batteries are not loaded. Or batter-
ies are exhausted.
@ The remote sensor is obstructed.
Cause
@ Replace the batteries with new
ones.
@ Remove the obstacle from the re-
mote sensor.
Remedy
High-frequency whistle especially at
night.
—
Interference from TV set.
Turn
off
TV
set,
if
problem
disappears
try
relocating
TV
set.
Intermittent buzz or cracking sound.
Occurs during FM reception only
Lightning.
Fluorescent lamps starting.
Appliance or furenance starting.
Cause
Hiss that gets worse in st
reception.
ereo
Rhythmic static or popping noises.
ae |
No remedy.
Try reversing AC plug.
Try reversing AC plug.
Remedy
Very weak antenna input signal.
| Consider an Outdoor antenna installa-
tion. In areas remote from the trans-
mitter a 5 to 8 element antenna de-
signed exclusively for FM is suggest-
ed.
Automobile ignition noise, especially
evident when receiving weak signals.
STEREO indicator fails to light during
stereo broadcast.
24 = KRV87R/KR-V77R (kK)
Another possible effect of a very weak
signal.
Review antenna installation. Site the
antenna as far from the street as
possible and use coaxial cable.
Antenna system needs attention (see
above).

Kenwood KR-V87R Specifications

General

Brand	Kenwood
Model	KR-V87R
Category	Receiver
Language	English