Kenwood XD-500 User Manual - Page 56

5 6 In case of difficulty XD-750/700/550/500 (En) What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the following table according to the symptom of your trouble. Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while power is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return it to normal condition. ÷ Please note that resetting the microcomputer clears the contents stored in and returns and to condition when it left the factory. Reset using a sharp-tipped object. RESET ∞ Preparation section Basic section Remote control unit Symptom Remote control operation is not possible. Cause ÷ Batteries are exhausted. ÷ The remote control is too far away from the system, the controlling angle is deviated or there is an obstacle in between. ÷ There is no tape or CD set in the component to be played. ÷ An attempt is made to play the cassette deck which is recording something. Remedy ÷ Replace with new batteries. $ ÷ Operate the unit inside the remote control- $ lable range. ÷ Set a tape or CD in the component to be played. ÷ Wait until the recording ends. Receiver, speakers Symptom Sound is not produced. Cause ÷ The speaker cords are disconnected. ÷ The volume control is set to the minimum position. ÷ The MUTE switch of remote control unit is switched ON. ÷ The headphone plug is inserted into the jack. Remedy ÷ Connect properly referring to "System con- 6 nection". ÷ Adjust to an required volume. ^ ÷ Switch MUTE OFF. & ÷ Unplug the headphone plug. & The character display blinks and sound is ÷ The speaker cords are short-circuited. not produced. ÷ Turn the power OFF, remove the short- 6 circuit and turn the power ON again. Sound is not produced from the left or ÷ The speaker cords are disconnected. right speakers. ÷ Connect properly referring to "System con- 6 nection". The clock display blinks without changing the figures. ÷ There was a power failure. ÷ The power cord was unplugged from the outlet. ÷ Adjust the present time again. ÷ Adjust the present time again. p p Timer operation is not possible. ÷ The present time has not been adjusted or there was a power failure. ÷ The timer ON time and OFF time have not been set. ÷ The timer execution was not set up. ÷ Adjust the present time referring to "Clock p adjustment". ÷ Set the timer ON time and OFF time. W ÷ Execute the timer program with the SRS E 3D (SOURCE DIRECT)* key. Radio stations cannot be received. ÷ The antennas have not been connected. ÷ A proper broadcasting band has not been selected. ÷ The frequency of the station to be received is not tuned. ÷ Connect antennas. ÷ Select a band. 6 ¢ ÷ Tune to the frequency of the desired sta- ¢ tion. Noise interferes. ÷ Car ignition noise. ÷ Influence of an electric appliance. ÷ A TV set is installed near the system. ÷ Install the outdoor antenna in an apart posi- 9 tion from the road. ÷ Switch the suspected electric appliance OFF. ÷ Install the TV or the system at an increased distance between them. * The key inside ( ) is used only with the XD-550/XD-500. Application section Knowledge sections