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Audio Troubleshooting Guide
Frequently asked questions about Kanto’s YU speakers.
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Make sure the power cable is connected to the speaker
and power outlet.
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Ensure that the power outlet is providing power.
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Verify that the power switch on the rear of the speaker
is in the “On” position.
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Set the volume of the source to its highest level. Low
source volume can negatively affect dynamic range.
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Verify that the speaker wire is connected to the same
color terminals on the active speaker and passive
speaker.
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Ensure that the rear of the speaker is spaced away
from the wall by at least 8 inches, allowing the rear
port function to be left unimpeded.
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Set the bass and treble levels to the default setting
by pressing the Bass/ /Treble Rreset button on the
remote.
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Test a different song or source to isolate the issue.
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Make sure the correct input is selected. Click the knob
on the front of the speakers to cycle through the
two different inputs or use the remote to choose the
correct input.
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Set the volume of the source to its highest level.
Ensure audio source is playing audio.
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Check that the audio cable connected to and from the
source is firmly connected. Test another audio cable if
available.
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Verify that the volume of the speaker is not at its
minimum level. Turn the volume up using the knob on
the front or the volume controls on the remote.
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Ensure the speakers are in
Bluetooth
®
mode by
clicking the
Bluetooth
®
button on the remote or
cycle through the inputs by clicking the knob on
the front of the speakers until the blue light on the
front panel of the speakers starts flashing.
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Make sure the blue light on the front panel of the
speakers is flashing, indicating the speakers are in
pairing mode. If the blue light is solidly lit, click the
Bluetooth reset button on the remote to unpair a
previously used device.
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On the source, turn
Bluetooth
®
off and on again.
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If the speakers cannot be found while searching for
devices on the source, turn off the speakers using
the power switch on the rear of the speaker. Switch
them back on and try these steps again.
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Reconnect the speaker wire between the active
speaker and passive speaker and ensure the ends of
the speaker wire are fastened securely through the
binding posts.
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Check that the audio cable connected to and from the
source is firmly seated. Try a different cable or source
to isolate the issue.
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Ensure that the balance setting on the source is
centered. Some sources may not have an adjustable
balance setting.
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Ensure that the balance setting on the speakers is
centered by using the balance reset button on the
remote.
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Verify if the noise is coming from the source by
removing all sources from the speakers.
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Make sure it is not a power issue by trying a power
outlet that is on a different circuit.
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Check that the audio cable connected to and from
the source is firmly seated. Try a different cable or
source to isolate the issue.
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The white light on the front panel is
illuminated but there’s no audio playing.
The source will not connect to
Bluetooth
®
.
None of the lights on the front panel are
illuminated.
You are experiencing poor audio quality.
Audio is only playing through one
speaker.
You are experiencing buzzing, hissing or
distortion.
Your remote is not functioning correctly.
There’s no audio coming from an attached
subwoofer.
Speakers are going into standby while
listening to audio.
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Ensure there is a clear line of sight from the remote to
the speakers. Aim the remote at the speakers.
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Check battery compartment of remote to make sure
the batteries are installed and aligned correctly.
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Replace batteries.
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Check that the RCA cable connected to and from the
subwoofer is firmly seated. Try a different cable or
source to isolate the issue.
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Make sure the subwoofer is connected to a power
outlet and is set to “On” or “Auto”.
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Increase the volume of the subwoofer.
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Set the volume of the source to its highest level.
Low source volume can inadvertently trigger
standby mode.
