Kanto REN - Audio Troubleshooting Guide

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Audio Troubleshooting Guide
Frequently asked questions about REN by Kanto.
1. The LED on the front panel is not
illuminated.
• Make sure the power cable is connected to the
speaker and power outlet.
• Ensure that the power outlet is providing power.
• Verify that the Power Switch on the rear of the
speaker is in the ON position.
• Press the 'LED' IR button and see if it is set to o.
2. The LED on the front panel is illuminated
but there’s no audio playing.
• Make sure the correct input is selected. Press the
knob on the front of the speakers or use the remote
to select the dierent inputs to select the correct
input.
• Set the volume of the source to its highest level.
Ensure audio source is playing audio.
• Check that the audio cable connected to and from
the source is rmly connected. Test another audio
cable if available.
• 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.
3. The remote is not functioning correctly.
• Ensure there is a clear line of sight from the remote
to the speakers. Aim the remote at the IR Receiver.
• Check battery compartment of remote to make sure
the batteries are installed and aligned correctly.
• Replace batteries.
4. Speakers are going into standby while
listening to audio.
• Set the volume of the source to its highest level. Low
source volume can inadvertently trigger standby
mode.
• Disable Automatic Power Down (see Pg. 14).
5. You are experiencing poor audio quality.
• Set the volume of the source to its highest level. Low
source volume can negatively aect dynamic range.
• 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.
• Set the bass and treble levels to the default setting
• Test a dierent song or source to isolate the issue.
6. The source will not connect to Bluetooth
®
.
• Ensure the speakers are in Bluetooth
®
mode. Press
the knob on the front of the speakers or use the
remote to cycle through the dierent inputs to select
Bluetooth
®
• Make sure the LED on the front panel of REN is blue
and blinking rapidly, indicating the speakers are
in pairing mode. If the LED is solidly lit, press the
Bluetooth
®
reset button on the remote to unpair a
previously used device and enter pairing mode.
• On the source, turn Bluetooth
®
o and on again.
• If "REN by Kanto" cannot be found while searching
for devices on the source, power-cycle the speaker
by switching the Power Switch OFF then ON and try
these steps again.
7. You are experiencing buzzing, hissing or
distortion.
• If using the HDMI
®
ARC, USB or optical input, set the
source’s output to stereo — not surround, Dolby,
DTS, or 5.1 — and set the sample rate to 96 kHz or
lower.
• Verify if the noise is coming from the source by
removing all sources from the speakers.
• Make sure it is not a power issue by trying a power
outlet that is on a dierent circuit.
• Check that the audio cable connected to and from
the source is rmly seated. Try a dierent cable or
source to isolate the issue.
8. There’s no audio coming from an attached
subwoofer.
• Check if the subwoofer is muted by pressing the Sub
button (see Sub Mute on Pg. 13 for more info).
• Check that the RCA cable connected to and from the
subwoofer is rmly seated. Try a dierent cable or
source to isolate the issue.
• Make sure the subwoofer is connected to a power
outlet and is ON.
• Increase the volume of the subwoofer.
• Increase the cuto frequency of the subwoofer.
• Reset to factory defaults by pressing and holding the
control knob for 10 seconds.