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gate28
Mon 9th Apr 2012, 22:24
Hello and thanks.
I have a kenwood rz-1. I also know very little about electronics.
Problem is the display is dead.
i have opened it up and there seems to be 3 small bulbs (tiny) inserted in the circuit board behind the display.
There are also two bulbs on the front of the circuit board, I assume it they lit up they would backlight switches/dials.

My question is.

If all the bulbs on the front circuit board (apart from a big one behind the volume knob) do not light up, and I get sound from the radio, does this indicate a problem other than just needing to change bulbs. ie It was supposed to be working fine when I got it.
I have tried the reset key combination.
Would a flat internal battery cause this to happen?

Appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks

manson102
Mon 4th Feb 2013, 08:50
i,m having exactly the same problem.I bought this one off ebay 4 days ago. The seller said it was in perfect running order.
i would like,as you would, a solution to this problem so please if anyone knows please enlighten us. Just thinking maybe you got rid of your unit and some how i've ended up with it lol
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