20 Most Recent KLH R5100 Receiver - Page 3 Questions & Answers

yes you just need to find a repair center bestbuy circitctiy 50$ to look at it

The KLH R5100 only supports standard definition.
You would connect either composite (yellow) or S-video to the "Sat" connection on the rear of the receiver. For audio you would connect a stereo (red/white) analog connection to the same "Sat" connection.

Generally speaking, an amp protects itself from heat, shorts and overloads.

Overloads can be from excessive periods of high output and shorts would be wiring issues or a speaker blowing up.

You should be able to feel if it's hot. WHY is it overheating? Make sure it has sufficient ventilation on all sides and that vent holes are not blocked by dust balls. Ensure the fan (if equipped) is running as designed (some only operate on demand). Clean dust and debris from it.

If the amp comes back on after cooling, you're lucky. They only have so many self-protection cycles in their lives so continuously resetting or cycling their power without addressing the cause can do more harm than good.

If it protects immediately on a cool power up you should disconnect the speaker connections and try it 'naked'. If it comes up then diagnose which lead(s) are shorted. If it does not come up the problem is internal and should be left to an experienced hands-on tech.

Static is good - that means the receiver is working. You just need a good antenna to get the radio stations better. It should work with a CD player - connect one hear what that sounds. If it's good, then the amplifier is in good shape.

Hello,
This receiver is only capable of outputting and switching composite video, which is not hd capable. Because of this, I would recommend you use it for audio only. Connect the audio portion of your source to the receiver, and the video portion directly to the tv. By connecting it like this, you have the ability of viewing HD sources on your tv(if tv is capable of course) and still enjoy the 5.1 surround sound that your receiver can provide.
Good Luck

KLH enter the US market at 2004.
The source of the problem is the power supply board.

If you are handy then you can inspect for leaky electrolytic capacitors.
Replace the capacitors with the same value.

If most case you can fix the unit by replacing few capacitors for under $15 and one hour of your time.

From your description you have bad connections on the display board, or intermittent power feed from the main board, it will take somebody that is handy with a soldering iron or a professional to check it out.

I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO HOOK UP MY SPEAKERS TO THE RECIEVER

Swap the left and right speakers, if the problem transfers, then the left channel is out. Theres 5 amplifier sections in this receiver and that one would be defective. A component troubleshooting technician would need to fix it.

How do you switch from one to the other?Do you have both Land R in the correct "aud in " slots,from each component.?

If you have a power surge protector which costed $10 or under,those aren't what they're cracked up to be.I had my computer on one of those last year,lightning strike,nothing else affected but it fried my hard drive.If you want to at least take off the cover to find a fuse in the input power circuit,it may pay off.Just avoid the blue cylindrical components which are capacitors...normally blue anyhow,they may jolt you slightly.Nothing too serious,I've hit them at least 100 times...small jolt.Sometimes nothing.If there is a nearby repair shop,you could take it there and they should determine what is wrong and give you an estimate free.At least we used to,I don't know if it is a 'universal' policy or not.If you end up having to ship it,it looks kind of big so it may end up costing about $20 to ship,weight alone,other considerations are dimensions on oversize box costs,etc.If you send it in too,even if you don't want it fixed after their estimate,they will normally ship it back free.More things to consider,repair centers have parts a price markup minimum 20%.Labor is $40-$60/hour on top of your shipping.Anyhow,I would at least look for a fuse inside,just track where the wire goes in and follow the circuit lines embedded within the board as far as possible until you are unsure.As far as repair,I have given you some reasonably accurate info on the charges you are looking at.If you find a repair center they can give you a better labor rate,then weigh your pros and cons for repair vs. replace.I would rather not make the decision because I can't see it.By the way,if you have some expensive electronics,game systems,DVD play/record you REALLY want to protect,there is one made by BELKIN which guarantees their product with $ reimbursement should their product fail.The smalles they make is 6 outlet but has a $50k guarantee.I already asked them for just in case and you do not even need the original receipts.It is a little pricy but in the long run pays for itself.I livee in the lightning capital of the US and no problems since.

Check to make sure the speaker cone is not damaged. Then test the channel with another speaker (use your front right speaker) to see if the channel is the problem.

It's fried, but you got to witness the phenomena known as magic smoke

You might need to get a new receiver, seems like yours is fried

Sure, if it's self-preamplified; or you run it through an external PHONO preamp.

no/ turn tables dont have passive sound output unlike dvd players they need a connection that is 200% more powerfull than an dvd input the only and cheapest way to fix this problem is to buy a cheap audio mixer plug the turntable into the phono of the mixer and the mixer ouput into the video input and it will work great need more advice feel free to email me

good luck

hello,
check if the speakers connected to the receiver is okay with use of an ohmmeter to read if it faulty.
Also check if an earphone is connected to the mic jack of the receiver because this may seize the output that will go into the speaker. if otherwise the audio transistor of the receiver is bad replace with the same type of value.
Good luck....

I'm in the same boat with you on this one. The display is getting voltage, and the driver seems to work as it selects the tuner for example, so I think it's got to be a bad display, but have no idea how to find a replacement.

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