Kenwood KVT-920DVD instruction manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting Guide

What might appear to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

The power does not turn on.

The fuse has blown.

After checking for short circuits in the

 

 

wires, replace the fuse with one having

 

 

the same rating.

No ACC position on vehicle ignition.

Connect the same wire to the ignition as the battery wire.

Nothing happens when the

The computer chip in the unit is not

Press the reset button on the unit (See

buttons are pressed.

functioning normally.

page 4).

 

 

 

The monitor does not

The parking brake is not engaged.

For safety reasons, the monitor does not

open/close.

 

open while the vehicle is moving.

 

 

Engaging the parking brake.

 

 

 

No television/video image

The unit is not connected to the parking brake

Make proper connections according to

appears.

detection switch.

”Connections“ (See page 60).

 

 

 

 

The parking brake is not engaged.

For safety reasons no television/video

 

 

images are displayed while the vehicle is

 

 

moving. Engaging the parking brake will

 

 

cause images to be displayed.

The screen is dark.

The unit is in a location where temperature is

 

low.

If the temperature of the monitor unit drops, the screen may appear darker when power is first turned on due to the characteristics of a liquid crystal panel. Wait a while after turning power on for the temperature to rise. Normal brightness will return.

The screen does not darken

The unit is set to auto dimmer.

When the unit is set to auto dimmer, it is

when the vehicle’s lights are

 

not linked to the vehicle's light switch.

turned on

 

 

The illumination wire has not been connected.

Make proper connections according to

 

 

(If manual dimmer is set)

”Connection“ (See page 60).

 

 

 

AM/FM radio reception is poor

The TV antenna and vehicle‘s radio antenna

• Separate the two antennas as far as

and/or there is noise.

are too close.

possible.

 

 

• Turn off the main unit.

 

 

 

No sound can be heard, or the

Attenuator is turned on.

Turn off Attenuator.

volume is low.

 

 

The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.

Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. See the section on "Connecting Wires to Terminals".

The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.

Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly. See the section on "Connection".

The sound quality is poor or distorted.

One of the speaker wires is being pinched by

Reset the fader and/or balance settings.

a screw in the car.

 

 

 

The speakers are not wired correctly.

Reconnect the speaker wires so that each

 

output terminal is connected to a different

 

speaker.

Radio reception is poor.

The car antenna is not extended.

Pull the antenna out all the way.

The antenna control wire is not connected.

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on "Connection".

The memory is erased when the ignition is turned off.

The battery wire has not been connected to

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the

the proper terminal.

section on "Connection".

 

 

The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the

connected.

section on "Connection".

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Contents KVT-920DVD Contents External Disc Control Function Class Laser Product Before UseCleaning the disc slot Icon Description Region codes in the worldGlossary Switching the Monitor’s Picture Power OffMonitor Control Function Opening/ Closing the MonitorAdjusting the Picture Quality/ Slide Position Selecting the TV/Video Screen ModeSwitching the AV Output Adjusting the VolumeMenu Function Setup Menu Function System Setup Function Setting the On Screen Display Function Adjusting the Navigation Sound LevelSetting the Information on the Graphic Screen Selecting the Point Marker TypeNews Bulletin Function with PTY News Timeout Setting RDS Setup FunctionAlternative Frequency Function On/Off RDS Radio Data SystemRestricting RDS Region On/Off Auto TP Seek Function On/OffSetting the Priority Language for Menu Setting the Screen ModeSetting the Priority Language for Subtitle Setting the Angle Mark DisplaySwitching to the Rating Level parental lock Setting Screen Setting the Optical Output ModeScreen Mode 43 LB 43 PS 169 PBCPlayback Control Function On/Off for VCD versionInputing the Language Code Returning to the DVD setup ScreenReturning to the Original Language Audio language onlyCode Language List of language codesSetting the Parental Level Setting the passwordData sent from RDS stations after receiving Clock Adjustment FunctionAdjusting the Time Manually Selecting the Preset Bands TV Area Setup FunctionAdjusting the Touch Position Selecting the Reception AreaWhen using the unit for the first time Cancelling the Code Security ScreenIf you press the Reset button or remove the battery Code Security FunctionOperating the Buttons for Basic Function Basic Operation for Source Control Screen Displaying the Information Displaying the TV PictureSelecting the Channels TV Control Function Returning to the Source Control Screen Switching to the Name Set ScreenSwitching the List Tuning Selecting the FM Bands Station Preset MemoryFM/AM Tuner Control Function Selecting the MW/LM BandSwitching to the PTY Search Screen Switching to the FM/AM List ScreenSwitching Display for Radio Text Turning the Local Seek Function On/OffTraffic Information Function Presetting the Volume for Traffic Information/NewsSeeking to a Different Traffic Information Station Turning TI function On/OffProgramme Type PTY Function Cancelling the PTY Search ScreenSearching the Selected Programme Type Selecting the Type of Programme to be ReceivedPage DVD/VCD Control Function on the Pictures Displaying the VCD Picture Viewing ZoomNext Play/ Previous Play Track SearchDVD/VCD/CD Control Function Track Repeat Function Pausing and Restarting Disc Play Track Scan FunctionTrack Random Play Function Turning Track Scan Function On/OffSelecting the Time Display Selecting the Name or Title Display for DiscsTo Scroll Manually Making a Reverse Track Search External Disc Control FunctionMaking a Forward Track Search Magazine Random Play Function Disc Repeat FunctionSelecting the Time Display for CDs Making a Forward Disc SearchSwitching the Display for Discs Switching to the Disc List ScreenChanging the Disc List Selecting the DiscWhen you drag in the direction of a Station Name Preset Snps /Disc Name Preset DnpsWhen you drag in the direction of B When you drag in the direction of DSound Effect Menu Function Audio Control Function Recalling the Kenwood Preset Sound Switching to the Sound Preset ScreenAdjusting the Centre Frequency of the Bass Adjusting the Bass Quality FactorAdjusting the High-pass filter for Front output Adjusting the High-pass filter for Rear outputSetting the phase for Non-Fading output Returning to the Sound Effect Menu ScreenChannels Surround Processor Control Function Setting the Room Size Mode Selecting the Position ModeTest Signal Setting the Channel BalanceAdjusting the Front Left Speaker Adjusting the Front Right SpeakerAdjustingoutput the High-pass filter for Centre Setting the phase for Sub Woofer outputStoring Your Settings of the Crossover network/Delay time Switching to the Delay Time Setting ScreenDelay Time Setting Screen Adjusting the Sub WooferAdjusting the Centre Frequency Selecting the Adjust BandAdjusting the Quality Factor Adjusting the GainQuick Effect Function Recalling Your Settings of the Crossover Network/Delay timeRecalling Your Sound Settings Basic Source Control Function Remote Control FunctionMonitor Control Function TV or AUD position TV Control Function TV positionDVD/VCD/CD Control Function DVD position Cancelling the frame-by-frame playback Press the JoystickExternal Disc Control Function AUD position Selecting the menu itemAccessories InstallationInstallation Procedure External view Number of itemsInstallation for Monitor Unit Removing Monitor Unit Installation for Receiver unitBooster switch Installing the Antenna UnitsMonitor unit ConnectionFront side Monitor unit Monitor unitConnection for Disc Changer and Disc Player Connection for AV EquipmentsExample When two CD/MD changers are interconnectedProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideDVD/VCD/CD External disc control mode Audio section Specifications
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