Troubleshooting guide
The following check will help you remedy the problems that you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.
General
Problem | Cause/Solution |
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No sound. | •Adjust the volume with (+). |
| •Set the fader control to the center position for |
| systems. |
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The contents of the memory | • The power cord or battery has been disconnected. |
have been erased. | • The reset button has been pressed. |
| nStore again into the memory. |
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Indications do not appear in the | Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning |
display. | the connectors” (page 25) for details. |
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CD/MD playback
Problem | Cause/Solution |
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A disc cannot be loaded. | •Another CD is already loaded. |
| •The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way |
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Play does not begin. | Defective MD or dusty CD. |
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A disc is automatically ejected. | The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F). |
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The operation buttons do not | Press the reset button. |
function. |
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The sound skips due to | • The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°. |
vibration. | • The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car. |
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Additional Information
Radio reception
Problem | Cause/Solution |
Preset tuning is not possible. | • Memorize the correct frequency. |
| • The broadcast signal is too weak. |
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Automatic tuning is not | The broadcast signal is too weak. |
possible. | nUse manual tuning. |
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The “ST” indication flashes. | •Tune in the frequency correctly. |
| •The broadcast signal is too weak. |
| nSet to the MONO mode (page 9). |
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DSP functions
Problem | Cause/Solution |
No sound, or sound is too low. | The volume of the rear speakers may have been automatically |
| lowered in order to maximize the effect of the listening position |
| adjustment. |
| nPress (+) to adjust the balance. |
| The speaker balance can be set separately for the DSP on |
| mode and DSP off mode (page 19). |
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