Kenwood KDC-516S, KDC-57MR, KDC-V6017 Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting Guide

What might seem 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 with the same rating.

 

 

 

 

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

Reset the fader or balance settings.

 

 

 

 

side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected

Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness

 

 

incorrectly.

correctly. See the section on "Connecting Wires to

 

 

 

Terminals".

 

 

 

 

 

 

The values of Volume offset are low.

Increase the values of Volume offset. (see p. 15)

 

 

 

Nothing happens when the

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 5).

buttons are pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sound quality is poor or

One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in

Check the speaker wiring.

distorted.

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

 

 

 

"Connecting Wires to Terminals".

 

 

 

The memory is erased when

The battery wire has not been connected to the proper

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

the ignition is turned off.

terminal.

"Connecting Wires to Terminals".

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.

Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

 

 

 

"Connecting Wires to Terminals".

 

 

 

 

A CD ejects as soon as it is

The CD is upside-down.

Load the CD with the labeled side up.

loaded.

 

 

The CD is quite dirty.

Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs"

 

 

 

 

 

(see p. 6).

 

 

 

 

The sound skips on a CD.

The CD is scratched or dirty.

Clean the CD, referring to the section on "Cleaning CDs"

 

 

 

(see p. 6).

 

 

 

 

A track will not play.

Random play has been selected.

Turn off random play.

 

 

 

 

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Contents KDC-X617 KDC-V6017 KDC-516S KDC-57MR Contents 2Warning Safety precautions To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautionsCleaning the CD Slot Cleaning the Faceplate TerminalsCleaning the Unit Lens FoggingCleaning CDs Handling Compact discsStoring CDs Checking New CDs for BurrsDo Not Load CD Accessories Removing the CDDo Not Use Special Shape CDs Do Not Use CDs with Sticker on the Labeled SidePower General featuresSwitching Modes Volume AttenuatorLoudness Non-Fading OutputTheft Deterrent Faceplate Removing the FaceplateReattaching the Faceplate Hiding the control panelSwitching the Preset Sound Setting Speaker & Woofer settingSystem Q Clock display Audio control featuresChanging the Clock Display Audio Control Setting Bass Center FrequencyBass Level Bass Quality FactorMiddle Center Frequency Treble LevelMiddle Level Middle Quality FactorPhase for Non-Fading Output Volume OffsetHigh-pass Filter Frequency for Front Output High-pass Filter Frequency for Rear OutputTuner features TuningSelecting Tuning Mode TuningStation Preset Memory Canceling Direct Access TuningRecalling a Preset Station Auto Memory EntryStation Name Preset Snps Switching Display for TunerAssigning Names Changing the DisplayCD/External disc control features Playing Other Disc mode Playing CDsFast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play Switching Display for DiscsTrack Search Track / Disc Repeat Track ScanRandom Play To scroll automatically Text / Title ScrollTo scroll manually Presetting Disc Names Dnps To cancel Dnpp mode Press the Dnpp button Disc Name Preset Play DnppRapid display forward / reverse Menu settings Canceling Direct Disc Search While It Is OperatingEnter the menu mode Ending the menu mode Press the Menu buttonMenu System Selecting function to setIf you press the Reset button or remove the battery Security CodeManual Time Adjustment Switching Graphic DisplayTouch Sensor Tone Selectable IlluminationContrast Adjustment Variable Illumination Color SettingDimmer Text Scroll In External disc control mode External Amp ControlBasic Operations of remote Loading and Replacing the BatteriesTuner features Basic operationsCD/External disc control features Accessories Installation ProcedureConnecting Wires to Terminals ACCInstallation Installing in Japanese-Made CarsRemoving the hard rubber frame Removing the UnitPage Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause SolutionProblem Possible Cause Solution CD/External disc control mode No Panel Specifications FM tuner sectionAM tuner section Audio section CD player sectionPage RiiGGiq Warranty Card WHO is Protected KDC-X617 Page Excelon Kenwood
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