Kenwood KDC-115S instruction manual 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".

 

 

 

Nothing happens when the

The computer chip in the unit is not functioning normally.

Press the reset button on the unit (see p. 4).

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. 5).

 

 

 

 

The sound skips on a CD.

The CD is scratched or dirty.

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

 

 

 

(see p. 5).

 

 

 

 

 

 

The mounting angle exceeds 30°.

Adjust to an angle of less than 30°.

 

 

 

 

A track will not play.

Random play has been selected.

Turn off random play.

 

 

 

 

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Contents KDC-115S 2Warning ContentsTo prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions Safety precautionsCleaning the CD Slot Cleaning the UnitLens Fogging Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slotHandling Compact discs Power General featuresSwitching Modes VolumeLoudness Audio Control SettingAttenuator FD Adjust the fader level Adjusting TimeEc4/dB Sound Coordinate Clock displayTuning Tuner featuresClean Reception System Circuit Crsc Station Preset MemoryRecalling a Preset Station Auto Memory EntryFast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play CD player featuresPlaying CDs Track Repeat Track SearchRandom Play Track ScanInstallation Procedure AccessoriesACC Connecting Wires to TerminalsInstallation Installing in Japanese-Made Cars InstallationRemoving the Unit Removing the hard rubber frameProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideNearest service center AM tuner section SpecificationsCD player section Audio section

KDC-115S specifications

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