Kenwood KVT-911DVD 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 58).

 

 

 

 

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 58).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Reset the fader and/or balance settings.

 

 

way to one side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The input/output wires or wiring harness are

Reconnect the input/output wires or the

 

 

connected incorrectly.

wiring harness correctly. See the section

 

 

 

 

on "Connection".

 

The sound quality is poor or distorted.

One of the speaker wires is being pinched by

Check the speaker wiring.

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-911DVD Contents Name Set Function FCC Warning Before UseCleaning the disc slot 169 LB Icon DescriptionGlossary 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 Setting the Auto Scroll Display FunctionSwitching to the Sensor Box Screen SettingScreen tthe Information on the GraphicAdjusting the Time Manually Clock Adjustment FunctionData sent from RDS stations after receiving Set the time manually if the automatic timePage Setting the Angle Mark Display DVD,VCD Setup FunctionSetting the Priority Language for Menu Switching 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 onlyLanguage List of language codesSetting the Parental Level Setting the passwordAdjusting the Touch Position Touch Panel Adjustment FunctionCanceling the Security Code Screen Using the Security SystemIf you press the Reset button or remove BatteryOperating the Buttons for Basic Function Basic Operation for Source Control Screen Displaying the TV Picture Selecting the Preset BandsSelecting the Channels Displaying the InformationTV Control Function Returning to the Source Control Screen Switching the ListRecalling a Preset channel Tuning Selecting the FM Bands Station Preset MemorySwitching to the PTY Search Screen FM/AM Tuner Control FunctionSwitching the Band List Switching to the FM/AM List ScreenSwitching Display for Radio Text Switching the Snps and PS NameSeeking to a Different Traffic Information Station Presetting the Volume for Traffic InformationTurning TI function On/Off Registration of a station as a PTY Select the type of program to be receivedSearching the Selected Program Type You can register a station as a program typeDVD/VCD Control Function on the Pictures Displaying the VCD Picture Viewing ZoomNext Play/ Previous Play Track SearchDVD/VCD/CD Control Function Track Random Play Function Pausing and Restarting Disc Play Track Scan FunctionTrack Repeat Function Selecting 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 Selecting the Time Display for CDs Disc Repeat FunctionMagazine Random Play Function Switching the Display for Discs Switching to the Disc List ScreenChanging the Disc List Selecting the DiscName Set Function Station Name Preset Snps /Disc Name Preset DnpsReturning to the System setup Screen Setting the MenuOther Source Control Function Weather Band Tuner Control ScreenGraphic Screen Function Sound Effect Menu Function Audio Control Function Recalling the Kenwood Preset Sound Switching to the Sound Preset ScreenAdjusting the Center 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 SpeakerStoring Your Settings of the Crossover network/Delay time Setting the phase for Sub Woofer outputSwitching to the Delay Time Setting Screen Adjustingoutput the High-pass filter for CenterDelay Time Setting Screen Adjusting the Sub WooferAdjusting the Center Frequency Selecting the Adjust BandAdjusting the Quality Factor Adjusting the GainRecalling Your Sound Settings Recalling Your Settings of the Crossover Network/Delay timeBasic Source Control Function Remote Control FunctionMonitor Control Function TV or AUD position TV Control Function TV positionExternal Disc Control Function AUD position DVD/VCD/CD Control Function DVD positionAccessories InstallationInstallation Procedure Using the Relay Connector Accessory GMonitor unit ConnectionFront side Connection for Disc Changer and Disc Player Connection for AV EquipmentsExample When two CD/MD changers are interconnectedInstallation for Receiver unit Installation for Monitor UnitRemoving the Hard Rubber Frame Removing Monitor UnitConnect the antenna cable to receiver unit Installing the Antenna UnitsProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideExternal disc control mode BUS-E50 BUS-E11 DVD Player Section Specifications
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