7 6 In case of difficulty

XD-980MD (En)

Operation to reset

The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is un- plugged while unit is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the following procedure to reset the microcom- puter and return it to normal condition.

÷Please note that resetting the microcomputer clears the contents stored in and it returns to condition when it left the factory.

Use a pointed object to reset.

RESET

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Amplifier section/Speakers

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

 

Sound is not produced.

÷ The speaker cords are disconnected.

÷ Connect properly referring to “System con-

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nections”.

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÷ The volume control is set to the minimum

÷ Adjust to an required volume.

 

position.

 

 

 

÷ The MUTE key of remote control unit is

÷ Switch MUTE OFF.

 

 

switched ON.

 

 

 

÷ The headphone plug is inserted into the

÷ Unplug the headphone plug.

 

 

jack.

 

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÷ The system connection cord is discon-

÷ Check the connection of the system con-

 

nected.

nection cord.

 

 

 

 

 

“PROTECT” is displayed and no sound is

÷ The speaker cords are short-circuited.

÷ Turn the unit OFF, remove the short-circuit

 

put out.

 

and turn the unit ON again.

 

 

 

 

 

No sound from the headphones.

÷ Imperfect insertion.

÷ Insert correctly.

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Sound is not produced from the left or

÷ The speaker cords are disconnected.

÷ Connectproperlyreferringto“Systemconnection”.

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right speakers.

÷ The BALANCE is set completely to the left

÷ Adjust the optimum left and right balance.

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or right channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuner section

 

 

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The clock display blinks without chang-

÷ There was a power failure.

÷ Adjust the present time again.

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ing the figures.

÷ The power cord was unplugged from the

÷ Adjust the present time again.

 

 

 

 

outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timer operation is not possible.

÷ The present time has not been adjusted or

÷ Adjust the present time referring to “Clock

 

 

 

 

there was a power failure.

adjustment”.

 

 

 

÷ The timer ON time and OFF time have not

÷ Set the timer ON time and OFF time.

 

 

 

been set.

 

 

 

 

 

÷ The timer execution was not set up.

÷ Press the SRS 3D key to set up the execution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radio stations cannot be received.

÷ The antennas have not been connected.

÷ Connect antennas.

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÷ A proper broadcasting band has not been

÷ Select a band.

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selected.

 

 

 

 

 

÷ The frequency of the station to be received

÷ Tune to the frequency of the desired sta-

 

 

 

 

is not tuned.

tion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise interferes.

÷ Car ignition noise.

÷ Install the outdoor antenna in an apart posi-

 

 

 

 

 

tion from the road.

 

 

 

 

÷ Influence of an electric appliance.

÷ Switch the suspected electric appliance

 

 

 

 

 

OFF.

 

 

 

 

÷ A TV set is installed near the system.

÷ Install the TV or the system at an increased

 

 

 

 

 

distance between them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A station has been preset but it cannot

÷ The frequency of the preset station is not

÷ Preset stations with tunable frequencies.

 

sections

 

be received by pressing the P.CALL key.

tunable.

÷ Preset stations again.

 

 

for a long period.

 

 

 

÷ The preset memory has been cleared be-

 

 

 

cause the power cord has been unplugged

 

 

Knowledge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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XD-980MD specifications

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The XD-980MD is equipped with a powerful amplifier that delivers dynamic sound performance with a total power output of around 100 watts. This ensures that even the most demanding tracks are played with clarity and depth, producing rich bass and crisp highs that can fill a room. The system also features a bass boost option, allowing users to tailor the audio output to their personal preferences.

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