Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.

General

No sound.•Rotate the volume control dial clockwise to adjust the volume.•Cancel the ATT function.•Set the fader control to the centre position for a 2-speaker system.The message “LP” appears in the display. MDLP tracks cannot be played back.An optional MD unit does not conform to MDLP playback.tUse this unit to playback the MDLP tracks.The contents of the memory have been erased.•The RESET button has been pressed. tStore again into the memory.•The power cord or battery has been disconnected.•The power connecting cord is not connected properly.No beep sound.The beep sound is cancelled (page 21).Indications disappear from/do not appear in the display.•The clock display disappears if you press (OFF) for 2 seconds.tPress (OFF) again for 2 seconds to display the clock.

•Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 23) for details.

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown.Makes noise when the ignition key is in the ON, ACC, or OFF position.The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s accessory power connector.No power is being supplied to the unit.•Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

•The car does not have an ACC position. tPress (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to turn

on the unit.The power is continuously supplied to the unit.

The car does not have an ACC position.

The power aerial does not extend.The power aerial does not have a relay box.
The operation buttons do not function.Press the RESET button.CD/MD playbackA disc cannot be loaded.•Another MD/CD is already loaded.•The MD/CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.
Cannot turn off the “--------” indication.
You entered the name edit mode.tPress (LIST) for 2 seconds.Playback does not begin.•Defective MD or dirty CD.•CD-R that is not finalized.•You tried to playback a CD-R not designed for audio use.•Some CD-Rs may not play due to its recording equipment or the disc condition.A disc is automatically ejected.The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C.The sound skips from vibration.•The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°.•The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.The sound skips.Dirty or defective disc.Radio receptionPreset tuning is not possible.•Store the correct frequency in the memory.•The broadcast signal is too weak.The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.

•Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/MW/ LW aerial in the rear/side glass.)

•Check the connection of the car aerial.•The auto aerial will not go up.tCheck the connection of the power aerial control lead.•Check the frequency.Automatic tuning is not possible.•The local seek mode is set to “ON.”tSet the local seek mode to “OFF” (page 21).•The broadcast signal is too weak. tPerform manual tuning.The “ST” indication flashes.•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

tSet to the monaural reception mode (page 21).

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