KDC-DAB43U/KDC-DAB4557U>10. TROUBLESHOOTING>10.2 Operation/ wiring error

10.2 Operation/ wiring error

What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of a slight operation error or a wiring error. Before calling for service, first check the following table for possible problems.

General

ö The key beep does not sound

Í The Preout jack is in use.

ò The key beep cannot be output from the Preout jack.

Í "KEY BEEP" is set to "ON" as mentioned in <3.3 Changing the initial settings>.

ö Sound cannot be heard.

Í Adjust the volume to the optimum level.

Í Check the cords and connections.

Í The connectors are dirty.

ò Clean the connectors. Refer to <Maintenance>.

ö The unit does not turn on.

ö Information shown on the display is incorrect.

Í The connectors are dirty.

ò Clean the connectors. Refer to <Maintenance>.

DAB source

ö DAB reception is poor.

Í If an antenna included with KDC-DAB43U is used, set DAB ANT PWR "ON". See <DAB ANT PWR>.

Tuner source

ö Radio reception is poor.

Í The car antenna is not extended.

ò Pull the antenna out all the way.

Disc source

ö The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.

Í The specified CD is quite dirty.

ò Clean the CD with reference to <Handling discs>.

Í The disc is severely scratched.

ò Try another disc instead.

ö Disc cannot be ejected.

Í The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

ò Press and hold [G] to forcibly eject the disc. Be careful not to drop the disc when it is ejected. If this does not solve the problem, reset the unit. See <How to reset your unit>.

Audio file source

ö The sound skips when an Audio file is being played.

Í The media is scratched or dirty.

ò Clean the CD with reference to <Handling discs>.

Í The recording condition is bad.

ò Play the media again or use another media.

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