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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.

General

?

  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.

  The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches 

the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection 
function is activated.

  Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly 

and press the reset button.

?

  There’s a source you can’t switch.

  There’s no media inserted.

  Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s 

no media in this unit, you can’t switch to each 
source.

?

  The memory is erased when the ignition is 

turned OFF.

  The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly 

connected.

  Connect the wire correctly, referring to the 

section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

?

  The TEL mute function does not work.

  The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.

  Connect the wire correctly, referring to the 

section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

?

  The TEL mute function turns ON even though the 

TEL mute wire is not connected.

  The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the 

car.

  Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal 

part of the car.

?

  Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone 

isn’t compensated for.

  Tuner source is selected.

  High-pitched tone isn’t compensated for when 

in Tuner source.

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  No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.

  The fader or balance settings are set all the way to 

one side.

  Center the fader and balance settings. 

  The input/output wires or wiring harness are 

connected incorrectly.

  Reconnect the input/output wires or the 

wiring harness correctly. See the section on 
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>. 

  The values of Volume offset are low.

  Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the 

section on <Audio Setup> (page 7).

?

  The sound quality is poor or distorted.

  One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a 

screw in the car.

  Check the speaker wiring. 

  The speakers are not wired correctly.

  Reconnect the speaker wires so that each 

output terminal is connected to a different 
speaker. 

Tuner source

?

  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>.

Disc source

?

  The specified disc does not play, but another one 

plays instead.

  The specified CD is quite dirty.

  Clean the CD.

  The disc is loaded in a different slot from that 

specified.

  Eject the disc magazine and check the 

number for the specified disc.

  The disc is severely scratched.

  Try another disc instead.

?

  A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.

  The CD is quite dirty.

  Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of 

the section on <About CDs> (page 5).

?

  Can’t remove disc.

  The cause is that more than 10 minutes has 

elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned 
OFF. 

  The disc can only be removed within 10 

minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF. 
If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn 
the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject 
button. 

?

  The disc won’t insert.

  There’s already another disc inserted.

  Press the [

0

] button and remove the disc.

?

  Direct Search can’t be done.

  Another function is ON.

  Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.

?

  Track Search can’t be done.

  For the discs/folders first or last song.

  For each disc/folder, Track Search can’t be 

done in the backward direction for the first 
song or in the forward direction for the last 
song.

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Summary of Contents for KDC-129

Page 1: ...CD RECEIVER KDC 229 KDC 129 KDC 129S INSTRUCTION MANUAL B64 2930 00 00 MW B64 2930 00 M English r2 indd 1 B64 2930 00 M English r2 indd 1 04 9 29 2 46 45 PM 04 9 29 2 46 45 PM ...

Page 2: ...s 10 Tuning Tuning Mode Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning CRSC Clean Reception System Circuit Frequency Step Setting CD player features 12 Playing CD Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track Search Track Repeat Scan Play Random Play Accessories Installation Procedure14 Connecting Wires to Terminals 15 Installation 16 Removing the Unit 18 Troubleshooting Guide 19 Specifications 21 B6...

Page 3: ...hing Do not set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight excessive heat or humidity Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing To prevent deterioration do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with your fingers Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock as it is a piece of precision equipment When replacing a fu...

Page 4: ...faceplate is stained badly wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner then wipe neutral detergent off Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the unit or...

Page 5: ... Removing CDs When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally CDs that can t be used CDs that aren t round can t be used CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that are dirty can t be used This unit can only play the CDs with It may not correctly play discs which do not have the mark A CD R or CD RW that hasn t been finalized can t be played For the finalization process refer to...

Page 6: ...TBY Volume Increasing Volume Turn the VOL knob clockwise Decreasing Volume Turn the VOL knob counterclockwise Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly Press the ATT button Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON and OFF When it s ON the ATT indicator blinks CRSC SRC VOL ATT Q CLK Release button Control knob ATT indicator LOUD indicator B64 2930 00 M English r2 indd 6 B64 2930 00 ...

Page 7: ...udio item Turn the VOL knob Adjustment Item Display Range Bass level BAS 8 8 Middle level MID 8 8 Treble level TRE 8 8 Balance BL Left 15 Right 15 Fader FD Rear 15 Front 15 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button Press the button which is not VOL knob and ATT button Audio Setup Setting the Sound system such as Volume offset and Loudness 1 Select the source for adjustment Press the SRC button 2 ...

Page 8: ...ent mode Press the CLK button for at least 2 seconds The clock display blinks 4 Adjust the hours Push the Control knob to FM or AM Adjust the minutes Push the Control knob to 4 or 5 Exit clock adjustment mode Press the CLK button Dimmer Control You can change the unit s display to dimmer Press the ATT button for at least 1 second Each time the button is pressed for 1 second the Dimmer contol turns...

Page 9: ... dust or the possibility of water splashing Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the faceplate Projections Grooves 2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks The faceplate is locked in place allowing you to use the unit TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in When a call comes in CALL is displayed The audio system pauses Listenin...

Page 10: ...ontrol Tuning Selecting the station 1 Select tuner source Press the SRC button Select the TUnE display 2 Select the band Push the Control knob to FM or AM Each time the knob is pushed to FM it switches between the FM1 FM2 and FM3 bands 3 Tune up or down band Push the Control knob to 4 or During reception of stereo stations the ST indicator is ON CRSC SRC CRSC 1 6 Control knob AUTO indicator ST ind...

Page 11: ...o FM or AM 2 Call up the station Press the desired 1 6 button CRSC Clean Reception System Circuit Temporarily have reception switched from stereo to mono to reduce multi path noise when listening to the FM station Press the CRSC button for at least 1 second Each time the button is pressed CRSC turns ON and OFF When it s ON on CRSC is displayed Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency s...

Page 12: ... Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on of the Control knob Release your finger to play the disc at that point Reversing Hold down on 4 of the Control knob Release your finger to play the disc at that point Track Search Selecting the song you want to hear Push the Control knob to 4 or CRSC SRC SCAN RDM REP 0 Control knob RDM indicator IN indicator Track number SCN indicator REP indicator B64 2930 ...

Page 13: ... to listen to 1 Start Scan Play Press the SCAN button SCN indicator is ON 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played Press the SCAN button Random Play Playing all the songs on the disc in random order Press the RDM button Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON and OFF When it s ON the RDM indicator is ON When the Control knob is pushed to the next song select starts B...

Page 14: ... key If you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply as with battery wires the battery may die If the console has a lid make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening If the fuse blows first make sure the wires aren t touching to cause a short circuit then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating Insulat...

Page 15: ...lue White Motor antenna control wire Blue Depending on what antenna you are using connect either to the control terminal of the motor antenna or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of the film type antenna To front left speaker To front right speaker To rear left speaker To rear right speaker White Black White Gray Black Gray Green Black Green Purple Black Purple Ignition key switch Ca...

Page 16: ...xcept for those provided The use of different screws might result in damage to the main unit Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with excessive force during the installations Firewall or metal support Screw M4X8 commercially available Self tapping screw commercially available Metal mounting strap commercially available Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver o...

Page 17: ...he provided screws in the holes shown below Accessory5 Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified If you screw them in another hole it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit B64 2930 00 M English r2 indd 17 B64 2930 00 M English r2 indd 17 04 9 29 2 46 51 PM 04 9 29 2 46 51 PM ...

Page 18: ...page 18 and then remove the hard rubber frame 2 Remove the screw M4 8 on the back panel 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side as shown 4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom and pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool 5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands being careful n...

Page 19: ...rness correctly See the section on Connecting Wires to Terminals The values of Volume offset are low Turn up the Volume offset referring to the section on Audio Setup page 7 The sound quality is poor or distorted One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car Check the speaker wiring The speakers are not wired correctly Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is c...

Page 20: ... the reset button on the unit If the E 99 code does not disappear consult your nearest service center IN Blink The CD player section is not operating properly Reinsert the CD If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center B64 2930 00 M English r2 indd 20 B64 2930 00 M En...

Page 21: ...speed 500 200 rpm CLV Wow Flutter Below Measurable Limit Frequency response 1 dB 10 Hz 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion 1 kHz 0 01 Signal to Noise ratio 1 kHz 93 dB Dynamic range 93 dB Channel separation 85 dB Audio section Maximum output power KDC 229 50 W x 4 KDC 129 129S 45 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power at less than 1 THD 22 W x 4 Tone action Bass 100 Hz 10 dB Middle 1 kHz 10 dB Treble 10 kHz 10 d...

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