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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 1
Front Panel Layout ----------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 2
User Operation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 3
Radio ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ pg 4
USB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 5
Bluetooth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 6
Auxiliary Input ------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 6
RCA output ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 6
Remote Option ------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 6
Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 7
Wiring --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg7
Troubleshooting --------------------------------------------------------------------------- pg 8
POLARIS3280552
Troubleshooting
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*Note: In many respects, a stereo acts much like a computer and occasionally requires a
reboot. In the unlikely event of product malfunction, a reset can usually fix the issue.
A reset is accomplished by holding the Mode and Preset 1 button simultaneously until
the unit turns off.
Issue
No power
No Sound
No Reception
USB stick not
reading
Cause
1. Incorrect wiring
2. Fuse is blown
3. Low battery voltage
1. Speaker connection
came loose
2. Bad speaker
3. Output blown
4. Volume too low on
media device
1. Antenna not firmly
seated in socket
1. File must be a mp3
or wma file
Solution
1. Double check wiring
2. Replace fuse
3. Check voltage of vehicle battery
with multimeter. Voltage must
be at least 11V.
1. Double check connections.
2. Replace bad speaker with known
good speaker and connect.
3. Send unit in for repair.
4. Increase volume of media device
1. Insert firmly
1. Convert format to mp3 or mwa.
While in Bluetooth mode:
No Connection
1. You are not connect
to the “POLARIS”
address on your
portable media
device.
2. Out of range
3. The connection is
already in use.
1. Choose “POLARIS”
2. Bring portable media device closer
to the receiver. Device needs to be
within 30’.
3. Ask the person who first paired to
drop out.