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CD Player/Changer not functioning.
•Out of operating temperature range +50˚C (+120˚F) for CD.
-Allow the vehicle's interior (or trunk) temperature to cool.
CD playback sound is wavering.
•Moisture condensation in the CD Module.
-Allow enough time for the condensation to evaporate (about
1 hour).
CD insertion not possible.
•A CD is already in the CD player.
-Eject the CD and remove it.
•The CD is being improperly inserted.
-Make sure the CD is being inserted following instructions in
the CD Player Operation section.
Unable to fast forward or backward the CD.
•The CD has been damaged.
-Eject the CD and discard it; using a damaged CD in your unit
can cause damage to the mechanism.
CD playback sound skips due to vibration.
•Improper mounting of the unit.
-Securely re-mount the unit.
•Disc is very dirty.
-Clean the disc.
•Disc has scratches.
-Change the disc.
•The pick-up lens is dirty.
-Do not use a commercial available lens cleaner disc.
Consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.
CD playback sound skips without vibration.
•Dirty or scratched disc.
-Clean the disc; damaged disc should be replaced.
Error displays (built-in CD player only)
•Mechanical error
-Press CD c. After the error indication disappears, insert the
disc again. If the above-mentioned solution does not solve
the problem, consult your nearest ALPINE dealer.
CD-R/CD-RW playback not possible
•Close session (finalization) has not been performed.
-Perform finalization and attempt playback again.
MP3/WMA
MP3 or WMA is not played back.
•Writing error occurred. The CD format is not compatible.
-Make sure the CD has been written in a supported format.
Refer to “About MP3/WMA” (pages 12 to 13), then rewrite
in the format supported by this device.
Information
In Case of Difficulty
If you encounter a problem, please review the items in the following
checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at
fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly
connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer.
Basic
No function or display.
•Vehicle's ignition is off.
- If connected following instructions, the unit will not operate
with the vehicle's ignition off.
•Improper power lead connections.
-Check power lead connections.
•Blown fuse.
-Check the fuse on the battery lead of the unit; replace with
the proper value if necessary.
• Internal micro-computer malfunctioned due to interference
noise etc.
-Press the Reset switch with a ballpoint pen or other pointed
article.
Radio
Unable to receive stations.
• No aerial or open connection in cable.
-Make sure the aerial is properly connected;
replace the aerial or cable if necessary.
Unable to tune stations in the seek mode.
•You are in a weak signal area.
-Make sure the tuner is in the DX mode.
• If the area you are in is a primary signal area, the aerial may
not be grounded and connected properly.
-Check your aerial connections; make sure the aerial is
properly grounded at its mounting location.
•The aerial may not be the proper length.
-Make sure the aerial is fully extended; if broken, replace the
aerial with a new one.
Broadcast is noisy.
•The aerial is not the proper length.
-Extend the aerial fully; replace it if it is broken.
•The aerial is poorly grounded.
-Make sure the aerial is grounded properly at its mounting
location.