CQ-DFX683/DF583/DF203U CQ-DFX683/DF583/DF203UENGLISH2439ENGLISH2338TroubleshootingPreliminary StepsCheck and take steps as described in the tablesbelow.If You Suspect Something WrongImmediately switch the power off.Disconnect the power connector and check thatthere is neither smoke nor heat from the unit beforeasking for repairs. Never try to repair the unit your-self because it is dangerous to do so.No power.TroubleCar’s engine switch is not on.➡Turn your car’s ignition switch to ACC or ON.Troubleshooting Tips❐ CommonCables are not correctly connected.➡Connect cables correctly.➡Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.➡Connect the accessory cable to your car’s ACC source.➡Connect the grounding wire to a metal part of the car.No sound.Mute is set to ON.➡Set it to OFF.Cables are not correctly connected.➡Connect cables correctly.Condensation (dew).➡Wait for a while before use.Caution:≥ Do not use the unit if it malfunctions or issomething wrong.≥ Do not use the unit in abnormal condition, forexample, without sound, or with smoke or foulsmell, which can cause ignition or electricshock. Immediately stop using it and call thestore where you purchased it.Cause/StepA mobile phone is used near the unit.➡Keep the mobile phone away from the unit.Noise.Demonstration mode is ON.➡Press [DISP] (display) to cancel demonstration mode.Audio sound is outputbut the display showsdemonstration message.❐ RadioToo much noise in FMstereo and monaural(AM) broadcasts.Station is too far, or signals are too weak.➡Select other stations of higher signal level.The radio antenna is not extended enough.➡Fully extend the radio antenna.Battery cable is not correctly connected.➡Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.Preset station is reset.Trouble Cause/StepThe motor antenna relay control lead is not connected correctly.➡If there is a motor antenna in the car, connect the antenna controllead to the motor antenna lead that is installed in the car correctly.Disc is in the CDcompartment but nosound is made, or discis ejected automatically.Disc is upside down.➡Place disc in the correct direction with the label side up.❐ CD/MP3/WMACD CQ-DF203UCQ-DF583UCQ-DFX683U≥ Disc is dirty.≥ Disc has scratches.➡Clean disc, referring to the section on “Notes on CD/CD Media(CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW)”. (page 45)Trouble Cause/StepA disc that has data other than CD-DA or MP3/WMA type is played.➡Discs that have CD-DA or MP3/WMA type data should be used.A disc that has data other than CD-DA type is played.➡Discs that have CD-DA type data should be used.➡The unit may not successfully play back a CD-R/RW that is made incombination of writing software, a CD recorder (CD-R/RW drive)and a disc which are incompatible one another. Refer toinstructions for the concerned devices for details.CQ-DFX683U CQ-DF583UCQ-DF203UFuse is burnt out.➡Call the store where you purchased the unit, or your nearestServicenter (see the attached sheet) and ask for fuse replacement.The model CQ-DF203U does not support MP3/WMA playback.The unit’s grounding wire is not connected securely.➡Check the metal areas of the car body (chassis), and connect thegrounding wire more securely.The ground connection of the radio antenna is not secure enough.➡Check the ground connection of the mounted base part of theantenna, and tighten up the screw.