CONTROLLER FOR DISC AUTO CHANGER / FM MODULATOR SYSTEM
KCA-R42FM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONTROLEUR POUR CHANGEUR AUTOMATIQUE DE DISQUE / SYSTEME A
MODULATION DE FM
MODE D’EMPLOI
CONTROLADOR PARA CAMBIADOR AUTOMATICO DE DISCO / SISTEMA DE MODULADOR FM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you
obtain the best performance from your FM modulator system.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces desig-
nated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the
model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your KENWOOD dealer for
information or service on the product.
Model KCA-R42FM Serial number
©PRINTED IN JAPAN B64-1930-00 (K/M)
'01/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 '00/12 11 10
Safety Precautions
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one
with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with
the wrong rating may cause your unit to
malfunction. on hot places such as above the
dashboard.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a
fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.
O-N selection switch
2WARNING
When the disc changer with the O-N
selection switch is connected, set the switch
to "O" position to operate the disc changer
mode.
Take the following precautions to
prevent fire and avoid personal injury:
• When extending the ignition wire, battery
wire, or ground wire, use 0.75mm2 (AWG18)
or larger automotive grade wire to avoid wire
deterioration or damage to the covering.
• Check that no metal objects (coins, tools,
etc.) are left inside the unit to avoid short
circuits.
• If you smell or see smoke, turn the power off
immediately and consult your Kenwood
dealer.
• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD
is damaged or broken due to shock. The
liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your
health or even fatal.
Cleaning the Unit
If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the
power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon
cloth or soft cloth.
NOTE
• If you have difficulty in installing this unit in
your vehicle, contact your Kenwood dealer.
• If it doesn’t seem to be working properly,
first press the Reset button. If the
malfunction persists, consult your Kenwood
dealer.
2CAUTION
Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner,
alcohol, or other volatile solvents. These may
damage external surfaces or remove
indicator characters.
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TRACK
RDM
DISC
FREQ
LEVEL
FCC WARNING
3/8
M.RDM
D.REP
MHz
D.SCN
If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD
contacts your body or clothing, wash it off
with soap immediately.
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual.
The user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.
T R A C K
DISC
PWR
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2CAUTION
Reset button
Take the following precautions to
keep the unit in proper working order.
• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC
power supply with a negative ground
connection.
• Some car stereos cause the sound of the
tuner to make for a moment when an
engine is activated.
• The reception of the tuner may be reduced
a little if the KCA-R42FM is used.
• If the sound is lower than the tuner sound,
raise up the volume level of the CD/MD
with using the receiver.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the
screws provided. If you use the wrong
screws, you could damage the unit.
NOTE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
• Do not open the top or bottom cover.
• Do not install the unit in places it is exposed
to direct sunlight, high heat or humidity,
water may splash over it, or dust exists.
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Safety Precautions
2CAUTION
Do not set the remote on hot places such
as above the dashboard.
Loading and Replacing the Batteries:
Use two "AAA" batteries.
Slide the cover while pressing
downwards to remove it as illustrated.
Insert the batteries with the + and –
poles aligned properly, following the
illustration inside the case.
2WARNING
Store unused batteries out of the reach
of children. Contact a doctor immediately
if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
NOTE
• The provided batteries are intended for
use in operation checking, and their
service life may be short.
• When the remote controlable distance
becomes short, replace both of the
batteries with new ones.
NOTE
A portion of the operations may not be
possible, depending on the unit that is
connected.
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Buttons
External disc control features
Display Unit
Set the car radio FM station to 88.3 MHz. See page 9 for more
information on Changing the Transmission Frequency.
Pause indicator
Play indicator
Disc No.
Playing CDs/MDs
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CD MD AUTO CHANGER CONTROLLER
Playing CDs/MDs :
Press the PWR button.
TRACK
RDM
DISC
FREQ
The power goes ON and the CD/MD play start. When the unit
receives any signal from the remote controller, the
mark lights up.
When the player reaches the end of the last track on the disc
you are playing, it will shift automatically to the first track on
the next disc. When the player plays the last disc, it will return
to the first disc.
LEVEL
3/8
M.RDM
D.REP
MHz
D.SCN
T R A C K
DISC
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Reset
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buttons
The play display blinks during disc replacement.
Disc No. 10 is displayed as "0".
button
Track No.
6button
PWR button
Power off :
Press the PWR button.
The power goes OFF.
4 / ¢ buttons
RDM button
REP button
To listen to the radio :
Press the PWR button.
The FM modulator is turned OFF and the radio can be heard.
Remote Control
Pause :
T. UP button
Press the 6(38...Remote) button.
Disc play is temporarily paused.
If you press the switch once more, the disc is replayed from
the paused part.
PWR button
REPEAT button
38button
T.
UP
PWR
T.
T. DN button
DN
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DISC
REPEAT
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button
NOTE
38
DISC
REPEAT
• Be sure to turn down the volume whenever you listen to the
radio or a cassette tape after stopping the disc play.
• During the disc play is being conducted, you are not able to
receive ordinary radio broadcasting because antenna output is
switched into disc player’s side.
• Only the two least significant digits are displayed for the tunes
of the 100th or later.
RDM button
DISC REPEAT button
T.SCAN button
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button
D.SCAN
T.SCAN
M.RDM
D.SCAN button
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4
7
2
5
8
0
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6
9
M.RDM button
Number buttons
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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External disc control features
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Disc Play
Disc Search
Search forwards or backwards through the discs in a disc
changer until you reach the one that you want to listen to.
Fast Forwarding Disc Play:
Hold down on the ¢ button.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
Making a Reverse Disc Search :
Reversing Disc Play:
Press the – button to display the desired disc number.
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number
decreases by one.
Hold down on the 4 button.
Release your finger to play the disc at the point.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.
NOTE
Making a Forward Disc Search :
You cannot use reverse play between tracks dipending on the
model being conncected. Instead, the reverse play function is
cancelled when it reaches the beginning of a track, at which point
normal play automatically resumes.
Press the +button to display the desired disc number.
Each time the button is pressed, the displayed disc number
increases by one.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed disc.
Track Search
Search forwards or backwards through the tracks on the disc
until you reach the one that you want to listen to.
Direct Track Search
Using the remote control, make direct input of the track
number that you want to listen to.
Function of Remote
Making a Reverse Track Search:
Press the 4 (T. DN...Remote) button to display the desired
track number.
1
2
Press once to search back to the beginning of the current track,
twice to search back to the beginning of the previous track, and
so forth.
Using the number buttons on the remote control, enter the
number of the track that you want to listen to.
The selected track number blinks in the display for 10 seconds.
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the
number entry mode will automatically be cancelled.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
NOTE
Press either the T. DN or T. UP button whilst the track number is
blinking.
The track specified in step 1 starts playing.
Pressing the 4 (T. DN...Remote) button whilst listening to track
1 only searches back to the beginning of that track. The reverse
search is not "recycled" to the last track on the disc.
Cancelling Direct Track Search During Its Operation:
Making a Forward Track Search:
Press the 38 button.
Press the ¢ (T. UP...Remote) button to display the desired
track number.
NOTE
Press once to fast forward to the next track, twice to fast
forward to the track after that, and so forth.
Play starts at the beginning of the displayed track number.
For the entry of the 100th or higher tunes, enter three digits for
search while only two digits are displayed.
NOTE
You cannot make a forward track search when listening to the last
track on a disc.
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Disc Repeat
Function of remote
Direct Disc Search
Function of remote
Repeat playing the disc currently being listened to.
Using the remote control, make direct input of the disc number
that you want to listen to.
To repeat disc :
1
Press the DISC REPEAT button.
The D.REP indicator will appear on the display and the Disc
repeat function will turn on.
Using the number buttons on the remote control, enter the
number of the disc that you want to listen to.
The selected disc number blinks in the display for 10 seconds.
If you make no further input in the 10-second period, the
number entry mode will automatically be cancelled.
The same disc is played repeatedly.
To cancell :
Press the DISC REPEAT button.
The D.REP indicator disappears and the Disc repeat function is
cancelled.
NOTE
• Input "0" to select disc #10.
• If you enter more than two numbers all at once, a search will be
made only of the last number entered.
NOTE
When disc play stops, Disc repeat is cancelled.
2
Press either the + or – button whilst the number inputted is
blinking.
The disc specified in step 1 starts playing.
Cancelling Direct Disc Search During Its Operation :
Press the 38 button.
Track Scan
Function of remote
Successively play the beginning of each track on a disc until you
find the track that you want to listen to.
Starting the Track Scan :
Track Repeat
Repeat playing the track currently being listened to.
Press the T.SCAN button.
The SCN indicator will appear on the display and the player will
play the first 10 seconds of each track in succession.
To repeat track :
Press the REP (REPEAT...Remote) button.
The REP indicator will appear on the display and the Track repeat
function will turn on.
To select a track :
Press the 38 or T.SCAN button.
The SCN indicator disappears and the Track scan is cancelled.
Normal playback starts.
The same track is played repeatedly.
NOTE
To cancell :
Press the REP (REPEAT...Remote) button.
The REP indicator disappears and the Track repeat function is
cancelled.
• When disc play stops, Track scan is cancelled.
• When all tracks on the disc you are listening to are scanned,
Track scan is cancelled.
NOTE
When disc play stops, Track repeat is cancelled.
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External disc control features
Disc Scan
Function of remote
Magazine Random Play
Function of remote
Play the tracks on all the discs in the disc changer in random
order.
Successively play the beginning of each disc on a changer until
you find the one that you want to listen to.
1
Starting the disc scan :
Press the M.RDM button to switch the magazine random play
Press the D.SCAN button. The D.SCN indicator will appear on
the display and the player will play the first 10 seconds from each
disc in succession.
function on and off.
The M.RDM indicator lights up when the magazine random play
function is turned on.
The display of the disc and track numbers change continuously
as the next track is being selected.
When the disc/track has been selected, play starts.
The selected disc/track number blinks in the display as it is
being played.
To select a disc :
Press the 38 or D.SCAN button again to stop the scan and
keep on listening to the disc normally.
NOTE
When disc play stops, Disc scan is cancelled.
NOTE
This function is not available with the following models:
KDC-C200/C300/C400/C301/C401
Random Play
Play all the tracks on the current disc in random order.
2
To change the track being heard, press the T.UP button.
Another disc/track is selected and played.
NOTE
1
Press the RDM button to switch the random play function on
and off.
• The magazine random play function is cancelled when you stop
playing a disc.
• The time needed for random selection depends on the number
of discs loaded in the disc magazine.
The RDM indicator lights up when the random play function is
turned on.
The display of the track number changes continuously as the
next track is being selected.
When the track has been selected, play starts.
The selected track number blinks in the display as it is being
played.
NOTE
When all the tracks on a certain disc have been played using the
random play function, the next disc on the changer starts playing
(with the random play function still turned on).
2
To change the track being heard, press the ¢ (T.UP...Remote)
button.
Another track is selected and played.
NOTE
The random play function is cancelled when you stop playing a disc.
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To cancell :
Changing the Transmission Frequency
Hold down the REP button on the display unit for more than
1
three seconds.
To set the frequency change mode
The FREQ indicator will go off and the frequency change will
take effect.
Hold down the REP button for more than three seconds. The
FREQ indicator will light up and the currently set frequency will
be displayed.
The frequency change mode is automatically cancelled if you
do nothing for 15 seconds.
FREQ
MHz
NOTE
• The initial value is 88.3MHz.
• If this function is on, the functions other than power on / off,
reset, and modulation level / dynamic control, cannot be
operated.
• This function is not available when the random play, repeat play,
or scan play function is on. Before using this function, cancell
the other functions. This function cannot be used while loading
a disc (while the play indicator is blinking).
2
To change the frequency
Press the 4 or ¢ button on the display unit.
The transmission frequency will change as follows :
87.7MHz
87.9MHz
88.1MHz
89.9MHz
89.7MHz
89.5MHz
88.3MHz (initial value) 89.3MHz
88.5MHz
88.7MHz
89.1MHz
88.9MHz
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External disc control features
NOTE
Modulation level / Dynamic control
Dynamic control
The unit comes with the prevention of distortion function to
reduce sound distortion.
1
To set the control mode
Hold down the RDM button on the display unit for more than
three seconds.
If the sound is distorted severely, press the + button on the
display unit and then set the function to "2" (ON). If the
prevention of distortion function is set to "2" (ON), the sound
extension is reduced.
The LEVEL indicator will light up and the currently set
modulation level will be displayed.
The initial setting is "1" (OFF).
Modulation level
2CAUTION
If a disc with a high recording level is used, the sound may
distort even if the prevention of distortion function is set to "2"
(ON). In this case, reduce the modulation level.
LEVEL
To cancell :
Number for prevention of
distortion setting
Hold down the RDM button on the display unit for more than
three seconds.
NOTE
The LEVEL indicator will go off and the modulation level
change will take effect. The control mode is automatically
cancelled if you do nothing for 15 seconds.
• If this function is on, the functions other than power on / off,
reset, and changing the transmission frequency, cannot be
operated.
• This function is not available when the random play, repeat play,
or scan play function is on. Before using this function, cancell
the other functions. This function cannot be used while loading
a disc (while the play indicator is blinking).
2
To change the modulation level
Press the 4 or ¢ button on the display unit.
Each time the 4 or ¢ button is pressed, the modulation
level changes in the range from 1 to 4. As the number
increases, the modulation level increases.The initial setting is 2.
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Accessories
Installation Procedure
External view
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and
......... Number of items
disconnect the - battery.
2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,
battery, ignition.
1
2
3
.........2
.........1
.........1
4. Install the unit in your car.
5. Reconnect the - battery.
6. Press the reset button.
2WARNING
When drilling a hole in the car chassis to install the unit, check
first that nothing is on the other side.
2CAUTION
• 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.
• Do not let unconnected wires or terminals touch metal on the car
or anything else conducting electricity. To prevent a short circuit,
do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or
the terminals.
2CAUTION
The use of any accessories except for those provided might result
in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories
shipped with the unit, as shown above.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers,
wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar
material.
• Some disc changers need conversion cords for connection. See
the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
Display unit
CD/MD auto-changer
Output
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Control input
CD/MD auto - changer input
When the disc changer with the O-N selection switch is connected,
set the switch to "O" position to operate the disc changer mode.
FM modulator unit
FM/AM antenna input
FM/AM antenna output
Antenna plug
for automobile
Car stereo
with FM tuner
Ignition key
switch
ACC
Ignition wire + (Red)
Car fuse box
Battery wire + (Yellow)
Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)
Battery
2WARNING
NOTE
To prevent fire when the ignition wire (Red) or battery wire
(Yellow) is short-circuited by coming into contact with the
vehicle chassis (ground), only connect the power supply after
making the fuse box connections.
Do not install an antenna of radio equipment or distribute the
antenna wire near the changer output wire, for this could
cause malfunction with this unit.
2CAUTION
Be sure to press the reset button after installation.
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Installation
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Installation of Display unit
Installation of FM modulator unit
• Installation without using the trim mount plate 3
2CAUTION
1
Display unit
Attach one velcro to the
slanted-line of the the display
units as shown above, and
attach the other velcro to the
parts where you wish to
attach the display units.
Take sufficient care so
that the wires are not
caught under the seat.
If they are caught, they
may break.
Then, put velcros together
and install the display units.
φ 3
2
• Installation using the trim mount plate 3
Install the FM modulator unit beneath the front seat using
Metal fixture and Bind head screw as shown in the above
figure.
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Pass the wire from the display unit through the hole on the
trim mount plate and push fit the display unit into the trim
mount plate until it locks.
2CAUTION
• Be sure not to place the unit on such place as where it is
exposed to direct sunlight and temperature eventually rises.
It results in the deformation of the case.
• Depending on the installing location, the display unit may not
be able to receive the signals from the controller unit. Install
them after confirming that the signals can be received.
• Install the unit in such a way that it does not disturb driving.
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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.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The power is not turned on.
The wiring harness fuse blows.
Check wires for shorts, then replace the fuse with one of
with the same rating (shown on the case).
No sound or sound is low.
The O-N selection switch of the disc changer is not set
properly.
Set the O-N selection switch to "O" position.
The volume level is minimum.
Raise the volume level.
The fader or balance is set to one side.
Adjust the fader and balance.
The input/output wire or wiring harness is connected
incorrectly.
Connect the input/output wire or wiring harness correctly.
See "Connecting Wires to Terminals" (Page 12).
The unit does not work properly
when a button is pressed.
The microcomputer malfunctions.
Press the Reset button of the display unit.
Sound quality is poor.
(Sound distortion)
The volume level is too high.
Use the appropriate volume level.
CD/MD play does not start.
CD/MD auto-changer input is not connected to the unit.
Power button is not turned ON.
Connect the CD/MD auto-changer input to the unit.
Turn the power button ON.
The specified disc is not
played; a different disc is
played instead.
The specified disc is very dirty.
Check and, if possible, clean the disc.
The disc is loaded upside down.
Two discs are inserted in a slot.
Eject the disc magazine and insert the disc correctly.
Eject the disc magazine and insert the discs correctly.
The number of the slot into which the disc is inserted is
different from the number of the specified disc.
Eject the disc magazine and check the number of the
specified disc.
The disc is severely damaged.
Use another disc.
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Troubleshooting guide
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Sound skips due to vibration.
Something is touching the CD/MD auto-changer.
The disc is dirty or damaged.
Keep it away from the CD/MD auto-changer.
If sound skips at the same part, the disc is faulty. Check
and, if possible, clean the disc.
The unit is mounted at a slant.
Mount the unit so that is level.
Mount the unit in a stable place.
Changer unit is mounted in an unstable place.
The angle adjustment switches are set improperly.
Set the angle adjustment switches to the correct positions.
Connect the control output properly.
Nothing appears on the display.
The control output of the display unit is not connected
properly.
A disc with a high recording level is used.
The recording of the disc is poor.
Change the Modulation level / Dynamic control setting.(Page 10)
Sound distortion.
Try playing another disc. If the sound is good, the fault was
with the original disc.
Sound quality is poor.
The disc is dirty or damaged.
Check and, if possible, clean the disc.
No sound is heard even though
the information concerning the
CD/MD auto-changer is
displayed.
Volume is set to minimum level.
Raise the volume level.
The microcomputer does not function
correctly.
Press the Reset button of the display unit.
The system is not connected properly.
Connect the system properly.
See "Connecting Wires to Terminals" .(Page 12)
The specified track is not
played.
The player is set to Random Play / Magazine
Random Play.
Turn off Random Play / Magazine Random Play.
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Troubleshooting guide
Specifications
Specifications subject to change without notice.
The following messages are displayed when certain
problems are occurring in your system. Take the
recommended actions.
Modulating Frequency (200KHz STEP)............87.7, 87.9, 88.1, 88.3,
88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 89.1,
89.3, 89.5, 89.7, 89.9,
MHz
01 E: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc
magazine is not completely loaded.
]Load the disc magazine properly.
General
Operating Voltage................................................14.4 V (11 ~ 16 V)
Current consumption ..............................................................1.4 A
Operating Temperature ................................................–10 ~ 50 °C
02 E: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
]Load a disc into the disc magazine.
04 E: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
]
Load a disc into the disc magazine
The CD/MD is quite dirty. The CD/MD is upside-down.
The CD/MD is scratched a lot.
Size (W × H × D)
Controler ........................................................50 × 145 × 24 mm
(1-15/16 × 5-11/16 × 15/16 in.)
Display unit ....................................................105 × 40 × 18 mm
(4-1/8 × 1-9/16 × 11/16 in.)
FM modulator unit..........................................150 × 30 × 80 mm
(5-7/8 × 1-3/16 × 3-1/8 in.)
]Clean the CD/MD and load it correctly.
10 E: Nothing has been recorded on the MD.
]The next MD will automatically be played.
Trim mount plate ..............................................188 × 58 × 2 mm
(7-3/8 × 2-5/16 × 1/16 in.)
11 E: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title.
]The next MD will automatically be played.
Weight
12 E: Now reading the data in the disk.
]Normal playback is resumed upon completing the reading of
the disk data.
Controler ................................................................60 g (0.14 lbs)
Display unit ..........................................................125 g (0.28 lbs)
FM modulator unit ..................................................600 g (1.3 lbs)
77 E: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.
]Press the reset button on the unit. If the "77E"code does not
disappear, consult your nearest service center.
99 E: Something is wrong with the disc magazine. Or the unit is
malfunctioning for some reason.
]Check the disc magazine. And then, press the reset button
on the unit. If the "99E" code does not disappear, consult
your nearest service center.
0d E: The protective circuit in the unit activates when the
temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C
(140°F), stopping all operation.
]Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on
the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C
(140°F), the disc will start playing again.
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