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ASA Electronics VR180 User guide

  • Hello! I've reviewed the ASA electronics VR180 Troubleshooting Guide and I'm ready to assist you with any questions you have regarding your radio. This document provides guidance for a range of issues, including power problems, sound issues, CD playback troubleshooting, AM/FM reception, and the procedure for clearing the 'CODE' message.
  • What should I do if the radio will not turn on?
    What steps should I take if the radio turns on but there is no sound?
    What to do if CD does not load fully?
    What should I do if the CD does not play correctly?
    What should I do if there is no AM or FM reception?
VR180 Troubleshooting Guide
Radio will not turn ON
• Try the reset button.
• Check fuse.
• Confirm 12V+ on battery wire to radio (YELLOW wire).
• Confirm 12V+ on accessory wire to radio (RED wire).
• Confirm Ground.
Radio turns ON, but no sound
• Verify Volume¸ Fader/Balance¸ Mute controls are set correctly (see owners
manual).
• Try RESET button.
• Verify proper speaker connections.
• Check for shorts or opens on speaker wires.
CD does not load fully
• Make sure unit has power and no other CD is currently inside.
• Inspect radio’s chassis to verify shipping screw(s) have been removed.
CD does not play correctly
• Check to make sure disc is inserted correctly.
• Verify disc is free from dirt, scratches, etc.
• Check with factory CDs.
• Check factory original CDs for compatibility warnings (due to various copy-
protection, multi-media content, etc).
• Disc skips during playback – verify you have not exceeded 30 degrees mounting
angle.
No AM or FM reception
• Verify you are tuned to a valid station.
• Check your antenna connection on rear of stereo.
• Try a different antenna.
“CODE” appears on the display
1. Turn the radio on.
2. When the radio displays the "CODE" message, press the 2 and 4 preset
buttons simultaneously and hold more than 2 seconds
3. Release the preset buttons; the display will show “CODE CL”; Then press
2 preset and 4 preset simultaneously again to confirm this cancel.
B. Woods
Tech Services
05.11.07
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