Troubleshooting - VDO MS 6100 Owner's Manual

In rare cases, your multimedia system may not function the way you expect it to. Before call-
ing the service department, please read the operating instructions thoroughly and go
through the following check list; it may be possible to quickly remedy an apparent malfunc-
tion.
Symptoms
General
The unit does not function. No response when the
ignition is switched on and the POWER button is
pressed.
The unit does not react to pressing buttons on the
remote control.
No/low volume during playback.
Unit switches with hands-free unit/Telephone is not
being detected even though it has been connected
to the unit.
Memory contents are lost when the unit is switched
off.
TFT monitor
The monitor does not open automatically when
switched on.
The monitor remains in the incorrect position.
No picture, only the warning message "PARKING"
is displayed even though the vehicle is stationary.
Picture interference or flickering.
Radio
Poor radio reception.
DVD/CD player
Interference to picture or sound during disc
playback. Picture freezes during playback.
Player does not play the inserted disc.
Playback stops, error message on the monitor.
Disc cannot be inserted.
If you cannot find a solution to your problem, contact an authorised VDO Dayton service
agent or call our Customer Helpdesk*. You will find the telephone number for your country
on the Internet at www.vdodayton.com.
* Telephone support is subject to a fee in some cases.

Troubleshooting

Possible cause/remedy
• Check the fuse (vehicle) and the connections (see installation instructions).
• De-energise the unit (permanent positive) and reconnect it.
Remote control battery empty.
• Replace battery with a new cell of type CR2025.
Audio connections defective.
• See pin setting in the installation instructions.
Volume set too low.
MUTE input connected incorrectly.
Loudspeaker damaged.
TEL. MUTE lead connected incorrectly or hands-free unit has an incompatible MUTE
signal (active high).
• See pin setting in the installation instructions.
Incorrect power supply connection (permanent positive).
• See pin setting in the installation instructions.
The option "Tilt Mode" in the setup menu is set to "OFF".
The swivel range of the monitor is blocked by an obstacle.
Hand brake not applied or hand brake signal not connected correctly.
• See pin setting in the installation instructions.
The selected AV source or disc is not compatible with the selected TV standard
(NTSC/PAL).
• See "Setup menu", option "Video settings".
AV source connected incorrectly.
• See pin setting in the installation instructions.
• Check if the antenna is completely extended and correctly connected.
• Check whether the supply voltage's negative pole is correctly connected to earth
(vehicle chassis).
If the unit is being installed in VW and Audi vehicles, you will need a feed
multicoupler for the antenna.
• Use a suitable adapter (e.g. Votex).
The player cannot play the disc. The disc may be damaged or soiled.
The format of the inserted disc does not comply with the player specifications.
In cold weather conditions, condensation may occur on the laser.
• Wait approximately 5 minutes until the condensation evaporates.
An integrated safety circuit prevents the temperature in the device from exceeding a
certain value
• Allow the device to cool down.
There is already a disc inserted in the player.
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