Troubleshooting - Lightning Audio LA-1500BT Owner's Manual

Symptom
Source unit does not turn on.
Unit resets itself when engine is off
Tuner fails to tune any stations
Unable to tune stations in seek mode
USB device cannot be inserted
USB device is not recognized
No sound heard with the display "No
File" shown
Sound skips or is noisy
MP3 is not playing back
CD skips excessively
Sound skips or is noisy; unable to
fast forward or backward CD
CD Insertion not possible
Diagnosis
Basic
Blown fuse
Vehicle's ignition is off
Voltage applied to Red and Yellow wires is not
between 10.8 & 16 volts or there is not voltage
present
Unit is not properly grounded
Incorrect connection between ACC and battery
Radio
No antenna or disconnected or open connection
in cable
You are in a weak signal area
USB Devices
The USB device has been inserted with wrong
direction
The USB device connector is broken
The USB device is damaged
Connectors are loose
No MP3/WMA files are not stored on the USB
device
MP3/WMA files are not connected properly
MP3
Writing error occurred. The MP3 format is not
compatible.
CD Player (LA-2300BT only)
Source unit mounted at an incorrect angle
Source unit not secured properly (Standard
Mount)
Source unit not secured properly (ISO Mount)
Compact disc is dirty
Compact disc is heavily scratched or warped
A CD is already in the CD player
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Remedy
Check fuse of the unit, replace with correct rating.
If connect following the instructions, the unit will not
operate with ignition off.
Check battery, connection and fuses and repair or
replace as necessary. If voltage is above +16 volts,
have the electrical system inspected by and authorized
car service center
Check wiring and repair as necessary
Check wiring and repair as necessary
Check all connections and repair as necessary
Make sure the tuner LOC mode is off
Reversing the connection direction of the USB device,
try it again
Replace with a new USB device
Disconnect USB device an reconnect. If the device is
still not recognized, try replacing with a different USB
device
Store these files properly on the USB device
Use MP3/WMA files encoded properly
Make sure MP3 has been written in a supported format
Check mounting angle of source unit (Mount within
+ or - 20 degrees from horizontal) and repair as
necessary.
Check tightness of installation sleeve and back strap;
repair or replace as necessary.
Check tightness of mounting screws and repair or
replace as necessary.
Clean disc with soft cloth
Replace with new disc without scratches
Press the eject button to remove disc