Kenwood KVC-1000 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Guide
What might appear 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.
SOLUTIONPOSSIBLE CAUSEPROBLEM
Nothing happens when the
buttons are pressed.
The computer chip in the unit is not
functioning normally.
Press the reset button on the unit (see
page 4).
The power does not turn on. The fuse has blown. After checking for short circuits in the
cables, replace the fuse with one having
the same rating.
No ACC position on vehicle ignition.
Connect the same cable to the ignition as
the battery cable.
The monitor does not
open/close.
No television/ video image
appears.
The unit is not connected to the parking brake
detection switch.
Make proper connections according to
”Connections“ (See page 32).
The parking brake is not engaged. For safety reasons no television/ video
images are displayed while the vehicle is
moving. Engaging the parking brake will
cause images to be displayed.
The screen is dark. The unit is in a location where temperature is
low.
If the temperature of the monitor unit
drops, the screen may appear darker
when power is first turned on due to the
characteristics of a liquid crystal panel.
Wait a while after turning power on for
the temperature to rise. Normal
brightness will return.
The parking brake is not engaged. For safety reasons, the monitor does not
open while the vehicle is moving.
Engaging the parking brake.
The screen does not darken
when the vehicle’s lights are
turned on
The unit is set to auto dimmer. When the unit is set to auto dimmer, it is
not linked to the vehicle's light switch.
The illumination cable has not been
connected. (If manual dimmer is set)
Make proper connections according to
”Connections“ (See page 31).
AM/FM radio reception is poor
and/or there is noise.
The TV antenna and vehicle‘s radio antenna
are too close.
• Separate the two antennas as far as
possible.
• Turn off the main unit.

Kenwood KVC-1000 Specifications

Monitor

screen size (diagonal)	6.5-inch
screen size (width x height)	142.6mm x 80.7mm
number of pixels	336, 960 (480H x 234V x RGB)

Speaker

audio output	1W
speaker dimensions	40mm x 20mm
antenna input	4ch Diversity System (75Q / Mini Plug 3.5¢)

General

operating voltage	14.4V (11V ~ 16V)
current consumption	2.0A (1.4A during normal operations)
operating temperature range	-10°C ~ +60°C

Weight and Dimensions

main unit size (width x height x depth)	180mm x 50mm x 182mm
installation size (width x height x depth)	178mm x 50mm x 165mm
main unit weight	1.8Kg