| Here are ten things that will help you if your CD | | | | 6) If the changer magazine ejects, then power is |
| changer will not play or if they skip. | | | | getting to your CD changer, so this will not be the |
| 1) Before installing your CD changer ensure you | | | | issue. So now disconnect the CD changer data |
| have removed the transportation screws, (where | | | | lead from the CD changer and leave disconnected |
| fitted). These will be highly visible on the exterior | | | | for 1 minute, then reconnect and test for correct |
| of the CD Changer. | | | | operation. This will often reset your CD changer. |
| 2) Ensure the angle mounting adjustment screws | | | | 7) If you are using a CD changer that has an |
| found at either side of the CD changer have been | | | | in-line fuse such as a Pioneer, check that this fuse |
| set correctly according to the angle at which the | | | | isn't blown. If the CD changer has an earth |
| CD changer has been mounted. Consult your | | | | fly-lead, check this has a clean, tight contact with |
| handbook for details. | | | | the car chassis. The majority of CD changers |
| 3) Check to ensure that your discs are clean and | | | | have the live and earth wires built into the CD |
| not damaged. Try other discs in the position of | | | | data lead. |
| the disc that will not play. For example if your CD | | | | 8) If you are using an Alpine CHA-S634 CD |
| changer is failing to play (disc 1) try a different CD | | | | Changer in conjunction with a KCA-130B (Ai-NET |
| (preferably an original CD) in slot No.1. This is | | | | to M-Bus convertor), ensure the small switch |
| especially true if you are using CD-R or CD/RW | | | | found next to the "Eject" button has been set to |
| copied discs as these are often the culprits if a | | | | position No. 2. The CD changer leads must be |
| cheap CD-R is used. The other reason is if it has | | | | disconnected when moving this switch. Please |
| been burned at too fast a speed or if the copier | | | | consult your manual for more details. |
| had not finalized the disc completely. | | | | 9) If you are using a Kenwood CD Changer |
| 4) If you have used Velcro to mount your CD | | | | ensure the small switch, found next to the "Eject" |
| changer, please ensure that you have mounted it | | | | button on some models, has been set to the |
| horizontally. This is so that a larger surface area | | | | correct position for the Kenwood radio model you |
| makes contact to provide optimum stability | | | | have connected it to. Consult your handbook for |
| preventing your discs from skipping. CD Changer | | | | more details. |
| manufacturers recommend using the included | | | | 10) If all the above does not remedy the |
| brackets but we have never experienced | | | | situation, we'll have only three suspects left: A |
| problems using Velcro if you mount the CD | | | | faulty radio, CD data lead or the CD Changer |
| Changer horizontally ensuring that it is solid. | | | | itself. The only way to rule out the CD changer |
| 5) Use a CD laser cleaner disc. These are available | | | | and CD lead is by trying replacements one at a |
| from any music store and when played in your | | | | time. However, please ensure you have followed 1 |
| CD changer will clean the laser and correct any | | | | to 9 above. |
| problems of a dirty CD laser such as discs not | | | | If the problem is still present after following all the |
| playing or skipping. | | | | above, please, consult a car audio expert. |