Am I missing something here? When I shut down the radio there are no lights/indicators left on at all! This makes the unit hard to turn on in the dark as you don't know where the SRC button is. Even the 40$ terd deck I just took out left a little light on for ya. Is there something wrong with my unit or does yours do this too? Thank you. Am I missing something here? When I shut down the radio there are no lights/indicators left on at all! This makes the unit hard to turn on in the dark as you don't know where the SRC button is.... » Read More Am I missing something here? When I shut down the radio there are no lights/indicators left on at all! This makes the unit hard to turn on in the dark as you don't know where the SRC button is. Even the 40$ terd deck I just took out left a little light on for ya. Is there something wrong with my unit or does yours do this too? Thank you. « Show Less
1411405
You're not missing anything. I will never purchase another Kenwood or JVC. You could have purchased a better unit for less.
1411406
You connected the battery power and dash power wrong you may have them backwards. The battery power keeps the device on but turns it off when the key is turned off, the dash power cable will only work for illumination purposes. The manual explains it and refer to your vehicle's specification to your stock wires. Btw auto zone has connector adapters for many vehicle makes and models so you don't have to cut your vehicles wires
1411407
Hi there. unfortunately that is the case with my radio as well. You are correct when off it is very hard to find the power/source button. Sorry my friend. I do appreciate you bringing that up because to be honest with you, I never really noticed that. One suggestion is maybe using the remote control???I know it is a pain in the butt to find it when u need it but maybe have it velcrod somewhere close? Good luck!Regards,Erick
1411408
Mine turns off when I turn the car off and turns on when I turn the car on. I never use the SRC button to turn it on/off.
1248046
Mine does this, too. Not a big deal for me. I always just remember top left for SRC button.
1443292
I'm assuming you mean on the unit itself? If so then the answer is no. When switched off there are no LED's illuminated the unit. When switched on there is a green LED that lighted up to indicate that the power is on. Hope that helps you.
2160814
I believe you have a defective light. I love mine. It only has on and off features.
518905
Just hold the button down for a few seconds, no more red light. It drove me crazy. Thanks to the guy w/the answer.
790438
Besides all the other answers make sure the switch on the back is on. I find it is pretty easy to turn off while you are putting it up. It does have to be completely dark plus fresh batteries are a must. I have put then up and had to wait until I am walking by at night to see if it is really working. I did get one that was a Dud, so it does happen.
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Like other have said here, the head unit is light. The directions are pretty spot on if you're hooking it up yourself, so there's not much room for error. Each wire is labeled as to what it controls. If you're not getting power, and you've already pressed the on button, then it must be a wiring problem or defective unit. Hope that helps!
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First response I think of is whether there is adequate signal and if the lights light up quicker if you move the antenna to a different direction? Next thing I think of is a loose connection from the side mounted switch to the antenna power line at the antenna itself? It is good to test the connection before sealing it all up, but I really don't want to go there! Good luck!
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Most of the time I don't ever respond to these but since it took awhile for me to figure this out myself I'm going to help. I had the same issue.... Apparently there is some stupid little button on the bottom of the unit that I found. The fun part is it isn't even a button. You have to read the little strip where the sticker is and on there is says reset. Press and hold that button and the unit will turn back on. I hope this helps. PS. Remember there isn't an actual button so don't spend a long time like I did searching for an actual button. The button is hidden under the sticker along the bottom. Most of the time I don't ever respond to these but since it took awhile for me to figure this out myself I'm going to help. I had the same issue.... Apparently there is some stupid little button on the bottom of the unit that I found. The fun part is it isn't even a button. You have to read the little strip where the sticker is and on there is says reset. Press and hold that button and the unit will turn back on. I hope this helps. PS. Remember there isn't an actual button so don't spend a long time like I did searching for an actual button. The button is hidden under the... » Read More Most of the time I don't ever respond to these but since it took awhile for me to figure this out myself I'm going to help. I had the same issue.... Apparently there is some stupid little button on the bottom of the unit that I found. The fun part is it isn't even a button. You have to read the little strip where the sticker is and on there is says reset. Press and hold that button and the unit will turn back on. I hope this helps. PS. Remember there isn't an actual button so don't spend a long time like I did searching for an actual button. The button is hidden under the sticker along the bottom. « Show Less
2184618
I'm glad I checked here. I had it on the charger for an hour and had no idea why there were no indicator lights.Have to remove the paper. Haha!
62990
No those were the only instructions I did and it came on. You might have gotten a blown out light. Try plugging it in where you know electricity is working to make sure it's not your outlet. If that doesn't work definitely get a return label for a new one. Hope this helps!
1339518
Hello E. R.! My sincere regrets on hearing about the issue. A little more information about the actual state of the equipment would be very helpful in assisting. If there is not any backlighting apparent when turning on the unit, it could be a faulty contact under the "On" button or a blown fuse. Was anything spilled on the controller or have you ensured the quality of A/C coming from the wall? If you can, please provide more details on symptoms and what you have tried thus far in troubleshooting. Thanks, and best of luck! :)
1261020
I had the same problem but I finally discovered the cause. I had one of the lights close to the sensor on the unit. When the light was off, everything was dark and the light came on. After a short while the unit sensed light and shut off.
1225156
This unit only has a red LED light installed to show when its transmitting the signal. Verify the dip-switch setting to make sure they match yours. If it still doesn't open try reversing them and you should be in business. Please call, 828.537.2537, if you have any further questions. Thanks... Matty
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I found a partial workaround solution for my problem (like yours) of the unit turning off a few seconds after turning it on. I press (and hold) the Stop button, and then the On button, and continue to press them both until the blue SA-CD light and the blue MultiChannel light go off, and then back on again. After that, the unit works ! Except that the LCD panel remains blank. Many (perhaps all) of the front panel buttons work. I still need to experiment to see if the remote works, and to what extent. Sony gave me the choice of a refurbished unit, or to repair mine, under warranty. Anybody got an opinion on which is the way to go ?
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You didn't say what's not working. Is the radio completely dead including the panel light while using new batteries or using the power cord? Check all the switch positions on the radio and make sure you didn't change any positions. If all else fails, I would return it for a new one. I am very happy with mine.
917475
The little light in the back turns off. If you try again unplugging and then again reconnect, the lights turns on, but after a second it turns off. That shows you it is really full.
1985250
I did have that problem. However, there's an alternate method of turning on and off the light by twisting the front end. I twist the front end a little bit so the light is off which does not allow it to be turned on using button on the rear.