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Manual for XVM296BT - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:49 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2019-01-01
Warranty Summary
Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to be free from defects for one year from the original purchase date.
General Operation Summary
- Power On/Off: Momentarily press power button to turn on, press and hold to turn off.
- Volume: Rotate volume knob to adjust level.
- Mute: Press MUTE to silence/restore audio.
- Mode: Press MODE to cycle through Radio, SD Card, USB, Bluetooth, AUX, Camera, Settings.
- USB/SD Input: Insert USB/SD to play media files.
- Main Menu: Press house icon to access main menu.
- Reset: Press RESET button to restore default settings.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Unit will not turn on (no power) | Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage Black wire not connected Fuse blown | Check connections for proper voltage (11~16VDC) Check connection to ground Replace fuse(s) |
| Unit has power (but no sound) | Speaker wires not connected One or more speaker wires touching each other or touching chassis ground | Check connections at speakers Insulate all bare speaker wires from each other and chassis ground |
| Unit blows fuse(s) | Yellow or red wire touching chassis ground Speaker wires touching chassis ground Incorrect fuse rating | Check for pinched wire Check for pinched wire Use fuses with correct rating |
| Unit has audio (but no video) | Parking brake safety circuit not connected Parking brake not applied | Check connections at parking brake Apply parking brake as described on page 26 |
| No video display (when in reverse) | Reverse circuit not connected Vehicle is not in reverse | Check connections at reverse lamp Select reverse gear |
| IR remote does not work | Dead battery | Replace battery |
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Unit will not turn on (no power) | Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage Black wire not connected Fuse blown | Check connections for proper voltage (11~16VDC) Check connection to ground Replace fuse(s) |
| Unit has power (but no sound) | Speaker wires not connected One or more speaker wires touching each other or touching chassis ground | Check connections at speakers Insulate all bare speaker wires from each other and chassis ground |
| Unit blows fuse(s) | Yellow or red wire touching chassis ground Speaker wires touching chassis ground Incorrect fuse rating | Check for pinched wire Check for pinched wire Use fuses with correct rating |
| Unit has audio (but no video) | Parking brake safety circuit not connected Parking brake not applied | Check connections at parking brake Apply parking brake as described on page 26 |
| No video display (when in reverse) | Reverse circuit not connected Vehicle is not in reverse | Check connections at reverse lamp Select reverse gear |
| IR remote does not work | Dead battery | Replace battery |