How to Care and Maintain Your Car DVD Navigation System
Technological advancements have made Automotive electronic products increasingly popular, thanks to their ease of use. Whether young or old, men or women, simply follow the instructions and tap a few buttons on the screen to complete their tasks. Car DVD navigation systems also offer these features, with user-friendly designs and a user-friendly interface. However, Shenzhen Anjilong reminds car owners that ease of use doesn’t mean they can be treated carelessly. Proper care and regular maintenance of your car DVD navigation system will maximize its lifespan.
Proper Maintenance of Car DVD Navigation Systems
We tend to pay less attention to simple things, but don’t underestimate the care and operation of your car navigation system. Failure to do so can significantly shorten its lifespan.
- Avoid contact between the navigation screen and sharp objects.
- After use, always follow this shutdown sequence: first close the screen, then turn off the system, and finally unplug it. Some car owners, seeking convenience, simply unplug the system after use, never turning it off. This approach may save time, but over time, it can damage the electronic components.
- It is best to charge the device for about 10 hours before using it three times to maximize the battery’s capacity.
- Start the car first, then plug it into the cigarette lighter. After navigation, unplug the cigarette lighter and plug it back in after starting the car again. This will help protect the device’s battery and extend its lifespan.
- Do not leave your portable navigation system exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Large temperature fluctuations not only affect the navigation system’s battery life but also the touch sensitivity of the LCD screen.
6. After use, it is best to store it away from conspicuous locations in the car to avoid attracting thieves.
Common Car Navigation System Troubleshooting
1. Navigation System Not Receiving Satellite Signal
When in navigation mode, the map satellite will display your “current” location. If the dot in the upper right corner of the display screen is red, this indicates a weak satellite signal. Check that the car navigation system’s antenna is properly connected and positioned. Navigation should be performed in an open, open area with the antenna level with the ground and facing directly toward the sky for signal reception.
2. Noise during navigation mode
This is usually caused by engine interference from the navigation power supply. The solution is to install a power filter on the yellow wire on the navigation end of the navigation cable to reduce engine interference.
3. The car navigation system does not play sound
- Check if the system is muted. If so, press the MUTE button to turn off the mute function.
- Check if the speaker cables are disconnected. If so, reconnect them.
- Check if the speakers are damaged. If so, replace them. If all three of the above conditions are normal, it’s usually caused by a short circuit between one speaker cable and the vehicle body. Disconnect all the speaker cables and connect a single good speaker. If playback works, one of the speaker cables is shorted. If not, the main unit is faulty. 4. If there is no sound when playing a disc, but the audio plays normally in radio and navigation modes, the DVD playback settings are incorrect. Go to “DVD Settings,” select “Audio Settings,” then “Audio Output,” set it to “Analog Output,” then exit Settings and return to the homepage. DVD sound will not play. It will return to normal.
4. TV reception is poor or lacks channel quality
First, ensure that the TV antenna power cord and signal receiving cable are properly plugged in and that the correct TV system is selected (for TV-enabled devices). It is recommended that the TV antenna be installed near the rear glass and used in an open, open area for optimal performance.
5. Touchscreen Calibration Method
After powering on the main unit, enter the radio mode. Using the playback control, press and hold the “setup” button to enter the calibration mode. Use the stylus to align the “cross” until the system automatically returns to the radio mode. Calibration is complete.
- No rearview image when reversing
First, ensure that the main unit is in reverse mode. Check that the control cable (orange) is properly connected to the reverse light cable and the rearview camera video cable is properly connected to the rearview input jack of the head unit. (Check that the tail cable is properly connected, etc.)
- Unable to Boot
This issue is usually caused by user error. The system is temporarily inoperable. Use a toothpick to gently press the reset button (RET) on the panel to restart it.
- Unable to Access Navigation
Check that the navigation settings are correct, or reset the navigation software path (open the NAVIONE EXE file in the NAVIONE folder on the SD card).
- Low Bluetooth Sound
Check that the front speaker channels are properly connected. This system is designed to only transmit Bluetooth sound through the front speakers. If the other party cannot hear, please make sure the speaker is in the driving position.
Summary
This article summarizes the basic maintenance procedures for in-car DVD navigation products and briefly explains how to solve common problems with related car navigation products. If you are an automotive product dealer or car modification company looking for a professional automotive product manufacturer, please contact the Dickcar team immediately. Dickcar is a professional automotive product developer and manufacturer.