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Voice is not Recognized

  1. CHECK NAVIGATION SETTINGS 
    1. Enter the "Menu" screen by pressing the "MENU" switch.
    2. Select "Set up".
      Fig 1: Identifying Set Up On Menu Screen
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    3. Check that "Voice Recognition Guidance" is not OFF.

      OK: Voice Recognition Guidance is not OFF. 

      Fig 2: Checking Voice Recognition Guidance Is Not OFF
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    NG: TURN VOICE RECOGNITION GUIDANCE "ON" 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  2. CHECK MAP DISC 
    1. Check that the map disc is not deformed or cracked.

      OK: No deformations or cracks on map disc. 

      Fig 3: Ensure Map Disc Is Not Cracked Or Deformed
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    NG: REPLACE MAP DISC 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  3. CHECK MAP DISC 
    1. Check for dirt on the map disc surface.

      OK: No dirt is on the map disc surface. 

      NOTE: Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti-static preservative.

      HINT:

      If the disc is dirty, clean the disc by wiping the disc surface radially with a soft cloth.

      Fig 4: Cleaning Disc
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    NG: CLEAN MAP DISC 

    OK: Go to next step. 

  4. CHECK MICROPHONE (NAVIGATION CHECK MODE) 
    1. Enter the "MICROPHONE & VOICE RECOGNITION CHECK" mode (See NAVIGATION CHECK MODE  ).
    2. When voice is input into the microphone, check that the microphone input level meter changes according to the input voice.
    3. Push the recording switch and perform voice recording.

      HINT:

      Voice can be recorded up to 5 seconds.

    4. Check that the recording indicator remains on while recording and that the recorded voice is played normally without noise or distortion.

      OK: All check results are normal. 

      Fig 5: Identifying MICROPHONE & VOICE RECOGNITION CHECK Mode
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    OK: REPLACE NAVIGATION ECU 

    NG: Go to next step. 

  5. CHECK MICROPHONE (DISPLAY CHECK MODE) 
    1. Enter the "MICROPHONE & VOICE RECOGNITION CHECK" mode (See NAVIGATION CHECK MODE  ).
    2. When voice is input into the microphone, check that the microphone input level meter changes according to the input voice.
    3. Push the recording switch and perform voice recording.

      HINT:

      Voice can be recorded up to 5 seconds.

    4. Check that the recording indicator remains on while recording and that the recorded voice is played normally without noise or distortion.

      OK: All check results are normal. 

      Fig 6: Identifying MICROPHONE & VOICE RECOGNITION CHECK Mode
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    NG: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    OK: END