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Voice Recognition Difficulty: Procedure

  1. CHECK CONDITION 
    1. Check if the system voice recognition level is low when recognizing a particular voice.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      System voice recognition level is low with any voice. A
      System voice recognition level is low only for a particular voice. B

      HINT: 

      System voice recognition level varies depending on voice and pronunciation. This is not a malfunction.

    B → END 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK MAP DISC 
    1. Check that the map disc is not deformed or cracked.
      Fig 1: Identifying Cracked Or Deformed Disc
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      OK

      No deformations or cracks on the map disc

    NG → REPLACE MAP DISC 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK MAP DISC 
    1. Check for dirt on the map disc surface.
      Fig 2: Cleaning Disc With Soft Cloth
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      OK

      No dirt is on the map disc surface.

      NOTE:

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

      HINT: 

      If dirt is on the disc surface, wipe it clean with a soft cloth from the inside to the outside in a radial direction.

    NG → CLEAN MAP DISC 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK MICROPHONE AND VOICE RECOGNITION (OPERATION CHECK) 
    1. Enter the "Microphone & Voice Recognition Check" screen. Refer to Check Mic & Voice Recognition in Operation Check. Refer to OPERATION CHECK .
      Fig 3: Identifying Microphone & Voice Recognition Check Screen Display
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    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: 

      • Select the recording switch with the blower motor of the air conditioning system stopped. If an outlet of the air conditioning system is facing the microphone, noise may be recorded.
      • 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.

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Microphone Input Level Meter
      *2 Recording Switch
      *3 Stop Switch
      *4 Play Switch
      *5 Recording Indicator

    NG → See step   5 

    OK → END 

  5. PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE