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| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | | Using unit outside Japan with old map data | Navigation will not work. Use phone GPS instead. | | Radio has poor reception | Japanese frequency gap | Install a band expander (sold online for JDM radios). | | Bluetooth audio stutters | Phone compatibility | Try unpairing/re-pairing. Older Bluetooth version (2.1) may struggle with new phones. | | Screen is in Japanese | Unit never switched to English | Look for “言語” in settings; if no English exists, you need a modified firmware (advanced user only). | | Can’t eject disc | Power loss during eject | Use a paperclip in the small reset hole near the eject button. | panasonic strada cnh500d english manual better