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¡Before installation, check the radio operation with antenna and
speakers.
¡Disconnect the cable from the negative (–) battery terminal
(see caution below).
¡Unit should be installed in a horizontal position with the front
end up at a convenient angle, but not more than 30°.
30° or less
Caution: Do not disconnect the battery terminals of a car
with trip or navigational computer since all user settings
stored in memory will be lost. Instead take extra care with
installing the unit to prevent shorts.
Dashboard Installation
Installation Opening
The unit can be installed in
182 mm
any dashboard having an
opening as shown at right.
The dashboard should be
4.5 mm - 6 mm thick in order to be able to support the unit.
Installation Precautions
This product should be installed by a professional installer, if pos-
sible.
In case of difficulty, please consult your nearest authorized
Panasonic Service Center.
1. This system is to be used only in a 12-volt, DC battery system
(car) with negative ground.
2. Follow the electrical connections carefully
(a
Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit.
3. Connect the power lead (red) after all other connections are
made.
4. Be sure to connect the battery lead (yellow) to the positive ter-
minal (+) of the battery or fuse block (BAT) terminal.
5. Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.
6. Secure all loose wires after installing the unit.
7. Please carefully read the operating and installation instructions
of the respective equipment before connecting it to this unit.
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¡We strongly recommend that you wear gloves
for installation work to protect yourself from
injuries.
First complete the electrical connections, and then
check them for
correctness.(a
Lock Lever (C)
Power Connector e
53 mm
Page 20).
¡When bending the mounting tab of the mount-
ing collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to
injure your hands and fingers.
Insert Mounting Collar q into
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the dashboard, and bend the
Page 20)
mounting tabs out with a screw-
driver.
Mounting Tabs
Mounting Bolt w
Secure the rear of the unit.
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After fixing Mounting Bolt w and Power
Connector e, fix the rear of the unit to
the car body by either method (a) or (b)
shown at right.
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Insert Trim Plate t.
After installation reconnect the
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negative (–) battery terminal.
Supplied Hardware
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Diagram
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Mounting Collar
w
Mounting Bolt (5 mmø)
e
Power Connector
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Removable Face Plate Case
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Trim Plate
Make sure that the lock lever (C)
is flush with the mounting collar
(not projecting outward).
Lock Lever
(a) Using the Rear Support Strap (Option)
Fire Wall of Car
3 mmø
Tapping Screw (Option)
Hex. Nut (Option)
Rear Support Strap (Option)
wMounting Bolt
qMounting Collar
(b) Using the Rubber Cushion (Option)
Rear Support Bracket
(Provided on the car)
Rubber Cushion
(Option)
wMounting Bolt
qMounting Collar
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