Safety precautions

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To prevent injury&r fire, take the following precautions:

l Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted.

l When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotive- grade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm2 (AWGI 8) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.

l To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.

l If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer.

l Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit.

l Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock.

The unit may break or crack because it contains glass parts.

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To prevent damage to Ihe machine, take the following precautions:

l Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.

l Do not open the top or bottom covers of the

unit.

l Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humrdity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

l Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.

l When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction.

l To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

l Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit.

l Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.

l Do not apply excessive force to the moving faceplate. Doing so will cause damage or malfunction.

l Do not apply excessive force to the open faceplate or place objects on it. Doing so will cause damage or breakdown.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

About the disc changer/CD player to be connected:

To connect a disc changer having the “O-N” switch to this unit, set the “O-N” switch to “N”. When you connect a model with no “O-N” switch, the converter cord CA-DSIOO available as an option may be required. For details, consult your Kenwood dealer.

A disc changer doesn’t work when it is connected without using these options.

If a model with no “O-N” switch is connected, some unavailable functions and information that cannot be displayed are generated.

Note that none of the KDC-CIOO, KDC-C302. C205, C705, and non-Kenwood CD changers can be connected.

You can damage both your unit and the CD

Achanger if you connect them incorrectly.

Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot

If you try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit.

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KDC-MP819, KDC-719, KDC-X559, KDC-X659 specifications

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