Installation the DAB antenna (KDC-DAB41U only)
CAUTION
■This film antenna is exclusively for use inside the vehicle.
■Do not install at the following locations:
–Where it may block driver’s view
–Where it may obstruct operation of safety devices such as air bags
–On movable glass surface such as rear hatch
■Signal strength will decrease at the following locations:
–On IR reflecting glass or where covered with mirror type glass film
–Where it overlaps with genuine radio antenna (pattern)
–Where it overlaps with window heating wires
–At side of vehicle (e.g. door, front quarter window)
–On rear window
–When glass that blocks radio signals (e.g. IR reflecting glass, thermal insulation glass) is used
–Reception may decrease due to noise when windshield wiper, air conditioner, or motor is turned on.
–Reception may decrease depending on the direction of the broadcast station with respect to the vehicle (antenna).
■Be sure to check the installation location of film antenna F before installing. Film antenna cannot be
■Thoroughly wipe oil and dirt from the pasting surface with the included cleaner I.
■Do not bend or damage the film antenna F.
■Warm the pasting surface by turning on the heater for example, before applying.
■It may not be possible to install on some type of vehicle.
■Check the cable routing of the film antenna F and amplifier G before pasting.
Installation overview
DAB antenna F/ G
Antenna cable (3.5 m)
■The antenna should be installed on the passenger side for safety.
■Use cord clamper H to secure the antenna to the pillar at several locations.
■The direction of the antenna film F changes depending on whether the film antenna F is installed on the right side or left side.
■Separate the antenna film F from the ceramic line (black part) at the top of the front glass by 150 mm.
Also, place it about 70 mm inside the ceramic line at the side end of the front glass. (where the earth sheet of the amplifier can be pasted on the metal part of the front pillar)
■Separate from other antennas by at least 100 mm.
■Do not paste the amplifier G on the ceramic line (black part) around the front glass. Because there is not enough adhesion.
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