Kenwood H2EC Installing Antenna, Attaching Power in a Vehicle, Connecting Audio

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•Find a location that provides good visibility of and access to Here2Everywhere’s front panel.

•If using screws, be sure that you do not damage wiring or other systems that may be close to the mounting surface.

8• Prior to mounting the Pivot, attach the Car Docking Cradle to the Pivot using the four enclosed screws.

recommends having an audio installer professional perform this step.

Step 4: Installing

the Antenna

1. Turn Here2Everywhere’s power off and remove

it from the cradle; unplug the cigarette lighter

adapter from the cigarette lighter; unplug the

antenna from the cradle.

2. Find an antenna location on a metal surface at least

12" x 12." The antenna should be mounted exactly

3.Route the cable from the lowest point of the rear window into the trunk. Take advantage of any existing cable channels or wiring conduits.

For SUVs, Minivans &

5-door Vehicles: Bring

the cable into the	9
vehicle under the
rubber molding for the
tailgate, and continue

Step 2: Attaching Power in a Vehicle

You have two options for powering the

Here2Everywhere in your vehicle:

•Plug the cigarette lighter adapter into

the back of the cradle, as shown.

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Don’t plug the adapter into the cigarette lighter until the installation is completed (see pg. 10, Step 6).

•Or, wire the Extra Power Supply Cord with Fuse to the vehicle +12V battery line. Use caution in wiring to your vehicle’s electrical system. Kenwood

Step 3: Connecting Audio

To connect audio to Here2Everywhere in your vehicle:

•Tune your vehicle radio to an unused FM station, and using the FM Transmitter Options

feature on the Here2Everywhere Menu, select the same station. To use the Menu option, please see

pg. 23. When using Here2Everywhere, make sure you’ve tuned to the same station as you have previously set in the Menu setup.

Tip: The Here2Everywhere also has a Wired FM Output. If you experience noise or other audio problems, you may want to have a professional installer add a connection from the Wired FM Output of the Car Cradle to the vehicle antenna input. Consult your car audio dealer or professional installer for assistance.

5.5" (the length of the antenna’s tail) away from the

vehicle’s rear window, as shown in the picture. The

antenna’s powerful magnets will secure it to the

metal surface. There is an optional antenna cable

protector, or tail, included with the car antenna.

Note: The best reception is achieved when the antenna is mounted on the roof; mounting on the trunk lid will work for convertibles. If the vehicle has a roof rack or skid ribs, it may be necessary to mount the antenna off-center.

under the interior trim.

4.From the trunk, route the cable around the passenger compartment and to the back of the cradle.

•Do not pull the cable across sharp edges that could damage it.

•Keep the cable away from areas where it could become tangled in the driver’s or passengers’ feet.

5.Plug the antenna into the

back of the cradle (right).

6. Confirm that the antenna	DC12V	ANT
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is mounted in a good
location.
• Make sure the vehicle
is not in a garage
or somewhere the satellite
signal could be blocked.