Before use

Before using this unit for the first time

This unit is factory-set to operate in the Demonstration mode initially.

When using this unit for the first time, cancel the Demonstration mode. Refer to <Exiting the Demonstration mode> (page 4) in Quick Start Guide.

2 WARNING

To prevent injuries or a fire, take the following precautions:

•Stop the car before operating the unit.

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

¤ CAUTION

•Adjust the volume so that you can hear the sound outside the car. Driving with the volume too high may cause an accident.

•Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth.

Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit.

Cleaning the connector

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and faceplate are dirty. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage the connector.

Connector

Condensation

When the car is air-conditioned, moisture may collect on the laser lens. This may cause disc read errors. In this case, remove the disc and wait for the moisture to evaporate.

Notes

•If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

•When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they can work with your model and in your area.

•Characters that conform to ISO 8859-1 can be displayed.

•The illustrations of the display and panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the images on the display may be inapplicable.

About the discs used with this unit

•This unit can only play the CDs with .

•The following discs cannot be used:

-- A discs that is not round

-- A discs with coloring on the recording surface or a disc that is dirty

-- A recordable/rewritable disc that has not been finalized (For the finalization process, refer to the instruction manual that came with your disc writing software or your disc recorder.)

-- An 8 cm (3 inch) disc (An attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.)

Handling discs

•Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.

•Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.

•Do not use any accessories for the disc.

•Do not use any solvents to clean discs. Use a dry silicon or soft cloth.

•Clean the disc by moving the cloth outward from the center of the disc.

•When removing a disc from this unit, pull it out horizontally.

•If the center hole or outside rim of a disc has burrs, remove them before inserting a disc.

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How to reset your unit

If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to the factory settings when the Reset button is pressed.

Reset button

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