2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:
•To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.
•If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer.
2CAUTION
To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions:
•Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit.•Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
•Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.
•When drilling a hole in the car to fix the brackets, make sure not to damage the fuel tank, brake tube, wiring harnesses, etc. on the other side.
•If the unit is installed near speakers, the speakers vibration may causes a sound skip. Install the unit as far away as possible from the speakers.
About a control unit that can be connected to this unit
Note that any control units released in 1997 or earlier cannot be connected to this unit.
Unsupported connection may result in damage.•FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THIS UNIT AND CONTROL UNIT.
Do Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs
If you try to load a 8 cm (3 in.) CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit.
NOTE
•If you have difficulty in installing this unit in your vehicle, contact your Kenwood dealer.
•If it doesn’t seem to be working properly, first press the Reset button. If the malfunction persists, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Lens Fogging
Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.
Heat protection
In warm climates, when vehicles are left standing in direct sunlight with the windows closed, the temperature inside can rise above 60°C. The unit’s protection circuits will then display the message "HOLD" and prevent the player from operating. Just open the windows or turn on the air conditioning. As soon as the "HOLD" message disappears, the player will operate normally.
Cleaning the Unit
If the front panel is dirty, wipe it clean with a silicon cloth or soft dry cloth with the power off.
•Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents. These may damage external surfaces or remove indicator characters.
The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas)
CLASS 1LASER PRODUCTThe label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.