2CAUTION

To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions:•Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.•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 set the removed faceplate or the faceplate case in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

•To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with your fingers.

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

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

•During installation, do not use any screws except for the ones provided. The use of improper screws might result in damage to the main unit.

The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas)

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

The 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.

Setting of the O-N switch will be required depending on the centre unit that is to be connected.

The operations you perform and the resultant operation of the unit will differ depending on the setting of the O-N switch. Please see the appropriate description of operations for the "O" or "N" switch setting.

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N

O

O

N

Cleaning the Unit

If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or soft cloth.

2CAUTION

Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or a cloth dampened by volatile solvents such as paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch the surface of the panel and/or cause the indicator letters to peel off.

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

Lens Fogging

Right after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the MD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, MDs 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.

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