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Safety Information
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Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other components of your car audio system carefully before using the system. They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this manual.
| This pictograph intends to alert you to |
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Warning | instructions may result in severe injury or |
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This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting from improper connections and operations.
The meaning of the pictographs are explained below. It is important that you fully understand the meanings of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the system properly.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of important operating instructions. Failure to heed the
Caution instructions may result in injury or material damage.
Warning
Observe the following warnings when installing.
Disconnect the lead from the negative () battery |
terminal before installation. |
Wiring and installation with the negative () battery |
terminal connected may cause electrical shock and |
injury due to a short circuit. |
Some cars equipped with the electrical safety |
system have specific procedures of battery terminal |
disconnection. |
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY |
LEAD TO THE UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE |
ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN |
DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY |
OR DEATH. |
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This unit cannot be operated alone.
This unit is designed for users to connect one or more system devices to Panasonic car audio/AV unit at the same time. For more details about safety information, refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices.
Never use |
installation, grounding, and other such functions. |
Do not use |
tank, brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals |
airbags, etc.) for wiring or fixing the product or its |
accessories. |
Warning
Observe the following warnings when using the unit.
The driver should neither watch the display nor operate the system while driving.
Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake before watching the display or operating the system.
Use the proper power supply.
This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this product with other battery system, especially a 24 V DC battery system.
Keep a battery away from children to avoid the risk of accidents. If an infant ingests a battery, please seek immediate medical attention.
Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them out of the reach of infants. If and infant ingests a battery or insulation film, please seek immediate medical attention.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult your dealer or an authorised Panasonic Servicenter.
Do not use the unit when it is out of order.
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer.
The remote control unit should not lie about in the car.
If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to a traffic accident.
Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke, fire, and damage to the product.
When you connect external devices (option), be sure to connect the parking brake (side brake) connection lead.
To ensure safety, never attempt to preset channels while you are driving.
Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a |
location where it interferes with airbag operation is |
prohibited. |
Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and |
other items before installing the product. |
If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to |
attach or wire the product, first check where the wire |
harness, gasoline tank, and electric wiring are located. |
Then open the hole from outside if possible. |
Never have the power cord branched to supply other |
equipment with power. |
After installation and wiring, you should check the |
normal operation of other electrical equipment. |
The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions |
may cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident. |
In the case of installation to an |
car, confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle |
manufacturer before installation. |
Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or |
getting in and out of the vehicle. |
Insulate all exposed wired to prevent short |
circuiting. |
Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it is |
dangerous to do so. |
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