Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.

1 Press (OFF)*.

CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on).

*If your car has no ACC position on the ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing (OFF) until the display disappears to avoid car battery drain.

2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front panel and pull it off towards you.

(RELEASE)

Notes

•If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

•Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and its display window.

•Close the front panel before you detach it.

•Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.

Tip

When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push the left side into position until it clicks.

A

B

Notes

•Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

•Do not detach the front panel during the eject operation. If the front panel is detached during eject, operation will stop.

To eject the disc when you do not have the front panel attached, press (OPEN/CLOSE) inside the unit through hole C with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

C

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