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This main unit must be operated only as an on-board
main unit, or it may cause electrical shock or injury.
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Do not play distorted sounds for long periods of time;
the speakers may overheat and cause a fire.
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Once installation and wiring have been completed,
return the brakes and electrical equipment such as
lights, horn, hazard warning lights and turn signal
lights to their original places, and check that they
operate correctly. If you use the vehicle while any of
this equipment is not working correctly, fire, electric
shocks or accidents may occur.
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Use the supplied wire harness with this main unit.
Other manufacturers may use a similar wire harness
connector but pin configurations are incorrect for use
with Eclipse main units and can damage the main
unit. Prior to powering up the main unit, please make
sure the main unit is properly earthed with the vehicle
chassis. If no earth is available to the chassis, add a
earthing strap from the main unit to the vehicle
chassis to improve the earth.
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Do not use with speakers having 1 to 3 ohms
impedance. This main unit is designed to be used
with high-powered speakers rated above 50 w with
impedance rating between 4 and 8 ohms.
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For best results, this main unit should be installed by
a professional installer.
Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
main unit for an appointment.
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When installing this main unit, be sure to use the
supplied mounting hardware. If parts other than
those supplied are used, the main unit may be
damaged internally, or may not be held in place
securely and become dislodged.
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Avoid installing this main unit in places where it may
get wet, such as near windows, or in places that are
moist or dusty. Presence of liquid, moisture, or dust
inside this main unit can cause short circuiting
resulting in smoke or fire.
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If this main unit is not connected properly, a short
circuit, fire, or accident may occur.
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When routing wires, use precautions to prevent
contact with sharp metal parts such as brackets or
screw tips. Otherwise, a short circuit, electric shock,
fire, or accident may result.
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Play the audio at a moderate volume level that
permits you to hear sounds from outside the vehicle.
Driving without being able to hear outside sounds
may result in an accident.
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Do not operate the main unit in a malfunctioning
condition, for instance, when the audio does not play.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire, or electrical
shock.
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If an abnormal situation occurs, such as foreign
matter entering or liquid splashing on the main unit,
or smoke or a strange odour emitting from the main
unit, shut off the main unit immediately and consult
the dealer from whom you purchased it. Continued
operation may cause an accident, fire, or electrical
shock.
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Do not place the vinyl storage bag over a person's
head. It may cause a serious accident or death by
suffocation.
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Do not disassemble or rebuild this main unit. Doing
so may cause an accident, fire, or electrical shock.
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When it is necessary to replace the fuse, always use
a fuse of the correct rating (number of amperes). Use
of fuses with higher amperage ratings may cause a
fire.
