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CONTENTS
Safety 2
Preparation 3
How to attach/detach the faceplate
How to reset your unit
Basic operations
4
Getting started
5
Canceling the display demonstration
Setting the demonstration mode
Adjusting the clock
Initial settings before operations
Listening to the radio
6
Changing the frequency steps
Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings
Listening to a disc
7
Selecting Repeat Play
Selecting Random Play
Selecting Scan Play
Selecting a track
Listening to the other external
components 8
Function settings
9
Troubleshooting 10
Installation/connection 11
Basic
procedure
Warning
Caution
Wiring
connection
Installing the unit
Specifications 13
Safety
WARNING
Stop the car before operating the unit.
Important to know...
To prevent a short circuit, never put or
leave any metallic objects (such as coins or
metal tools) inside the unit.
Caution:
Adjust the volume so that you
can hear sounds outside the car. Driving
with the volume too high may cause an
accident.
Condensation:
When the car is air-
conditioned, moisture may collect on the
laser lens. This may cause disc read errors.
In this case, remove the disc and wait for
the moisture to evaporate.
This unit can only play the CDs with:
The illustrations in this manual are
examples used to explain more clearly
how the controls are used. Therefore, what
appears on the illustrations may differ from
what appears on the actual equipment.
If you experience problems during
installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
When you purchase external components,
check with your Kenwood dealer to make
sure that they work with your model and in
your area.
The marking of products using lasers
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.
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