Q’ty
Diagram
Item
No.
1
2
3
4
Supplied Hardware
Fire Wall of Car
Hex. Nut (Option)
Rear Support Strap (Option)
w
Mounting Bolt
q
Mounting Collar
Tapping Screw (Option)
3 mmø
(a) Using the Rear Support Strap (Option)
Rubber Cushion
(Option)
w
Mounting Bolt
q
Mounting Collar
Rear Support Bracket
(Provided on the car)
(b) Using the Rubber Cushion (Option)
Make sure that the lock lever (
C
)
is flush with the mounting collar
(not projecting outward).
Lock Lever
Mounting Tabs
Mounting Bolt
w
Secure the rear of the unit.
After fixing Mounting Bolt
w
and Power
Connector
e
, fix the rear of the unit to
the car body by either method (a) or (b)
shown at right.
Insert Trim Plate
t
.
After installation reconnect the
negative (–) battery terminal.
Insert Mounting Collar
q
into
the dashboard, and bend the
mounting tabs out with a screw-
driver.
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When bending the mounting tab of the mount-
ing collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to
injure your hands and fingers.
q
w
e
r
t
Mounting Collar
Mounting Bolt (5 mmø)
Power Connector
Removable Face Plate Case
Trim Plate
1
1
1
1
1
Caution:
Do not disconnect the battery terminals of a car
with trip or navigational computer since all user settings
stored in memory will be lost. Instead take extra care with
installing the unit to prevent shorts.
Installation
Preparation
16
17
CQ-RDP151/RDP101N
CQ-RDP151/RDP101N
11
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
12
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
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Before installation, check the radio operation with antenna and
speakers.
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Disconnect the cable from the negative (–) battery terminal
(see caution below).
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Unit should be installed in a horizontal position with the front
end up at a convenient angle, but not more than 30°.
Dashboard Installation
Installation Opening
The unit can be installed in
any dashboard having an
opening as shown at right.
The dashboard should be
4.5 mm - 6 mm thick in order to be able to support the unit.
Installation Precautions
This product should be installed by a professional installer, if pos-
sible.
In case of difficulty, please consult your nearest authorized
Panasonic Service Center.
1. This system is to be used only in a 12-volt, DC battery system
(car) with negative ground.
2. Follow the electrical connections carefully (
a
Page 20).
Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit.
3. Connect the power lead (red) after all other connections are
made.
4. Be sure to connect the battery lead (yellow) to the positive ter-
minal (+) of the battery or fuse block (BAT) terminal.
5. Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.
6. Secure all loose wires after installing the unit.
7. Please carefully read the operating and installation instructions
of the respective equipment before connecting it to this unit.
182 mm
53 mm
First complete the electrical connections, and then
check them for correctness.(
a
Page 20)
Lock Lever (
C
)
Power Connector
e
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We strongly recommend that you wear gloves
for installation work to protect yourself from
injuries.
30° or less
