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Mounting collar
Hex. nut (5 mmø)
Rear support strap
Tapping screw
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Mounting bolt (5 mmø)
Power connector
Dismounting plate
Trim plate
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Installation Guide
WARNING
This installation information is designed for experienced installers and is not intended
for non-technical individuals. It does not contain warnings or cautions of potential dan-
gers involved in attempting to install this product.
Any attempt to install this product in a motor car by anyone other than qualified
installer could cause damage to the electrical system and could result in serious per-
sonal injury or death.
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Overview
This product should be installed by a professional.
However, if you plan to install this product yourself,
your first step is to decide where to install it. The
instructions in these pages will guide you through the
remaining steps:
(Please refer to the “WARNING” statement above.)
• Identify and label the car wires.
• Connect the car wires to the wires of the power con-
nector.
• Install the unit in the dashboard.
• Check the operation of the unit.
If you encounter problems, please consult your nearest
professional installer.
Before you begin installation, look for the items which
are packed with your unit.
• Warranty Card…Fill this out promptly.
• Panasonic Servicenter List for Service Directory
…Keep for future reference in case the product
needs servicing.
• Installation Hardware…Needed for in-dash installa-
tion.
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Required Tools
You’ll need a screwdriver, a 1.5 V AA battery, and the
following:
Caution: This unit operates with a 12 V DC nega-
tive ground auto battery system only. Do not
attempt to use it in any other system. Doing so
could cause serious damage.
12 V DC
Test bulb
Electrical tape
Side-cut
pliers
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Speaker Connections
Caution:
Please follow the instructions given below. Failure to do so will cause damage to the unit and speakers.
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• Use ungrounded speaker only.
• The maximum speaker input should be 45 W or more. (If used with the optional
power amplifier, the speaker input should be higher than the maximum amplifier
output.)
• The speaker impedance should be 4 - 8
Ω
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• This unit uses the BTCL circuit, so each speaker should be connected separately
using parallel vinyl insulated cords.
• The speaker cords and the power amplifier unit should be kept away (about 30 cm
apart) from the antenna and antenna extension cord.
• Never connect the speaker cord to
the body of the car.
• Do not use a 3-wire type speaker
system having a common earth
lead.
• Do not connect more than one
speaker to one set of speaker
leads.
Fuse
Use fuses of the same specified rating (15 A). Using different substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, or connecting the
unit directly without a fuse, could cause fire or damage to the unit.
If the fuse replacement fails, contact your nearest authorized Panasonic Service Center.
Product Servicing
If the suggestions in the charts do not solve the problem, we recommend that you take it to your nearest authorized
Panasonic Servicenter. The product should be serviced only by a qualified technician.
Maintenance
Your product is designed and manufactured to ensure the minimum of maintenance. Use a soft cloth for routine exteri-
or cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner, or other solvents.
