Panasonic Road Choice 1000-RIO160U, Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety Information
Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other
components of your car audio system carefully before
using the system. They contain instructions about how to
use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic
assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting
from failure to observe the instructions given in this
manual.
This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use
the product safely and to alert you to potential dangers
resulting from improper connections and operations. The
meanings of the pictographs are explained below. It is
important that you fully understand the meanings of the
pictographs in order to use this manual and the system
properly.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the
presence of important operating instructions
and installation instructions. Failure to heed
the instructions may result in severe injury or
death.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres-
ence of important operating instructions and in-
stallation instructions. Failure to heed the instruc-
tions may result in injury or material damage.
Warning Caution
Warning
Observe the following warnings when using this
unit.
The driver should neither watch the display nor operate the
system while driving.
Watching the display or operating the system will distract the
driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents.
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake
before watching the display or operating the system.
Use the proper power supply.
This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12
V DC battery system. Never operate this product with other batter y
systems, especially a 24 V DC battery system.
Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of infants.
Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them out of
the reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or insulation film,
please seek immediate medical attention.
Protect the Deck Mechanism.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the
product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult your
dealer or an authorized Panasonic Service Center .
Do not use the unit when it is out of order.
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal
state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to water , is smoking,
or smells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer or an
authorized Panasonic Service Center.
The remote control unit should not lie about in the car.
If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor while
driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to a traffic
accident.
Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it replaced
with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service engi -
neer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke, fire,
and damage to the product.
Observe the following warnings when installing.
Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery terminal
before installation.
Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal con -
nected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit.
Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have specific
procedures of battery terminal disconnection.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE
UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYS-
TEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
Never use safety-related components for installation, grounding,
and other such functions.
Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank, brake,
suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for wiring or fixing
the product or its accessories.
Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a location where
it interferes with airbag operation is prohibited.
Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and other items
before installing the product.
If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire
the product, first check where the wire harness, gasoline tank, and
electric wiring are located. Then open the hole from outside if pos-
sible.
Never install the product in a location where it interferes with
your field of vision.
Never have the power cord branched to supply other equipment
with power.
After installation and wiring, you should check the normal
operation of other electrical equipment.
The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may cause
fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.
In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping car, confirm
warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufacturer before instal-
lation.
Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or getting in
and out of the vehicle.
Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.
Keep accessories out of reach of infants.
Accessories can be ingested, so keep them out of the reach of
infants. If an infant ingests accessories, please seek immediate
medical attention.
Caution
Observe the following cautions when using this
unit.
Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic
conditions while driving.
This unit is designed for use exclusively in automobiles.
Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with the engine
turned off.
Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the
engine turned off will drain the battery .
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the unit,
and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit.
Do not use the product where it is exposed to water, moisture,
or dust.
Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to
smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially sure
that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.
Set the volume level to low enough before the AUX connection
is completed.
Failure to observe this, the loud noise may come out and dam -
age your speakers and your hearing. Direct connection of the
speaker/headphone output of an external device without any
attenuator may distort sound or damage the connected external
device.
Observe the following cautions when installing.
Refer wiring and installation to qualified service personnel.
Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For
maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer. Panasonic is
not liable for any problems resulting from your own installation
of the unit.
Follow the instructions to install and wire the product.
Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the
product could cause an accident or fire.
Take care not to damage the leads.
When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent them
from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, and moving
parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull, bend or twist the
leads. Do not run them near heat sources or place heavy objects
on them. If leads must be run over sharp metal edges, protect
the leads by winding them with vinyl tape or similar protection.
Use the designated parts and tools for installation.
Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools to
install the product. The use of parts other than those supplied
or designated may result in internal damage to the unit. Faulty
installation may lead to an accident, a malfunction or fire.
Do not block the air vent or the cooling plate of the unit.
Blocking these parts will cause the interior of the unit to overheat
and will result in fire or other damage.
Do not install the product where it is exposed to strong vibra-
tions or is unstable.
Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If the
installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while driving and
this can lead to an accident or injury.
Installation Angle
The product should be installed in a horizontal position with the
front end up at a convenient angle, but not more than 30°.
The user should bear in mind that in some areas there may
be restrictions on how and where this unit must be installed.
Consult your dealer for further details.
Wear gloves for safety. Make sure that wiring is completed
before installation.
To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the power con-
nector until the whole wiring is completed.
Do not connect more than one speaker to one set of speaker
leads. (except for connecting to a tweeter)
Observe the following cautions when handling
the battery for the remote control unit.
¡ Use only specified battery (CR2025).
¡ Match the polarity of the battery with the (+) and (−) marks in
the battery case.
¡ Replace a dead battery as soon as possible.
¡ Remove the battery from the remote control unit when not using
it for an extended period of time.
¡ Insulate the battery (by placing them in a plastic bag or covering
them with vinyl tape) before disposal or storage.
¡ Dispose of the battery according to the local regulations.
¡ Do not disassemble, recharge, heat or short the battery. Do not
throw a battery into a fire or water.
In case of battery leakage
¡ Thoroughly wipe the battery liquid off the battery case and insert
new battery.
¡ If any part of your body or clothing comes into contact with bat-
tery liquid, wash it with plenty of water.
¡ If battery liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash them
with plenty of water and get immediate medical attention.
Caution
THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR BY YOUR-
SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The following applies only in the U.S.A.
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user's authority to operate
this device.