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• Avoid installing the unit where it would
be subject to high temperature, such
as from direct sunlight, or from hot air,
from the heater, or where it would be
subject to dust, dirt or excessive
vibration.
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT
This unit can be properly installed either
from “Front” (conventional DIN
Front-menu) or “Rear” (JIN or Japanese)
mounting. For details, refer to the
following illustrated installation methods.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installation of the unit
1. Metal Sleeve
Install the metal sleeve in the
dashboard. For optimal performance
of the CD player, the metal sleeve
should be positioned horizontally
(between -10 and +30). Fix metal
sleeve into place by pressing the
metal tags outwards using
screwdriver.
2. Front Mounting
Slide the radio into the metal sleeve
until the springs at either side of the
radio snap into the openings of the
sleeve.
3. Removing Radio
Insert the levers supplied with the unit
into the grooves at both sides of the
unit until they lock. Pull the levers
toward you makes it possible to
remove the unit from the dashboard.
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
Installation using the screw holes on the
sides of the unit.
Remove the outer rim around the front
panel and the side springs. Select a
position where the screw holes of the
mounting bracket and the screw holes of
the radio become aligned and tighten the
screws at 2 places on each side.
USING THE DETACHED PANEL
See details at the back of the cover page
for remove (figure A) and install (figure B)
the front panel.
1. Press the release button and pull-off
the front panel. Keep front panel into
the case.
2. To install the front panel, insert the
panel into the housing and make sure
the panel is properly installed,
otherwise, abnormalities occurs on
the display or some keys will not
function properly.
SECURITY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
• A Security identification number is
stated on the Security Card.
Show this card as a proof of ownership,
when the set is stolen, when the
detachable Front is lost or when
requesting service.
• Do not keep the “Security Card” in
your car.
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