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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.
Maintenance
Cleaning the unit:
Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to
observe this precaution may result in damage to the monitor or unit.
Cleaning the connector:
The unit may not function
properly if the connectors between the unit and faceplate
are dirty. Detach the faceplate and clean the connector
with a cotton swab gently, being careful not to damage
the connector.
Handling discs
Do not touch the recording surface of the disc.
Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it.
Do not use any accessories for the disc.
Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.
Clean the disc with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Do not use any solvents.
When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally.
Remove the rims from the center hole and disc edge before inserting a disc.
Connector (on the reverse
side of the faceplate)
A USB connection cable, CA-U1EX
(max.: 500 mA) (optional accessory) is
required for connecting a USB device.
You can connect an Apple iPod/iPhone
with
.
The word “iPod” appearing in this manual
indicates the iPod or iPhone connected
to this unit with a connection cable,
KCA-iP102 (optional accessory).
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.
Detailed information and notes about the
playable audio files are stated in an online
manual on the following site:
www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/audiofile/
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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