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Mechanical installation
In most vehicles the producers plan an installation cut-out for the car radio. The choice of the location depends on
safety aspects. Therefore we recommend that you actually install the radio in this place.
The SD tuner requires a DIN installation cut-out with the dimensions 182x53mm; these dimensions are standardized
and usually the vehicle manufacturers keep to them.
Should there be no slot, please ask your car dealer about the correct place of installation for your car radio.
Please select the place of installation carefully so that the SD tuner neither influences the
driver’s activity nor distracts him from the traffic.
Only use the supplied installation material to guarantee a safe installation.
Any changes in the vehicle that become necessary for the installation of the SD tuner or other
components, must be carried out in such a way that neither the traffic security nor the stability
of the car are affected. With many vehicles, the MOT will lapse if you merely saw out a section
of the sheet metal.
Since the SD tuner creates heat during operation, the place of installation must be heat-
resistant.
Make sure before drilling the attachment holes that no electric cables, brake lines, the fuel tank
or similar are damaged.
When using tools to install your car hi-fi components, observe the manufacturer’s safety
instructions.
When installing the car hi-fi system, take into consideration the risk of accident which can arise
from devices being torn away in the case of an accident. Therefore, you should secure every
component in a place where it cannot be dangerous to passengers.
Before you install the system, check the depth of the installation recess.
