Safety Information
 Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the
components of your car audio system carefully before usingproduct safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting
the system. They contain instructions about how to use thefrom improper connections and operations. The meanings of
system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes nothe pictographs are explained below. It is important that you
responsibility for any problems resulting from failure tofully understand the meanings of the pictographs in order to
observe the instructions given in this manual.use this manual and the system properly.
This pictograph intends to alert you to theThis pictograph intends to alert you to the
presence of important operating instructions andpresence of important operating instructions and
installation instructions. Failure to heed theinstallation instructions. Failure to heed the
WarningCaution
instructions may result in severe injury or death.instructions may result in injury or material
damage.
while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to
Warning
a traffic accident.
Observe the following warnings when handling
Observe the following warnings when
this unit.
installation.
Q The driver should not operate the system while
Q
driving.Disconnect the lead from the negative (�) battery
Operating the system will distract the driver from lookingterminal before installation.
ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents. Always stopWiring and installation with the negative (�) battery terminal
the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brakeconnected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a
before operating the system.short circuit.
Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have
Q Use the proper power supply.
specific procedures of battery terminal disconnection.
This product is designed for operation with a negative
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE
grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this
UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY
product with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC
SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND
battery system.
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Q Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or
Q Never use safety-related components for
excessive heat.
installation, grounding, and other such functions.
Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the
Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank,
unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the
brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for
unit.
wiring or fixing the product or its accessories.
Q Keep batteries out of reach of infants.
Q Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a
Batteries can be ingested, so keep them out of the reach of
location where it interferes with airbag operation is
infants. If an infant ingests a battery, please seek immediate
prohibited.
medical attention.
Q Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and
Q Do not use the product where it is exposed to water,
other items before installing the product.
moisture, or dust.
If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or
Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to
wire the product, first check where the wire harness,
smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially
sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainygasoline tank, and electric wiring are located. Then open the
hole from outside if possible.
days.
Q Never install the product in a location where it
Q Protect the Deck Mechanism.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.interferes with your field of vision.
Q Do not disassemble or modify the unit.QNever have the power cord branched to supply other
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair theequipment with power.
product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired,Q After installation and wiring, you should check the
consult the shop where you purchased this unit or annormal operation of other electrical equipment.
authorized Panasonic Servicenter.The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may
Q Do not use the unit when it is out of order.cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in anQ In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping
abnormal state (has foreign matter in it, is exposed to water,car, confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle
is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and consultmanufacturer before installation.
the store where you purchased it.
Q Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or
Q The remote control unit should not lie about in thegetting in and out of the vehicle.
car.
If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor
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