Safety Information
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Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other
components of your car audio system carefully before WarningWarningCaution
using the system. They contain instructions about
Observe the following warnings when using the Observe the following cautions when using this
Observe the following warnings when installing.
how to use the system in a safe and effective manner.
unit. Disconnect the lead from the negative (j ) battery unit.
Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any problems
Use the proper power supply. terminal before installation. Turn off the power supply before changing the
resulting from failure to observe the instructions given
This product is designed for operation with a negative Wiring and installation with the negative (j ) battery switch setting.
in this manual.
grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this terminal connected may cause electrical shock and Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.
product with other battery system, especially a 24 V DC injury due to a short circuit. Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road
This pictograph intends to alert you to battery system. Some cars equipped with the electrical safety and trafŢ c conditions while driving.
the presence of important operating Do not disassemble or modify the unit. system have speciŢ c procedures of battery terminal This unit is designed for use exclusively in
instructions. Failure to heed the Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to disconnection. automobiles.
instructions may result in severe injury repair the product yourself. If the product needs to FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with
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or death.be repaired, consult your dealer or an authorised LEAD TO THE UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE the engine turned off.
Panasonic Servicenter. ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN Operating the audio system for a long period of time
Do not use the unit when it is out of order. DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY with the engine turned off will drain the battery.
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an OR DEATH. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or
This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use
abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to Never use safety-related components for excessive heat.
the product safely and to alert you to potential dangers
water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately installation, grounding, and other such functions. Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature
resulting from improper connections and operations. and consult your dealer. Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel of the unit, and it may lead to smoke, Ţ re, or other
The meaning of the pictographs are explained below.
Refer fuse replacement to qualiŢ ed service tank, brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals damage to the unit.
It is important that you fully understand the meanings personnel. airbags, etc.) for wiring or Ţ xing the product or its Do not use the product where it will be exposed to
of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the
When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have accessories. water, moisture, or dust.
system properly. it replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may
qualiŢ ed service engineer. Incorrect replacement of other items before installing the product. lead to smoke, Ţ re, or other damage to the unit. Make
This pictograph intends to alert you to the fuse may lead to smoke, Ţ re, and damage to the If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to especially sure that the unit does not get wet in car
product. washes or on rainy days.
the presence of important operating attach or wire the product, Ţ rst check where the wire
instructions. Failure to heed the When replacing one fuse which has blown, replace harness, gasoline tank, and electric wiring are located. Stop to use the unit when the red indicator
instructions may result in injury or other fuses at the same time.Then open the hole from outside if possible. (PROTECT) lights up.
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material damage. In some cases, fuses may deteriorate without failing. After installation and wiring, you should check the If the red indicator lights up, this unit will
Using different substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, normal operation of other electrical equipment. automatically shut down. ConŢ rm the speaker and
or connecting the unit directly without a fuse, could The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions other audio systemOs wiring.
cause Ţ re or damage to the unit. If the replacement may cause Ţ re, electrical shock or a trafŢ c accident. Do not touch the heat dissipation region of the
fuse fails, contact your nearest Panasonic Servicenter In the case of installation to an airbag-equipped ampliŢ er.
Please follow the laws and regulations
for service.car, conŢ rm warnings and cautions of the vehicle If this unit is operated at a high output continuously,
of your province or country for
manufacturer before installation. the upper side of the unit will get very hot. Do not
installation of the unit. Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or touch it nor place anything on top of the unit.
getting in and out of the vehicle. Contact your local dealer for information about
Failure to heed this caution may result in an accident battery capacity. (If there is not enough battery
This unit cannot be used alone.and/or injury. capacity, increase the number of batteries.)
This unit is a power ampliŢ er for use with Panasonic Depending on the way you use this unit, (using at
car audio products and speakers.high volume for extended periods, increasing the
For more details about safety information, refer to number of ampliŢ ers etc. ) there may be insufŢ cient
the operating instructions for the connected devices. battery capacity. There is a danger that the battery will
run � at, or other electronic parts may stop operating.
Do not knock anything against this unit when
loading or unloading objects from the trunk.
For power connection, use the optional power cord
Doing so will cause damage to this unit.specially designed for use with Panasonic car-audio/
AV system.
Power cord kid (option): CA-PAC75
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