Kenwood DDX419BT Instruction Manual

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Installation and ConnectionInstallation and ConnectionWARNINGS• DO NOT connect the ignition wire (red) and thebattery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), youmay cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire.• DO NOT cut out the fuse from the ignition wire (red)and the battery wire (yellow). The power supply mustbe connected to the wires via the fuse.• Always connect the ignition wire (red) and thebattery wire (yellow) to the power source runningthrough the fuse box.CAUTIONS• Install this unit in the console of your car.• Do not touch the metal parts of this unit during andshortly after the use of the unit. Metal parts such asthe heat sink and enclosure become hot.• When parking at a low ceiling area, turn off the unitto store the antenna. As when the unit is installed inthe car with the function of auto antenna; the radioantenna extends automatically when you turn onthe unit with the antenna control wire (ANT. CONT)connected. (Page 44)Remote ControllerRemote ControllerBefore installationPrecautions on installation and connection• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills andexperience. For best safety, leave the mounting andwiring work to professionals.• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° orless.• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12 V DCpower supply.• Do not install the unit in a location exposed to directsunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoidplaces with too much dust or the possibility of watersplashing.• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screwsprovided. If you use the wrong screws, you coulddamage the unit.• After the unit is installed, check whether the brakelamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are workingproperly.• Do not press hard on the panel surface wheninstalling the unit to the car. Otherwise scratches,damage, or failure may result.• If the power is not turned on (“Miswiring DC OffsetError”, “Warning DC Offset Error” is displayed),the speaker wire may have a short circuit or havetouched the chassis of the car and the protectionfunction may have been activated. In this case, thespeaker wire should be checked.• Keep all cables away from heat dissipating metalparts.KENWOOD Remote APPKENWOOD Remote is an application that connectsand controls compatible KENWOOD car receivers viaBluetooth® like a wireless remote control.You can also operate this unit from a Smartphoneusing KENWOOD Remote APP.This application can display the source informationof this unit on the smartphone’s screen, and enablesthe user to make an audio setting using the graphicuser interface of this application.This application also works as a free standalonemusic player application, when your Smartphone isnot connected to this unit.• For details, visit kenwood_remote/eng/>.41ENGLISH