Kenwood DDX8027 Instruction Manual

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4 | EnglishBefore Use2WARNINGTo prevent injury or fire, take the followingprecautions:• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallicobjects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damagedor broken due to shock. The liquid crystal fluid may bedangerous to your health or even fatal.If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body orclothing, wash it off with soap immediately.2CAUTIONTo prevent damage to the machine, takethe following precautions:• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC powersupply.• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlightor excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with toomuch dust or the possibility of water splashing.• Do not place the faceplate or the faceplate case in areasexposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Alsoavoid places with too much dust or the possibility of watersplashing.• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of theunit or faceplate with your fingers.• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it is apiece of precision equipment.• When replacing a fuse, only use a new fuse with theprescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating maycause your unit to malfunction.• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided.If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.• You cannot view video pictures whilst the vehicle is moving.To enjoy TV/video pictures, find a safe place to park andengage the parking brake.NOTE• If you experience problems during installation, consult yourKenwood dealer.• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset buttonto restore factory settings.Reset buttonScreen brightness during low temperaturesWhen the temperature of the unit falls such as during winter,the liquid crystal panel's screen will become darker than usual.Normal brightness will return after using the monitor for awhilst.Audio units you can control from theDDX8027 Receiver (As of June , 2005):KTC-V500E, KTC-9090DAB, KHD-C710, KDC-CPS89, KDC-CPS87,KDC-CPS85, KDC-CPS82, KDC-C719, KDC-C717, KDC-C715,KDC-C712, KDC-C669, KDC-C667, KDC-C665, KDC-C662,KDC-C469, KDC-C467, KDC-C465, KDC-C462, KDV-C820,KDC-C719MP, KDC-D301, KDC-D300, KMD-D401, KMD-D400(Set the "O-N" switch to "N" position if provided.)Navigation units you can control from theDDX8027 Receiver (As of June, 2005):KNA-DV3200, KNA-DV2200Loading and Replacing the battery1. Use two "R03"/"AAA"-size batteries.Slide the cover while pressingdownwards to remove it asillustrated.2. Insert the batteries with the + and- poles aligned properly, followingthe illustration inside the case.2WARNINGStore unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact adoctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.• Do not set the remote control on hot places such as above thedashboard.• The provided batteries are intended for use in operationchecking, and their service life may be short.• When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replaceboth of the batteries with new ones.Cleaning the panel and monitorWhen the operator panel and monitor panels are dirty, wipeand clean them using a soft cloth (such as a commerciallyavailable silicon coated cloth). When contaminatedexcessively, clean them using a cloth dipped in a neutraldetergent first, then remove the detergent using a dry cloth.Do not use a hard cloth and a volatile chemical (such asan alcohol). If used, the panel surface may be scratched orprinted letters may be erased.Cleaning the disc slotAs dust can accumulate in the disc slot, clean it occasionally.Your discs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty discslot.Lens FoggingRight after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dewor condensation may form on the lens in the disc player ofthe unit. Called lens fogging, discs may be impossible toplay. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for thecondensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operatenormally after a whilst, consult your Kenwood dealer.