2 EnglishSafety precautions2WARNINGTo prevent injury or fire, take the followingprecautions:• When extending the ignition, battery, or groundwires, make sure to use automotive-grade wiresor other wires with a 5 mm² (AWG 10) or more toprevent wire deterioration and damage to the wirecoating.• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave anymetallic objects (such as coins or metal tools)inside the unit.• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells,turn off the power immediately and consult yourKenwood dealer.• Do not touch the unit during use because thesurface of the unit becomes hot and may causeburns if touched.FCC WARNINGThis equipment may generate or use radiofrequency energy. Changes or modifications tothis equipment may cause harmful interferenceunless the modifications are expressly approvedin the instruction manual. The user could losethe authority to operate this equipment if anunauthorized change or modification is made.2CAUTIONTo prevent damage to the machine, take thefollowing precautions:• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC powersupply with a negative ground connection.• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit.• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to directsunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoidplaces with too much dust or the possibility ofwater splashing.• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one withthe prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrongrating may cause your unit to malfunction.• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse,first disconnect the wiring harness.NOTE• If you experience problems during installation,consult your Kenwood dealer.• If the unit does not seem to be working right,consult your Kenwood dealer.This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of avehicle on the production line, nor by the professionalimporter of a vehicle into an EU Member State.Cleaning the unitIf the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power andwipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or soft cloth.2CAUTIONDo not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or a clothdampened by volatile solvents such as paint thinnerand alcohol. They can scratch the surface of thepanel and/or cause the indicator letters to peel off.To prevent battery riseWhen the unit is used in the ACC ON positionwithout turning the engine ON, it depletes thebattery. Use it after starting the engine.Protection functionThere is a Protection function installed in the unitto protect the unit and speakers from variousproblems. When Protection operates, the indicatorinforms you of the condition. (Refer to page 5)AccessoriesPart name Number ofItemsExternal ViewSelf-tapping screws(ø4 × 16 mm) 4Terminal cover (Powerterminal) 1Speaker level inputcable 1