Kenwood KDC-MP8533 Instruction Manual

4 | EnglishSafety precautionsDo Not Load 8 cm (3 in.) CDs in the CDslotIf you try to load a 8 cm (3 in.) CD with its adapterinto the unit, the adapter might separate from theCD and damage the unit.About CD players/disc changersconnected to this unitKenwood disc changers/ CD players released in1998 or later can be connected to this unit.Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwooddealer for connectable models of disc changers/CD players.Note that any Kenwood disc changers/ CD playersreleased in 1997 or earlier and disc changers madeby other makers cannot be connected to this unit.Unsupported connection may result in damage.Set the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for theapplicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players.The functions you can use and the informationthat can be displayed may differ depending on themodels being connected.• You can damage both your unit and the CD changer ifyou connect them incorrectly.Lens FoggingWhen you turn on the car heater in cold weather,dew or condensation may form on the lens in theCD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, thiscondesnation on the lens may not allow CDs toplay. In such a situation, remove the disc and waitfor the condensation to evaporate. If the unit stilldoes not operate normally after a while, consultyour Kenwood dealer.The marking of products using lasers(Except for some areas)The label is attached to the chassis/case and saysthat the component uses laser beams that havebeen classified as Class 1. It means that the unitis utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class.There is no danger of hazardous radiation outsidethe unit.2WARNINGTo prevent injury or fire, take thefollowing precautions:• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave anymetallic objects (such as coins or metal tools)inside the unit.• Do not watch or fix your eyes on the unit’s displaywhen you are driving for any extended period.• Mounting and wiring this product requiresskills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave themounting and wiring work to professionals.2CAUTIONTo prevent damage to the machine, takethe following precautions:• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12VDC power supply.• 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.• Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplatecase) in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessiveheat or humidity. Also avoid places with too muchdust or the possibility of water splashing.• To prevent deterioration, do not touch theterminals of the unit or faceplate with yourfingers.• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock,as it is a piece of precision equipment.• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one withthe prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrongrating may cause your unit to malfunction.• Do not apply excessive force to the openfaceplate or place objects on it. Doing so willcause damage or breakdown.• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screwsprovided. If you use the wrong screws, you coulddamage the unit.Attach the panel while you are on thevehicleThe panel lock arm will be appeared when thepanel is removed. Therefore, the panel must beattached during the driving.