Kenwood KDC-PS9018R Instruction Manual

Kenwood KDC-PS9018R Instruction Manual Manual pdf 12 page image

The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to detertheft.Removing the faceplate:Choose the way from among the following and open thefaceplate.Turn the ignition off, press the SRC button for at least onesecond when the control panel has been hidden.Holding the center part of the faceplate, pull it out during theperiod which you have set in the "Time setting for removingthe faceplate" (page 36) in the menu.The faceplate bracket will automatically close.• When removing the faceplate, pull it out only when it is fullyopen. The detachment of the faceplate while it is moving mightresult in damage to the unit.• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket withoutattaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplatebracket to be deformed.• Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket afterremoving the faceplate. Touching the connector may causedamage to the unit.• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can bedamaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplatein its special storage case while detached.• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to directsunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places withtoo much dust or the possibility of water splashing.NOTE2CAUTION21Removing the FaceplateThis function prevents tampering with the unit your car isbeing serviced etc.Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing):Press the SRC button for at least one second.The faceplate will slide open. When the period of time whichyou have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" inthe menu has passed, the faceplate automatically reverses tohide the control panel. However, you can remove the faceplateduring that period. For details, refer to the "Removing thefaceplate" (page 12).• When the closing faceplate is hit by an object, the unit will turnoff without the faceplate closing all the way. Remove the objectand press the SRC button to turn the unit back on, then turn itoff again to have it close properly.• Do not try to press the buttons on the control panel as thefaceplate is moving, as excessive force may damage the unit.• During the forced closing of the unit (i.e., having the unit leftclosed while ignition is turned on), the faceplate will not openno matter how often the ignition is turned on or off.You can prevent tampering of the unit when letting someoneelse drive your car by keeping it closed this way.To cancel the forced closing of unit and open control panel:Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.The faceplate will open and show the control panel.NOTEForced ClosingGeneral features— 12 —English