Kenwood KDC-X700DAB Instruction Manual

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25Installing the DAB antennaCaution• The film antenna (F) is exclusively for use inside the vehicle.• Do not install at the following locations:– where it may block the driver’s view.– where it may obstruct the operation of safety devices such as airbags.– on movable glass surfaces such as the rear hatch.– at side of vehicle (e.g. door, front quarter window).– on rear window.• Signal strength will weaken when installed at the following locations:– on IR reflecting glass or locations covered with mirror type glassfilm.– where it overlaps with genuine radio antenna (pattern).– where it overlaps with window heating wires.– on glass that blocks radio signals (e.g. IR reflecting glass, thermalinsulation glass).• Poor reception may occur:– due to noise when windscreen wiper, air conditioner, or motor isturned on.– depending on the direction of the broadcast station with respect tothe vehicle (antenna).• Thoroughly wipe oil and dirt from the pasting surface with thesupplied cleaner (I).• Do not bend or damage the film antenna (F).• It may not be possible to install on certain vehicles.• Check the cable routing of the film antenna (F) and amplifier unit(G) before pasting.• Do not apply any glass cleaner after pasting the film antenna (F).Determine the antenna installation position• The direction of the film antenna (F) changes depending on whether the film antenna (F) is installed on theright side or left side.• Be sure to check the installation location of film antenna (F) before installing. Film antenna cannot bere-pasted.• Separate from other antennas by at least 100 mm.• Do not paste the amplifier unit (G) on the ceramic line (black part) around the front glass. Because there is notenough adhesion.o Installing the antenna on the left side o Installing the antenna on the right side70 mm70 mm150 mm 150 mm(F)(F)(G)(G)Ceramic line (black part)Part list for installation(F) Film antenna(H) Cable clamper(G) Amplifier unit(cable with booster, 3.5 m) (I) CleanerEarth sheet*Earth sheet** Paste the earth sheet of the amplifier unit (G) on the metal part of the front pillar.

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