Kenwood KVT-920DVD Instruction Manual

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4Before UseThe marking of products using lasers (Except forsome areas)The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that thecomponent uses laser beams that have been classified asClass 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams thatare of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardousradiation outside the unit.To prevent injury and/or fire, take the followingprecautions:• Ensure that the unit is securely installed. Otherwise itmay fly out of place during collisions and other jolts.• When extending the ignition, battery or ground cables,make sure to use automotive-grade cables or othercables with an area of 0.75mm 2 (AWG18) or more toprevent wire deterioration and damage to the wirecoating.• To prevent short circuits, never put or leave any metallicobjects (e.g., coins or metal tools) inside the unit.• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turnoff the power immediately and consult your Kenwooddealer.• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD isdamaged or broken due to shock. The liquid crystal fluidmay be dangerous to your health or even fatal.If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts yourbody or clothing, wash it off with soap immediately.To prevent damage to the machine, take thefollowing precautions:• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DCpower supply.• 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 of watersplashing.• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it isa piece of precision equipment.• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with theprescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong ratingmay cause your unit to malfunction.• To prevent short circuits when replacing a fuse, firstdisconnect the wiring harness.• Do not use any screws except for the ones provided.The use of improper screws might result in damage tothe main unit.• You cannot view video pictures whilst the vehicle ismoving. To enjoy TV/video pictures, find a safe place topark and engage the parking brake.• If you experience problems during installation, consultyour Kenwood dealer.• If the unit does not seem to be working right, trypressing the reset button first. If that does not solve theproblem, consult your Kenwood dealer.Mask keyIf you have transmitted the Mask Key's signal once to theunit in advance, you will have to transmit it once again if theunit has been removed from the battery.Do not loose the "Mask Key".If power is disconnected from the unit, correct operationcan only be restored by the "Mask Key's" signal.The "Mask Key" will also be required for service repair.If you send products in for repair that include a mask key,make sure to present the unit together with the mask key.Cleaning the UnitIf the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power and wipethe panel with a dry silicon cloth or soft cloth.Do not wipe the panel with a stiff cloth or a clothdampened by volatile solvents such as paint thinner andalcohol. They can scratch the surface of the panel and/orremove the indicator letters.Screen brightness during low temperaturesWhen the temperature of the unit falls such as duringwinter, the liquid crystal panel's screen will becomedarker than usual. Normal brightness will return afterusing the monitor for a whilst.Loading and Replacing the Batteries for theRemoteDo not set the remote on hot places such as above thedashboard.1. Use two "AAA" batteries.Slide the cover while pressing downwards to removeit as illustrated.2. Insert the batteries with the ª and · poles alignedproperly following the illustration inside the case.Store unused batteries out of the reach of children.Contact a doctor immediately if the battery isaccidentally swallowed.• The provided batteries are intended for use in operationchecking, and their service life may be short.• When the remote controllable distance becomes short,replace both of the batteries with new ones.NOTE2 WARNING2 CAUTION2 CAUTIONNOTE2 CAUTIONNOTE2 CAUTION2 WARNINGCLASS 1LASER PRODUCTATT TISOURCEEJECTDISC/BANDSCREENV.SELReset button