1GETTING STARTEDNote: The following instructions are for use by your Kenwood dealer, an authorized Kenwoodservice facility, or the factory.SUPPLIED A CCESSORIESCarefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the itemslisted below before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing orKDYHEHHQGDPDJHGGXULQJVKLSPHQWÀOHDFODLPZLWKWKHFDUULHULPPHGLDWHO\DC power cable (with fuses). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1• 10 A fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Screw set• 5 x 16 mm self-tapping screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4• Hex-headed screw with washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4• Spring washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4• Flat washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Microphone (with cable)• KMC-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Microphone hanger (with 4 x 16 mm self-tapping screws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Instruction manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1PREPARATIONVarious electronic equipment in your vehicle may malfunction if they are not properly protectedfrom the radio frequency energy which is present while transmitting. Typical examples includeelectronic fuel injection, anti-skid braking, and cruise control. If your vehicle contains suchequipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle and enlist his/her aid in determining if theywill perform normally while transmitting.Q Power Cable ConnectionThe transceiver operates in 12 V negative ground systems only! Check the battery polarity andvoltage of the vehicle before installing the transceiver.1 &KHFNIRUDQH[LVWLQJKROHFRQYHQLHQWO\ORFDWHGLQWKHÀUHZDOOZKHUHWKHpower cable can be passed through.• If no hole exists, use a circle cutter to drill a hole, then install a rubber grommet.2 5XQWKHSRZHUFDEOHWKURXJKWKHÀUHZDOODQGLQWRWKHHQJLQHFRPSDUWPHQW3 Connect the red lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black leadto the negative (–) battery terminal.• Place the fuse as close to the battery as possible.