1234ENGLISHCQ-RG133W 15CQ-RG133W14ENGLISH11Cautions:• We strongly recommend that you wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries.• When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure your hands andfingers.Establish the rear connection of the unit.After fixing Mounting Bolt t and Power Connectory, fix the rear of the unit to the car body by eithermethod (a) or (b) shown on the previous page.Insert Trim Plate i.After installation reconnect thenegative (–) battery terminal.First complete the electrical connections, andthen check them for correctness.(a page 18) Insert Mounting Collar q into thedashboard, and bend the mountingtabs out with a screwdriver.The included Mounting Collarq is designed specially for thisunit. Do not use it to attach anyother model.y Power ConnectorEngage the MountingSprings (C) in themounting holes of theMounting Collar qfirmly.Mounting SpringMountingHoleTabq MountingCollarMounting Springs (C)Mounting Holest Mounting BoltThe tabs to be bent vary depending on the car.To securely install the unit, fully bend anumber of the tabs so that there is no rattling.Example:InstallationQ’tyItemNo. DiagramInstallation Hardwareq 11111121Mounting collarHex. nut (5 mmø)Rear support strapTapping screw(5 mmø × 16 mm)Mounting bolt (5 mmø)Power connectorDismounting plateTrim platewertyui• Before installation, check the radio operation withantenna and speakers.• Disconnect the cable from the negative (–) batteryterminal (see caution below).• Unit should be installed in a horizontal position withthe front end up at a convenient angle, but not morethan 30°.Dashboard InstallationInstallation OpeningThe unit can be installedin any dashboard havingan opening as shown atright. The dashboardshould be 4.5 mm - 6 mm thick in order to be able tosupport the unit.Installation PrecautionsThis product should be installed by a professionalinstaller, if possible.In case of difficulty, please consult your nearestauthorized Panasonic Service Center.1. This system is to be used only in a 12-volt, DCbattery system (car) with negative ground.2. Follow the electrical connections carefully (a page18). Failure to do so may result in damage to theunit.3. Connect the power lead (red) after all otherconnections are made.4. Be sure to connect the battery lead (yellow) to thepositive terminal (+) of the battery or fuse block(BAT) terminal.5. Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.6. Secure all loose wires after installing the unit.7. Please carefully read the operating and installationinstructions of the respective equipment beforeconnecting it to this unit.Preparation30˚ or lessCaution: Do not disconnect the battery terminals ofa car with trip or navigational computer since alluser settings stored in memory will be lost.Instead take extra care with installing the unit toprevent shorts.182 mm53 mm(a) Using the Rear Support Strap(b) Using the Rubber Cushion (option)ENGLISH10