Panasonic CQ-RXBT490W Operating Instructions Manual

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2 CQ-RXBT490W/CR-LXBT490WSafety Information■ Read the operating instructions for the unit and allother components of your car audio system care-fully before using the system. They contain instruc-tions about how to use the system in a safe andeffective manner. Panasonic assumes no respon-sibility for any problems resulting from failure toobserve the instructions given in this manual.■ This manual uses pictographs to show you how touse the product safely and to alert you to potentialdangers resulting from improper connections andoperations. The meanings of the pictographs areexplained below. It is important that you fully under-stand the meanings of the pictographs in order touse this manual and the system properly.This pictograph intends to alert you tothe presence of important operating in-structions and installation instructions.Failure to heed the instructions mayresult in severe injury or death.This pictograph intends to alert you to thepresence of important operating instruc-tions and installation instructions. Failureto heed the instructions may result ininjury or material damage.Warning CautionWarningObserve the following warnings when usingthis unit.❏ The driver should neither watch the display nor operatethe system while driving.Watching the display or operating the system will distractthe driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cancause accidents.Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use theparking brake before watching the display or operatingthe system.❏ Use the proper power supply.This product is designed for operation with a negativegrounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate thisproduct with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DCbattery system.❏ Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach ofinfants.Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keepthem out of the reach of infants. If an infant ingests abattery or insulation film, please seek immediate medicalattention.❏ Protect the Deck Mechanism.Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.❏ Do not disassemble or modify the unit.Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repairthe product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired,consult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic ServiceCentre.❏ Do not use the unit when it is out of order.If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in anabnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed towater, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately andconsult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic ServiceCentre.❏ The remote control unit should not lie about in the car.If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on thefloor while driving, get wedged under the brake pedal,and lead to a traffic accident.❏ Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have itreplaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a quali-fied service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fusemay lead to smoke, fire, and damage to the product.Observe the following warnings when install-ing.❏ Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) batteryterminal before installation.Wiring and installation with the negative (–) batteryterminal connected may cause electrical shock and injurydue to a short circuit. Some cars equipped with the elec-trical safety system have specific procedures of batteryterminal disconnection.FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEADTO THE UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRI-CAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THEVEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.❏ Never use safety-related components for installation,grounding, and other such functions.Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank,brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.)for wiring or fixing the product or its accessories.❏ Installing the product on the air bag cover or in alocation where it interferes with airbag operation isprohibited.❏ Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, andother items before installing the product.If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attachor wire the product, first check where the wire harness,gasoline tank, and electric wiring are located. Then openthe hole from outside if possible.❏ Never install the product in a location where it inter-feres with your field of vision.❏ Never have the power cord branched to supply otherequipment with power.❏ After installation and wiring, you should check thenormal operation of other electrical equipment.The continuation of their using in abnormal conditionsmay cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.❏ In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping car,confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufac-turer before installation.❏ Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving orgetting in and out of the vehicle.❏ Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.❏ Keep accessories out of reach of infants.Accessories can be ingested, so keep them out of thereach of infants. If an infant ingests accessories, pleaseseek immediate medical attention.