Panasonic CQ-VD5505U Operating Instructions Manual

56 CQ-VD5505UEnglish Installation (continued)❏ Before InstallationWarning¡Do not install the monitor in a location whichobstructs driving, visibility or which is prohibitedby applicable laws and regulations. If the monitoris installed in a location which obstructs forwardvisibility or operation of the air bag or other safetyequipment or which interferes with operation of thecar, it may cause an accident.¡Never use bolts or nuts from the car's safetydevices for installation. If bolts or nuts from thesteering wheel, brakes or other safety devices areused for installation of the monitor, it may cause anaccident.¡Attach the wires correctly. If the wiring is not cor-rectly performed, it may cause a fire or an accident.In particular, be sure to run and secure the leadwire so that it does not get tangled with a screw orthe moving portion of a seat rail.¡Use with 12 V DC negative ground car. This unit isonly for use with a 12 V DC negative ground car. Itcannot be used in large trucks or diesel cars whichare 24 V DC cars. If it is used in the wrong type ofcar, it may cause a fire or an accident.❏ Required ToolsYou’ll need a screwdriver and the following:12 V DCTest BulbElectricalTapeSide-CutPliersCaution¡Use the specified fuse. Be sure to always use thespecified fuse. If a fuse other than the specifiedfuse is used, it may cause a fire or an accident.¡Do not damage the cord by pinching or pulling it.Do not pull or damage the cord. If the cord is nottreated properly, it will short out or be severedand may cause a fire or an accident.❏ Dashboard Specifications❏ Identify All LeadsThe first step in installation is to identify all the car wiresyou’ll use when hooking up your LCD monitor.As you identify each wire, we suggest that you label itusing masking tape and a permanent marker. This willhelp avoid confusion when making connections later.Note:¡Do not connect the power connector to the displayunit until you have made all connections. If thereare no plastic caps on the hooking wires, insulateall exposed leads with electrical tape until you areready to use them. Identify the leads in the follow-ing order.Power LeadIf your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:Cut the connector wires one at a time from the plug(leaving the leads as long as possible) so that you canwork with individual leads. Turn the ignition on to theaccessory position, and ground one lead of the test bulbto the chassis.Touch the other lead of the test bulb to each of theexposed wires from the cut radio connector plug. Touchone wire at a time until you find the outlet that causes thetest bulb to light.Now turn the ignition off and then on. If the bulb alsoturns off and on, that outlet is the car power lead.If your car is not wired for an audio unit:Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for radio(RADIO) accessory (ACC) or ignition (IGN).THICKNESSMIN. 4.75 mm { 3 /16”}MAX. 5.56 mm { 7 /32”}111.6 mm {4 3 /8”}182 mm {7 3 /16”}