Trim Plate
18
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
21
CQ-RD243N
17
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
CQ-RD243N
20
Fire Wall of Car
Hex. Nut (Option)
Rear Support Strap (Option)
w
Mounting Bolt
q
Mounting Collar
Tapping Screw (Option)
3 mmø
(a) Using the Rear Support Strap (Option)
Rubber Cushion
(Option)
w
Mounting Bolt
q
Mounting Collar
Rear Support Bracket
(Provided on the car)
(b) Using the Rubber Cushion (Option)
Caution:
Do not disconnect the battery terminals of a car
with trip or navigational computer since all user settings
stored in memory will be lost. Instead take extra care with
installing the unit to prevent shorts.
Installation
Preparation
¡
Before installation, check the radio operation with antenna and
speakers.
¡
Disconnect the cable from the negative (–) battery terminal
(see caution below).
¡
Unit should be installed in a horizontal position with the front
end up at a convenient angle, but not more than 30°.
Dashboard Installation
Installation Opening
The unit can be installed in
any dashboard having an
opening as shown at right.
The dashboard should be
4.5 mm - 6 mm thick in order to be able to support the unit.
Installation Precautions
This product should be installed by a professional installer, if pos-
sible.
In case of difficulty, please consult your nearest authorized
Panasonic Service Center.
1. This system is to be used only in a 12-volt, DC battery system
(car) with negative ground.
2. Follow the electrical connections carefully (
a
page 18).
Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit.
3. Connect the power lead (red) after all other connections are
made.
4. Be sure to connect the battery lead (yellow) to the positive ter-
minal (+) 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 installation instructions
of the respective equipment before connecting it to this unit.
182 mm
53 mm
30° or less
Cautions:
¡
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
and fingers.
1
2
3
4
Mounting Holes
Mounting Bolt
w
Establish the rear connections
of the unit.
After fixing Mounting Bolt
w
and Power and
Speaker Connector
e
, establish the rear con-
nections of the unit to the car body by either
method (a) or (b) shown on the previous page.
Insert Trim Plate
r
.
After installation reconnect the nega-
tive (–) battery terminal.
First complete the electrical connections, and
then check them for correctness.(
a
page 18)
The included Mounting Collar
q
is designed
specially for this unit. Do not use it to attach
any other model.
Mounting Springs (
C
)
Power and Speaker Connector
e
Engage the Mounting Springs
(
C
) in the both sides mount-
ing holes of the Mounting
Collar
q
firmly.
Mounting Spring
Mounting
Hole
Insert Mounting Collar
q
into the
dashboard, and bend the mounting
tabs out with a screwdriver.
The tabs to be bent vary depending on
the car. To securely install the unit, fully
bend a number of the tabs so that there
is no rattling.
Example:
Tab
Mounting
Collar
q
Q’ty
Diagram
Item
No.
Supplied Hardware
q
w
e
r
t
Mounting Collar
Mounting Bolt (5 mmø)
Power and Speaker Connector
Dismounting Plate
1
1
1
1
2
