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CQ-RDP383N
24
E
N
G
L
I
S
H
26
CQ-RDP383N
23
E
N
G
L
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2
3
4
Cautions:
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We strongly recommend that you wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries.
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When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure your hands
and fingers.
Mounting Holes
w
Mounting Bolt
Establish the rear of the unit.
After fixing Mounting Bolt
w
and Power and
Speaker Connector
e
, fix the rear of the unit
to the car body by either method (a) or (b)
shown on the previous page.
Insert Trim Plate
t
.
After installation reconnect the nega-
tive (–) battery terminal.
First complete the electrical connections, and
then check them for correctness. (
a
Page 30)
The included Mounting Collar
q
is designed
specially for this unit. Do not use it to attach
any other model.
Mounting Springs (
C
)
e
Power and Speaker Connector
Engage the Mounting
Springs (
C
) in the 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
q
Mounting
Collar
Q’ty
Diagram
Item
No.
q
w
e
r
t
Mounting Collar
Mounting Bolt (5 mmø)
Power and Speaker Connector
ISO Antenna Adapter
Trim Plate
1
1
1
1
1
y
Dismounting Plate
2
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).
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Unit should be installed in a horizontal position with the
front end up at a convenient angle, but not more than
30°.
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 possible.
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 30).
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
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 installation
instructions of the respective equipment before
connecting it to this unit.
182 mm
53 mm
30° or less
Dashboard Installation
Methods for Fixing the Rear of the Unit
Supplied Hardware
IMPORTANT
When this unit is installed in
dashboard, ensure that there
is sufficient air flow around
the unit to prevent damage
from overheating, do not
block any ventilation holes on
the unit.
