Installation
Installation
Installing the GPS antenna
CAUTION
Do not cut the GPS antenna lead to
shorten it or use an extension to make
it longer. Altering the antenna cable
could result in a short circuit or mal-
function and permanent damage to this
product.
Installation notes
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The antenna should be installed on a lev-
el surface where radio waves will be
blocked as little as possible. Radio waves
cannot be received by the antenna if re-
ception from the satellite is blocked.
Dashboard
Rear shelf
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When installing the GPS antenna inside
the vehicle, be sure to use the metal
sheet provided with your system. If this is
not used, the reception sensitivity will be
poor.
•
Do not cut the accessory metal sheet.
This would reduce the sensitivity of the
GPS antenna.
•
Take care not to pull the antenna lead
when removing the GPS antenna. The
magnet attached to the antenna is very
powerful, and the lead may become de-
tached.
•
Do not paint the GPS antenna, as this
may affect its performance.
Parts supplied
GPS antenna
Metal sheet
When installing the antenna inside the vehicle
(on the dashboard or rear shelf)
WARNING
Do not install the GPS antenna over any sensors or vents on the dashboard of the vehicle, as
doing so may interfere with the proper
functioning of such sensors or vents and may compro-
mise the ability of the metal sheet under the GPS antenna to properly and securely affix to
Affix the metal sheet on the surface as level as possible where the GPS antenna faces the win-
dow. Place the GPS antenna on the metal sheet. (The GPS antenna is fastened with its magnet.)
GPS antenna
Metal sheet
Peel off the protective
sheet on the rear.
Make sure the surface is free of
moisture, dust, grime, oil, etc.,
before affixing the metal sheet.
Clamps
Use separately sold clamps
to secure the lead where necessary
inside the vehicle.
Note
The metal sheet
contains a strong
adhesive which may
leave a mark on the
surface if it is removed.
When attaching the metal sheet, do not cut
it into small pieces.
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Some vehicles use window glass that does
not allow signals from GPS satellites to pass
through. On such models, install the GPS
antenna on the outside of the vehicle.
