Panasonic CQ-CB8901U - Manual (Page 25)

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Installation
Installation
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Installation
CQ-CB8901U
Caution: Do not disconnect the battery termi-
nals 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.
¡ 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°.
¡ Remove Mounting Collar q and Trim Plate r
from the main unit temporarily, which are already
mounted at shipment.
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 the shop where
you purchased the product.
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 50-51). Failure to do so may result in dam-
age to the unit.
3. Connect the power lead (red) after all other con-
nections 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 circuit-
ing.
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.
30° or less
Preparation
Dashboard Installation
Rear support strap y
3 mm
Tapping screw u
To the unit Hexl nut i
Mounting bolt w
Rear support bracket
(supplied with car)
Rubber bushing (Option)
To the unit
Mounting bolt w
(b) Using the Rubber Bushing (option)
Supplied Hardware
Methods for Fixing the Rear of the Unit.
Q’ty Diagram Item No.
q Mounting Collar 1
w Mounting Bolt (5 mmø) 1
e Power Connector 1
r Trim Plate 1
t Lock Cancel Plate 2
y Rear Support Strap 1
u
Tapping Screw
(5 mmø x 16 mm)
1
i Hex. Nut (5 mmø) 1
2
3
4
1
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.
w Mounting Bolt
Establish the rear of
the unit.
After fixing Mounting Bolt w
and Power 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 r.
After installation reconnect the nega-
tive (–) battery terminal.
First complete the electrical connections, and then check them for correctness. ( a Page 50-51)
The included Mounting Collar q is designed spe-
cially for this unit. Do not use it to attach any other
model.
e Power Connector
Insert Mounting Collar q into the dash-
board, and bend the mounting tabs out
with a screwdriver.
Caution:
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.
Dashboard Installation (continued)
Snapping point
(a) Using the Rear Support Strap
Clank!