User manual KENWOOD KGC-4042A

[. . . ] â· Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. â· Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. â· Do not use your own screws. [. . . ] â· If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked. â· Make sure that all wire connections are securely made by inserting jacks until they lock completely. â· If your vehicle's ignition does not have an ACC position, or if the ignition wire is connected to a power source with constant voltage such as a battery wire, the power will not be linked with the ignition (i. , it will not turn on and off along with the ignition). If you want to link the unit's power with the ignition, connect the ignition wire to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. â· Use a commercially available conversion connector if the connector does not fit in the vehicle connector. â· Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals. â· If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening. â· If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren't touching to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating. Cut out to meet the shape of the opening in the vehicle. Fold double-sided adhesive (accessory 7) along the slit and attach it to accessory 6 cut-out against the center rib as illustrated. Use 2 pieces of accessory 7 for 1 accessory 6 cut-out. It should be installed as horizontally as possible to allow easy reception of the GPS satellite signals. to mount the GPS antenna inside your vehicle: 1. Peel the backing off of the adhesive on the bottom of the metal plate (accessory 0). Press the metal plate (accessory 0) down firmly on your dashboard or other mounting surface. Remove oil and other dirt from the installation surface. Wire the cable up to the unit with it secured at several positions using tape or the like. Depending on the type of car, reception of the GPS satellite signals might not be possible with an inside installation. â· The GPS antenna should be installed at a position that is spaced at least 12 inch (30 cm) from cellular phone or other transmitting antennas. [. . . ] â· The GPS antenna should be installed at a position that is spaced at least 12 inch (30 cm) from cellular phone or other transmitting antennas. Signals from the GPS satellite may be interfered with by these types of communication. â· Painting the GPS antenna with (metallic) paint may cause a drop in performance. Peel the release coated paper of double-face adhesive tape to fix on the place shown above. [. . . ]