Alpine IDAX001 Owners Manual - Page 35

Installation \ Caution Do not block the unit's heat sink, thus preventing air circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire. Heat sink Detachable Front Panel Caution When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the detachable front panel. If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in place. 1 Mounting Sleeve (Included) Dashboard Pressure Plates* This unit * If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the main unit, the pressure plates may be widened slightly to remedy the problem. Remove mounting sleeve from the main unit (see "Removal" on page 33). 2 Hex Nut (M5) Screw *2 Bolt Stud Metal Mounting Strap Ground Lead *1 Chassis This unit Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*1) already attached to the vehicle's chassis. • For the screw marked "*2", use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location. Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier or equalizer to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the iDA-X001. Connect all other leads of the iDA-X001 according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section. 3 Slide the iDA-X001 into the dashboard until it clicks. This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install the detachable front panel. Removal 1. Remove the detachable front panel. 2. Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides on either side. The unit can now be removed from the mounting sleeve. This unit Bracket keys (Included) 3. Pull the unit out, keeping it unlocked as you do so. 33-EN