Alpine CDE-103BT Cde-103bt Owner's Manual (english) - Page 33

Installation 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. • The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal plane, back to front. Less than 35° 1 Mounting Sleeve (Included) Dashboard 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 to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the CDE-103BT. Connect all other leads of the CDE-103BT according to details described in the CONNECTlONS section. 3 Slide the CDE-103BT 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. Front Frame Pressure Plates* This unit * If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem. Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit (see "Removal" on page 31). 2 Screw Hex Nut (M5) Metal Mounting Strap Ground Lead *2 Bolt Stud *1 Chassis This unit This unit Ground Lead *3 Screws (M5 × 8) (Included) Mounting Bracket Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*3) already attached to the vehicle's chassis. Mounting the Microphone For the sake of safety, mount the microphone in the following location. • In a stable and secure location. • In a location that does not inhibit safely driving the vehicle. • Mount the microphone in a location where the driver's voice can easily be picked up. Choose a location for the microphone that can easily pick up the driver's voice. Requiring the driver to move towards the microphone for audibility causes a distraction that could be dangerous. 31-EN