Alpine V180A Operation Manual - Page 4

Installation English Before installation • To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the battery's (-) terminal. • The installation angle should be within 90° when mounted horizontally. • Do not try to mount the VCR using Velcro only. • If this unit is mounted on its side or upside down, it could cause damage to the unit. • In case of problems when installing your VCR, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer. Installation procedure Ë When mounting horizontally (in the console/luggage compartment, etc.) Set the unit horizontally. Self tapping screw M5 ! 15 Bracket Ë When mounting vertically (in the luggage compartment, etc.) Set the unit vertically. 1. Mount the bracket. Bracket Installation Location Do not use or place this unit in the following locations. Doing so could cause damage to the unit. • Places which are extremely cold. • Locations exposed to direct sunlight (such as on the rear Deck or the dashboard), or other places where the temperature becomes abnormally high, such as directly in the path of hot air from the heater vent. • Places where Internal Remote Eye of the unit is exposed to direct sunlight, as the unit may not function properly or not function at all when using the Remote Control. • Places where the unit is likely to be trampled when people are moving around in the vehicle, such as a walk-through. • Places where strong radio waves or magnetic fields are generated. Valuable recordings may be damaged from the effects of magnetic fields. Screw M5 ! 8 (Under rear deck installation) Screw M5 ! 8 2. Affix the velcro. Mount on the luggage compartment wall, etc. Screw M5 ! 8 Velcro (Hard surface side) Velcro (Soft surface side) Affix the velcro after cleaning off all dirt. Peel off the backing paper, then affix the velcro. 3. Fasten the unit in place. Self tapping screw M5 ! 15 Self tapping screw M5 ! 15 Self tapping screw M5 ! 15 Tip Use Velcro to prevent the unit from swaying due to vehicle vibrations. Affix the velcro to the position where the unit is mounted to the vehicle body. E-3 VPE-V180A_English 3 4/25/00, 2:02 PM