Kenwood KDC-C521FM Instruction Manual - Page 3

Safety Precautions 2WARNING Take the following precautions to prevent fire and avoid personal injury: • When extending the ignition wire, battery wire, or ground wire, use 0.75mm2 (AWG18) or larger automotive grade wire to avoid wire deterioration or damage to the covering. • Check that no metal objects (coins, tools, etc.) are left inside the unit to avoid short circuits. • If you smell or see smoke, turn the power off immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer. • Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your health or even fatal. If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing, wash it off with soap immediately. • When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction. • To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness. NOTE • If you have difficulty in installing this unit in your vehicle, contact your Kenwood dealer. • If it doesn't seem to be working properly, first press the Reset button. If the malfunction persists, consult your Kenwood dealer. Reset button 2CAUTION Take the following precautions to keep the unit in proper working order. • Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC power supply with a negative ground connection. • Do not open the top or bottom cover. • Do not install the unit in places it is exposed to direct sunlight, high heat or humidity, water may splash over it, or dust exists. • Some car stereos cause the sound of the tuner to make for a moment when an engine is activated. • The reception of the tuner may be reduced a little if the KDC-C521FM is used. • If the sound is lower than the tuner sound, raise up the volume level of the CD with using the receiver. • Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit. Cleaning the Unit If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power and wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or soft cloth. 2CAUTION Do not use hard cloths or paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile solvents. These may damage external surfaces or remove indicator characters. Lens fogging In cold climates, there may be a period after you turn on your vehicle's heater when the lens that guides the laser beam used in your CD player fogs up. If this happens, you cannot play compact discs. Take out discs and the fogging will disappear. If it does not return to normal after several hours, contact your Kenwood dealer. The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit. -3-