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Safety Information n Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other components of your car audio system carefully before using the system. They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this manual. This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of important operating instructions and installation instructions. Failure to heed Warning the instructions may result in severe injury or death. n This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting from improper connections and operations. The meanings of the pictographs are explained below. It is important that you fully understand the meanings of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the system properly. This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence of important operating instructions and installation instructions. Failure to heed the instrucCaution tions may result in injury or material damage. Warning Observe the following warnings when using this unit. q The driver should not operate the system while driving. Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake before operating the system. q Use the proper power supply. This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this product with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery system. q Do not use the product where it is exposed to water, moisture, or dust. Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days. q Protect the Deck Mechanism. Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit. q Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter. q Do not use the unit when it is out of order. If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign matter in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and consult the store where you purchased it. q Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel. When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke, fire, and damage to the product. q Any NOAA broadcast weather report, including current and forecasts, may not reflect your actual weather conditions at your exact time and location. You should always pay attention to your actual weather conditions to make safe decisions accordingly. Observe the following warnings when installing. q Disconnect the lead from the negative (-) battery terminal before installation. Wiring and installation with the negative (-) battery terminal connected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit. Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have specific procedures of battery terminal disconnection. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. q Never use safety-related components for installation, grounding, and other such functions. Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank, brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for wiring or fixing the product or its accessories. q Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a location where it interferes with airbag operation is prohibited. q Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and other items before installing the product. If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire the product, first check where the wire harness, gasoline tank, and electric wiring are located. Then open the hole from outside if possible. q Never install the product in a location where it interferes with your field of vision. q Never have the power cord branched to supply other equipment with power. q After installation and wiring, you should check the normal operation of other electrical equipment. The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident. q In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping car, confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufacturer before installation. q Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or getting in and out of the vehicle. q Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting. q Keep accessories out of reach of infants. Accessories can be ingested, so keep them out of the reach of infants. If an infant ingests accessories, please seek immediate medical attention. 2

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Safety Information
n
Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other
components of your car audio system carefully before
using the system. They contain instructions about how to
use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic
assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from
failure to observe the instructions given in this manual.
n
This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the
product safely and to alert you to potential dangers result-
ing from improper connections and operations. The mean-
ings of the pictographs are explained below. It is important
that you fully understand the meanings of the pictographs
in order to use this manual and the system properly.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the
presence of important operating instructions
and installation instructions. Failure to heed
the instructions may result in severe injury or
death.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres-
ence of important operating instructions and in-
stallation instructions. Failure to heed the instruc-
tions may result in injury or material damage.
Warning
Caution
Warning
Observe the following warnings when using
this unit.
q
The driver should not operate the system
while driving.
Operating the system will distract the driver from looking
ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents. Always stop
the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake
before operating the system.
q
Use the proper power supply.
This product is designed for operation with a negative
grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this
product with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC
battery system.
q
Do not use the product where it is exposed to
water, moisture, or dust.
Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead
to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make espe-
cially sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or
on rainy days.
q
Protect the Deck Mechanism.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.
q
Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair
the product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired,
consult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicen-
ter.
q
Do not use the unit when it is out of order.
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an
abnormal state (has foreign matter in it, is exposed to
water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and
consult the store where you purchased it.
q
Refer fuse replacement to qualified service
personnel.
When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it
replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a quali-
fied service engineer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse
may lead to smoke, fire, and damage to the product.
q
Any NOAA broadcast weather report, includ-
ing current and forecasts, may not reflect your
actual weather conditions at your exact time
and location. You should always pay attention
to your actual weather conditions to make safe
decisions accordingly.
Observe the following warnings when
installing.
q
Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) bat-
tery terminal before installation.
Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery
terminal connected may cause electrical shock and injury
due to a short circuit.
Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system
have specific procedures of battery terminal disconnec-
tion.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD
TO THE UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRI-
CAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE
VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
q
Never use safety-related components for
installation, grounding, and other such func-
tions.
Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank,
brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.)
for wiring or fixing the product or its accessories.
q
Installing the product on the air bag cover or
in a location where it interferes with airbag
operation is prohibited.
q
Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric
wiring, and other items before installing the
product.
If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach
or wire the product, first check where the wire harness,
gasoline tank, and electric wiring are located. Then open
the hole from outside if possible.
q
Never install the product in a location where it
interferes with your field of vision.
q
Never have the power cord branched to supply
other equipment with power.
q
After installation and wiring, you should check
the normal operation of other electrical equip-
ment.
The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions
may cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.
q
In the case of installation to an airbag-equip-
ping car, confirm warnings and cautions of the
vehicle manufacturer before installation.
q
Make sure the leads do not interfere with driv-
ing or getting in and out of the vehicle.
q
Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short
circuiting.
q
Keep accessories out of reach of infants.
Accessories can be ingested, so keep them out of the
reach of infants. If an infant ingests accessories, please
seek immediate medical attention.