Section
04
Installation
Important
! Check all connections and systems before
final installation.
! Do not use unauthorized parts. Use of un-
authorized parts may cause malfunctions.
! Consult your dealer if installation requires dril-
ling of holes or other modifications to the vehi-
cle.
! Do not install this unit where :
— it may interfere with operation of the vehi-
cle.
— it may cause injury to a passenger as a re-
sult of a sudden stop.
! The semiconductor laser will be damaged if it
overheats. Install this unit away from hot
places such as near the heater outlet.
! Optimum performance is obtained when the
unit is installed at an angle of less than 60°.
! When installing, to ensure proper heat disper-
sal when using this unit, make sure you leave
ample space behind the rear panel and wrap
any loose cables so they are not blocking the
vents.
DIN front/rear mount
This unit can be properly installed either from
"Front" (conventional DIN front-mount) or
"Rear" (DIN rear-mount installation, utilizing
threaded screw holes at the sides of unit chas-
sis). For details, refer to the following installa-
tion methods.
DIN Front-mount
Installation with metal strap and screws
1
Insert the mounting sleeve into the
dashboard.
When installing in a shallow space, use a sup-
plied mounting sleeve. If there is enough
20
En
60°
space behind the unit, use factory supplied
mounting sleeve.
2
Secure the mounting sleeve by using a
screwdriver to bend the metal tabs (90°)
into place.
Dashboard
Mounting sleeve
3
Install the unit.
Use commercially available parts when instal-
ling.
Screw
Screw (M4 8)
# Make sure that the unit is installed securely in
place. Unstable installation may cause this unit
to malfunction, such as sound skip.
Nut
Filrewall or
metal support
Metal strap