Before you start
! Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over-
heating could result from contact with liquids.
The surfaces of the amplifier and any attached
speakers may also heat up and cause minor
burns.
! In the event of any abnormality, the power
supply to the amplifier is cut off to prevent
equipment malfunction. If this occurs, switch
the system power off and check the power
supply and speaker connections. If you are un-
able to determine the cause, please contact
your dealer.
! Always disconnect the negative * terminal of
the battery beforehand to avoid the risk of
electric shock or short circuit during installa-
tion.
! Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this
unit. Doing so may result in fire, electric
shock or other malfunction.
! When installing the amplifier, make sure to
leave space around the amplifier for ventila-
tion to improve heat radiation. And install to a
location where it cannot be touched during
operation.
CAUTION
! Always keep the volume low enough to hear
outside sounds.
! Extended use of the car stereo while the en-
gine is at rest or idling may exhaust the bat-
tery.
! This product is evaluated in moderate and tro-
pical climate condition under the Audio, video
and similar electronic apparatus - Safety re-
quirements, IEC 60065.
! The graphical symbol
product means direct current.
About the protection function
This product has protection function. When this
product detects something abnormal, the follow-
ing functions will operate to protect the product
and speaker output.
! The power indicator will turn off and the am-
! The amplifier will reduce the power output if
placed on the
En
plifier will shut down in the situations outlined
below.
— If the speaker output terminal and speaker
wire are short-circuited.
— If a DC voltage is applied to the speaker
output terminal.
the temperature inside the amplifier gets
high. If the temperature gets too high, the
power indicator will turn off, and the amplifier
will shut down.