[. . . ] € Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. € If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. [. . . ] 9 3:47:48 PM INSTALLATION (IN-DASH MOUNTING) The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your Kenwood car audio dealer or a company supplying kits. € Make sure not to block the fan on the rear to maintain proper ventilation when installing the unit. € If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician. Removing the unit Before removing the unit, release the rear section. Insert the two handles, then pull them as illustrated so that the unit can be removed. *1 When you stand the unit, be careful not to damage the fuse on the rear. are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords? are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?9 3:47:52 PM ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections: • DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the unit will be seriously damaged. € BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring in your car. The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in color. 1 2 3 Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in the illustration below. [. . . ] You can switch off the built-in amplifier and send the audio signals only to the external amplifier(s) to get clear sounds and to prevent internal heat built-up inside the unit (see page 35 of the INSTRUCTION MANUAL). The line output level of this unit is kept high to maintain the hi-fi sounds reproduced from this unit. When connecting an external amplifier to this unit, turn down the gain control on the external amplifier to obtain the best performance from this unit. [. . . ]