Safety InformationWarningObserve the following warnings when using thisunit.❑ The driver should neither watch the display nor operatethe system while driving.Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driv-er from looking ahead of the vehicle and can cause accidents.Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parkingbrake before watching the display or operating the system.❑ Use the proper power supply.This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded12 V DC battery system. Never operate this product with other bat-tery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery system.❑ Keep batteries and insulation film out of reach of infants.Batteries and insulation film can be ingested, so keep them out ofthe reach of infants. If an infant ingests a battery or insulation film,please seek immediate medical attention.❑ Protect the Deck Mechanism.Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.❑ Do not disassemble or modify the unit.Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the prod-uct yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult yourdealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.❑ 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 abnormalstate (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, orsmells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer.❑ The remote control unit should not lie about in the car.If the remote control unit lies about, it could fall on the floor whiledriving, get wedged under the brake pedal, and lead to a trafficaccident.❑ Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have it replacedwith the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service engi-neer. Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke, fire,and damage to the product.Observe the following warnings when installing.❑ Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery termi-nal before installation.Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal con-nected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit.Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have specificprocedures of battery terminal disconnection.FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THEUNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEMRESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONALINJURY OR DEATH.❑ 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 fix-ing the product or its accessories.❑ Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a locationwhere it interferes with airbag operation is prohibited.❑ Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and otheritems before installing the product.If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wirethe product, first check where the wire harness, gasoline tank, andelectric wiring are located. Then open the hole from outside if pos-sible.❑ Never install the product in a location where it interfereswith your field of vision.❑ Never have the power cord branched to supply otherequipment with power.❑ After installation and wiring, you should check the nor-mal operation of other electrical equipment.The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may causefire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.❑ In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping car,confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufactur-er before installation.❑ Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or get-ting in and out of the vehicle.❑ Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.This pictograph intends to alert you to the presence ofimportant operating instructions and installation instruc-tions. Failure to heed the instructions may result insevere injury or death.■ Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other compo-nents of your car audio system carefully before using the system.They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe andeffective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any prob-lems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in thismanual.■ This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the productsafely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting from improperconnections and operations. The meanings of the pictographs areexplained below. It is important that you fully understand the mean-ings of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the systemproperly.WarningThis pictograph intends to alert you to the presence ofimportant operating instructions and installation instruc-tions. Failure to heed the instructions may result ininjury or material damage.Caution