Kenwood DDX9016S Instruction Manual page 76

CONNECTION/INSTALLATION
Installing the Digital Radio antenna
(only for DDX9016DABS)
◊ Caution
• This film antenna (0) is exclusively for use inside
the vehicle.
• Do not install in the following locations:
– Where it may block the driver's view
– Where it may obstruct the operation of safety
devices such as air bags
– On movable glass surfaces such as rear hatches
– On the side of the vehicle (e.g. doors, front-side
windows)
– On rear windows
• Signal strength will decrease in the following
locations:
– On IR reflecting glass or where covered with
mirror type glass film
– Where it overlaps with the standard radio
antenna (pattern)
– Where it overlaps with window heating wires
– Where glass that blocks radio signals (e.g. IR
reflecting glass, thermal insulation glass) is used
• Poor reception may occur:
– Due to noise when the windshield wipers, air
conditioner, or motor is turned on
– Depending on the location of the broadcast
station in relation to the vehicle (antenna)
• Thoroughly wipe oil and dirt from the surface
where the antenna will be attached with the
included cleaner (~).
• Do not bend or damage the film antenna (0).
• It may not be possible to install the antenna in
some types of vehicle.
• Check the cable routing of the film antenna (0)
and amplifier unit (-) before attaching.
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❏ Installation overview
The antenna should be installed on the passenger
side for safety.
❏ Determining the antenna installation
location
• The direction of the film antenna (0) changes
depending on whether it is installed on the right
side or left side.
• Be sure to check the installation location of
the film antenna (0) before installing. The film
antenna cannot be reattached.
• Install the antenna at least 100 mm away from
other antennas.
• Do not attach the amplifier unit (-) to the ceramic
line (black part) around the windscreen, as it will
not stick sufficiently.
Installing the antenna on the left side
Ceramic line (black part)
150 mm
Earth sheet*
30 mm
Installing the antenna on the right side
Ceramic line (black part)
150 mm
30 mm
* Attach the earth sheet of the amplifier unit (-) to the metal part
of the front pillar.
Earth sheet*