Detaching The Front Panel - Sony CDX-F5700 Operating Instructions Manual

Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional amplifier and do not
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.
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1
Press
(OFF )*.
CO/MO playback or radio reception stops
(the key illumination and display remain on).
*
If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on
the ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by
pressing (OFF) until the display disappears to
avoid car battery drain.
2
Press
(OPEN),
then slide the front
panel to the right, and gently pull out
the left end of the front
panel.
Notes
.
If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned
on, the power
will turn off automatically
to prevent
the speakers from being damaged.
.
Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and its display window.
.
Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboardlrear tray.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
10
Attaching the front panel
Place hole @ of the front panel onto the spindle
@ on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.
Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a CD) to
operate the unit.
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@
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Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.