Forced Closing; Removing The Faceplate - Kenwood KDC-8090R Instruction Manual

General features

Forced Closing

This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is
being serviced etc.
Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing):
Hold down the SRC button for one second or more.
The faceplate will slide open. When the period of time which
you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in
the menu has passed, the faceplate automatically reverses to
hide the control panel. However, you can remove the faceplate
during that period. For details, refer to the "Removing the
faceplate" (page 14).
NOTE
• When the closing faceplate is hit by an object, the unit will turn
off without the faceplate closing all the way. Remove the object
and press the SRC button to turn the unit back on, then turn it
off again to make it close properly.
• Do not try to press the buttons on the control panel as the
faceplate is moving, as excessive force may damage the unit.
• During the forced closing of the unit (i.e., having the unit left
closed whilst ignition is turned on), the faceplate will not open
no matter how often the ignition is turned on or off.
You can prevent tampering of the unit when letting someone
else drive your car by keeping it closed this way.
To cancel the forced closing of unit and open control panel:
Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate.
The faceplate will open and show the control panel.

Removing the Faceplate

The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter
theft.
Removing the faceplate:
1
Choose the way from among the following and open the
faceplate.
Turn the ignition off, hold down the SRC button for one second
or more when the control panel has been hidden.
2
Holding the centre part of the faceplate, pull it out during the
period which you have set in the "Time setting for removing
the faceplate" (page 38) in the menu.
The faceplate bracket will automatically close.
2CAUTION
• When removing the faceplate, pull it out only when it is fully
open. The detachment of the faceplate whilst it is moving might
result in damage to the unit.
• Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without
attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate
bracket to be deformed.
• Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after
removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause
damage to the unit.
NOTE
• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate
in its special storage case whilst detached.
• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct
sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with
too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
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