Safety Information
Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other com-
ponents of your car audio system carefully before using the
system. They contain instructions about how to use the sys-
tem in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no
responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to
observe the instructions given in this manual.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres-
ence of important operating instructions and
installation instructions. Failure to heed the
Warning
instructions may result in severe injury or
death.
Warning
Observe the following warnings when using
this unit.
Comply with regulations
Always comply with legal requirements and local restrictions
when using this unit.
Keep away from the medical devices.
This unit and mobile phones can interfere with the function-
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This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the
product safely and to alert you to potential dangers resulting
from improper connections and operations. The meanings of
the pictographs are explained below. It is important that you
fully understand the meanings of the pictographs in order to
use this manual and the system properly.
This pictograph intends to alert you to the pres-
ence of important operating instructions and
installation instructions. Failure to heed the
Caution
instructions may result in injury or material dam-
age.
ing of medical devices such as hearing aids or pacemakers.
Failure to observe this may arise the malfunction of med-
ical devices resulting in personal injury or death.
The driver should not neither adjust the unit nor
make a pair while driving.
Adjusting the unit or making a pair of this unit and the mobile
phone will distract the driver from looking ahead of the car and
can cause accidents. Always stop the car in a safe location and
use the parking brake before adjustment or making a pair.
Warning
Use the proper power supply (12 V).
This product is designed for operation with a negative
grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this prod-
uct with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery
system.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the
product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult
your dealer 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
abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to
water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and
consult your dealer.
Stop using this unit and mobile phone whenever
requested.
This unit shares the communication frequency with other
private or public wireless communication equipment such as
a wireless LAN and other wireless communication radios.
You should stop using this unit whenever you are notified
that your unit disturbs other wireless communication imme-
diately.
Observe the following warnings when
installing. (including whole assembly of the
devices for system up)
Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery
terminal before installation.
Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal
connected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a
short circuit.
Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have
specific procedures of battery terminal disconnection.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE
UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY
SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Never use safety-related components for installa-
tion, grounding, and other such functions.
Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank,
brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for
wiring or fixing the product or its accessories.
Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a
location where it interferes with airbag operation is
prohibited.
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