Installation And Connection; Before Installation - Kenwood DMX709S Instruction Manual

Remote Controller Remote Controller
0 – 9 • Specifies preset number. (1-5)
• Specifies the frequency of the
station to receive to search for in
direct search.
DIRECT Enters direct search mode.
*1 Only for DMX709S.
*2 Only for DMX7709S.
*3 The search method differs according to the selected seek mode.
USB
FM+ / AM− Selects a folder.
S / T Selects a file.
IW Starts/pauses playback.
Searching for station frequency/channel
number directly
While listening to the radio, you can search for a
channel or station frequency directly using the number
buttons.
1
Press DIRECT to enter the search mode.
2
Press a number button to select a desired
item (channel or station frequency).
• To confirm the selection, press
To exit the search mode: Press DIRECT.

Installation and Connection

Installation and Connection
This section is for the professional installer.
For safety's sake, leave wiring and mounting to
professionals. Consult the car audio dealer.
WARNINGS
• DO NOT connect the ignition wire (red) and the
battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you
may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire.
• DO NOT cut out the fuse from the ignition wire (red)
and the battery wire (yellow). The power supply must
be connected to the wires via the fuse.
• Always connect the ignition wire (red) and the
battery wire (yellow) to the power source running
through the fuse box.
CAUTIONS
• Install this unit in the console of your car.
• Do not touch the metal parts of this unit during and
shortly after the use of the unit. Metal parts such as
the heat sink and enclosure become hot.
• When parking at a low ceiling area, turn off the unit
to store the antenna. As when the unit is installed in
the car with the function of auto antenna; the radio
antenna extends automatically when you turn on
the unit with the antenna control wire (ANT. CONT)
connected (page 58).
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Before installation

Precautions on installation and connection
• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and
experience. For best safety, leave the mounting and
wiring work to professionals.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or
less.
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12 V DC
power supply.
• Do not install the unit in a location exposed to direct
sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid
places with too much dust or the possibility of water
splashing.
• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws
provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could
damage the unit.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake
lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working
properly.
• Do not press hard on the panel surface when
installing the unit to the car. Otherwise scratches,
damage, or failure may result.
• If the power is not turned on ("Miswiring DC Offset
Error", "Warning DC Offset Error" is displayed),
the speaker wire may have a short circuit or have
touched the chassis of the car and the protection
function may have been activated. In this case, the
speaker wire should be checked.
• Keep all cables away from heat dissipating metal
parts.
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