Before Use; Install The Car Audio System - Philips CMD305A User Manual

3 Before use

Caution
•
Use the controls only as stated in this user manual.
Always follow the instructions in this chapter in
sequence.
If you contact Philips, you will be asked for the
model number and serial number of your car
audio system. The model number and serial
number are on its bottom. Write the numbers
here:
Model No.: __________________________
Serial No.: ___________________________

Install the car audio system

These instructions are for a typical installation.
However, if your car has different requirements,
make the adjustment accordingly. If you have
any question regarding installation kits, consult
your local retailer.
Caution
•
This system is designed for negative ground (earth) 12V
DC operation only.
•
Always install this system in the car dashboard. Other
locations can be dangerous as the rear of the system heats
up during use.
•
To avoid short-circuit: before you connect, make sure that
the ignition is off.
•
Make sure that you connect the yellow and red power
supply leads after all other leads are connected.
•
Make sure that all loose leads are insulated with electrical
tape.
•
Make sure that the leads do not get caught under screws
iron parts that will move (e.g. seat rail).
•
Make sure that all ground (earth) leads are run to a
common ground (earth) point.
•
Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and
secure installation.
•
Improper fuses can cause damage or fire. When you need
to change the fuse, consult a professional.
•
When you connect other devices to this system, make
sure that the rating of the car circuit is higher than the
total fuse value of all the connected devices.
•
Never connect speaker wires to the metal body or chassis
of the car.
•
Never connect speaker wires with stripes to one another.
6 EN
Connect wires
Caution
•
Make sure that all loose leads are insulated with
electrical tape.
1
Check the car's wiring carefully, and then
connect them to the supplied ISO wires.
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b
c
d
Connector Connect to
1 Yellow wire The +12V car battery which is
live at all times
2 Blue/White The electric antenna control
wire lead or power supply lead of
the antenna booster. If there is
no electric antenna or antenna
booster, or it is manually
operated telescopic antenna, it
is unnecessary to connect this
lead.
3 Black wire A metal surface of the car.
Connect the black ground
(earth) lead before connecting
the yellow and red power
supply leads.
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