Installation; Installation Using The Screw Holes On The Side Of The Unit; Installing The Microphone - Pioneer AVH-X5550BT Owner's Manual

Installation

Notes
! Check all connections and systems before
final installation.
! Do not use unauthorized parts as this may
cause malfunctions.
! Consult your dealer if installation requires
drilling of holes or other modifications to the
vehicle.
! Do not install this unit where:
— it may interfere with operation of the vehicle.
— it may cause injury to a passenger as a result
of a sudden stop.
! The semiconductor laser will be damaged if
it overheats. Install this unit away from hot
places such as near the heater outlet.
! Optimum performance is obtained when the
unit is installed at an angle of less than 30°.
! When installing, to ensure proper heat dis-
persal when using this unit, make sure you
leave ample space behind the rear panel and
wrap any loose cables so they are not block-
ing the vents.
Leave ample
5 cm
space
5 cm
5cm cm
! To some types of vehicles, this unit cannot be
properly installed. In such case, use the op-
tional installation kit (ADT-VA133).
Installation using the screw
holes on the side of the unit
% Fastening the unit to the factory radio-
mounting bracket.
Position the unit so that its screw holes are
aligned with the screw holes of the bracket, and
tighten the screws at 3 locations on each side.
1
2
3
4
5
1 If the pawl gets in the way, bend it down.
2 Factory radio mounting bracket
3 Truss (5 mm × 8 mm) screws
4 Frame
In some types of vehicles, discrepancy may
occur between the unit and the dashboard. If
this happens, use the supplied frame to fill
the gap.
5 Dashboard or console
Installation

Installing the microphone

CAUTION
It is extremely dangerous to allow the micro-
phone lead to become wound around the steer-
ing column or shift lever. Be sure to install the
unit in such a way that it will not obstruct driv-
ing.
Note
Install the microphone in a position and orienta-
tion that will enable it to pick up the voice of the
person operating the system.
When installing the microphone
on the sun visor
1 Fit the microphone lead into the groove.
1
2
1 Microphone lead
2 Groove
2 Install the microphone clip on the sun
visor.
With the sun visor up, install the microphone
clip. (Lowering the sun visor reduces the voice
recognition rate.)
1
2
1 Microphone clip
2 Clamp
Use separately sold clamps to secure the
lead where necessary inside the vehicle.
When installing the microphone
on the steering column
1 Detach the microphone base from the mi-
crophone clip.
To detach the microphone base from the micro-
phone clip, slide the microphone base.
1
2
3
1 Microphone
2 Microphone clip
3 Microphone base
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