Installation / Wire Connection Guide; Before Starting; Package Contents; General Cautions - Clarion CMD8 Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

9. INSTALLATION / WIRE
CONNECTION GUIDE
CONTENTS
1) Before Starting ...................................................................... 16
2) Package Contents ................................................................. 16
3) General Cautions .................................................................. 16
4) Cautions on Installation ......................................................... 16
5) Installing the Source Unit ...................................................... 16
6) Cautions on Wiring ............................................................... 17
7) Sample Systems .................................................................. 17
8) Wiring and Connections ........................................................ 18
9) Connecting the accessories .................................................. 18

1) Before Starting

1. This set is exclusively for use with a negative
ground 12 V power supply.
2. Read these instructions carefully.
3. Be sure to disconnect the battery "terminal" before
starting. This is to prevent short circuits during
installation. (Figure 1)

2) Package Contents

Source unit .................................................. 1
Hole block seal (black) ................................ 1
Support strap ............................................... 1
M4 Nut ......................................................... 1
M4 washer ................................................... 2

3) General Cautions

1. Do not open the case. There are no
user serviceable parts inside. If you
drop anything into the unit during
installation, consult your dealer or an
authorized Clarion service center.
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CMD8
Battery
Figure 1
Screws M4x30 mm ...................................... 6
Power supply cable ..................................... 1
Owner's manual........................................... 1
Warranty card .............................................. 1
Installation template..................................... 1
2. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the case.
Never use a rough cloth, thinner,
benzine, or alcohol etc. For tough dirt,
apply a little cold or warm water to a
soft cloth and wipe off the dirt gently.

4) Cautions on Installation

1. Prepare all articles necessary for 4. Use the enclosed screws for
installing the source unit before
starting.
2. Install the unit within 30° of the
horizontal plane. (Figure 2)
3. If you have to do any work on the boat
body, such as drilling holes, consult
your boat dealer beforehand.
Max 30˚
Figure 2

5) Installing the Source Unit

• Marine stereo mounting dimensions
Using the supply template to cut the hole and drill the
holes. (Figure 4)
180.9
179
60
Hole
185
Figure 4
installation.
Using other screws can cause
damage.
(Figure 3)
Chassis Chassis
Damage
Max. 5/16 (8 mm)
Figure 3
Holes (6x)
CAUTION
Drill appropriately prepared holes at the
6 places for fixing the screw depending
on the materials and plate thickness of
the panel.