Kenwood CarPortal KOS-L432 - Manual (Page 5)

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1. To prevent short circuits, remove the key from
the ignition and disconnect the - terminal of
the battery.
2. Make the proper input and output cable
connections for each unit.
3. Connect the wiring harness connector to the
unit.
4. Install the unit in your car.
5. Reconnect the - terminal of the battery.
6. Press the reset button. (page 2)
2 WARNING
• To prevent shorting, disconnect the battery cable from
the negative terminal of the battery during installation.
• Be sure to firmly stabilise this product. Do not install it in
a location which is not stable.
• Follow the installation and wiring procedures described
in this manual. Improper wiring or modified installation
can not only result in malfunction or damage to the unit
but may also result in an accident.
• Do not install the unit in the following locations.
• A location which interferes with the operation of the air
bag system.
• A location which is not made of plastic.
\ Installing on leather, wood or cloth may damage the
surface.
• A location subject to direct sunlight, subject to the air
from the air conditioner, or subject to moisture or high
temperature.
\ This may cause deformation of the monitor unit.
• If you are not going to install the unit using the supplied
monitor stand, be sure to use a commercially available
monitor stand. (Mounting holes for such a stand are
located on the bottom of the monitor unit.)
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• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and
experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and
wiring work to professionals.
• Do not install the unit in a spot 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.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the wires have not
caused a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one
with the same rating.
• Do not let unconnected wires or terminals touch metal
on the car or anything else conducting electricity. To
prevent short circuits do not remove the caps from
unused terminals or from the ends of the unconnected
wires.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other
similar material.
• Thoroughly wipe away oil and other dirt from the
installation surface.
Please avoid installation on uneven surfaces.
Installation Procedure