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Kenwood KCA-R71FM User Manual

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1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and

disconnect the - battery.

2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.

3. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground,

battery, ignition.

4. Install the unit in your car.

5. Reconnect the - battery.

6. Press the reset button.

When drilling a hole in the car chassis to install the unit, check
first that nothing is on the other side.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to

cause 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 a short
circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the
unconnected wires or the terminals.

• 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.

• Some disc changers require optional equipment for connection.

See the section on "Safety Precautions" for details.

2CAUTION

2WARNING

Accessories

Installation Procedure

External view

Number of items

................................................1

2

................................................2

1

................................................1

3

The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in
damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with
the unit, as shown above.

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