Anti-theft system, Remove the removable face plate, Install removable face plate – Panasonic CQ-C8300U User Manual
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Anti-Theft System
This unit is equipped with a removable face plate. Removing this face plate makes the unit totally inoperable.
Caution:
• This face plate is not waterproof. Do not expose
it to water or excessive moisture.
• Do not remove the face plate while driving your
car.
• Do not place the face plate on the dashboard
or nearby areas where the temperature rises to
high level.
• Do not touch the contacts on the face plate or
on the main unit, since this may result In poor
electrical contacts.
• If dirt or other foreign substances get on the
contacts, wipe them off with a clean and dry
cloth.
• To avoid damaging the face plate, do not push it
down or place objects on it while it is open.
• The front panel will automatically close about
5 seconds after (release) is pressed while
the front panel is tilted or open, so take care to
ensure that your fingers will not be pinched by
the closing panel.
Remove the Removable Face Plate
^Switch off the power of the unit
(page 22).
©Press [(^ (release) to remove the removable
face plate.
(The face plate disengages with a click when it is
removed.)
(Release)
Note:
• Be absolutely sure to turn off the main unit’s
power before removing the removable face plate.
• Do not install or remove the removable face plate
while it is moving.
©Gently press the bottom of the case and open the
cover. Race the face plate into the case and take
it with you when you leave the car.
Install Removable Face Plate
©Slide the left side of the removable face plate in
place.
©Press the right end of removable face plate until
“click” is heard.
Contact
Security Indicator
The security indicator blinks when the face plate is
removed from the unit.
This function is activated when the security function
is on (page 48).
Panei Removal Alarm
This alarm sounds to warn you not to forget to
remove the panel before leaving your car.
This function is activated when the security function
is on (page 48).
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