Kenwood KPA-H2C User Manual

Safety precautions

Warning

Take the following precautions to prevent traffic
accidents and avoid personal injury:

• Installation must be performed according to this
installation manual. Kenwood is not responsible
for issues arising from installations not performed
according to the procedures in this manual.

• Do not install the unit where it may obstruct your
view through the windshield or of your vehicle’s
indicator displays.

• Do not install the unit where it may hinder the
function of safety devices such as an airbag.
Doing so may prevent the airbag from functioning
properly in the event of an accident.

• The installation and use suggestions contained in
this manual are subject to any restrictions or lim­itations that may be imposed by applicable law—
the purchaser should check applicable law for any
restrictions or limitations before installing and/or
operating this unit.

• Failure to follow these safety instructions and
warnings may result in a serious accident.

Caution

Take the following precautions to keep the unit in
proper working order:

• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC power
supply with a negative ground connection.

• Do not install the unit where it will be exposed to
high levels of humidity, moisture, or dust.

• When replacing a fuse, use only a new one with
the proper rating. Using a fuse with the wrong
rating may cause the unit to malfunction.

• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse,
first unplug the cigarette lighter adapter from the
cigarette lighter.

• When drilling holes to mount the unit, make sure
not to damage wiring or other systems on the
other side.

Box contents

Unpack your KPA-H2C kit carefully and make sure that everything listed here is present:

1 x Cradle 1 x Base 1 x Antenna 1 x Cassette adapter

1 x Cigarette lighter 1 x Audio cable 1x Carry Bag 1 x Hardware bag

power adapter

If anything is missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. If your KPA-H2C was shipped to you
directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and
packing materials in case you need to ship your KPA-H2C in the future.

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