Safety Information
Read the operating instructions for the unit and all other components of your car audio system carefully before using the system. They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this manual.
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This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use product safely and to alert you to potential dangers
from improper connections and operations. The meanings the pictographs are explained below. It is important that fully understand the meanings of the pictographs in
use this manual and the system properly.
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Warning
Observe the following warnings when using this unit.
Comply with regulations
Always comply with legal requirements and local restrictions when using this unit.
Keep away from the medical devices.
This unit and mobile phones can interfere with the function-
ing of medical devices such as hearing aids or pacemakers
Failure to observe this may arise the malfunction of ical devices resulting in personal injury or death.
The driver should not neither adjust the unit nor make a pair while driving.
Adjusting the unit or making a pair of this unit and the phone will distract the driver from looking ahead of the car can cause accidents. Always stop the car in a safe location use the parking brake before adjustment or making a pair
Warning
Use the proper power supply (12 V).
This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this product with other battery systems, especially a 24 V DC battery system.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the product yourself. If the product needs to be repaired, consult your dealer or an authorized Panasonic Servicenter.
Do not use the unit when it is out of order.
If the unit is out of order (no power, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), turn it off immediately and consult your dealer.
Stop using this unit and mobile phone whenever requested.
This unit shares the communication frequency with other private or public wireless communication equipment such as a wireless LAN and other wireless communication radios. You should stop using this unit whenever you are notified that your unit disturbs other wireless communication immediately.
Observe the following warnings when installing. (including whole assembly of the devices for system up)
Disconnect the lead from the negative (–) battery terminal before installation.
Wiring and installation with the negative (–) battery terminal connected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit.
Some cars equipped with the electrical safety system have specific procedures of battery terminal disconnection.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Never use safety-related components for installation, grounding, and other such functions.
Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel tank, brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals, airbag, etc.) for wiring or fixing the product or its accessories.
Installing the product on the air bag cover or in a location where it interferes with airbag operation is prohibited.
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Warning
Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and other items before installing the product.
If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire the product, first check where the wire harness, gasoline tank, and electric wiring are located. Then open the hole from outside if possible.
Never install the product in a location where it interferes with your field of vision.
After installation and wiring, you should check the normal operation of other electrical equipment.
The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions may cause fire, electrical shock or a traffic accident.
In the case of installation to an airbag-equipping car, confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufacturer before installation.
Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or getting in and out of the vehicle.
Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.
If there seem to be something wrong with the system, park your car in a safe place and identify the abnormality.
Caution
Observe the following cautions when using this unit.
Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level.
Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions while driving.
This unit is designed for use exclusively in automobiles.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature of the unit, and it may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit.
Do not use the product where it is exposed to water, moisture, or dust.
Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. Make especially sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.
Observe the following cautions when installing. (including whole assembly of the devices for system up)
Refer wiring and installation to qualified service personnel.
Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer. Panasonic is not liable for any problems resulting from your own installation of the unit.
Follow the instructions to install and wire the product.
Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the product could cause an accident or fire.
Take care not to damage the leads.
When wiring, take care not to damage the leads. Prevent them from getting caught in the vehicle chassis, screws, and moving parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch, pull, bend or twist the leads. Do not run them near heat sources or place heavy objects on them. If leads must be run over sharp metal edges, protect the leads by winding them with vinyl tape or similar protection.
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Caution
Do not install the product where it is exposed to strong vibrations or is unstable.
Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for installation. If the installation is not stable, the unit may fall down while driving and this can lead to an accident or injury.
Make sure that wiring is completed before installation.
To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the power connector until the whole wiring is completed.
Secure the mobile phone to prevent it from moving while driving.
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The following applies only in the U.S.A.
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs).
NOTICE
This equipment has been tasted and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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Customer Services Directory
U.S.A.
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/support
or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833- 8855
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605- 1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300, Fax (787) 768-2910
Accessory Purchases:
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
CANADA
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
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(905) 624-5505 |
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1-800-561-5505 |
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(905) 238-2360 |
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“Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca |
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:
Link : “ServicentresTM locator” under “Customer support”
Panasonic Factory Service:
Vancouver |
Toronto |
Panasonic Canada Inc. |
Panasonic Canada Inc. |
12111 Riverside Way |
5770 Ambler Drive |
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 |
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 |
Tel: (604) 278-4211 |
Tel: (905) 624-8447 |
Fax: (604) 278-5627 |
Fax: (905) 238-2418 |
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and prefer-
ably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original
purchase.
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Limited Warranty
U.S.A.
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PANASONIC AUTO PRODUCTS
LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE
If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials and workmanship.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated in the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
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Labor |
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Audio Components (except items listed below) |
One (1) Year |
One (1) Year |
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MXE Series Audio Components (except items |
Two (2) Years |
Two (2) Years |
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Speakers |
One (1) Year |
Not Applicable |
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Accessories (in exchange for defective items) |
Ninety (90) Days |
Not Applicable |
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During the “Labor” warranty period, there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry in or mail in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
CARRY-IN OR MAIL-IN SERVICE
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States, call 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico, call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred during shipment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of consumer control, improper maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pickup, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning, modification, commercial use (such as use in hotels, offices, restaurants, or other business uses) or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than the technician from Factory Servicenter or other authorized service centers, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the ser-
vicer, and loss of media, data or other memory contents. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses of the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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CANADA
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
CAR AUDIO PRODUCT – ONE (1) YEAR, PARTS AND LABOUR
(The labour to install or remove the product is not warranted)
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
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