Installation
Preparation
Installation Hardware
• Before installation, check the radio operation with
antenna and speakers.
• Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery
terminal (see caution below).
• Unit should be installed in a horizontal position with
the front end up at a convenient angle, but not more
than 30°
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30^ or less
Caution: Do not disconnect the battery terminals of
a car with trip or navigational computer since all
user settings stored in memory will be lost.
Instead take extra care with installing the unit to
prevent shorts.
I 53 mm
-182 mm-
Dashboard Installation
Installation Opening
The unit can be installed
in any dashboard having
an opening as shown at
right.
The
dashboard
should be 4.5 mm - 6 mm thick in order to be able to
support the unit.
Installation Precautions
This product should be installed by a professional
installer, if possible.
In case of difficulty, please consult your nearest
authorized Panasonic Service Center.
1. This system is to be used only in a 12-volt, DC
battery system (car) with negative ground.
2. Follow the electrical connections carefully (a page
18). Failure to do so may result in damage to the
unit.
3. Connect the power lead (red) after all other
connections are made.
4. Be sure to connect the battery lead (yellow) to the
positive terminal (+) of the battery or fuse block
(BAT) terminal.
5. Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting.
6. Secure all loose wires after installing the unit.
7. Please carefully read the operating and installation
instructions of the respective equipment before
connecting it to this unit.
No.
Item
Diagram
Q'ty
©
Mounting collar
1
w
Hex. nut (5 mm
0
)
1
e
Rear support strap
1
®
Tapping screw
(5 mm
0
X16 mm)
(f
1
Mounting bolt (5 mm
0
)
1
®
Power connector
1
Dismounting plate
o
2
Trim plate
1
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(b) Using the Rubber Cushion (option)
Rear Support Bracket
(Provided on the car)
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n
)
\
\
f©(D Mounting Bolt
Mounting Coiiar
CQ-RG133W
Cautions:
• We strongly recommend that you wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries.
• When bending the mounting tab of the mounting collar with a screwdriver, be careful not to injure your hands and
fingers.
First complete the electrical connections, and
then check them for correctness.(
a
page 18)
The included Mounting Collar
© is designed specially for this
unit. Do not use it to attach any
other model.
Insert
Mounting
Collar
©
into
the
dashboard,
and
bend
the
mounting
tabs out with a screwdriver.
The tabs to be bent vary depending on the car.
To securely install the unit, fully bend a
number of the tabs so that there is no rattling.
Example
^ Tab
'W ^
W"
© Mounting \
C
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® Power Connector —
Establish the rear connection of the unit.
After fixing Mounting Bolt t and Power Connector
®, fix the rear of the unit to the car body by either
method (a) or (b) shown on the previous page.
After
installation
reconnect
the
negative (-) battery terminal.
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10
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