Pioneer DEH-P8100BT: Installation

Installation

Note

DIN Front/Rear-mount

This unit can be properly installed either from

• Check all connections and systems before final

“

Front

”

(conventional DIN Front-mount) or

installation.

“

Rear

”

(DIN Rear-mount installation, utilizing

• Do not use unauthorized parts. The use of

threaded screw holes at the sides of unit

unauthorized parts may cause malfunctions.

chassis). For details, refer to the following

• Consult with your dealer if installation requires

drilling of holes or other modifications of the

installation methods.

vehicle.

• Do not install this unit where:

Removing or attaching

— it may interfere with operation of the vehicle.

— it may cause injury to a passenger as a result

the trim ring

of a sudden stop.

1.

Extend top and bottom of the trim ring

• The semiconductor laser will be damaged if it

overheats. Install this unit away from hot places

outwards to remove the trim ring.

such as near the heater outlet.

•

When reattaching the trim ring, push the trim

• Optimum performance is obtained when the unit is

ring onto the unit until it clicks. (If the trim ring

installed at an angle of less than 60°.

is attached upside down, the trim ring will not

fit properly.)

•

It becomes easy to remove the trim ring if the

front panel is released.

Trim ring

• When installing, to ensure proper heat dispersal

when using this unit, make sure you leave ample

space behind the rear panel and wrap any loose

cables so they are not blocking the vents.

Leave ample space

Dashboard

DIN Front-mount

Installation with the rubber bush

1. Insert the mounting sleeve into the

dashboard.

• When installing in a shallow space, use a

supplied mounting sleeve. If there is enough

space behind the unit, use factory supplied

mounting sleeve.

• The cords must not cover up the area shown in the

2. Secure the mounting sleeve by using

figure. This is necessary to allow the amplifiers to

a screwdriver to bend the metal tabs

radiate freely.

(90°) into place.

3. Install the unit as illustrated.

Do not cover this area.

Dashboard

Rubber bush

Mounting sleeve

Screw

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Installation

English

Removing the Unit

Installing the microphone

1. Insert the supplied extraction keys

Install the microphone in a position and

into both sides of the unit until they

orientation that will enable it to pick up the

click into place.

voice of the person operating the system.

2. Pull the unit out of the dashboard.

CAUTION

• It is extremely dangerous to allow the microphone

lead to become wound around the steering

column or gearstick. Be sure to install the unit in

such a way that it will not obstruct driving.

When installing the microphone

on the sun visor

DIN Rear mount

1. Install the microphone on the

1. Determine the appropriate position

microphone clip.

where the holes on the bracket and

the side of the unit match.

Microphone

Microphone clip

2. Install the microphone clip on the sun

visor.

2. Tighten two screws on each side.

• With the sun visor up, install the microphone

• Use either truss screws (5 mm × 8 mm)

clip. (Lowering the sun visor reduces the voice

or flush surface screws (5 mm × 9 mm),

recognition rate.)

depending on the shape of screw holes in the

bracket.

Microphone clip

Screw

Clamp

Dashboard or

Factory radio mounting bracket

• Use separately sold clamps to secure the lead

Console

where necessary inside the vehicle.

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