Kenwood DPX404U: Before installation

Before installation

connector of the left speaker to a front

2 WARNING

output terminal, do not connect the -

• The unit can only be installed in a car with

connector to a rear output terminal.

a 12V DC power supply, negative ground.

• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the

• If you connect the ignition wire (red)

terminals to which they correspond. The

and the battery wire (yellow) to the car

unit may be damaged or fail to work if

chassis (ground), you may cause a short

you share the - wires or ground them to

circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always

any metal part in the car.

connect those wires to the power source

• Do not use your own screws. Use only

running through the fuse box.

the screws provided. If you use the wrong

screws, you could damage the unit.

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CAUTION

• If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC

• Install this unit in the console of your

position, connect the ignition wires to a

vehicle.

power source that can be turned on and

• Do not touch the metal part of this unit

off with the ignition key. If you connect

during and shortly after the use of the

the ignition wire to a power source with

unit. Metal part such as the heat sink and

a constant voltage supply, as with battery

enclosure become hot.

wires, the battery may die.

• Mounting and wiring this product

• If the console has a lid, make sure to

requires skills and experience. For safety’s

install the unit so that the faceplate will

sake, leave the mounting and wiring work

not hit the lid when closing and opening.

to professionals.

• After the unit is installed, check whether

• If you experience problems during

the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on

installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

the car are working properly.

Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal

• Mount the unit so that the mounting

and make all electrical connections before

angle is 30° or less.

installing the unit.

• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl

tape or other similar materials. To prevent

a short circuit, do not remove the caps on

the ends of the unconnected wires or the

terminals.

• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s

chassis again after installation.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires

are not touching to cause a short circuit,

then replace the old fuse with one with

the same rating.

• When only two speakers are being

connected to the system, connect the

connectors either to both the front

output terminals or to both the rear

output terminals (do not mix front and

rear). For example, if you connect the +

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