Pioneer MVH-8300BT: Installation

Installation

English

Notes

• Check all connections and systems before final

installation.

• Do not use unauthorized parts. The use of

unauthorized parts may cause malfunctions.

• Consult with your dealer if installation requires

drilling of holes or other modifications of the

vehicle.

• Do not install this unit where:

— it may interfere with operation of the vehicle.

— it may cause injury to a passenger as a result

of a sudden stop.

• Install this unit away from hot places such as near

the heater outlet.

• Optimum performance is obtained when the unit is

installed at an angle of less than 60°.

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• 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.

Installation with the mounting

sleeve

• Use commercially available parts when

installing.

1. Insert the mounting sleeve into the

dashboard.

For installation in shallow spaces, use the

supplied mounting sleeve. If there is enough

space, use the mounting sleeve that came with

the vehicle.

2. Secure the mounting sleeve by using

a screwdriver to bend the metal tabs

(90°) into place.

Dashboard

Mounting sleeve

3. Install the unit as illustrated.

• Make sure that the unit is installed securely

in place. An unstable installation may cause

skipping or other malfunctions.

Installation

Removing the unit

Installing the microphone

1. Press the detach button to release the

(MVH-8300BT only)

front panel.

Install the microphone in a position and

• Refer to the Operation Manual about how to

orientation that will enable it to pick up the

release the front panel.

voice of the person operating the system.

2. Insert the supplied extraction keys

into both sides of the unit until they

CAUTION

click into place.

It is extremely dangerous to allow the microphone

lead to become wound around the steering

3.

Pull the unit out of the dashboar

d.

column or gear shift. Be sure to install the unit in

such a way that it will not obstruct driving.

When installing the microphone

on the sun visor

1. Install the microphone on the

microphone clip.

Microphone

Microphone clip

2. Install the microphone clip on the sun

visor.

• With the sun visor up, install the microphone

clip. (Lowering the sun visor reduces the voice

recognition rate.)

Microphone clip

Clamp

• Use separately sold clamps to secure the lead

where necessary inside the vehicle.

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Installation

English

When installing the microphone

on the steering column

1. Install the microphone on the

microphone clip.

Microphone

Microphone base

Microphone clip

Fit the microphone

lead into the

groove

• Microphone can be installed without using

microphone clip. In this case, detach the

microphone base from the microphone clip. To

detach the microphone base from microphone

clip, slide the microphone base.

2. Install the microphone clip on the

steering column.

Double-sided tape

Install the microphone

clip on the rear side of

the steering column.

Clamp

• Use separately sold clamps to secure the lead

where necessary inside the vehicle.

Adjusting the microphone angle

The microphone angle can be adjusted.

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