Panasonic CY-PA2003U User Manual

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  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. 

  This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use 

the product safely and to alert you to potential dangers 
resulting from improper connections and operations. 
The meaning of the pictographs are explained below. 
It is important that you fully understand the meanings 
of the pictographs in order to use this manual and the 
system properly. 

This pictograph intends to alert you to 
the presence of important operating 
instructions. Failure to heed the 
instructions may result in injury or 
material damage.

  Use the proper power supply.  

 This 

product is designed for operation with a negative 

grounded 12 V DC battery system. Never operate this 
product with other battery system, 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 authorised 
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.  

  Refer fuse replacement to qualifi ed service 

  When the fuse blows out, eliminate the cause and have 

it replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a 
qualifi ed service engineer. Incorrect replacement of 
the fuse may lead to smoke, fi re, and damage to the 
product. 

  When replacing one fuse which has blown, replace 

  In some cases, fuses may deteriorate without failing. 

Using different substitutes or fuses with higher ratings, 
or connecting the unit directly without a fuse, could 
cause fi re or damage to the unit. If the replacement 
fuse fails, contact your nearest Panasonic Servicenter 
for service.

  Disconnect the lead from the negative (

) battery 

  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 specifi c procedures of battery terminal 
disconnection. 

  Never use safety-related components for 

  Do not use safety-related vehicle components (fuel 

tank, brake, suspension, steering wheel, pedals 
airbags, etc.) for wiring or fi xing the product or its 
accessories. 

  Check for piping, gasoline tank, electric wiring, and 

  If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to 

attach or wire the product, fi rst check where the wire 
harness, gasoline tank, and electric wiring are located. 
Then open the hole from outside if possible. 

  After installation and wiring, you should check the 

  The continuation of their using in abnormal conditions 

may cause fi re, electrical shock or a traffi c accident. 

  In the case of installation to an airbag-equipped 

  Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or 

  Failure to heed this caution may result in an accident 

and/or injury. 

  Turn off the power supply before changing the 

  Keep the sound volume at an appropriate level. 

  Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road 

and traffi c conditions while driving. 

  This unit is designed for use exclusively in 

  Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with 

  Operating the audio system for a long period of time 

with the engine turned off will drain the battery. 

  Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or 

  Otherwise these will raise the interior temperature 

of the unit, and it may lead to smoke, fi re, or other 
damage to the unit. 

  Do not use the product where it will be exposed to 

  Exposure of the unit to water, moisture, or dust may 

lead to smoke, fi re, or other damage to the unit. Make 
especially sure that the unit does not get wet in car 
washes or on rainy days. 

  Stop to use the unit when the red indicator 

  If the red indicator lights up, this unit will 

automatically shut down. Confi rm the speaker and 
other audio system’s wiring. 

  Do not touch the heat dissipation region of the 

  If this unit is operated at a high output continuously, 

the upper side of the unit will get very hot. Do not 
touch it nor place anything on top of the unit. 

  Depending on the way you use this unit, (using at 

high volume for extended periods, increasing the 
number of amplifi ers etc. ) there may be insuffi cient 
battery capacity. There is a danger that the battery will 
run fl at, or other electronic parts may stop operating. 

  Doing so will cause damage to this unit.