Operation Manual

Connection/Installation
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Ñ Detaching the trim plate
1) Detach accessory 7 to the unit.
7
Ñ Installation the Digital Radio
antenna (DNX9180DABS)
#CAUTION
• This film antenna is exclusively for use inside the
vehicle.
• Do not install at the following locations:
– Where it may block driver’s view
– Where it may obstruct operation of safety devices
such as air bags
– On movable glass surface such as rear hatch
– On the side of the vehicle (e.g. doors, front-side
windows)
– On rear windows
• Signal strength will decrease at the following
locations:
– On IR reflecting glass or where covered with mirror
type glass film
– Where it overlaps with genuine radio antenna
(pattern)
– Where it overlaps with window heating wires
– When glass that blocks radio signals (e.g. IR
reflecting glass, thermal insulation glass) is used
• Poor reception may occur:
– Due to noise when the windshield wipers, air
conditioner, or motor is turned on
– Depending on the location of the broadcast station
in relation to the vehicle (antenna)
• Thoroughly wipe oil and dirt from the pasting surface
with the included cleaner (accessory ~).
• Do not bend or damage the film antenna (accessory
!).
• It may not be possible to install on some type of
vehicle.
• Check the cable routing of the film antenna (accessory
!) and amplifier (accessory @) before pasting.
● Installation overview
The antenna should be installed on the
passenger side for safety.
! @
Antenna cable
(3.5 m)
● Determining the antenna installation
location
• The direction of the film antenna (accessory !)
changes depending on whether the film antenna is
installed on the right side or left side.
• Be sure to check the installation location of the film
antenna (accessory !) before installing. The film
antenna cannot be reattached.
• Install the antenna at least 100 mm away from other
antennas.
• Do not attach the amplifier unit (accessory @) to the
ceramic line (black part) around the windscreen, as it
will not stick sufficiently.
When installing the antenna on the right
side
30 mm
@
Ceramic line (black part)
Earth sheet *
!
150 mm
When installing the antenna on the left
side
150 mm
30 mm
!
Earth sheet *
@
Ceramic line (black part)
NOTE
• *Where the earth sheet of Amplifier (accessory@)
can be pasted on the metal part of the front pillar.
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