User manual ECLIPSE AVN7000 - INSTALL GUIDE

HDD Navigation System with 7" Wide TFT Display and DVD/MS Multi-Source Receiver MODEL INSTALLATION MANUAL Be sure to read this installation manual thoroughly prior to installation and making connections. If installation methods or non-standard parts not specified in this installation manual are used, accidents or injury may result. Professional installation is recommended, contact the place of purchase to schedule an appointment. After reading the owner's manual and the installation manual thoroughly, keep them in a safe place for later reference. To dealers: Give this installation manual to the customer after installation and all connections have been completed. Contents Before installation Components For your safety in using the AVN7000 Installation Diagram 2 3 5 Connections Names and functions of terminals Connecting the vehicle speed pulse, parking brake, and reverse cables (wires) System connection example 6 10 12 Installation Installing the GPS antenna Installing the main unit 16 19 Components Main unit components Check that all of the following components are present 1 Main unit 2 Interconnecting cable 3 Interconnecting cable 4 Interconnecting cable x1 (Power and speaker connector) (16P) x 1 (Speed pulse, parking, reverse,video, etc) (20P) x 1 (E-lan etc) (16P) x 1 5 Antenna cable 6 Bezel 7 Mounting sleeve 8 Side bracket x1 x1 x1 x2 9 Case 10 Splicing connector 11 Flat head screw 12 (For detachable panel) x 1 x3 (M4x6) x 4 (M4x5) x 4 13 (Blue:M4x3) x 4 GPS antenna components 14 GPS antenna 15 Waterproof cushion 16 Ground plate 17 Body protective sheet x1 x1 x1 x1 Wiring components 18 Clamp (for GPS antenna) 19 Cable tie 20 Harness affixing tape x3 x4 x3 Tip When installing the main unit, some vehicle models may require the use of items that need to be obtained separately such as a power supply adaptor cable, radio antenna adaptor cable or mounting bracket. -2- For y our safety in using the AVN7000 Warnings and caution signs, illustrated bellow, are posted throughout this manual as well as on the AVN7000. They show safe and correct ways to handle the product to prevent personal injury to you and others and avoid damage to property. Before reading through the manual, take time to read through and learn the important information listed in this section. This "Warning" sign indicates a situation in which incorrect handling may result in death or serious personal injury. This "Caution" sign indicates a situation in which incorrect handling may result in personal injury or may result solely in damage to property. Tip This section contains information that can help to prevent problems and damage to the unit, and also contain other useful information. · Do not install this product in locations where it may obstruct the driver's view, or where it may endanger passengers in the vehicle. Otherwise, an accident or injury may result. · Do not install this product in locations where it may interfere with the operation of the steering wheel, shift lever, brake pedal, etc. Otherwise, an accident or injury may result. · To prevent damage to the vehicle, confirm the locations of hoses, electrical wiring, and the fuel tank prior to drilling holes to install this product. Also, take precautions so that the product does not interfere, nor come in contact with them. Otherwise, a fire may result. · When installing this product, never use the existing nuts or bolts that secure parts of the fuel tank, or the steering, or braking systems. Otherwise, improper steering, or braking or a fire may result. · To prevent a short circuit from occurring, disconnect the battery's negative terminal before installing this product. Otherwise, an electric shock or injury may result. · When using an existing nut and/or bolt from the vehicle to ground this product, do not use any that secure parts of the steering or braking systems. Otherwise, an accident may result. · Bundle cables and harnesses with electrical tape or wire ties to prevent them from interfering with moving parts. If they should entangle with the steering wheel, shift lever, or brake pedal, an accident may result. · Never supply power to another electrical appliance by splicing or tapping into this product's power lead (wire). Otherwise, the current capacity of the wire will be exceeded, resulting in a fire or electric shock. · Never attempt to disassemble or modify the product. Otherwise, an accident, fire, or electric shock may result. · When installing the product into a vehicle with a passenger side air bag, do not secure it to the air bag's cover or in places where it may impede air bag deployment. Otherwise, proper air bag operation may not be ensured in the event of an accident, causing injury or death. · When making holes (example: drilling) be sure to wear protective eyewear. Otherwise, an injury such as loss of eyesight may result. · Exposed wires must be insulated with electrical tape. Otherwise, a short circuit, fire, or electric shock may result. · Do not modify this system for use other than that specified herein. Also, do not deviate from the installation procedures described herein; Eclipse will not be held liable for damages including, but not limited to serious injury, death, or property damage resulting from installations that enable unintended operation. · This unit is intended for operation in DC 12volt, negative-grounded vehicles only. Never use it in 24volt vehicles such as heavy trucks or diesel vehicle with cold-region specifications. -3- · Do not place the vinyl storage bag over a person's head. It may cause a serious accident or death by suffocation. · Do not disassemble or rebuild this product. Doing so may cause an accident, fire, or electrical shock. · When it is necessary to replace the fuse, always use a fuse of the correct rating (number of amperes). Use of fuses with higher amperage ratings may cause a fire. · Do not operate the product in a malfunctioning condition, for instance, when the audio does not play. Doing so may result in an accident, fire, or electrical shock. · If an abnormal situation occurs, such as foreign matter entering or liquid splashing on the product, or smoke or a strange odor emitting from the unit, shut off the product immediately and consult the dealer from whom you purchased it. Continued operation may cause an accident, fire, or electrical shock. · For best results, this product should be installed by a professional installer. Contact the dealer whom you purchased the product for an appointment. · When installing this product, be sure to use the supplied mounting hardware. If parts other than those supplied are used, the unit may be damaged internally, or may not be held in place securely and become dislodged. · Avoid installing this product in places where it may get wet, such as near windows, or in places that are moist or dusty. Presence of liquid, moisture, or dust inside this product can cause short circuiting resulting in smoke or fire. · If this product is not connected properly, a short circuit, fire, or accident may occur. · When routing cables, use precautions to prevent contact of sharp metal parts such as brackets or screw tips. Otherwise, a short circuit, electric shock, fire, or accident may result. · Play the audio at a moderate volume level that permits you to hear sounds from outside the vehicle. Driving without being able to hear outside sounds may result in an accident. · This product must be operated only as on-board equipment, or it may cause electrical shock or injury. · Do not play distorted sounds for long periods of time; the speakers may overheat and cause a fire. -4- Installation Diag r am 14 GPS antenna (When installing inside the vehicle) Tip 14 GPS antenna (When installing outside the vehicle) 1 Main unit Tip · If installing the GPS antenna inside the vehicle, the location and the slope of the vehicle's windshield will determine the accuracy of the GPS antenna to receive the GPS signal. If the GPS antenna location inside the vehicle is hindering the accuracy of the GPS antenna, then you may want to install the antenna outside of the vehicle. · The materials used in front and rear vehicle windows can cause GPS reception sensitivity to drop significantly. If this happens, install the GPS antenna on the outside of the vehicle. -5- Name and functions of ter minals · Never cut the insulation on the power cable or use it to power any other equipment. If the rated current capacity of the power cable is exceeded, fire and electric shocks may result. · The cables should be secured with tape or a similar securing method to prevent any obstructions while driving. If they get wound or entangled around components such as the steering wheel, shifting lever, or brake pedal, accidents may result. · If removing the end of the cord to connect to another cord, be sure to wrap PVC tape or a similar wire insulating method around the connection to insulate it. If the connection is not insulated, fire or accidents may result. 4 INTERCONNECTING CABLE (E-lan etc) 1 MAIN UNIT 16P 14 13P 13 5 ANTENA CABLE F ANTENNA PLUG 20P 4P E D I H G 1P C A 16P 9 10 12 11 B 14 GPS ANTENNA 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 3 INTERCONNECTING CABLE (Speed pulse, parking, reverse,video, etc) 2 INTERCONNECTING CABLE (Power and speaker connector) 7 Tip · Refer to page 7 for details on the wire colors and connection points for interconnecting cables 3 and 4 . · Refer to page 8 for details on connection points AA for the main unit cables and G I terminals. 2 , and -6- Wire colors and connection points for connection cables Never connect the power supply to the speaker leads (No.6 and No.7), otherwise it will cause damage to the main unit. 2 and 3 and 4 Caution 1 B+ (Yellow) Connect where power is constantly available, regardless of the ignition key's position. 2 ACC (Red) Connect where the power comes on when the ignition is in the ACC position. 3 Illumination power supply (Orange/White) Connect to where power comes on when the vehicle light switch is turned on. 4 Antenna power supply (Blue) Connect to the automatic-antenna control terminal of the vehicle. 5 Control power supply (Blue/White) Connect the control terminal for the external amplifier, etc. 6 Front speaker output leads White: Gray: Left + Right + White/black: Gray/Black: Left Right - Connect to the front speakers. 7 Rear speaker output leads Green: Left + Purple: Right + Green/black: Purple/Black: Left Right - Connect to the rear speakers. 8 Ground (Black) Connect where good body grounding is available. 9 Vehicle speed pulse signal wire (Purple/White) Connect to the vehicle speed pulse signal terminal. 10 Parking brake signal wire (Red/White) Connect to the parking brake signal terminal. 11 Reverse signal Wire (Green) Connect the reverse signal output of the vehicle to this terminal. 12 Navi mute Wire (Brown) Connect to the NAVI-MUTE terminal of a DCU105 or similar device (sold separately). 13 Cellular phone mute Wire (Pink) Connect to the ground output terminal on a mobile phone. 14 H/A mute Wire (Light Green) Connect to the DVD-MUTE terminal of a DCU105 or similar device (sold separately). -7- A NAVI-VOICE output terminal Connect to the NAVI-VOICE input terminal of an external device such as a DCU105 (sold separately). B C Digital output terminal Connect to the digital input terminal of an external device such as a DCU105 (sold separately). VTR input terminals Connect the output cable of external video equipment such as a VTR. Yellow : Video signal White : Audio (left) signal Red : Audio (right) signal D VTR output terminals Connect to the monitor with video input. Yellow : Video signal White : Audio (left) signal Red : Audio (right) signal E Back-eye camera external input terminal (4P) Used with the Eclipse back-eye camera (sold separately). F E-LAN terminal (13P) Connect to the E-LAN terminal of the CD changer, etc. Main unit connections G H I Front line-out terminal Connect to the RCA connector of an external amplifier. Rear line-out terminal Connect to the RCA connector of an external amplifier. Line-out terminal (Non fader) This is used for non fader output. It can be used as a sub-woofer terminal if a separate amplifier with a low bass filter is connected. -8- - Vehicle connections - Tip · You will need to purchase the necessary component adapter cable for the vehicle so that the power supplies can be utilized. (Contact the dealer for further details.) · Be sure to wrap the connection cables with plastic tape to insulate them. - Example of using vehicle adapter cables - Vehicle harness Power supplies for combined products From main unit Vehicle component adapter cable -9- Connecting the vehicle speed pulse , par king br ak e , and reverse cab les (wires) Notes on installation · Check the vehicle speed pulse signal, parking brake signal, and reverse signal carefully before making the connections. If the cables are incorrectly connected, accidents or problems with correct operation may result. · The label on the vehicle speed pulse signal cable contains a protection circuit, so do not cut the cable or remove the protective circuit, otherwise problems with operation may result. · Bind the cables together with tape so that they do not cause an obstruction while driving. If they become wound or entageled around parts such as the steering wheel, shifting lever, or brake pedal, accidents may result. Tip The locations where the vehicle speed pulse signal cable, parking brake signal cable, and reverse cable may vary depending on the vehicle model and grade. Ask the car dealer or your nearest Eclipse dealer for details. - A connecting point for the vehicle speed pulse signal (example) - Tip Always be sure to connect the vehicle speed pulse, otherwise the measurement precision will be greatly reduced. Vehicle speed pulse signal cable (vehicle harness) Engine computer 1 Use a splicing connector to connect the vehicle speed pulse signal cable (purple/white) coming from the main unit to the vehicle speed pulse signal cable of the vehicle. Route the vehicle speed pulse signal cable to the main unit. 2 Vehicle speed pulse signal cable (purple/white) of connection cable 10 Splicing connector Contains a protective circuit so never remove. - 10 - - A connecting the point for parking brake (example) 1 Use a splicing connector to connect the parking brake signal cable (red/white) coming from the main unit to the parking brake signal cable of the vehicle. Route the parking brake signal cable to the main unit. Hand-operated Parking brake 2 Attach a splicing connector at this location. Parking brake Signal Cable Parking brake signal cable Foot-operated Parking brake - A connecting point for the reverse signal (example) - Tip · Be sure to connect the reverse signal cable. If it is not connected, the vehicle position may be incorrect when the vehicle is reversed. · Use a circuit tester to confirm that a sensing voltage of 6 V or higher is generated when the vehicle is reversed. Attach a splicing connector at this location. Reverse lamp 1 Use a splicing connector to connect the reverse signal cable (green) coming from the main unit to the reverse signal cable of the vehicle. Route the reverse signal cable to the main unit . Reverse signal cable Reverse signal cable 2 - Using the splicing connector 1 Insert the connection cable [vehicle speed pulse signal cable (purple/white), parking brake signal cable (red/white), or reverse signal cable (green)] from the main unit and the vehicle cable into the splicing connector. Push in the terminal (the metal part) of the splicing connector using a pair of pliers. Vehicle speed pulse signal cable (purple/white), parking brake cable, (red/white) or reverse cable (green) Harness in the car 2 10 Splicing connector 3 Press down the cover of the splicing connector and squeeze it until it locks. Lock 10 Splicing connector - 11 - System connection example · Never cut the insulation on the power cable or use it to power any other equipment. If the rated current capacity of the power cable is exceeded, fire and electric shocks may result. · The cables should be secured with tape or a similar securing method to prevent any obstructions while driving. If they get wound or entangled around components such as the steering wheel, shifting lever, or brake pedal, accidents may result. · If removing the end of the cord to connect to another cord, be sure to wrap PVC tape or a similar wire insulating method around the connection to insulate it. If the connection is not insulated, fire or accidents may result. AVN7000 + HDR105 + TVR105 + CH3083 4 INTERCONNECTING CABLE (E-lan etc) Lig ht Gr ee n Pin k H/A MU TE TE LM UT E 16P 1 MAIN UNIT BEC105 (sold separately) 13P 20P 4P If not connecting a device such as a DCU105 (sold separately), connect the external amplifier or another device to these RCA cables. 1P T PU UT IO V NA 16P 14 GPS ANTENNA UT TP OU AL IT DIG d Re llow ite Ye ck /Wh Bla nge ) Ora e ply p Blu Su ) nt ply ne up e ND a S U ) hit rm RO ower (+) Pe /W OG V( (P lue tion 2 T a B C +1 min ly) AC RY pp (Illu TE TO (Su ) AT CH B ly IT AY pp TO EL SW (Su AR HT IT NN LIG UN TE AD CH AN HE EA ER TO OF OW D FRONT P EA TO NL SPEAKERS -O RN TU O T O DE VI ing AL us RN p) ca TE ENT when ve EX O IPM cap O mo TUe E t re EQ mov l VID T) no Do (re tena MEN N( L ex UIP IO NA CT EQ IG NE ES ON C L AK ) NA BR NO 10 G 1) SIG E page KIN ge 1 SE 1) LS AR pa ER e 1 PU fer to P E O r to EV ag d/ ED e UT Re ite T Refe O R r to p PE (R IM T efe ( E S AL Wh AV CL RMIN N (R n HI ee VE L TE / Gr rple TOIGNA Pu ite S Wh wn Bro 3 INTERCONNECTING CABLE (Speed pulse, parking, reverse,video, etc) 2 INTERCONNECTING CABLE (Power and speaker connector) REAR SPEAKERS - 12 - Tip · Install and connect all of the peripheral units before connecting them to the main unit. · Do not remove any of the protective caps (RCA, etc.) unless in use. · Be sure to wrap the connection cables with tape (PVC tape) to insulate them. 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If not using an external amplifier, connect the front and rear speakers using these speaker cables. llow Ye TO INTERCONNECTING CABLE (supplied with DCU105) Tip*1 k Pin TE wn MU Bro DE DV UT M VI NA DCU105 (sold separately) 16P INTERCONNECTING CABLE (supplied with DCU105) MICROPHONE (supplied with DCU105) VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT NAVI VOICE OUTPUT 20P INTERCONNECTING CABLE (supplied with DCU105) L NA ER XT E T hen OM FR DEO MEN p w I IP e ca al VU EQ mov xten (re ing e T) us DEO MEN I IP VU EQ 12P TO (re EXT m ex ove ERN ten A al cap L M MO wh O NIT en NIT OR usin OR g ) 4 INTERCONNECTING CABLE (E-lan etc) Lig ht Gr ee n Pin k EO VID E BL CA NG 5) TI 0 EC U1 NN DC CO with ER d INT pplie (su UT INP 1 MAIN UNIT 16P H/A MU TE TE LM UT E 13P 13P 13P BEC105 (sold separately) DIN CABLE (supplied with DCU105) p) ca ve mo UT re ot TP d on OU plie (D L up EO 20P N NA (s IO VID LE SIG CT AB NE KE N A AC L BR CO T ) RC G 1) NA 10 PU NO IG KIN ge 1 ge UT E E S 1) AR pa IO LS to pa P to V RS 1 PU r TO efer NA VE age ED efe d/ R RE to p PE (R Re ite ( UT TO efer E S INAL L P Wh UT HIC RM n (R 16P VE L TE ee LO E Gr VIDEO ITA le/ TO GNA UT rp IM SI DIG INTPUT Pu ite AV N Wh wn Bro d Re ) 05 U1 DC h wit ) 05 U1 DC LE ith AB d w A C plie RC (sup 4P NO (D CO o n NN ot rem ECT ov ION ec ap ) 1P 14 GPS ANTENNA llow Ye ck Bla /W ) nge ply up Ora ) tS ply en up an ND r S ) e rm OU we e +) Pe Blu hit GR (Po n( V( TO CC 12 atio e/W ) A Y+ Blu min ply p ER TO Illu Su TT H( Y( BA ly) ITC LA pp TO RE SW Su Th A T T( H e NN NI IG wh se sp TE HU DL e ea AN AC EA se n co ke H ER pa rc FE nn W O TO rat ab e PO l ely ctin AD g a es a ). LE TO DC re n ON ot NU1 R us 05 TU (so ed TO ld hite 3 INTERCONNECTING CABLE (Speed pulse, parking, reverse,video, etc) 2 INTERCONNECTING CABLE (Power and speaker connector) - 14 - Tip*1 - Speaker connection examples For a front 3-way speaker system To center speaker (with amplifier) or external amplifier To external amplifier To external amplifier For a front 1-way speaker system To center speaker (with amplifier) or external amplifier To external amplifier To external anplifier To external amplifier To sub woofer (with amplifier) or external amplifier To external amplifier To sub woofer (with amplifier) or external amplifier · See DCU 105 owners manual for details. POWER CONNECTOR CABLE (supplied with CH3083) llow Ye V 12 Y+ ply) ER up TT ent S BA n TO erma CH3083 (P (sold separately) DIGITAL OUT (Do not remove cap) INTERCONNECTING CABLE TO (supplied with HDR105) (Pe BAT rm TER an en Y+1 t S 2V up ply Ye ) llow Bla ck ANTENNA EXTENSION CABLE (supplied with HDR105) 13P ANTENNA PLUG HDR105 (sold separately) 2P c Bla k 2P TO GROUND DIN CABLE (supplied with CH3083) TVR105 (sold separately) TO GROUND 13P 5) 10 DR E BL ith H CA d w DIN pplie (su 13P INTERCONNECTING CABLE (supplied with TVR105) GROUND CABLE 12P TO GROUND 13P FR EQ OM (re UIP EXT E mM ex ove EN RNA T ten LV al cap IDE VID wh O EO en us EQ in UIP g ME NT ) d) plie C AC r Sup E TO we BL CA (Po ed G) R IN CT 105 ) NE VR 05 ON ith T R1 RC w E TV llow TE lied BL ith Ye IN pp CA w su IN plied ( Pp 2V (su +1 y) RY ppl TE t Su T BA nen TO erma (P 5P 6P 5P INTERCONNECTING CABLE (supplied with TVR105) Bla ck TO GROUND Bla ck TO GROUND TO GROUND ANTENNA SELECTOR (supplied with TVR105) TV ANTENNA (supplied with TVR105) TV ANTENNA (supplied with TVR105) - 15 - Installing the GPS antenna Notes on installation · The cables should be bound together with tape or a similar securing method (example: wire ties) so that they do not interfere with driving. If it becomes wound or entangled around parts such as the steering wheel, shifting lever, or brake pedal, accidents may result. · Do not install the GPS antenna where it will obstruct the driver's vision or where it will be an obstacle while driving, otherwise traffic accidents may result. Tip · If the vehicle glass is a special type of glass such as heat-reflective glass or bullet-proof glass, be sure to install the GPS antenna outside of the vehicle. If the GPS antenna is installed inside of the vehicle, the reception sensitivity will severely drop and will affect the accuracy of the position measurement. · If installing the GPS antenna inside the vehicle, be sure it is mounted to the ground plate. · If installing the GPS antenna inside the vehicle, the location and the slope of the vehicle's windshield will determine the accuracy of the GPS antenna to receive the GPS signal. If the GPS antenna location inside the vehicle is hindering the accuracy of the GPS antenna, then you may want to install the antenna outside of the vehicle. · The materials used in front and rear vehicle windows can cause GPS reception sensitivity to drop significantly. If this happens, install the GPS antenna on the outside of the vehicle. · If the attachment surface is a non-plastic surface such as genuine leather, wood panel, or cloth, attaching the antenna may damage the surface finish. Do not attach the ground plate to such surfaces. · Wipe the installation surface thoroughly so that it is clear of any dirt, moisture, or grease before installing the antenna. · Do not apply any coatings to the GPS antenna, otherwise it may cause a drop in the reception sensitivity of the antenna. · Route the GPS antenna cable as far away as possible from TV and radio antennas, and cables, otherwise, it may cause interference with video and audio signals. · Do not install the antenna in places (such as front pillars and roof panel) that are shielded from the sky. · The GPS antenna should be installed in a level position where the signals will be as unobstructed as much as possible, such as on the vehicle's roof. Satellite signals cannot be received if the antenna is obscured or obstructed. · If installing the GPS antenna outside the vehicle, remove the main antenna unit if leaving the vehicle unattended for long periods in order to prevent theft or malicious damage to the antenna. · Hold the main antenna unit when removing the antenna. Do not pull on the cable, otherwise it may become damaged and result in problems with correct operation. · If installing the GPS antenna outside the vehicle, remove the main antenna unit when washing the vehicle. (If you wash the vehicle with the main antenna unit still attached, avoid spraying the cable section directly with water so that no water gets inside the vehicle.) · The magnet that is attached to the GPS antenna is extremely strong. Be sure to note the following when installing the antenna. · Do not put the antenna down on the ground or on dirty or dusty surfaces. If iron filings become attached to the magnet, they may cause damage to the vehicle's body. · Keep the antenna away from watches and magnetic cards, otherwise they may be damaged and/or rendered unusable. - 16 - - Installation inside the vehicle (example) 1 Choose an installation location on the dashboard which is flat and has a clear view of the sky. Tip · Select a location that is at least 20 in. away from the main unit. If this is not done, the GPS measurement precision will drop. · Be sure to use the ground plate when installing the GPS antenna. If the ground plate is not used, the reception sensitivity will drop and will affect the accuracy of the position measurement. 16 Ground plate 14 GPS antenna 2 3 Install the ground plate to the dashboard. Install the GPS antenna to the ground plate. Tip Front of vehicle Tip If installing the GPS antenna inside the vehicle, the installation location and the shape of the vehicle's body will determine GPS accuracy. Accuracy is usually lower when the GPS antenna is installed inside the vehicle. 4 5 Secure the GPS antenna cable with clamps. Route the GPS antenna cable along the crevice between the front windshield and the dashboard. Tip Tape 14 GPS antenna Tip If the GPS antenna cable protrudes from the dashboard, wind tape around it so that it stays securely fixed in the crevice between the front windshield and the dashboard. 14 GPS antenna cable 6 Route the GPS antenna to the main unit's installation location. Tip Cut the harness affixing tape into usable lengths with scissors. Do the same for the rest of the installation. Front of vehicle 20 Harness affixing tape - 17 - - Installation outside the vehicle (example) 1 2 Choose an installation location where the GPS antenna can be attached securely. Remove the backing paper from the body protective sheet and attach the sheet to the vehicle. Install the GPS antenna on top of the body protective sheet. 14 GPS antenna 17 Body protective sheet (clear) 3 Front of vehicle 4 5 Route the GPS antenna cable inside the vehicle's trunk and secure it with clamps. Attach the waterproof cushion so that the GPS antenna cable is flat against the weatherstrip when the trunk lid is closed. 15 Waterproof cushion Tip To aid in sliding the waterproof cushion in finding the desired mounting location, apply plain or soapy water to the waterproof cushion. Front of vehicle 20 Harness affixing tape Weatherstrip 6 7 Route the GPS antenna cable while securing it with cable ties. Route the GPS antenna cable to the main unit while securing it with harness affixing tape. Tip Cut the harness affixing tape into usable lengths with scissors. Do the same for the rest of the installation. 20 Harness affixing tape Front of vehicle Route to main unit - 18 - Installing the main unit - Installation angle - Tip To maintain proper function, the unit must be mounted less than 30 degrees. If the angle is in excess of 30 degrees, DVD/CD skipping and improper DVD/CD and Memory Stick ejection may occur. Front 30° or less Level (reference) - Installation preparation- Tip In the event that the main unit requires shipping, reattach the caution label to help prevent potential damage that may be caused by shipping. Caution Caution label 1 Before the main unit installation, be sure to remove the caution label. 1 Main unit - Mounting the main unit (If installing the main unit using the mounting sleeve)-