KENWOOD KDCX817
Manual de Usuario

General features
English
Forced Closing
This function prevents tampering with the unit your car is being serviced etc. Hiding the unit with the ignition turned on (forced closing): Press the SRC button for at least one second. The faceplate will slide open. When the period of time which you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" in the menu has passed, the faceplate automatically reverses to hide the control panel. However, you can remove the faceplate during that period. For details, refer to the "Removing the faceplate" (page 14).
NOTE

Removing the Faceplate
The faceplate can be detached from the unit, helping to deter theft. Removing the faceplate: 1 Choose the way from among the following and open the faceplate. Turn the ignition off, press the SRC button for at least one second when the control panel has been hidden.

2 Holding the center part of the faceplate, pull it out during the
period which you have set in the "Time setting for removing the faceplate" (page 38) in the menu. The faceplate bracket will automatically close.

� When the closing faceplate is hit by an object, the unit will turn off without the faceplate closing all the way. Remove the object and press the SRC button to turn the unit back on, then turn it off again to have it close properly. � Do not try to press the buttons on the control panel as the faceplate is moving, as excessive force may damage the unit. � During the forced closing of the unit (i.e., having the unit left closed while ignition is turned on), the faceplate will not open no matter how often the ignition is turned on or off. You can prevent tampering of the unit when letting someone else drive your car by keeping it closed this way. To cancel the forced closing of unit and open control panel: Press the left part at the upper side of the faceplate. The faceplate will open and show the control panel.

2CAUTION

� When removing the faceplate, pull it out only when it is fully open. The detachment of the faceplate while it is moving might result in damage to the unit. � Do not apply excessive force to the faceplate bracket without attaching the faceplate. Doing so will cause the faceplate bracket to be deformed. � Do not touch the connector on the faceplate bracket after removing the faceplate. Touching the connector may cause damage to the unit.
NOTE

� The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached. � Do not expose the faceplate or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

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