Kenwood DNX8160DABS Quick Start Manual page 25

Installation
Ñ GPS antenna
GPS antenna is installed inside of the car. It should be
installed as horizontally as possible to allow easy reception
of the GPS satellite signals.
To mount the GPS antenna inside your vehicle:
1) Clean your dashboard or other surface.
2) Remove the separator of the metal plate (accessory 7).
3) Press the metal plate (accessory 7) down firmly on your
dashboard or other mounting surface. You can bend the
metal plate (accessory 7) to conform to a curved surface,
if necessary.
4) Remove the separator of the GPS antenna (accessory 6),
and stick the antenna to the metal plate (accessory 7).
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NOTE
• Depending on the type of car, reception of the GPS satellite
signals might not be possible with an inside installation.
• Please install this GPS antenna in an area away from any
antennas that are used with CB radios or satellite televisions.
• The GPS antenna should be installed at a position that is
spaced at least 12 inch (30 cm) from cellular phone or other
transmitting antennas. Signals from the GPS satellite may be
interfered with by these types of communication.
• Painting the GPS antenna with (metallic) paint may cause a
drop in performance.
Ñ Removing the trim plate (DNX8160DABS,
DNX5160DABS, DNX5160BTS, DNX3160BT)
1) Engage the catch pins on the extraction key (accessory 4)
and remove the two locks on the lower level.
Lower the trim plate (accessory 5) and pull it forward as
shown in the figure.
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4 Catch
Lock
NOTE
• The trim plate can be removed from the top side in the
same manner.
2) When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two
locations.
Ñ Removing the unit (DNX8160DABS,
DNX5160DABS, DNX5160BTS, DNX3160BT)
1) Remove the trim plate by referring to step 1 in "Removing
the trim plate".
2) Insert the two extraction key (accessory 4) deeply into the
slots on each side, as shown.
3) Lower the extraction key toward the bottom, and pull out
the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside.
NOTE
• Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the
extraction key.
4) Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being careful
not to drop it.
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