English|3Safety precautionsRestrictions due to difference between discsSome DVD and VCD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software producers. As this player plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended by you. Please be sure to read the instructions provided with each disc. When an inhibition icon is displayed on the monitor, it indicates that the disc being played is under the restriction as described above.Lens FoggingRight after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, CDs may be impossible to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.Cleaning the UnitIf the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off.• Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.2WARNINGTo prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted.• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer.• Do not connect the unit to the front monitor. This unit is for rear seat entertainment. • Do not use any power cable other than the accessory. This could cause fire.2CAUTIONTo prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions:• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit.• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction.NOTE• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.• The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may represent something impossible in actual operation.• If the unit fails to operate properly, turn the power off and then on. If the unit still fails to operate properly after the power has been turned off and on, contact your local Kenwood dealer for assistance.Inhibition iconKDV-S230P_US_r3.Indd04.8.27, 5:34 PM3