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INSTALLATION

MOUNTING THE MAIN UNIT

Using the main unit as a template, mark the locations of the mounting holes on the mounting

surface; drill pilot holes; and attach the unit to the mounting surface with the supplied screws.

• Mount the unit securely.

• Mount the unit so that it remains dry.

• Mount the unit so that neither it nor any of its connections are damaged by the feet of

backseat passengers or by cargo shifting in the trunk.

NOTE: You may nd it easier to attach the MS-8’s main unit to the mounting surface after you’ve

made all connections to it (but before you reconnect the vehicle’s battery ground cable).

CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR THE DISPLAY UNIT

IMPORTANT: Install the MS-8’s display unit according to these instructions and any

relevant regulations. No part of this system should obstruct the driver’s view of the

road,thevehiclecontrolsortheinformationdisplaysnecessaryforsafelyoperating

thevehicle.Positionthedisplayunittoeliminateglareandreectionsandtobe

as close as possible to the driver’s normal line of sight.

MountingtheMS-8’sdisplayunitonthewindshield,ortopofthedashboard

betweenthedriverandthewindshield,mayviolatethelawinyourmunicipality.Be

sure to consult local laws before mounting the display unit.

You can mount the display unit in any of a variety of locations, as long as the location offers

a direct view of the display unit’s screen. For easiest viewing, mount the unit near other

instrument-panel gauges or on top of the dashboard.

NOTE: The display unit is required to set up and calibrate the MS-8. However, once

you have set up the MS-8, you can remove the display unit from the vehicle. (All of

the MS-8’s equalization and digital signal processing functions will operate without

your intervention.) If you do disconnect the display unit after setup, though, you will

not be able to make any MS-8 adjustments, and the MS-8’s remote control will not

function.

If you plan on removing the display unit once your system’s setup and calibration is

complete, you do not have to choose a permanent mounting location.

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Possible

mounting

locations