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CONNECTIONS
■ Mounting installation
D Location
Select a location for the receiver that allows adequate
air circulation and access to the front and rear panels.
Do not place in areas subject to extreme heat, cold, or
vibrations, or near TV sets, radios and electromagnetic
sources.
Be careful of the internal temperature of the receiver.
Installation into a rack or other enclosed area may in-
crease the internal temperature over the useable tem-
perature range. Specifications are not guaranteed
under such conditions.
D Receiver stand
The base of the IC-R8500 has an adjustable stand for
desktop use. Set the stand to one of two angles de-
pending on your operating conditions.
D Optional bracket and carrying handle
• Mounting bracket
An optional mounting bracket is available to install the
radio under a table, on a wall, in a vehicle, etc.
Select an area to mount the receiver keeping in mind
that the weight of the IC-R8500 is approx. 7 kg.
• Carrying handle
An optional handle allows you to easily carry and
transport the receiver.
Attach the MB-23
CARRYING HANDLE
with the supplied
rubber feet as shown.
CAUTION: The screws supplied with the MB-23
cannot be used with the IC-R8500. Use the screws
supplied with the IC-R8500 when attaching the
MB-23.
the IC-R8500.
