4
Installation
ers. Then test the connections. Next,
disconnect the stereo, mount it in your
vehicle, and then reconnect it. Place the
stereo as close as possible to the select-
ed mounting location when making the
temporary connections.
Caution: Be sure your speakers can
handle 14 watts of power (7 watts per
channel). Each speaker must have an
impedance of at least 4 ohms. Your lo-
cal RadioShack store carries a full line
of speakers.
Preparing the Mounting Area
Before you mount the stereo, be sure
you have all the necessary materials.
Then confirm that the stereo fits your ve-
hicle's stereo mounting area. This auto-
sound stereo system is a DIN-E size unit
that requires a 2
1
/
16
-inch high by 7
3
/
16
-
inch wide by 6
11
/
16
-inch deep (52
×
182
×
170 mm) mounting area.
Note: If the mounting area is too large,
you might be able to mount the stereo
with an in-dash installation kit, available
at your local RadioShack store. Follow
the installation kit's instructions to mount
the stereo.
Caution: Be careful to avoid obstruc-
tions behind the mounting surface.
Routing Speaker Wire
If you install speakers, avoid routing the
speaker wires near moving parts or
sharp edges. You can usually route
them along the wiring channel beneath
the vehicle's door facing by carefully re-
moving the molding that holds the carpet
in place. After you route the speaker
wires, replace the molding.
Testing the Stereo
Before you mount the stereo or any
speaker, test the stereo by temporarily
connecting the power wire, speakers,
and antenna as described in “Making
the Connections.” If you plan to use an
adapter harness to connect the stereo,
see “Using an Adapter Harness” on
Page 5.
MAKING THE
CONNECTIONS
The supplied harness with the 14-pin
connector includes all the lead wires you
need to connect the stereo to ground,
power, optional components, and
speakers.
Important: Do not cut these wires. If
you cut any wire, you cannot obtain a re-
fund or exchange on this product. How-
ever, your local RadioShack store will
provide warranty service if you cut a
wire and find the product is defective.
Depending on your individual auto-
sound system, you might need addition-
al wire to complete connections. Your lo-
cal RadioShack store carries a full line
of wire and wire management accesso-
ries.
Cautions:
• For added safety and to protect your
stereo, remember to disconnect the
cable from your vehicle battery's
negative (–) terminal before you
begin making the connections.
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