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Installation
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Installation
Before you install your CD player, read all
the instructions in this owner’s manual. You
should be able to answer all of these ques-
tions about your vehicle’s electrical and
sound systems.
• Which terminal in my vehicle’s fuse box
supplies power even when the ignition is
turned off?
• Which terminal in my vehicle's fuse box
is for accessories?
• How do I connect a wire to the fuse box?
• Which CD player wires are line-level
outputs and which are speaker outputs?
Also, be aware that installation in your vehi-
cle might require cutting or modifying your
vehicle.
We recommend that you install the CD play-
er by temporarily connecting it to ground and
power, optional components, and your
speakers. Then test the connections, discon-
nect the CD player, mount it in your vehicle,
and reconnect it. The instructions in this
manual are arranged in this order.
PREPARING THE
MOUNTING AREA
Before you mount the CD player, be sure you
have all the necessary materials. Then con-
firm that the CD player fits your vehicle’s
mounting area. This auto sound CD player
system is a DIN-E size unit that requires a
2
1
2
4
-inch high by 7
1
2
4
-inch wide by 7
1
2
2
0
inch
deep (57 × 184 × 190 mm) mounting area.
Cautions:
• Make sure your vehicle’s mounting area
is as level as possible.
• Be sure to avoid obstructions behind the
mounting surface.
Note: If the mounting area is too large, you
might be able to mount the CD player with an
in-dash installation kit, available at your local
RadioShack store. Follow the installation
kit’s instructions to mount the CD player.
ROUTING SPEAKER WIRES
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
facings by carefully removing the molding
that holds the carpet in place. After you route
the speaker wires, replace the molding.
REMOVING THE SHIPPING
SCREWS
The shipping screws help protect the CD
player from being damaged during shipment.
Before you mount the CD player, use a Phil-
lips screwdriver to remove the two screws
from the top of the CD player.
Note: We suggest you tape the screws to the
back of the CD player in case you ever want
to mail or ship the CD player.
Shipping
Screws
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