Audiovox 1285723 User Manual

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DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL AM/FM/MPX RADIO
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1 POWER OFF BUTTON

Press this button to turn the unit on and off. When turned on, the
volume level will start at 1 and gradually increase to the level at
which it was set when the unit was turned off.

2 VOLUME / LEVEL CONTROLS

To increase the volume level, press the + button. The volume
will increase and the level will be shown on the display panel
from a minimum of V -0 to a maximum of V -46. To increase
the volume quickly, keep the button pressed. To decrease
the volume level, press the - button. Keep the button pressed to
decrease the volume quickly . The display will automatically return
to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last volume adjust­ment or when another function is activated. These controls

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are also used in conjunction with the Select button 3 to adjust
the volume, bass, treble, balance and fader levels as described in

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3 SELECT BUTTON (SEL)

This button is used to select the audio function (volume, bass,
treble, balance or fade) to be adjusted using the Level Control

2. Pressing the Select button once will set the unit for volume

adjustment (VOL will appear on the display panel). Pressing the
button additional times will select bass adjustment (BAS on
display panel), treble adjustment (TRE), balance (BAL), fader
(FAD), and volume (VOL) again. The display will return to the
normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when
another func ti on is activated.

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4 BASS CONTROL

To adjust the bass level, first select the Bass mode by pressing
the Select button 3 until the BAS indication appears on the dis­play panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Bass mode, press
the + or - buttons of the Level Control 2 to adjust the bass
response as desired. The bass level will be shown on the display
panel from a minimum of B -6 to a maximum of B +6 (B 0
represents flat response). The display will automatically return
to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when
another function is activated.

5 TREBLE CONTROL

To adjust the treble level, first select the Treble mode by pressing
the Select button 3 until the TRE ind ication appears on the
display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Treble
mode, press the + or - buttons of the Level Control 2 to adjust
the treble response as desired. The treble level will be shown on
the display panel from a minimum of T -6 to a maximum of T +6
(T 0 represents flat response). The display will a utomatically
return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment
or when another function is activated.

6 LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL

T o adjust the left-right speaker balance, first select the Balance
mode by pressing the Select button 3 until the BAL indication
appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the
Balance mode, press the - or the + button 5 of the Level
Control 2 to adjust the stereo balance of the right and left
speakers. The balance position will be shown on the display
panel from L 12 (full left) to R 12 (full right). When the volume
level between the left and right speakers is equal, C 00 will be
shown on the display panel. The display will auto mat ical ly return
to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or
when another function is activated.

7 FRONT/REAR FADER CONTROL

T o adjust the front-rear speaker balance, first select the Fader mode
by pressing the Select button 3 until the FAD indication appears
on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Fader
mode, press the + or the - buttons of the Level Control 2 to
adjust the front-rear speaker levels as desired. The fader position
will be shown on the display panel from R 12 (full rear) to F 12 (full
front). When the volume level between the front and rear speakers
is equal, C 00 will be shown on the display panel. The display
will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds
after the last adjustment or when another function is activated.

8 LOUDNESS CONTOUR (LOUD)

When listening to music at low volume levels, this feature will
boost the bass and treble ranges to compensate for the
characteristics of h u m a n hearing. Press the button to activate
this feature as indicated by LOU on the display panel. Pressing the
button again will de-activate the function and LOU will disappear
from the display .

9 AUDIO MUTE (MUTE)

This button is used to mute the volume from the system. By
pressing the button, the indication MUTE will appear on the display
panel and the volume will be muted. Pressing the Mute button
again or activating any other function of the unit will return to the
volume level setting in use before the Mute function was activated.

bl AM/FM BAND SELECTOR

During radio play, each time the button is pressed, the radio
band changes. The indications AMI, AMII, FMI, FMII, or FMIII
will appear on the display panel according to your selection.
During CD play, pressing this button will change to radio operation
without ejecting the disc.

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bm MANUAL UP/DOWN TUNING ( / )

AUTOMATIC SEEK TUNING

Each time the Up Tuning button ( ) is pressed, the radio will
tune one frequency step higher. Similarly , each press of the Down
Tuning button ( ) will tune one frequency step lower. To
manually tune in a station, press the button in the appropriate
direction until the desired frequency is reached.
Pressing either button for longer than 0.5 seconds and then
releasing will activate the Automatic Seek Tuning function in the
selected direction. The radio will seek the next available station and
stop on that frequency. The Seek function can be stopped by
pressing the button again or activating any other tuning function.
Pressing and holding either button for longer than 0.5 seconds
will cause the radio to continue tuning rapidly in the selected
direction until the button is released at which point it will seek
the next available station.

bn AUTO-STORE TUNING (AS)

PRE-SET SCAN TUNING (PS)

Press this button momentarily to scan the 6 stations in the
pre-set memories of the band in use. The unit will stop at each
pre-set station for 5 seconds before continuing to the next pre-set
station (the frequency on the display panel will flash during Pre-Set
Scan operation). Press the button again momentarily to stop
Pre-Set Scan operation and remain on the selected frequency .
Pressing the button for longer than 2 seconds will activate the
Auto-Store Tuning feature. The radio will automatically scan the
band in use and enter strong stations into the pre-set local
memory positions for that band. This function is indicated by
a momentary LOC indication on the display panel. If you have
already set the pre-set memories of that band to your favorite
stations, activating the Auto-Store Tuning feature will erase those

stations and enter the new strong stations. This feature is most
useful when traveling in a new area where you are not familiar
with the local stations.

bo STATION PRE-SET MEMORIES

To set any of the 6 pre-set memory buttons, use the following
procedure:

1.Turn the unit on and select the desired band.

2.Select the first station to be pre-set using the Manual Up/Down
or Automatic Up/Down Seek Tuning functions bm.

3.Press the pre-set button to be set and continue to hold the
button in. A confirming tone will be heard and the pre-set number
will appear on the display panel. The st at io n i s now set into
the memory of that pre-set button and can be re-called at any
time by momentarily pressing that button.

4.Repeat the above procedure for theremaining 5 pre-sets on
the band in use and for the other 4 bands of the unit.

bp FM MONO/STEREO SELECTOR (MONO)

During FM radio operation, this button is used to select mono or
stereo reception of the broadcast signal. Under normal reception
conditions, the unit should be left in the stereo mode, as indicated
by on the display panel when listening to an FM stereo
signal. If the stereo signal is too weak for comfortable listening,
press the button to switch to mono reception (the will disappear
from the display panel and MON will appear). To return to the
stereo reception mode, press the button again so that the MON
indication disappears and the indication returns.

bq LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL

The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel displays the frequency,
time, and activated functions.

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NOTE: It is a characteristic of LCD panels that, if subjected to cold

temperatures for an extended period of time, they may take
longer to illuminate than under normal conditions. In addition,
the visibility of the numbers on the LCD may slightly decrease.
The LCD read-out will return to normal when the temperature
increases to a normal range.

br DISC SLOT

With the label surface facing up, gently insert the disc into the slot until
the soft-loading mechanism engages and disc play begins. The
indication and track number will appear on the display panel.
NOTE:This unit is designed for play of standard 5 " ( 12cm)

Compact Discs ONLY. Do not attempt to use 3" (8cm)
CD-Singles in this unit, either with or without an adaptor, as
damage to the player and/or disc can occur. Such damage
will not be covered by the Warranty on this product.

bs CD MODE SELECTOR (CD)

CD PLAY/PAUSE SELECTOR ( II )

When listening to radio with a disc loaded in the unit ( on the
display panel), press this button to return to disc play mode from the
beginning of the last track in play .
During disc play, press this button to tempoarily stop play of the
disc (“P AUS” will appear on the display panel). Press the button
again to resume play from the point at which it was stopped. Pause
mode will also be canceled by activating any other disc function.

bt TRACK SELECT ( / )

The Track Select functions are used to quickly access the
beginning of a particular track. Each time the Forward Track
Select ( ) button is pressed, the next higher track number will
be selected as shown on the display panel. Similarly, each time
the Backward Track Select ( ) button is pressed, the next
lower track number will be selected as shown on the display panel.

bu CUE/REVIEW FUNCTIONS ( / )

High-speed audible search to any section of the disc can be
made by the Cue and Review functions. Press and hold the
Cue button ( ) to advance rapidly in the forward direction or
the Review button ( ) to advance rapidly in the backward di­rection. During either function, the elapsed time within each
track will automatically be shown on the display panel.

cl TRACK SCAN SELECTOR (SCN)

During disc play , press this button to play the first 10 seconds of
each track on the disc (SCN will appear on the display panel and
the track number will flash). When a desired track is reached,
press the T r ack Scan button again to cancel the function and play
of the selected track will continue. Track Scan mode will also be
canceled by activating the Repeat Play cm or Random Play co
functions.

cm TRACK REPEA T PLAY SELECTOR (RPT)

During disc play , press this button to repeat the play of the selected
track (RPT will appear on the display panel). Play of the track
will continue to repeat until the button is pressed again and the
RPT indication disappears from the display panel. Repeat Play

mode will also be canceled by activating the Track Scan cl or

Random Play co functions.

cn REPEA T A - B SELECT OR (RPT A-B)

The Repeat A - B function is used to select a section of the disc
other than a complete track to be repeated. Press the button
at the beginning of the section that you wish to have repeated
(RPT and A will appear on the display panel). Allow the disc to
play to the end of the section that you wish to have repeated
and then press the button again (the A on the display panel
will change to a b). The selected section will be played repeatedly
until the function is canceled by pressing the Repeat A-B button

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again or activating any other disc function.

co RANDOM PLAY SELECTOR (RDM)

During disc play , press this button to play the trac ks o n the dis c in
a random shuffled order (RDM will appear on the display panel).
In Random Play mode, the Forward Track Select ( ) will
also select tracks in the random order instead of the normal
progression. Backward Track Select ( ) will go back to the
beginning of the track in play if it has played longer than 5 seconds
or to a random track if it has played less than 5 seconds. The
Random Play mode can be canceled by pressing the button again
(RDM indication will disappear from the display panel). Activating
the Track Scan cl mode will add that function to the Random
Play mode so that the unit will scan the tracks in random order.
Similarly , activating the Repeat Play cm mode will add that function to
the Random Play mode so the unit will continue to repeat the
track in play .

cp PROGRAMMED PLAY SELECTOR (PGM)
cq MEMORY/CLEAR SELECTOR (MEM/CLR)

Up to 24 tracks can be programmed to be played in your selected
order on this unit. The following procedure is used to program
the order of track play:

1. Insert a disc into the unit to begin disc play.

2. Select the first track to be programmed using the Track Select
buttons bt. Press the Memory Selector button cq. The
indication M -01 will momentarily appear on the display panel,
indicating that the selected track has been entered as the
first one to be played in Programmed Play mode.

3. Select the second track to be programmed using the Track
Select button and then press the Memory Selector button.
M -02 will appear on the display indicating the selected

track has been entered as the second one to be played in
Programmed Play mode.

4. In similar manner, continue selecting other tracks (up to a
maximum of 24) to be played in programmed order. The
indication FULL will appear on the display panel if attempting
to program more than 24 selections.

T o play the tracks in the selected order after the programming is
completed, press the Programmed Play button cp so that the
PGM indication appears on the display panel. Play will begin of
the first track selected in the programmed order . During Programmed
Play mode, the Track Select functions bt will operate in the
programmed order instead of the normal progression. Track Scan

cl and Track Repeat cm can be selected during Programmed

Play and will operate on the programmed tracks.
To de-activate Programmed Play and return to play of all tracks

on the disc in normal order, press the Programmed Play button

cp again so that the PGM disappears from the display panel.

Activating the Cue/Review functions bu or the Random Play mode

co will also cancel Programmed Play mode.

Clearing Programmed Play Memory: To clear the Programmed
Play memory, press the Memory Clear button cq at any time
during Programmed Play mode (PGM on display panel). PGM
will disappear from the display panel and the program will be
erased. The Programmed Play memory will also be cleared
automatically when the disc is ejected.

NOTE:Program Play memory will be maintained if the disc is left

in the player when the unit is shut off.

cr DISC EJECT ( )

Disc play is stopped, the disc is ejected and the unit will change
to radio operation by pressing this button (EJT will briefly appear
on the display panel). If the disc is not removed from the unit

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within 10 seconds of being ejected, it will automatically be re-loaded
into the unit to prevent damage ( will appear on the display
panel). Pressing the Disc Eject button again before removing
the disc will also re-load the disc into the unit.

cs TIME/FREQUENCY DISPLAY SELECTOR (T/F)

Press this button to call the time display on the incorporated quartz
clock. Press the button again to return to radio frequency or disc
display or it will return automatically after 5 seconds.

ct THEFT-DETERRENT LED

Located on the chassis behind the front panel, a light-emitting
diode (LED) will flash when the panel is removed. The flashing
light serves as a visual warning to the would-be thief that the unit
has been disabled by removal of the front panel.

cu RE-SET BUTTON

A Re-Set button is located on the chassis behind the front panel.
(Front panel must be removed to access the button). The re-set
circuitry is provided to protect the microprocessor circuitry and
should only be activated under the following circumstances.

1.Upon initial installation after all wiring is completed.

2.If there is a malfunction of any of the switches on the unit or of
the CD player, pressing the Re-Set button may clear the
system and return to normal operation.

dl FRONT PANEL RELEASE BUTTON ( )

This button is used to release the mechanism that holds the front
panel to the chassis. T o detach the front panel, press the button
so that the left side of the panel is released. Grasp the released
side and pull it off of the chassis. T o re-attach the panel, position
the right side of the panel in place first and then press the left
side of the panel until the mechanism locks it into place.

NOTES ON USE OF FRONT P ANEL

1.Make sure the front panel is right-side-up when attaching it to the
chassis as it cannot be attached when up-side down.

2.Do not press very hard on the front panel when attaching it to the
chassis. No more than light to moderate pressure should be needed.

3.When attaching the front panel, make sure the right side is correctly
engaged before pressing the left side to lock it into position.

4. When taking the front panel with you, please use the supplied
carrying case to protect the panel from dirt and damage.

DET ACHING THE FRONT PANEL

Release button

A TTACHING THE FRONT PANEL

Engage right side first

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1. Switch the vehicle ignition “on” and the radio “on” (radio frequency or disc track number will be shown on the display panel).

2. Press and hold the Time/Frequency Display Selector button cs approximately 2 seconds until the time display appears with the
colon ( : ) flashing. Release the Time/Frequency button.

3. Press the Down Tuning button ( ) to adjust the hours and the “AM” indicator and the Up Tuning button ( ) to adjust the
minutes to the correct time.

4. When the correct time is shown on the display panel, release the Time/Frequency Selector button again or wait 5 seconds for
the display to return to the normal indication.

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If a problem should develop while operating the CD player, the following error codes may be displayed on the display panel:

ER-2: Indicates the disc is not loading properly. Try re-loading or pressing the Eject button. Check the condition of the

disc in use or try another disc.

ER-3: Indicates the disc is not ejecting properly . Try pressing the Eject button again. Check the condition of the disc

in use or try another disc.

ER-4: Indicates an error in the laser reading the disc. Eject the disc, make sure it is clean, undamaged, and loaded

correctly (label side up). Re-load the disc and check for proper operation or try another disc.

ER-5: Indicates excessive temperature conditions. CD play will resume when the temperature returns to the normal

range.

ER-6: Indicates a mechanism error. Eject the disc and try re-loading. Also try activating the Re-Set button cu and try

again.

ER-7: Indicates an error in the laser reading the disc. Eject the disc, make sure it is clean, undamaged, and loaded

correctly (label side up. Re-load thedisc and check for proper operation or try another disc.

ER-8: Indicates an error in the laser reading the disc. Eject the disc, make sure it is clean, undamaged, and loaded

correctly (label side up). Re-load the disc and check for proper operation or try another disc.

If the suggested measures do not solve the problem, contact an approved warranty sta t i o n near you for further assistance.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Size: 7" W x 2" H x 6" D

Operating Voltage: 12 volts DC, negative ground
Output Power: 100 watts maximum

Output Wiring: Floating-ground type designed for 4 speaker use.

Output Impedance: Compatible with 4-8 ohm speakers.
Low-Level Output: 500 mv.
Tuning Range: AM: 530-1,710 KHz. (10 kHz. step)

Sensitivity: AM: 20 uv.

FM Stereo Separation: >30 dB
CD Frequency Response: 20 – 20,000 Hz. ±1 dB
CD Signal/Noise Ratio: 60 dB
CD Channel Separation: >60 dB
CD Distortion: 0.2%

178 mm x 50 mm x 155 mm

(25 watts x 4 channels)

Front and rear channels CANNOT be combined (bridged)
for use with 2 speakers.RCA low-level outputs (rear channels).

FM: 87.5-107.9 MHz. (200 kHz. step)

FM: 3.0 uv.

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The radio section of your new sound system does not require any
maintenance. We recommend you keep this manual for
reference on the many features found in this unit as well as how
to set the clock.

The compact disc player section also requires no routine
maintenance, bu t proper understanding of its use and handling
will help you obtain maximum enjoyment of its capabilities. The
following points should be observed:

When cleaning the interior of the vehicle, do not get water or

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cleaning fluids on the unit.

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The CD player is a precision instrument and will not operate
properly in extreme hot or cold. In case of such conditions, wait
until the interior temperature of the vehicle reaches a normal
temperature before using the player.

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If the temperature inside the player gets too hot, a protective
circuit will automatically stop play of the disc. In this case, allow
the unit to cool off before operating the player again.

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Never insert anything other than a 5" (12 cm) compact disc into
the player as the mechanism can be damaged by foreign objects.

Do not attempt to use 3" (8 cm) CD-Single discs in this unit, either

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with or without an adaptor, as damage to the player and/or disc
may occur. Such damage will not be covered by the Warranty on
this product.

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When not using the disc player, always remove the compact
disc. Do not leave an ejected disc sitting in the disc slot as this
can expose it to sunlight and other causes of damage.

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Do not attempt to open the unit chassis. There are no user
serviceable parts or adjustments inside.

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When the vehicle warms up during cold weather or under damp
conditions, moisture may condense on the lens of the disc
player. Should this occur, the player will not operate properly
until the moisture has evaporated.

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The unit is designed with a vibration dampening CD mechanism
to minimize interruption of disc play due to normal vibration in a
moving vehicle. When driving on very rough roads, however,
occasional sound skips may occur. This will not scratch or
damage the disc and normal play will resume when the rough
conditions cease.

HANDLING COMPACT DISCS

Dirt, dust, scratches, and warpage can cause skips in the
playback and deterioration of sound quality. Please follow these
guidelines to take care of your compact discs:

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Use only compact discs with the mark

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Fingerprints, dust, and dirt should be carefully wiped off the
disc’s playing surface (shiny side) with a soft cloth. Wipe in a
straight motion from the inside to the outside of the disc.
Never use chemicals such as record sprays, household cleaners

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or thinner to clean compact discs. Such chemicals can
irreparably damage the disc’s surface.

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Discs should be kept in their storage cases when not in use.

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Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high temperatures or high
humidity for extended periods.

Do not stick paper, tape, or labels on the disc surfaces nor write

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on them with any type of marker.

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COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

12 / 24 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY

Applies to automotive radios, radio/tape players, radio/CD players,

CD changers, power amplifiers, equalizers and accessories.

AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof,
under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such
defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.

To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill
of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to an approved warranty station or the Company at the address shown below.

The warranty period will be extended to 24 months from the date of original purchase if the product is installed by an authorized Prestige Audio
dealer. To claim warranty service during this extended period, the bill of sale must specify that the product was installed by an authorized Prestige
Audio dealer.

This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs incurred
for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to damage to tapes, compact discs, speakers, accessories, or vehicle electrical
systems.

This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through
alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code
label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER
FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY
WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF
30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or
representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

U.S.A. : AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 l 1-800-645-4994

CANADA : CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA

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