Audiovox 1285812 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

ACD-75

AM/FM/MPX RADIO

WITH DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL,

COMPACT DISC PLAYER,

CD CHANGER CONTROLS

AND QUARTZ CLOCK

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This unit is designed for installation in GM and Chrysler cars, trucks, and vans with a 1-1/2 DIN

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radio opening. In some cases, a special installation kit will be required to mount the radio to the dashboard. These kits are available at electronics supply stores and car stereo specialty shops. Always check the kit application before purchasing to make sure the kit works with your vehicle. If you need a kit but cannot find it available, call our toll-free “HELP” line at 1-800-645-4994.

PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

IMPORTANT: Disconnect the ground cable from the negative terminal of the battery.

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a.Dash Disassembly:

NOTE:Locations and types of fasteners will vary depending on the make and model of the

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b.Removing the Factory Radio:

c. Removing the Factory Radio Brackets (If Applicable):

d. On the ACD-75, remove the detachable front panel, if it is attached to the chassis, by

e.Check the dashboard opening size by measuring the height and width. If the opening is not

vehicle. Carefully check the dash for all fasteners that may require removal in order to remove the factory radio from the sub-dash.

1. Remove the screws securing the upper and/or lower portion of the dash panel.

2. Remove the screws above the instrument cluster and all screws from the trim panel that may surround the factory radio.

3. Remove the ash tray and open the glove box to see if there are any screws that need to be removed from the dash panel. Do not discard any screws!

NOTE:The gear shifter may need to be in low gear to allow for dash panel removal.

4. Gently unclip and remove the dash panel.

1. Remove any hardware securing the factory radio assembly to the sub-dash. Do not discard

any hardware!

2. Disconnect the wiring and antenna cable from the factory radio.

1. Remove all nuts that secure the original factory brackets to the radio.

2. Remove and retain the original mounting brackets from the factory radio.

NOTE:Not all radios have removable mounting brackets. For GM radios with non-removable

brackets, use the two enclosed. These will satisfy most 1993 and up GM radio mounting applications. If this is not the case, it will be necessary to purchase a special installation kit. Please consult your local car stereo installation shop or consumer electronic store.

pressing the RELEASE button and pulling the panel assembly straight off the panel mounting plate. Store the panel in the case provided with the radio.

large enough, carefully cut or file as necessary until the opening slightly exceeds the radio size. Check that there will be sufficient space behind the dashboard for the radio chassis.

f. Remove the two transport screws installed through the top of the radio chassis; you cannot

insert a CD into the player until these screws are removed.

NOTE: After confirming fit, place the ACD-75 aside and proceed with wiring instructions.

USING A WIRING ADAPTER

The easiest wiring method to connect the ACD-75 to the vehicle is to buy a wire harness adapter from your dealer, a car stereo installation shop or an electronics store. If you use a wiring adapter , all wires can be connected to your ACD-75 even before your old radio is removed from the car.

Connecting the Wires

Splice, crimp or solder the wires from the Audiovox ACD-75 radio connector to the wiring adapter. Match the wires according to the function vs color code relationship expressed in the following table and the wiring adapter instructions.

Attach Wires to Radio (See Figures 1 and 2.)

a. After splicing the wiring adapter to the radio connector, attach the connector to the back of

the radio.

b. Attach an antenna extender cable (not supplied) and antenna adapter, if needed.

WIRING COLOR CODES

FUNCTION COLOR

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Battery/Memory Yellow

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LF + Speaker White

LF - Speaker White/Black

LR + Speaker Green

LR - Speaker Green/Black

RF + Speaker Gray

RF - Speaker Gray/Black

RR + Sp eake r Vi olet

RR - Sp eake r Viol et/Bl ack

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Install Wiring Inside the Car (See Figures 1 and 2.)

a. Connect wiring adapter to the car’s existing wiring harness. b. Connect an antenna extender cable (not supplied) to car antenna lead, if needed.

TYPICAL GM APPLICATION (See Figure 1.)

Radio Preparation

NOTE:For GM car installations, use the GM Hardware Kit, Part Number 150-1331, which is

furnished with the radio.

1. Match quickie bolt locations on the ACD-75 radio to the factory radio bolt locations, and snap the short quickie bolts (Item #2) into the appropriate locations.

2. Attach the original factory brackets or those from the radio mounting kit (if required) to the ACD-75 radio using the supplied flange nuts (Item #4) or use the enclosed bracket (Item # 6) if the original factory brackets are not removable.

3. Some vehicle applications incorporate a rear mounting support. Match the rear quickie

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bolt on the ACD-75 radio to the rear factory radio bolt location and snap the long quickie bolt (Item #3) into place. Thread the plastic rear bushing (Item #5) fully onto the quickie bolt.

4. Plug supplied wire harness (Item #1) into the mating socket on the rear of the ACD-75.

Installation

1. Connect the wiring harness from the radio to the vehicle side radio harness.

2. Plug the factory antenna cable into the antenna socket on the radio.

NOTE:GM vehicles 1992 and up will require an antenna adapter cable to convert the vehicle

mini connector to standard connector. Antenna adaptor cables are available at car stereo speciality shops.

3. If a compatible CD changer is to be used with this radio, connect the DIN cable from the changer to the mating socket on the radio. If an external amplifier will be used for the rear speakers, connect the low-level output RCA leads from the radio to the low-level inputs on the amplifier.

4. Reconnect the battery and perform a brief functional test of the radio to verify proper performance.

5. After verification, turn off the ignition switch and fasten the radio to the sub-dash using the mounting hardware previously removed from the factory radio.

6. Re-assemble the dash using the reverse of the disassembly procedure.

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TYPICAL CHRYSLER APPLICATION (See Figure 2.)

Radio Preparation:

NOTE: For Chrysler car installations, use the Chrysler Hardware Kit, Part Number 150-1332

1. Select two of the three mounting tabs provided (Items # 7, # 8 and # 9) and match the radio mounting style of the vehicle as shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5.

NOTE: The tab number is stamped on the bottom of the tab.

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2. Attach the mounting tabs to the radio chassis with the four 1/4” hex head screws provided.

3. Attach the 12-pin connector from the harness to the radio.

4. Plug the antenna cable into the antenna socket on the radio.

Installation:

1. Attach the ring lug on the ground wire (black) from the radio side harness along with the

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vehicle side grounding strap to the rear of the radio chassis using the short quickie bolt (Item #2) and the flange nut (Item # 4) provided.

2. Connect the mating side of the harness to the vehicle side wiring harness.

3. Connect the vehicle antenna cable to the radio antenna connector.

4. If a compatible CD changer is to be used with this radio, connect the DIN cable from the changer to the mating socket on the radio. If an external amplifier will be used for the rear speakers, connect the low-level output RCA leads from the radio to the low-level inputs on the amplifier.

5. Re-connect the battery and perform a brief functional test of the radio to verify proper performance.

6. After verification, turn off the ignition switch and install the radio into the sub-dash of the vehicle using either the two 10mm hex-head screws (Item #10) provided, or the existing factory hardware.

7. Re-assemble the dash using the reverse of the disassembly procedure.

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