Audiovox 1286474 User Manual

VOLUME

POWER

FF/EJ

AV303 STEREO CASSETTE

TUNING

BAND

BALANCE

AV-303

AM/FM RADIO

WITH

DETACHABLE FRONT P ANEL

AND

CASSETTE PLAYER

OWNER'S MANUAL

Released 9-25-02

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This unit is designed for installation in cars, trucks, and vans with an existing radio opening. In many 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 specialist 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. Just call our toll-free telephone assistance line at 1-800-645-4994 (U.S.A. and Canada only).

UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION

1. Remove the detachable front panel if it is attached to the chassis by pushing the “Release” button. Slide the mounting sleeve off of the chassis. If it is locked into position, use the removal tools (supplied) to disengage it.

2. Check the dashboard opening size by sliding the mounting sleeve into it. If the opening is not large enough, carefully cut or file as necessary until the sleeve easily slides into the opening. Do not force the sleeve into the opening or cause it to bend or bow. Check that there will be sufficient space behind the dashboard for the radio chassis.

3. Locate the series of bend tabs along the top, bottom, and sides of the mounting sleeve. With the sleeve fully inserted into the dashboard opening, bend as many of the tabs outward as necessary so that the sleeve is firmly secured to the dashboard.

4. Place the radio in front of the dashboard opening so that the wiring can be brought through the mounting sleeve. Follow the wiring diagram carefully and make certain all connections of the wiring harness are secure and insulated with wire nuts or electrical tape to insure proper operation of the unit. After completing the wiring connections, attach the front panel and turn the unit on to confirm operation (ignition switch must be “on”). If unit does not operate, re-check all wiring until problem is corrected. Once proper operation is achieved, turn off the ignition switch and proceed with final mounting of the chassis.

5. Carefully slide the radio into the mounting sleeve making sure it is right-side-up until it is fully seated and the spring clips lock it into place.

6. Attach one end of the perforated support strap (supplied) to the screw stud on the rear of the chassis using the hex nut provided. Fasten the other end of the perforated strap to a secure part of the dashboard either above or below the radio using the screw and hex nut provided. Bend the strap to position it as necessary.

CAUTION: The rear of the radio must be supported with the strap to prevent damage to the dashboard from the weight of the radio or improper operation due to vibration.

7. Re-attach the front panel to the chassis and test radio operation by referring to the Operating Instructions for the unit.

INSTALLATION USING KITS

1. If your vehicle requires the use of an installation kit to mount this radio, follow the instructions included with the installation kit

to attach the radio to the mounting plate supplied with the kit.

2. Wire and test the radio as described in Step 4 above.

3. Install the radio/mounting plate assembly to the sub-dashboard according to the instructions of the installation kit.

4. Attach the support strap to the radio and dashboard as described in Step 6 above.

5. Replace the dashboard trim panel.

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EXISTING DASH OPENING (FILE EDGES TO FIT IF NECESSARY-DO NOT OVER FILE) NOTE: IF DASH IS SOLID, USE MOUNTING SLEEVE AS A TEMPLATE & CUT OPENING

UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION

NUT

SCREW

NUT

FASTEN THIS END TO SECURE PART OF DASHBOARD. DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY.

PERFORATED STRAP

FASTEN THIS END TO SCREW STUD ON REAR OF CHASSIS

BEND TOP TABS UPWARD

BEND BOTTOM TABS DOWNWARD

RADIO

SCREW STUD

REMOVAL TOOL (1)

MOUNTING SLEEVE

DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL

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ANTENNA

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USE 1/4" SPADE LUG FOR GROUND CONNECTION

RED

WIRING DIWIRING DI

WIRING DI

WIRING DIWIRING DI

ANTENNA SOCKET ON REAR OF RADIO

EXISTING ANTENNA CABLE

GROUNDED METAL PART

OF CAR BODY

(REMOVE ANY PAINT)

BLACK

RADIO

GRGR

ORANGE

IMPORTANT CONNECT THE RED WIRE TO A SWITCHED +12 VOLT SOURCE.

AUTO ANTENNA (+12 VDC OUTPUT WHEN RADIO IS ON)

LEFT SPEAKER

4 - 8 OHMS

FUSE (3 AMP.)

GREEN

GREEN W/WHITE STRIPE

USE WIRE NUTS OR SOLDER AND TAPE ALL SPLICES

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GRAY

GRAY w/WHITE STRIPE

RIGHT SPEAKER

4 - 8 OHMS

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