Audiovox AV-970 User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE

AV-970

DIGITAL AM/FM/MPX RADIO WITH STEREO CASSETTE PLAYER

INDEX

How To Use This Manual......................................................................................Page 1

Kit Information.......................................................................................................Page 2

Universal and Import Car Installations Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Pontiac-Buick-GMC-Cadillac-Satum

Installations............................................................................................. Pages 5,6

Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Installations.....................................................................Pages 7,8

Chrysler-Dodge-Plymouth Installations

Radio Wiring............................................................................................................ Page 10

Speaker Wiring- 2 Speaker Systems..................................................................... Page 11

4 Speaker Systems.................................................................. Page 12

Operating Instructions..........................................................................................Pages 13,14

Specifications........................................................................................................Page 15

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................Page 16

Care and Maintenance..........................................................................................Page 17

Warranty.................................................................................................................. Back Cover

Toll-Free Assistance

The installation and wiring connections for this unit are so simple, we doubt you'll need our

help, but, if you do, we're here to help you. Just call our toll-free telephone assistance line at

(800) 645- 7102 during days/hours shown.

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Pages 3,4

Page 9

TIME ZONE

DAY

MON.-FRI. SATURDAY

PACIFIC

5:30AM - 4PM

6AM - 2PM

MOUNTAIN

6:30AM - 5PM

7AM - 3PM

CENTRAL EASTERN

7:30AM - 6PM

SAM - 4PM

8:30AM - 7PM

9AM - 5PM

HELP!

1-800-645-7102

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 7:00pm Eastern Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Eastern

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

1. Identify the make and year of the car in which you will be installing this sound system.

2. Refer to the Kit Listing and Kit Information sections on page 2 to determine if a kit is required.

3. If a kit is required, follow the directions in Kit Information section.

4. Follow the specific installation instructions for your particular make of car as listed in the index.

KIT INFORMATION

1. The years shown in the Kit Listing below are approximate. Always check the application chart at your retail store to find information on your specific make, model, and year of vehicle. If a kit is required, read

the description on the kit you intend to purchase to make sure it applies to your vehicle. If you have any doubts or questions, call our toll-free “HELP" line.

2. The kits shown below are Audiovox kits. Your retailer may sell kits made by other manufacturers which may also be usable to install this radio. Always check the kit application before purchasing it to make

sure it will work with your vehicle.

3. If you believe you need a kit but cannot find a retail store where it is available, call our toll-free "HELP" line.

KIT LISTING

VEHICLE TYPE KIT REQUIREMENT/NOTES

Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Buick-Pontiac-Cadillac-Saturn

1981 and Older............................................................................No Kit Required

1982 and Newer..........................................................................AX-93-FCGM

Chevrolet-GMC Full Size Vans

1987 and Older............................................................................No Kit Required

1988 and Newer

Chevrolet-GMC Full Size Pickups

1987 and Older 1988 and Newer

Chrysler-Dodge-Plymouth

U.S. Built 1974 and Newer..........................................................AX-93-FCGM

Imported ......................................................................................Refer to In-Store Chart

Ford-Lincoln-Mercury

1984 and Older............................................................................No Kit Required

1985 through 1990

1991 and Newer...........................................................................AX-88-SNP

AMC-Jeep-Eagle

1971 and Newer..........................................................................

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.................................................. AX-93-FCGM

AX-88-CHV

No Kit Required

AX-88-CHT

No Kit Required

IMPORTCARS

Due to the wide variety of import cars and the different installations required, this manual does not show specific installations in these vehicles. However, this sound system can be installed in many import cars by following the "Universal Installation" section on pages 3 and 4. Check the application chart at your retail store or call our toll-free "HELP" line for specific information on your particular car.

IMPORTS:

Acura-Audi-BMW-Daihatsu-Fiat-Honda-Hyundai Mercedes-Peugeot-Porsche-Saab-Subaru Volkswagen-Volvo-Yugo Datsun-Nissan (Most Models)

1982 and Newer........................................................... Will Fit Most Years; Some Require AX-88-NAB Kit *

Mazda (Most Models)

1986 and Newer

Toyota (Most Models)

1982 and Newer...........................................................Will Fit Most Years; Some Require AX-88-TOY Kit *

For vehicles not listed or more specific information, refer to the in-store application chart or call our "HELP" line.

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* Refer to In-Store Chart to determine if kit is required.

Will Fit Most Years; Some Require AX-88-SNP Kit *

Will Fit Most Years; Some Require AX-87-MAZ Kit *

UNIVERSAL MSTALUTION FOR VEHICLES WITH AN EXISTIN6 RADIO QPENIN6

Thifs installation is designed for oars, tojclts, vans, and boats liiat have an existing radio opening. It can also be used

as an option on some of the vehicles listed as requiring Ihe AX-fiS-SNP kit. It wiil not work on all vehicies, but can be used on most newer Fords and many imports.

1. Insped IlH Ejlistliig Rarfle Opening;

A. Use the tiirnplate suppiied with the radio to cover the existing opening. i1 it compieteiy covers Ibe opening, you

can install the radio as explained below. If it does not cover the opening, you wiil need an installation kit.

B, Check that there wiii be sufficient space behind the dashboard for the radio chassis,

2. Wlra the Raina to Hh VWilda's Wliliig:

A. In mast cases it is easier to wire the radio before mounting it. Place the radio near the dashboard so the wires

can be led through the opening.

B. Carefully foliow the (Vagrams on pages 10 and 11 or f 2 (depending on how many speakers you ana using) to

wire the radio, making certain all connections are secure and insulated with wire nuts or eiectrical tapeto insure proper operation of the unit.

C After corrrpieting the wiring, turn the unit on to conlimn operation (ignition switch must be 'on'). If unit does not

operate, re-check ail wiring until probiem is corrected. Once proper operation is achieved, turn off unit arid ignition switch, and proceed with Itnal mounting of the radio

3. MoHnHiig the Hailo:

A. Thread a shalt nut hall-way down each radio shaft.

Piace a metal back-up plate on each radio shaft against the shaft nut.

Posilion the radio behind the dashboard opening so that the back-up piates are snug against the back of the

opening. Adjust the shaft nuts behind the back-up piates so that the desired amount of radio extends through the opening. If possible, the best appearance is usually achieved when there is enough of the radio extending to be flush with the front ot the trimplate.

Place the trimplate over the front of the radio and secure it with a shaft nut on each radio shaft.

Attach one end of the perforated support strap (supplied) to the screw stud on the radio 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 nut provided. Bend the strap to position it as necessary.

CAinjON: The rear ot the radio must be supported with the strap to prevent damage to the dashboard Irom the

weight ot the radio or improper operation of Ihe radio due to vibration.

F. Install knobs on radio shafts.

UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT AH EXISTING RADIO OPENING

This instaHatbn is designed lor cars, iruchs, vans, and beats that da nol have an existing radio opening, it will require cutting an opening in a surface of the vehiefe, so it is impertanit to mart! and rnoasure carefully.

1. lihrt Hi* MwtiHj V—:

A. Using the irtmplale supplied, verity that there will he sufficient space on the selected mounting surface. B. Check that there will be sufficient space behind (he dashboard fer the radio chassis.

2. а)ЛШЛ»щИл40р9ЛЫ9:

A. Using the trimplate as a template, place it on Hie sefseted rnourtfirtg surface and mark the 2 shaft holes and

nosepiece opening that will need to be cut.

B. Carefulty cut the 3 holes using a driJI and keyhole saw as appropriate. File edges et the openings to remove

any burrs.

1. Wk« Ш Ы1« li th* V«fekl*4MrlBi;

A. In most cases H rs easier to wire Ihe radio before mounting it. Place the radio rrear the dashboard so the wires

Can be led through the opening.

B. Carefully folFow the diagrams on pages 10 and 11 or 13 {depending on how many speakers you are using) to

Wire the radio. maKing certain all connections are secure and insulated with wire nuts orelectrioai tape to insure

proper operation of the unit.

C. After completing the wiring, turn the unit on lo conliim operation (ignition switch must be *on*). if unit does not

operate, re-check ail wiring until problem is corrected. Once proper operation Is achieved, turn off unit and ignition switch, and proceed with final mounting o1 the radio.

4. tin raOi:

A. Thread a shaft nut half-way down each radio shaft.

B. Place a melaJ back-up plate on each radio shaft against the shaft nut. C. Position the radio behind Ihe dashboard opening sc that the back-up plates are snug against the back of the

opening. Adjust the shaft nuts behind the back-up plates so that the desired amount of radio extends through the opening, ff possible, the best appearance is usually achieved when there is enough of the radio extending to be flush with the front of the trimplate,

D. Place the trimplate over the front ot the radio and secure if with a shaft nut on each radio shaft E. Attach one end of the perforated support strap (supplied) to the screw stud on the radie 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 nut provided. Bend the strap to position it as necessary.

CAUTION: The rear of the radio must be supported with the strap to prevent darnage to the dashboard from the

weight of the radio or improper operation of the radio due to vibration.

F. install knobs on radio shafts.

CHEVROL£r-OLDSMOBILE-BUICK-f4IHTIAC-GMC-CADIlUU; mSTAUATION

1981ANB OLDER

Important-This mstallation is design«! for "i981 and older U.S- made GM cars, trucks, and varts. For 1981 and newer vehicles, an inslallalion kit may be required. See Kit Usting on Page 2 of this manual or refer to the In-store application

chart, ft a krt is not required, use Ihe fallowing Instructions.

1. !!■■■■• ExlStfug IUJIk

A. Remove radio knobs and shaft ntits behind the knobs. B. Locate and remove support brace at back of radio. C. Push radio back into dashboard to access the wiring and antenna cables plugged into the rear of the chassis.

D. Un-plug the wiring hamesa(es) and antenna cable and remove the radio.

2. Win fha In Radi«

A. In most cases It is easier to wire the radio before mounting it. Place Ihe radio near the dashboard so the wires

can be led through the opening.

B. Carefully lollcw the diagrams on pages Ю and 11 or (depending on how many speakers you are using) to

wire the radio, making certain all connections are secure and insulated with wire nuts or electrical tape to insure proper operation of the uniL

C. After completing the wiring, lum the unit on to confirm operation (ignition switch must be 'оп*), if unit does not

operate, re-check all wiring until problem Is corrected. Once proper operation is achieved, turn off urrlt and ignition switch, and proceed with final mounting of the radiO-

3. iBitalttaRnlMlK

A. Thread a shaft nul half-way down each radio shaft. B. Trim the top edge off o1 the nosepiece collar at the 'CUT OFF FOR GM' mark and place the collar on radio

nosepiece.

C. Place the radio behind dashboard and through the radio opening. Adjust the position of the shaft nuts so that

the radio nosepiece and collar are flush against the back of the dashboard.

D. Secure the radio with a shah nul on each radio shaft. E. Attach one end of the perforated support strap (supplied) to the screw stud on the radio using the hex nut

provided. Fasten the other end of the perforated strap to a secure part of the dashboard erther above or below

the radio using the screw and nut provided- Bernt 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 operatlorr of the radio due to vibration.

F. Install knobs on radio shahs.

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