Audiovox P-955 User Manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL

P-955

AM/FM/MPX RADIO

WITH FOLD-DOWN DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL,

CD PLAYER, CD CHANGER CONTROLS,

AND QUARTZ CLOCK

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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 at 1-800-645-4994.

UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE USING MOUNTING SLEEVE

1. Open, fold down and remove the detachable front panel, if it is attached to the chassis, by grasping the grooved center portion and pulling the panel assembly straight out. 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.

ISO INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

This unit has threaded holes in the chassis side panels which may be used with the original factory mounting brackets of some Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Hyundai and Honda vehicles to mount the radio to the dashboard. Please consult with your local car stereo specialist shop for assistance on this type of installation.

1. Remove the existing factory radio from its dashboard or center console mounting. Save all hardware and brackets as they will be used to mount the new radio.

2. Carefully un-snap the plastic frame from the front of the new radio chassis. Remove and discard the frame.

3. Remove the factory mounting brackets and hardware from the existing radio and attach them to the new radio.

CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED M5 X 8 MM MAXIMUM SCREW SIZE.

LONGER SCREWS MAY TOUCH AND DAMAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE THE CHASSIS.

4. Wire the new radio to the vehicle as per step 4 above.

5. Mount the new radio assembly to the dashboard or center console using the reverse procedure of step 1.

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TOLL-FREE INSTALLATION 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 1-800-645-4994 during the days and hours shown (U.S.A. and Canada only).

TIME ZONE

DAY

MON. - FRI. SATURDAY

PACIFIC

5:30AM - 4PM 6AM - 2PM

MOUNTAIN

6:30AM - 5PM

7AM - 3PM

CENTRAL EASTERN

7:30AM - 6PM

8:30AM - 7PM

8AM - 4PM

9AM - 5PM

NUT (5MM)

PERFORATED STRAP

FASTEN THIS END TO SCREW STUD ON REAR OF CHASSIS

SCREW (5MM)

NUT (5MM)

MOUNTING SLEEVE

FASTEN THIS END TO SECURE PART OF DASHBOARD.

FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE CD PLAYER, THE CHASSIS MUST BE MOUNTED WITHIN 20° OF HORIZONTAL. MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS MOUNTED WITHIN THIS LIMITATION.

SIDE VIEW

CHASSIS

CAUTION:

FRONT PANEL

EXISTING DASH OPENING FILE EDGES TO FIT IF NECESSARY - DO NOT OVERFILE NOTE: IF DASH IS SOLID, USE REAR SIDE (WITHOUT THE LIP) OF MOUNTING SLEEVE AS A TEMPLATE & CUT OPENING

SCREW STUD

20° MAX.

RADIO

REMOVAL TOOLS

BEND TOP TABS UPWARD

BEND BOTTOM TABS DOWNWARD

DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL

REMOVE THE PLASTIC FRAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE CHASSIS BY CAREFULLY UN-SNAPPING IT.

UN-SNAP AT 2 PLACES EACH ON TOP AND BOTTOM

PLASTIC FRAME

MAXIMUM SCREW

SIZE

M5 x 6

FACTORY MOUNTING BRACKETS

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION

MAXIMUM SCREW

SIZE

M5 x 6

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DIO WIRINGDIO WIRING

DIO WIRING

DIO WIRINGDIO WIRING

REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR SPEAKER WIRING

ANTENNA

AUTOMATIC ANTENNA

EXISTING ANTENNA CABLE

BLUE IMPORTANT

THE BLUE WIRE CAN BE USED TO REMOTELY ACTIVATE AN AUTOMATIC ANTENNA OR AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER (SEE ANTENNA OR AMPLIFIER MANUAL)

RED

SCREW

BLACK

YELLOW

IMPORTANT

THIS WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED AS SHOWN OR RADIO WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY

METAL PART OF DASH (DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY)

CAR

FUSEBLOCK

"RADIO" OR "ACCESSORY" FUSE

CAR BATTERY

ANTENNA SOCKET ON REAR OF RADIO

FILTER/FUSE

BOX

CONTAINS: ONE 1-AMP FUSE ONE 15-AMP FUSE

SEE PAGE 4 FOR SPEAKER WIRING

MATING 14 PIN SOCKET

RADIO

POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL 12 VOLT BATTERY

14 PIN PLUG

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SPESPE

SPE

SPESPE

ER WIRINGER WIRING

ER WIRING

ER WIRINGER WIRING

REFER TO PAGE 3

RCA JACKS

LINE OUT

FOR USE WITH

OPTIONAL EXTERNAL

AMPLIFIERS

RED=RIGHT REAR

WHITE=LEFT REAR

REMOTE INPUT INPUT JACK FOR USE WITH EXTERNAL CD PLAYER, CASSETTE PLAYER, OR MP3 PLAYBACK

WARNING!

THE AMPLIFIERS IN THIS RADIO ARE ONLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH 4 SPEAKERS.

NEVER COMBINE (BRIDGE) OUTPUTS FOR USE WITH 2 SPEAKERS.

NEVER GROUND NEGATIVE SPEAKER LEADS TO CHASSIS GROUND.

FAILURE TO WIRE EXACTLY AS SHOWN BELOW MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO THE RADIO.

NOTE: CHECK WITH YOUR RAMPAGE/AUDIOVOX CAR STEREO SPECIALIST OR CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MODELS THAT WILL WORK WITH YOUR RADIO.

OPTIONAL CD CHANGER

COMPACT

RADIO

DIN CABLE (SUPPLIED WITH CD CHANGER).

8-PIN DIN SOCKET FOR CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL CD CHANGER

RCA LINE JACK FOR USE WITH OPTIONAL EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER AND SUB-WOOFER

4-PIN PLUGS

LEFT FRONT SPEAKER

WHITE w/BLACK STRIPE

LEFT REAR SPEAKER

9-PIN PLUGS

WHITE

GREEN

GREEN w/BLACK STRIPE

Monday - Friday Saturday

SEE PAGE 3 FOR RADIO WIRING

VIOLET w/BLACK STRIPE

HELP!

1-800-645-4994

8:30am - 7:00pm Eastern 9:00am - 5:00pm Eastern

RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER

GRAY w/BLACK STRIPE

GRAY

VIOLET

RIGHT REAR SPEAKER

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