Crutchfield 000PERIG Installation Manual

Tools Needed: (depending upon vehicle)

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IMPORTANT

Before starting, compare items on your invoice with items received. Carefully check through packaging material. If
any item is missing, please call: Crutchfield Customer Service at 1-800-955-9091

Peripherals Installation Guide

A note about wiring: In addition to the tools listed, your
peripheral installation may require power and ground wiring,
plus RCA cables, terminals, and a remote turn-on lead. The
easiest way to get all of these items is in an amplifier wiring
kit, available at crutchfield.com.

Flat Blade
Screwdriver

Phillips
Screwdriver

Panel Tool

Pliers

Drill & Bit Set

Utility Knife

Wire Stripper/
Crimp Tool

Torx Driver Set

Socket &
Ratchet Set

Although reasonable attempts are made to verify the accuracy of the information
contained in this guide, it is presented without warranties or guarantees of any
type due to the constantly changing nature of this type of information and running
changes in vehicle production. Any person or entity using this information does so
at his or its own risk. If you find that our instructions do not apply to your vehicle,
or if you have questions, do not continue with your installation. Contact our toll­free technical support for assistance (Tech phone number is on your invoice).

As with any car audio/video installation, your first

step is to disconnect the negative terminal of your car
battery to prevent short circuits. Check your MasterSheet™ (if
available) or vehicle owner’s manual for specific directions. In
some vehicles, disconnecting the battery may require you to
re-enter a security code or have the dealer reset the internal
computer.

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Configurations for Connecting a CD Changer to
Your In-dash Receiver

Aftermarket receiver to same-brand changer

Connecting a same-brand CD changer to an aftermarket receiver requires mounting the
changer (securing it in the location that you choose), running the proprietary cable, and
then making a connection at the back of the receiver. You’ll need to remove the receiver
from the dash to access the rear of the receiver’s housing — refer to your Crutchfield
MasterSheet™ (available for most vehicles) for instructions on removing the receiver.

Note: When connecting a same-brand peripheral to a receiver, be certain that the

components are able to work together. Sometimes the proprietary operating
protocol, plug, or software change over time within a brand. If you have any
questions about the compatibility of a receiver/peripheral combination, contact
a Sales Advisor.

Factory receiver with changer controls to factory-matched CD changer

CD changer/adapter packages from USA SPEC work with the factory sound systems
of many vehicles. An adapter cable (included) runs from the changer to the port on
the back of the factory radio. Availability of these packages changes frequently, as do
makes and models of compatible vehicles. Click "What Fits My Car" online at
crutchfield.com or contact a Sales Advisor to learn more about the specific options
available for your vehicle.

Factory receiver with changer controls to aftermarket changer via vehicle­specific adapter

If your factory receiver has built-in controls for a CD changer or other peripheral source,
you may be able to connect an aftermarket changer via a vehicle-specific adapter.
These adapters are available for a number of vehicles. Installation involves connecting
the adapter to the aftermarket CD changer and to the factory receiver. Some vehicles
already have a factory-installed CD changer cable, so the vehicle-specific adapter is
connected at the changer location (typically in the trunk). In most vehicles, you will have
to run the cable from the changer up to the dash (see page 6).

Vehicle-specific adapters allow you to connect an aermarket changer to a factory stereo
with changer controls.

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If your factory or aftermarket receiver doesn’t have changer controls, an auxiliary input, or an
available adapter, you can add an external source to your system with an FM modulator (sometimes
called an RF, or radio frequency, modulator). A wireless FM modulator transmits the source signal to
your receiver over a standard FM frequency, which you can tune on your receiver.
A wired FM modulator offers slightly better performance, since it plugs into the antenna input of
the receiver.

Installing wired FM modulators

To install a wired FM modulator, first find a good mounting location. Keep in mind that you will need
to access your factory radio through its antenna input, and connect the peripheral source to the
modulator. Common locations include the trunk, under a seat, behind an interior panel, and in the
cavity behind the receiver (see page 5).

FM modulators require a 12-volt connection to a switched (on/off) power source. Since you have to re­move your radio to get to the antenna input, you’ll have easy access to the power and ground wires in
your factory radio harness. If you don’t want to splice into your factory wires, you can make the power
connections at your fuse panel. Look for empty fuse holders and insert fuse taps. Attach your 12-volt
power wire, which normally comes out of the FM modulator hideaway box, to the fuse tap. You’ll also
have a black ground wire that must be secured beneath a nearby screw that makes contact with bare
metal on the body of the vehicle.

Following the instructions on your Crutchfield MasterSheet™ (available for most vehicles), remove
your receiver from the dash and unplug the antenna from the rear of the unit. Plug the vehicle’s
antenna cable into the antenna input on the FM modulator. Next, run the output of the modulator to
your receiver’s antenna input (certain vehicles require an antenna adapter — use the online Vehicle
Selector or call a Sales Advisor to inquire about a specific vehicle). If this leaves slack in your
antenna lead, secure it with a wire tie to prevent interference with safe vehicle operation.

Install your new component and connect its audio output at the FM modulator. Determine which of
the available modulation frequencies is least likely to be shared by a strong local radio signal and
set it on the hideaway box before you mount the unit (on some models you can change this setting
on the fly).

FM Modulators

FM modulators connect
between your vehicle’s
antenna and receiver,
allowing you to add a
variety of audio sources to
your system.

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Satellite radio tuner connected
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MP3 player connected via
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Wireless FM modulators

Installation is even easier with a wireless FM modulator, allowing you to make connections without
removing your receiver or running extra wires. The trade-off, however, is in sound quality. While wire­less modulators are convenient, they are susceptible at times to outside interference and static.
Installation is easy — just connect the modulator to your source and plug in its cigarette lighter
power adapter.

✔ Check that wires do not interfere with vehicle operation.

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