Owner`s manual

5
INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
INSTALLATION
Before you install your stereo, read all
the instructions in this owner's manual.
You should be able to answer all of
these questions about your vehicle's
electrical and sound systems.
• Which terminal in my vehicle’s fuse
box supplies power even when the
ignition is turned off?
• Which terminal in my vehicle's fuse
box is for accessories?
• How do I connect a wire to the fuse
box?
• Which stereo wires are line-level
outputs and which are speaker out-
puts?
Also, be aware that installation in your
vehicle might require cutting or modify-
ing your vehicle.
Place the stereo as close as possible to
the selected mounting location. We rec-
ommend that you install the stereo by
temporarily connecting it to ground and
power, optional components, and your
speakers. Then test the connections,
disconnect the stereo, mount it in your
vehicle, and reconnect it. The instruc-
tions in this manual are arranged in this
order.
Preparing the Mounting Area
Before you mount the stereo, make sure
you have all the necessary materials.
Then confirm that the stereo fits your ve-
hicle's mounting area. This autosound
stereo system is a DIN-E size unit that
requires a 2¼-inch high by 7½-inch
wide by 7¼-inch deep (57
× 190 × 186
mm) mounting area.
Note:
If the mounting area is too large,
you might be able to mount the stereo
with an in-dash installation kit, available
at your local RadioShack store. Follow
the installation kit's instructions to mount
the stereo.
Cautions:
• Make sure the stereo will not tilt up
more than 30 degrees when it is
mounted.
• Be sure to avoid obstructions behind
the mounting surface.
Routing Speaker Wires
If you install speakers, avoid routing the
speaker wires near moving parts or
sharp edges. You can usually route
them along the wiring channel beneath
the vehicle's door facings by carefully
removing the molding that holds the car-
pet in place. After you route the speaker
wires, replace the molding.
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