Audiovox P950WESP User manual

P-950WESP
AM/FM/MPX RADIO
WITH FOLD-DOWN
DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL,
COMPACT DISC PLAYER,
CD CHANGER CONTROLS,
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
AND QUARTZ CLOCK
INSTALLATION MANUAL
T/F
EQ
LOCSCANMUTE
SEL 1
OPEN
JAZZ
MONO
ST
LOC
REG
LOUD
POP
CLAS
CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
POWER LEVEL METER
2 PAU SCN RPT 3 SHF 45 D.DN D.UP 6 MODE
P-950W
ME/CR
TP
AF TA EON
PTY
Sub. W
/Seek
/Track
Tune
ILL
PWR
MONO
BAND
AS/PS
LOUD
MULTI-COLOR FLOURESCENT DISPLAY
ESP
© 2003 AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP., HAUPPAUGE, NY Printed in China
128-6865

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Thisunitisdesignedforinstallationincars,trucks,andvanswithanexistingradioopening. Inmanycases,aspecialinstallation
kit will be required to mount the radio to the dashboard. These kits are available at electronics supply stores and car stereo
specialistshops. Alwayscheckthekitapplicationbeforepurchasingtomakesurethekitworkswithyourvehicle.Ifyouneedakitbut
cannotfinditavailable, call our toll-free“HELP”lineat 1-800-645-4994.
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE USING MOUNTING SLEEVE
1. Open,folddown and removethedetachablefrontpanel,ifitisattachedtothechassis,by graspingthe groovedcenter
portion andpullingthepanelassemblystraightout.Slidethemounting sleeve off of the chassis. If it is lockedintoposition,
use the removal tools (supplied) to disengage it.
2. Check thedashboardopeningsize by sliding the mounting sleeveintoit. Ifthe opening is not largeenough,carefully cut or
fileasnecessaryuntilthesleeveeasily slidesinto theopening. Donotforcethesleeveinto the openingor cause it tobend
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. Placetheradioinfrontofthedashboardopeningsothatthewiring canbebroughtthroughthemountingsleeve. Follow
the wiring diagram carefully and make certain all connections of the wiring harness are secure and insulated with wire
nutsorelectricaltapetoinsureproperoperationoftheunit. Aftercompletingthe wiringconnections,attachthefrontpanel
andturntheunitontoconfirmoperation(ignitionswitchmustbe“on”). Ifunitdoesnotoperate,re-checkallwiringuntil
problem is corrected. Once proper operation is achieved,turnoffthe ignitionswitchand proceedwith finalmounting
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 of the installation procedure above.
3. Installthe radio/mounting plate assembly to thesub-dashboardaccordingto the instructions of the installationkit.
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
Thisunithasthreadedholesinthechassissidepanelswhichmaybeusedwiththeoriginalfactorymountingbracketsofsome
Toyota,Nissan,Mitsubishi,Isuzu,HyundaiandHondavehiclestomounttheradiotothedashboard. Pleaseconsultwithyour
local car stereo specialist shop for assistance on this type of installation.
1. Removetheexisting factoryradiofrom itsdashboardorcenterconsolemounting.Saveallhardwareandbrackets
as they will be used to mount the new radio.
2. Carefullyun-snaptheplasticframefrom thefront ofthe newradio chassis.Remove anddiscard theframe.
3. Remove the factory mounting brackets and hardware from the existing radio and attach them to the new radio.
CAUTION: DONOTEXCEEDM5X5MMMAXIMUMSCREW SIZE. LONGERSCREWS
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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8:30AM - 7PM
9AM - 5PM
CENTRAL EASTERN
6:30AM - 5PM
7AM - 3PM
MOUNTAIN
5:30AM - 4PM
6AM - 2PM
PACIFIC
MON. - FRI.
SATURDAY
DAY TIME ZONE
TOLL-FREE INSTALLATION ASSISTANCETOLL-FREE INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE
TOLL-FREE INSTALLATION ASSISTANCETOLL-FREE INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE
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).
7:30AM - 6PM
8AM - 4PM
FASTEN THIS END TO SCREW STUD ON
REAR OF CHASSIS
NUT (5MM)
FASTEN THIS END TO SECURE PART OF DASHBOARD.
DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY.
SCREW (5MM)
FOLD-DOWN
DETACHABLE
FRONT PANEL
EXISTING DASH OPENING
FILE EDGES TO FIT IF NECESSARY - DO NOT OVERFILE
NOTE:IFDASHISSOLID,USEREARSIDE(WITHOUTTHELIP)OFMOUNTINGSLEEVE
AS A TEMPLATE & CUT OPENING
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION USING MOUNTING SLEEVEUNIVERSAL INSTALLATION USING MOUNTING SLEEVE
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION USING MOUNTING SLEEVEUNIVERSAL INSTALLATION USING MOUNTING SLEEVE
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION USING MOUNTING SLEEVE
NUT (5MM)
REMOVE THE PLASTIC FRAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE CHASSIS BY
CAREFULLY UN-SNAPPING IT.
ISOINSTALLATIONISOINSTALLATION
ISOINSTALLATIONISOINSTALLATION
ISOINSTALLATION
20° MAX.
FRONT PANEL
CAUTION:
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
OF
CHASSIS
UN-SNAP AT 2 PLACES EACH ON
TOP AND BOTTOM
MAXIMUM SCREW
SIZE
M5 x 5MM MAXIMUM SCREW
SIZE
M5 x 5MM
PERFORATED STRAP
RADIO
SCREW STUD
MOUNTING SLEEVE
PLASTIC FRAME
FACTORY MOUNTING
BRACKETS
REMOVAL TOOLS
BEND BOTTOM TABS
DOWNWARD
BEND TOP
TABS UPWARD
TYPICAL INSTALLATION

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RADIO WIRINGRADIO WIRING
RADIO WIRINGRADIO WIRING
RADIO WIRING
REFER TO PAGE 5 FOR SPEAKER WIRING
CAR BATTERY
IMPORTANT
THE BLUE WIRE CAN BE USED TO REMOTELY ACTI-
VATE AN AUTOMATIC ANTENNA OR AN EXTERNAL
AMPLIFIER (SEE ANTENNA OR AMPLIFIER MANUAL)
ANTENNA LEAD
ON REAR OF RADIO
9 PIN PLUG
(SEE PAGE 5 FOR SPEAKER WIRING)
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL 12 VOLT
BATTERY
METAL PART OF DASH
(DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY)
SCREW
BLACK
EXISTING
ANTENNA
CABLE
BLUE
ANTENNA AUTOMATIC
ANTENNA
FUSEBLOCK
IMPORTANT
YELLOWWIREMUSTBECONNECTED
AS SHOWN OR RADIO WILL NOT OP-
ERATE PROPERLY
4-PIN PLUGS
“RADIO” FUSE
+12V ACCESSORY
RED 0.5AMP.FUSE
YELLOW 15AMP.FUSE

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SPEAKER WIRINGSPEAKER WIRING
SPEAKER WIRINGSPEAKER WIRING
SPEAKER WIRING
REFER TO PAGE 4
FOR RADIO WIRING
WARNING!
lTHE AMPLIFIERS IN THIS RADIO ARE ONLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH 4 SPEAKERS.
lNEVER COMBINE (BRIDGE) OUTPUTS FOR USE WITH 2 SPEAKERS.
lNEVER GROUND NEGATIVE SPEAKER LEADS TO CHASSIS GROUND.
lFAILURE TO WIRE EXACTLY AS SHOWN BELOW MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL
WHITE w/BLACK STRIPE
WHITE
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER
LEFT REAR SPEAKER RIGHT REAR SPEAKER
GREEN
GRAY w/BLACK STRIPE
9-PIN PLUGS
GREEN w/BLACK STRIPE VIOLET w/BLACK STRIPE
RADIO
GRAY
VIOLET
4-PIN PLUGS
SEE PAGE 4 FOR RADIO
WIRING
8-PIN DIN SOCKET FOR CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL CD
CHANGER
6
COMPACT
DIN CABLE (SUPPLIED
WITH CD CHANGER).
OPTIONAL
CD CHANGER
NOTE: THIS RADIO WILL CONTROL PRESTIGE CD CHANGER
MODEL SP-11CDP. CHECK WITH YOUR PRESTIGE AUDIOVOX CAR
STEREO SPECIALIST OR CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR RECOMMENDA-
TIONS OF OTHER MODELS THAT WILL WORK WITH YOUR RADIO.
RCALINE JACKS
FORUSEWITH
OPTIONALEXTERNAL
AMPLIFIERS
2CHLINEIN 4CHLINEOUT
LINEIN/OUT(LEFT)=WHITE
LINEIN.OUTOUT(RIGHT)=RED
8:30am - 7:00pm Eastern
9:00am - 5:00pm Eastern
1-800-645-4994
Monday - Friday
Saturday
HELP!