Audiovox Prestige P-105 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
P-105
AM/FM/MPXRADIO
WITHCOMPACTDISCPLAYER,
CD CHANGER CONTROLS
ANDQUARTZCLOCK

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ThisunitisdesignedforinstallationinGMandChryslercars,trucks,and vanswitha1-1/2DINradioopening. Insomecases,
aspecialinstallationkitwillberequiredtomounttheradiotothedashboard. Thesekitsareavailableatelectronicssupplystores
andcarstereospecialtyshops. Alwayscheckthekitapplicationbeforepurchasingtomakesurethekitworkswithyourvehicle.
Ifyou needa kit butcannot findit available, callour toll-free“HELP” line at 1-800-645-4994.
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
IMPORTANT: Disconnect the ground cable from the negative terminal of the battery.
a. Dash Disassembly:
NOTE: Locationsand typesof fastenerswill varydepending onthe makeand model of the vehicle.
Carefullycheck thedashforallfastenersthatmayrequireremovalinordertoremovethefactoryradiofromthesub-dash.
1. Removethescrewssecuringtheupperand/orlowerportionofthedashpanel.
2. Remove the screws above the instrument cluster and all screws from the trim panel that may surround the factory
radio.
3. Removetheashtrayandopentheglove boxtoseeifthereareanyscrewsthatneedtoberemovedfrom thedashpanel.
Donot discard any screws!
NOTE: Thegear shiftermay needto bein lowgear toallow fordash panelremoval.
4. Gentlyunclip and removethedashpanel.
b.RemovingtheFactoryRadio:
1. Remove any hardware securing the factory radio assembly to the sub-dash. Do not discard any hardware!
2. Disconnectthewiring and antennacable fromthefactory radio.
c.Removing theFactory Radio Brackets(IfApplicable):
1. Remove all nuts that secure the original factory brackets to the radio.
2. Removeandretaintheoriginalmountingbracketsfromthefactoryradio.
NOTE: Not allradios haveremovablemountingbrackets.ForGMradioswithnon-removablebrackets,usethetwoenclosed.
These will satisfy most 1993 and up GM radio mounting applications. If this is not the case, it will be necessary to
purchaseaspecialinstallationkit.Pleaseconsultyourlocalcarstereoinstallationshoporconsumerelectronicsstore.
d.Check the dashboard opening size by measuring the height and width. If the opening is not large enough,
carefullycutorfileasnecessary untilthe openingslightlyexceeds theradiosize. Check thattherewill besufficientspace
behindthedashboardfor the radiochassis.
NOTE: Afterconfirming fit, place the P-105 aside and proceed with the wiring instructions.
USING A WIRING ADAPTER
Theeasiest wiring method to connect the P-105to the vehicle is to buy a wireharness adapter from your dealer, a car stereo
installationshop, or anelectronics store.If youuse a wiringadapter, allwires canbe connected toyour P-105even beforeyour
oldradio isremoved from thecar.
Connecting theWires
Splice,crimporsolderthewiresfromtheAudiovoxP-105radioconnectortothewiringadapter. Match the wiresaccording to
thefunction vs. color code relationshipexpressed in thefollowing table,and the wiringadapter instructions.
Attach Wires to Radio (See Figures 1 and 2.)
a. After splicing the wiring adapter to the radio connector, attach the connector to the back of the radio.
b. Attach an antenna extender cable (not supplied) and antenna adapter, if needed.
NOTE: TheDimmer function maynot work inconjunction with some Chrysler vehicle models. In thiscase, leave the
Dimmerwire disconnected. Radio backlightingwill illuminate whenradio power is on.
Install Wiring Inside the Car (See Figures 1 and 2.)
a. Connect wiring adapter to the car’s existing wiring harness.
b. Connect an antenna extender cable (not supplied) to car antenna lead, if needed.
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WIRING COLOR CODES
FUNCTION COLOR
+ 12 V Acc/Ignition Red
+ 12 V Battery/Memory Yellow
Ground Black
Dimmer Orange
LF + Speaker White
LF - Speaker White/Black
LR + Speaker Green
LR - Speaker Green/Black
RF + Speaker Gray
RF - Speaker Gray/Black
RR + Speaker Violet
RR - Speaker Violet/Black
TYPICAL GM APPLICATION (See Figure 1.)
RadioPreparation :
NOTE: For GM car installations, use the GM Hardware Kit, Part Number 150-1343, which is furnished with the radio.
1. Matchquickie boltlocations on the P-105 radio tothe factoryradio boltlocations, and snapthe shortquickie bolts (Item #2)
intothe appropriatelocations.
2. Attach the original factory brackets or those from the radio mounting kit (if required) to the P-105 radio using the supplied
flangenuts (Item #4), or usethe enclosed brackets(Item #6) if the originalfactory brackets arenot removable. Additionally,
four brass spacers bave been provided to raise the bracket height as required. Simply place the spacer on the quickie bolt
andsecure the mountingbracket.
3. Some vehicle applications incorporate a rear mounting support. Remove the rubber rear bushing from the factory radio.
Matchthe rear quickie bolt on the P-105radio to the rear factory radio boltlocation and snap thelong quickie bolt(Item #3)
into place. Thread the rubber rear bushing from the factory radio onto the P-105 long quickie bolt.
4. Plug supplied wire harness (Item #1) into the mating socket on the rear of the P-105.
Installation :
1. Connectthe wiring harnessfrom the radioto the vehicleside radio harness.
2. Plug the factory antenna cable into the antenna socket on the radio.
NOTE: GM vehicles 1992 and up will require an antenna adapter cable to convert the vehicle mini connector to a standard
connector. Antenna adapter cables are available at car stereo speciality shops.
3. If a compatible CD changer is to be used with this radio, connect the cable from the changer to the 8-pin mating socket on
the radio. If an external amplifier will be used for the rear speakers, connect the low-level output RCA leads from the radio
tothe low-level inputs on theamplifier.
4. Reconnectthe battery and performa brief functional testof the radio to verifyproper performance.
5. After verification, turn off the ignition switch and fasten the radio to the sub-dash using the mounting hardware previously
removedfromthe factoryradio.
6. Re-assemblethe dashusing the reverseof the disassembly procedure.
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WIRING DIAGRAM-TYPICAL INSTALLATION FOR GM (Figure 1)
GMWIRINGHARNESSADAPTER
(PURCHASESEPARATELY)
VEHICLEDASH
FACTORY BRACKET
GMMINI-BARBLESS ANTENNACABLE
VEHICLESIDE
RADIOHARNESS
VEHICLE
OUTERDASHTRIM
FLANGENUT
ITEM #4
SHORT
QUICKIE BOLT
ITEM #2
(supplied) EXISTING
MOUNTING
HARDWARE
P-105 WIRING HARNESS
(SUPPLIED, ITEM #1)
P-105 RADIO
BRACKET
(2PLACES)
ITEM #6
SHORT
QUICKIEBOLT
ITEM # 2
(2PLACES)
SPLICEWIRES
NOTE: GM VEHICLES 1992 AND UP
WILL REQUIRE AN ANTENNA ADAPTERCABLETOCONVERT THE VEHICLE SIDE MINI CONNECTORTOASTANDARD CONNECTOR
LONG
QUICKIEBOLT
ITEM #3
REAR
BUSHING
FACTORY
RADIO
OR RCACABLES
14 PIN PWR/SPKR
CONNECTOR
CD CHANGER
CONNECTOR
REAR VIEW
ANTENNA
SOCKET
FLANGENUT
ITEM #4
(2PLACES)

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TYPICAL CHRYSLER APPLICATION (See Figure 2.)
RadioPreparation:
NOTE: ForChrysler car installations,use the ChryslerHardware Kit, PartNumber 150-1344, whichis furnished with
the radio.
1. Selecttwoofthefour mounting tabsprovidedandmatch theradiomountingstyleofthevehicleas shown inFigures3,4and5.
NOTE: The tab number is stamped on the bottom of the tab.
2. Attach the mounting tabs to the radio chassis with the four small Phillips-head screws provided ( Item # 9).
3. Attach the 14-pin connector from the harness to the radio.
4. Plug the antenna cable into the antenna socket on the radio.
Installation:
1. Attachthe ring lug on the groundwire (black) fromthe radio sideharness along with thevehicle side groundingstrap to the
rear of the radio chassis using the short quickie bolt (Item #2) and the flange nut (Item # 4) provided.
2. Connect the mating side of the harness to the vehicle side wiring harness.
3. Connect the vehicle antenna cable to the radio antenna connector.
4. If a compatible CD changer is to be used with this radio, connect the cable from the changer to the 8-pin mating socket on
the radio. If an external amplifier will be used for the rear speakers, connect the low-level output RCA leads from the radio
tothe low-level inputs on theamplifier.
5. Reconnect the battery, and perform a brief functional test of the radio to verify proper performance.
6. After verification, turn off the ignition switch and install the radio into the sub-dash of the vehicle using either two 10mm
hex-headscrews (notprovided), or use the existingfactory hardware.
7. Re-assemblethe dashusing the reverseof the disassembly procedure.

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TYPICAL INSTALLATION FOR CHRYSLER (Figure 2)
CHRYSLERAPPLICATION
MOUNTINGTABS
ANDHARDWARE
(See Figures 3, 4 and 5)
P-105 RADIO
VEHICLEDASH
VEHICLE
OUTERDASHTRIM
ANTENNACABLE
FLANGENUT
ITEM #4
(supplied)
VEHICLESIDE
GROUNDINGSTRAP
EXISTING
MOUNTING HARDWARE
OR10mm SCREWS
VEHICLESIDE
RADIOHARNESS
SPLICEWIRES
CHRYSLERWIRINGHARNESSADAPTER
(PURCHASED SEPARATELY) P-105
WIRINGHARNESS
LONG QUICKIE
BOLT
ITEM#3
RCACABLES
14 PIN PWR/SPKR
CONNECTOR
CD CHANGER
CONNECTOR
REAR VIEW
ANTENNA
SOCKET

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Figure 5
TAB #2
TAB #2
Figure 3
TAB #1
TAB #2
TAB #4
TAB #3
Figure 4

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