Audiovox Prestige P-942W User manual

P-942W
AM/FM/MPX RADIO
WITH
DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL,
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
AND
AND QUARTZ CLOCK
INSTALLATION MANUAL
SEL
RELEASE
6
5
4321
LOUD
MODE
T/F
POWER
EQ
AS/PS
LOC
MUTE
BAND TA
ME/CR
AFSW LOUD
MP3 PTYST
CDPMONOTP REC
TAPE INLOCEON ROCK
CLAS
POP

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE USING MOUNTING SLEEVE
This unit is designed to fit into a standard DIN dashboard opening of 182 x 52 mm, common in many cars, trucks and vans.your car
doesnothaveanexistingopeningofthissize,itwillbenecessarytocutorfileanopeningtothesedimensions. Therearside(without
the lip) of the mounting sleeve may be used as a template to cut the required opening.
In some cases, a special installation or adaptor kit may be required to properly mount the unit. These kits are available at electronics
stores and car stereo specialist shops. Always check the application before purchasing to be certain that it works with your vehicle.
For assistance or answers to installation problems, call Audiovox toll-free at 1-800-645-4994 (Continental U.S. only, 9:00 AM-7:00
PMEasternTimeMonday-Friday,9:00AM-5:00PMSaturday,Holidaysexcluded),orconsultwithyourlocalcarstereospecialistshop.
1. Remove the detachable front panel if it is attached to the chassis by pushing the “Release” button. 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.
3. Check that there will be sufficient space behind the dashboard for the radio chassis.
4. In most installations, it is more convenient to complete the wiring before mounting the radio in the dashboard.
Followthewiring diagramcarefullyandmake certain allconnectionsofthe wiringharnessaresecure andinsulatedwithwire nuts
or electrical tape to insure proper operation of the unit. After completing the wiring connections, plug the 9-pin and 4-pin connectors
into the mating sockets on the rear of the chassis, 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. 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.
7. Threadandtightenthesuppliedscrewstudtothematingholeon the rear of the chassis. Place the radio in front of the dashboard
openingsothatthewiring(9-pinand4-pinconnectors,antennalead,RCAleadsifused,etc.)canbebroughtthroughthemounting
sleeve and plugged into the respective sockets on the rear of the chassis.
8. 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.
9. Attach one end of the perforated support strap (supplied) to the screw stud using the hex nut provided. Fasten the other end of
theperforated straptoa securepartofthedashboardeitheraboveor belowtheradiousingthescrewandhex nutprovided. Bend
the strap to position it as necessary.
CAUTION: Therearoftheradiomustbesupportedwiththestraptopreventdamagetothedashboardfromtheweight
of the radio or improper operation due to vibration.
10. Re-attach the front panel to the chassis and test radio operation by referring to the Operating Instructions for the unit.
REMOVING THE RADIO FROM MOUNTING SLEEVE INSTALLATIONS
1. Should it be necessary to remove the radio for servicing or other reasons, first remove the detachable front panel and trim ring..
2. Remove the rear support strap by taking off the hex nut securing it to the screw stud on the rear of the chassis.
3. Use the removal tools (supplied) to disengage the side spring clips and pull the radio out of the mounting sleeve.
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, Universal Installation procedure.
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, Universal Installation procedure.
5.Replace the dashboard trim panel.
ISO INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Thisunithasthreadedholesin thechassisside panelswhichmay beusedwiththeoriginalfactorymounting bracketsofsome Toyota,
Nissan,Mitsubishi,Isuzu, Hyundai and Honda vehicles to mount the radio to the dashboard. Please consultwithyour 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: DONOTEXCEEDM5X5MMMAXIMUMSCREWSIZE. LONGERSCREWSMAYTOUCHANDDAMAGE
COMPONENTSINSIDETHE CHASSIS. DEPENDINGON YOURVEHICLE, YOUMAY BEREQUIRED
TOUSEM5X8MM ORM4X7MMSCREWS. BOTHSIZESAREPROVIDEDFORTHEINSTALLATION.
4. Wire the new radio to the vehicle as per Step 4, Universal Installation procedure.
5. Mount the new radio assembly to the dashboard or center console using the reverse procedure of step 1 above.
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UN-SNAP AT 2
PLACES EACH ON
TOP AND BOTTOM
RADIO
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
20° MAX.
FRONT PANEL
REMOVE THE PLASTIC FRAME FROM THE
FRONT OF THE THE CHASSIS BY CAREFULLY
UN-SNAPPING IT.
ISO INSTALLATION
FACTORY MOUNTING
BRACKETS
MAX. SIZE
M5 x 5MM
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION USING MOUNTING SLEEVE
MAX. SIZE
M5 x 5MM
BEND BOTTOM TABS
DOWNWARD
PERFORATED STRAP
FASTEN THIS END TO
SCREW STUD ON
REAR OF CHASSIS
NUT (5MM)
SCREW(5MM)
SCREW STUD
FASTEN THIS END TO SECURE PART OF DASHBOARD.
MOUNTING SLEEVE
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
REMOVAL TOOLS
NUT (5MM)
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FACTORY MOUNTING
HARDWARE (4PCS)
MAP/COIN
POCKET
BEND TOP TABS
UPWARD
CD
6
5
4
3
2
1
POWER
T/F LOUD
SEL BND
MONO
AS/PS
AS/PS
RELEASE
MUTE
DETACHABLE
FRONT PANEL

RADIO WIRINGRADIO WIRING
RADIO WIRINGRADIO WIRING
RADIO WIRING
REFER TO PAGE 5 FOR SPEAKER WIRING
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CARBATTERY
IMPORTANT
THEBLUE WIRE CANBE USED TOREMOTELYACTI-
VATE AN AUTOMATIC ANTENNA OR AN EXTERNAL
AMPLIFIER (SEE ANTENNA OR AMPLIFIER MANUAL)
ANTENNALEAD
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
+12VACCESSORY
RED 0.5 AMP. FUSE
YELLOW 15 AMP. FUSE

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
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WHITEw/BLACKSTRIPE
WHITE
LEFTFRONT SPEAKER RIGHT FRONTSPEAKER
LEFTREAR SPEAKER RIGHT REAR SPEAKER
GREEN
GRAYw/BLACKSTRIPE
9-PINPLUGS
GREENw/BLACKSTRIPE VIOLETw/BLACK STRIPE
RADIO
GRAY
VIOLET
4-PINPLUGS
SEE PAGE 4 FOR RADIO
WIRING
RCALINEOUT JACKS
FOR USE WITH
OPTIONALEXTERNAL
AMPLIFIERS
LINE OUT (LEFT) = WHITE
LINEOUT (RIGHT) = RED
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