Audiovox Prestige P-965 User manual

P-965
AM/FM/MPX RADIO WITH MOTORIZED
SLIDE-DOWN DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL,
COMPACT DISC PLAYER,
CD CHANGER CONTROLS,
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
AND QUARTZ CLOCK
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This unit is designed for installation in cars, trucks, and vans with an existing radio opening. In many cases, a special installation
kitwillberequiredtomounttheradiotothedashboard. Thesekitsareavailableatelectronicssupplystoresandcarstereospecialist
shops. Always check the kit application before purchasing to make sure the kit works with your vehicle. If you need a kit but cannot find
itavailable,callourtoll-free“HELP”lineat1-800-645-4994.
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE USING MOUNTING SLEEVE
1. Activatepanel fold-down, and removethe detachablefront panel,ifitisattached to thechassis,bygraspingtherelease
latch on the middle underside of the panel and pulling the panel assembly straight out. The mounting plate will return
totheuprightpositionwithin 3 seconds. Slide the mounting sleeve off of the chassis. If itislockedintoposition,usethe
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
cutor fileasnecessaryuntilthe sleeveeasilyslidesintothe opening. Donotforcethesleeve intothe openingor cause
it to bend 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. Aftercompletingthewiringconnections,attachthefrontpanel
and turn the unit on to confirm operation (ignition switch must be “on”). If unit does not operate, re-check all wiring until
problemiscorrected. Onceproper operation is achieved, turn off the ignition switchandproceedwithfinalmountingof
the chassis.
5. Carefullyslidetheradiointothemountingsleevemakingsureitisright-side-up untilitisfullyseatedandthespringclips
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. Fastentheotherendoftheperforatedstraptoasecurepartofthedashboardeitheraboveorbelow theradio
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. Ifyourvehiclerequirestheuseofaninstallationkittomountthisradio,followtheinstructionsincludedwiththeinstallation
kit to attach the radio to the mounting plate supplied with the kit.
2. Wire and test the radio as described in Step 4 above.
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 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. 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: DO NOT EXCEED M5 X 8 MM MAXIMUM SCREW SIZE. LONGER SCREWS 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.
ISO INSTALLATIONISO INSTALLATION
ISO INSTALLATIONISO INSTALLATION
ISO INSTALLATION
20° MAX.
FRONT PANEL
CAUTION:
FORPROPEROPERATIONOFTHE CDPLAYER, 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 8 MAXIMUM SCREW
SIZE
M5 x 8
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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CARBATTERY
RADIO WIRINGRADIO WIRING
RADIO WIRINGRADIO WIRING
RADIO WIRING
REFERTOPAGE 5
FORSPEAKER
WIRING
IMPORTANT
THEBLUE WIRECAN BE 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
RED (0.5 AMP. FUSE)
EXISTING
ANTENNA
CABLE
BLUE
ANTENNA AUTOMATIC
ANTENNA
FUSEBLOCK
IMPORTANT
YELLOWWIREMUSTBECONNECTED
AS SHOWN OR RADIO WILL NOT OP-
ERATE PROPERLY
4-PIN PLUGS
YELLOW (15 AMP. FUSE)
“RADIO” FUSE
+12VACCESSORY
FILTER/FUSE
BOX
CONTAINS:
ONE 0.5 AMP FUSE
ONE 15 AMP FUSE
CDCHANGER LEAD
ON REAR OF RADIO
(SEEPAGE5)

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SPEAKER WIRINGSPEAKER WIRING
SPEAKER WIRINGSPEAKER WIRING
SPEAKER WIRING
REFER TO PAGE 4
FOR RADIO WIRING
WHITEw/BLACK STRIPE
WHITE
LEFTFRONT SPEAKER RIGHT FRONTSPEAKER
LEFTREAR SPEAKER RIGHTREAR SPEAKER
GREEN
GRAYw/BLACK STRIPE
9-PINPLUGS
GREENw/BLACK STRIPE
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
VIOLETw/BLACK STRIPE
RADIO
8:30am - 7:00pm Eastern
9:00am - 5:00pm Eastern
Monday - Friday
Saturday
1-800-645-49941-800-645-4994
1-800-645-49941-800-645-4994
1-800-645-4994
HELP!
GRAY
VIOLET
4-PINPLUGS
SEE PAGE 4 FOR RADIO
WIRING
NOTE: THISRADIOWILLCONTROLPRESTIGECDCHANGERMODEL
SP-11CDP AND MODEL SP6CDP. CHECK WITH YOUR PRESTIGE
AUDIOVOX CAR STEREO SPECIALIST OR CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR
RECOMMENDATIONS OF OTHER MODELS THAT WILL WORK WITH
YOURRADIO.
RCALINE OUT JACKS
FOR USE WITH
OPTIONALEXTERNAL
AMPLIFIERS OPTIONAL CD CHANGER
6
COMP AC T
CD CHANGER LEAD ON REAR OF RADIO
DINCABLE
(SUPPLIEDWITH CD CHANGER)
LINEOUT(LEFT)=WHITE
LINEOUT(RIGHT)=RED SUB-LINE
OUT
REMOTEINPUTJACKFOR USE
WITHEXTERNALCD-PLAYER,
CASSETTEPLAYER,ORMP3
PLAYBACK

© 2001 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Printed in China
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