Audiovox Rampage AV-303 User manual

Released 9-25-02
OWNER'S MANUAL
AV-303
AM/FM RADIO
WITH
DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL
AND
CASSETTE PLAYER
BALANCE
FF/EJ
LO
DX
ST
MO
POWER
BAND
TUNING
VOLUME
AV303
STEREO
CASSETTE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This unit is designed for installation in cars, trucks, and vans with an existing radio opening. In many cases, a special installation kit will be
required to mount the radio to the dashboard. These kits are available at electronics supply stores and car stereo specialist 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 it available, call
our toll-free “HELP” line. Just call our toll-free telephone assistance line at 1-800-645-4994 (U.S.A. and Canada only).
UNIVERSALINSTALLATION
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. 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. Place the radio in front of the dashboard opening so that the wiring can be brought through the mounting sleeve. Follow the
wiring diagram carefully and make certain all connections of the wiring harness are secure and insulated with wire nuts or
electrical tape to insure proper operation of the unit. After completing the wiring connections, 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. Attachone endof theperforated supportstrap (supplied)to thescrew studon therear ofthe chassisusing thehex nutprovided.
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 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.
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UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION
SCREW STUD
PERFORATED STRAP
SCREW
NUT
FASTEN THIS END TO
SCREW STUD ON
REAR OF CHASSIS
BEND TOP TABS
UPWARD
MOUNTING SLEEVE
EXISTING DASH OPENING (FILE EDGES TO FIT IF NECESSARY-DO NOT OVER FILE)
NOTE: IF DASH IS SOLID, USE MOUNTING SLEEVE AS A TEMPLATE & CUT OPENING
NUT
BEND BOTTOM TABS
DOWNWARD
RADIO
DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL
REMOVAL
TOOL (1)
FASTEN THIS END TO SECURE PART
OF DASHBOARD.
DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY.

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ANTENNA SOCKET
ON REAR OF RADIO
WIRING DIWIRING DI
WIRING DIWIRING DI
WIRING DIAA
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USE WIRE NUTS OR SOLDER AND TAPE ALL SPLICES
LEFT SPEAKER
RED
GROUNDED METAL PART
OF CAR BODY
(REMOVE ANY PAINT)
ANTENNA
4 - 8 OHMS
IMPORTANT
CONNECT THE RED WIRE TO A
SWITCHED +12 VOLT SOURCE.
RIGHT SPEAKER
4 - 8 OHMS
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FUSE (3 AMP.)
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EXISTING ANTENNA CABLE
RADIO
ORANGE AUTO ANTENNA
(+12 VDC OUTPUT WHEN
RADIO IS ON)
USE 1/4"
SPADE LUG
FOR GROUND
CONNECTION

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RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER
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LEFT REAR SPEAKER RIGHT REAR SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER
NOTE: CONNECT ALL OTHER WIRES AS SHOWN ON PAGE 4
USE WIRE NUTS OR SOLDER
AND TAPE ALL SPLICES
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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3 BALANCECONTROL
Rotate this control knob to achieve sound output
balancebetweentheleftandrightspeakers.Output
balancewilloccurwhenthecontrolispositionedat
the center detent position.
Tofavorthe soundoutput fromtheleftspeaker(s),
rotate the control CCW; to favor the sound output
from the right speaker(s), rotate the control CW.
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1POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Alternately press this button to turn the unit on and
off.
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2VOLUME CONTROL
Toincreasethevolumelevel,rotatethiscontrolknob
in the clockwise (CW) direction; to decrease the
volume, rotate the knob in the counterclockwise
(CCW)direction.
VOLUME
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BALANCE
FF/EJ
LO
DX
ST
MO
POWER
BAND
TUNING
VOLUME
AV303
STEREO
CASSETTE

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8FMMONO/STEREO (MO.ST) BUTTON
During FM radio reception, this button is used to
select mono or stereo reception. Under normal
reception conditions, the unit should be left in the
stereo mode, as indicated by the FM Stereo
indicator.Ifthestereosignalistoonoisyforcomfort-
able listening, press the MO.ST button to switch to
monoreception.
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9LOCAL/DISTANT(LO.DX)BUTTON
Thisbuttonallowsmaximumreceptioninbothweak
and strong FM signal areas. For normal reception
conditions, and when receiving a wide range of
signals, including weak or distant stations, this
function should be set to the Distant (DX) position,
whichwillallowmaximumsignalreception. Whenin
an extremely strong (local) signal area, select the
Local (LO) setting. This will eliminate weak signals
and suppress overly strong signals. When moving
out of the strong signal area, switch to the Distant
setting.
NOTE: TheLocal/Distant buttononly affects FM
signals, and will have no effect on AM
signals.
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4 TONE CONTROL
Rotatethiscontrolknobtoadjust the soundoutput
forthedesiredbassortrebletonalrange.Whenthe
control is positioned at the mid-range detent posi-
tion, the bass and treble response should be very
nearlyequal.
Toincreasebassresponse,rotatethecontrolCCW;
toincreasetrebleresponse,rotatethecontrolCW.
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5AM-FMBANDSELECTOR
PressthisbuttontochangetheradiobandfromAM
toFMandvice-versa.
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6MANUALTUNINGCONTROL
Rotate this knob to the left or right to select the
desired radio station. When tuning in a station,
always adjust the control so that you are receiving
thefullsignalandareonthecenterofthebroadcast
frequency. If the radio is off frequency, you could
experiencenoiseandreceptionproblems.Thepointer
willmovealong thedialtoindicatethe frequencyto
whichyou aretuned.
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7FM STEREO INDICATOR
ThisLEDindicator withintheAM/FMdialwill illumi-
nateredduring receptionofFMstereobroadcasts;
ifthestereo stationismistuned(not in thecenterof
thefrequency)thisindicatormaylightintermittently
or not at all.

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ItisveryimportanttoadjusttheAntennaTrimmerfor
optimum AM reception. The antenna trimmer is
locatedonleftrear cornerof thechassis.Adjustthis
control after wiring connections are complete and
before the radio is inserted into the dashboard
opening.Proceedasfollows:
1.Tuneinaweakstation around 1400kHz onthe
AMband.
2.Using a small screwdriver, slowly adjust the
trimmerformaximum output fromtheradio.
NOTE: TheAntennaTrimmeronlyaffectsAM
reception,andwill haveno effectonFM
reception. TheTrimmeronlyneedstobe
adjusted when the radio is first installed
and at any time a change is made to the
vehicleantenna(replacingthemast,etc.).
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Holdthecassettewiththeexposedtapeedgetothe
right and insert it into the cassette door. Press in
fully until the cassette is engaged and begins
playing.
NOTE: Observethecassetteoperationcautions
inthe CareandMaintenance section of
this manual.
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This button performs two functions. To eject a
cassette,simplypressthebuttonfullythenrelease.
The cassette will eject and radio operation will
resume.
Tofast-forwardthetape,pressthebuttonhalf-wayin
to the locked position. To stop fast-forward and
resume normal tape playback, press the button
slightly and release. Do not press fully in or the
cassette will be ejected.
NOTE: Neverleaveacassetteengagedinthe
player when not in use. Doing so can
cause damage to the cassette and/or
mechanism of the unit. Always press the
ejectbutton andremovethe cassette
whenleavingthevehicle.
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Thisdual tuningdialrepresents theAM (bottom)
frequencybandfrom530-1710kHz,whilethetop
dialrepresentstheFMfrequencybandfrom
87.7-107.9MHz.TheAMstationfrequencieson
the dial must be multiplied by a factor of 10 (x10)
asshown. The dialpointertraversesthe dialusing
theTUNINGcontrol knobinconjunctionwiththe
AM/FM BAND select button.

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This button is used to release the mechanism that
holds the front panel to the chassis. To detach the
frontpanel,pressthebuttonsothatthe rightsideof
the panel is released. Grasp the released side and
pull it off of the chassis. To re-attach the panel,
position the right side of the panel in place first and
thenpresstheleftsideofthepaneluntilthemecha-
nism locks it into place.
NOTESONUSEOFFRONTPANEL
1.Makesurethefrontpanelisright-side-upwhen
attaching it to the chassis as it cannot be
attachedwhenupsidedown.
2.Donotpressveryhardonthefrontpanelwhen
attachingittothechassis. Nomorethanlightto
moderatepressureshouldbeneeded.
3.When attaching thefrontpanel,make surethe
rightsideis correctly engagedbeforepressing
the left side to lock it into position.
ATTACHING THE FRONT PANEL
DETACHINGTHEFRONTPANEL
Engage right
side first
Release Button
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Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.
SPECIFICATIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The radio portion of your new sound system does not require any maintenance. We recommend you keep this manual for
general reference of the many features found in this unit.
As with any cassette player, the cassette section of this sound system does require a minimum of maintenance to keep it
in good working condition. The following simple care and maintenance suggestions should be followed to prevent
malfunctions of the cassette system.
Cassette Care:
1. Purchaseacassettecleaningkitfromyourlocalretailstore. Useit! Atleastevery20to30hoursof operation
you must clean the cassette mechanism. A dirty cassette player will have a poor sound.
2. Do not use cassettes that exceed 45 minutes of play on each side.
3. Do not insert a cassette that appears to be broken, twisted or dirty or with loose or torn labels on it.
4. Always keep your cassettes away from direct sunlight or exposure to sub-freezing conditions. If a cassette
is cold, allow it to warm up before use.
5. Do not keep a cassette in the player when not in use.
6. Before inserting a cassette in the player, check that the tape is tightly wound on the reels.
Take up any excess slack using a pencil to turn the drive hub in the cassette (see diagram).
7.2" W x 2" H x 5.1" D (182mm x 52mm x 130mm)
12 volts DC, negative ground (Fuse: 3 Amp.)
14 watts maximum (7 watts x 2 channels)
Common-ground type designed for 2 speaker use.
May also be used with 4 speakers.
Compatible with 4-8 ohm speakers
AM: 530 - 1710 kHz., FM: 87.7 - 107.9 MHz.
AM: 100 uV; FM: 10 uV (for 30dB quieting).
30 dB
50-10,000 Hz.
50 dB
0.25% WRMS
Size:
Operating Voltage:
Output Power
Output Wiring:
Output Impedance:
Tuning Range:
Sensitivity:
FM Stereo Separation:
Tape Frequency Response:
Tape S/N Ratio:
Wow & Flutter:
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.