Audiovox Prestige P-950W User manual

P-950W
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
LOCSCANMUTE
SEL 1
OPEN
JAZZ
MONO
ST
LOC
REG
LOUD
POP
CLAS
CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
POWER LEVEL METER
2 PAU SCN RPT 3 SHF 4 5 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

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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
cannotfind it available, call ourtoll-free “HELP” line at 1-800-645-4994.
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE USING MOUNTING SLEEVE
1. Open,folddown and removethedetachablefrontpanel,ifitisattached tothechassis,bygraspingthe groovedcenter
portion andpullingthepanelassemblystraightout.Slidethemounting sleeve off of the chassis. If it is lockedintoposition,
use the removal tools (supplied) to disengage it.
2. Check thedashboard opening size bysliding the mounting sleeveinto it. If the openingis not large enough, carefully cut or
fileasnecessaryuntil thesleeveeasily slidesintothe opening. Donotforcethesleeve intothe 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,turnofftheignition 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. 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 above.
3. Installthe radio/mountingplate assembly to the sub-dashboard according to the instructions of theinstallation 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: DONOTEXCEEDM5X 5MM MAXIMUMSCREWSIZE. 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.
ISO INSTALLATIONISO INSTALLATION
ISO INSTALLATIONISO INSTALLATION
ISO INSTALLATION
20° MAX.
FRONT PANEL
CAUTION:
FORPROPEROPERATIONOFTHE CD PLAYER, THECHASSIS MUST BEMOUNTED
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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CARBATTERY
RADIO WIRINGRADIO WIRING
RADIO WIRINGRADIO WIRING
RADIO WIRING
REFER TO PAGE 5 FOR SPEAKER WIRING
IMPORTANT
THEBLUE WIRE CANBEUSED 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
EXTERNAL INVERTER FOR
VFD DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING
AUXILIARYINPUT JACK
(MOUNTUNDER DASHIN
ACONVENIENTLOCATION)
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
WHITEw/BLACKSTRIPE
WHITE
LEFTFRONT SPEAKER RIGHTFRONTSPEAKER
LEFTREAR SPEAKER RIGHT REARSPEAKER
GREEN
GRAYw/BLACKSTRIPE
9-PINPLUGS
GREENw/BLACKSTRIPE VIOLETw/BLACK STRIPE
RADIO
GRAY
VIOLET
4-PINPLUGS
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.
RCALINEJACKS
FORUSEWITH
OPTIONALEXTERNAL
AMPLIFIERS
2CHLINEIN 4CHLINEOUT
LINEIN/OUT(LEFT)=WHITE
LINEIN.OUTOUT(RIGHT)=RED
8:30am - 7:00pm Eastern
9:00am - 5:00pm Eastern
1-800-645-49941-800-645-4994
1-800-645-49941-800-645-4994
1-800-645-4994
Monday - Friday
Saturday
HELP!

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