Jensen CD615X User manual

How to Install the CD615X AM/FM
Stereo Radio/Compact Disc Player
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Installation.............................2
Before You Begin Installation..... 2
Tools and Supplies Needed....... 2
Speaker Requirements .............. 2
Adapters for Easier
Installation.................................. 2
• Connections........................ 3
• Crimp Connections ............. 3
• Upgrading your System ...... 3
Disconnect Battery..................... 4
Remove Old Radio .................... 4
Wiring.......................................5
• Fuse Adapters .................... 5
Wiring with a Wiring Adapter ..... 6
Connect Wires ........................... 6
Wiring Color Codes.................... 6
Attach Wires to Radio ................ 6
Install Wiring Inside the Car....... 6
Wiring Diagram–Advanced
Installation.................................. 7
Testing ....................................8
Reconnect Battery ..................... 8
Test Power Wiring ...................... 8
Test Antenna Connection........... 8
Test Memory Wiring ................... 8
Set the Clock.............................. 8
Test Speaker Connections......... 9
Final Installation....................... 10
• Attach Brackets-GM ......... 10
• Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth .. 11
• Jeep Grand Cherokee,
Dodge Avenger,
Plymouth Sebring ............. 11
Troubleshooting ................ 12
Reset Button ............................ 12
Specifications
and Warranty...................... 13
Contents
TechnicalAssistance
For technical assistance with the installation of the
CD615X, call 1-800-323-0221.
Installation
Welcome!
What you're holding in your hands is no ordinary
owner's manual. We've tried to make the instructions in
this book clear and easy to follow.
For your Jensen stereo to work right, it must be in-
stalled correctly. This manual will show you how to
install your new stereo like a pro. It's a good idea to
read all of these instructions before you begin the
installation. Most installations are straightforward and
can be handled by a do-it-yourselfer with the right
tools, patience, and the ability to follow instructions.
But, do-it-yourself installation isn't for everyone. If you
still don't feel confident after reading this book, con-
sider turning the installation job over to someone better
suited to it.
Warranty Service
If your Jensen stereo should ever require service, you
will need to have the original dated receipt. If you ever
need to return the unit for any reason, always include
the receipt with the product.
COMPACT
DIGITALAUDIO
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DISC
6
2
DISC
TUN/TRK
–+
1
RPT
4
PRG
3
RDM INT
5
6
2
1
RPT
4
PRG
3
RDM INT
5
PWR
BASSDISP
ST
CH
MUTE
40WATTS X 4
CD615X
AS/PS
CD
PAUSE
BAND
CDC
CD
BAND
MUTE
LOC DISC REPEAT RANDOM INTRO
BASS PROG
PWR
SEL/
AS/PS
RELEASE
VOL
VOL
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Before You Begin Installation
Before you begin, you will need tools, supplies and adapters. It is best to make sure you have
everything you need before you take your dashboard apart.
Installation
Tools and Supplies Needed
Basic Installation:
• Flat and Phillips screwdrivers
• Wire cutters
• Wire strippers
• Tools to remove existing radio (screw-
driver, socket wrench set or other tools)
• Electrical tape
Advanced Installation:
• Soldering iron
• Crimping tool
• 12 volt Test Light/Digital Meter
• Solder
• Crimp connectors
• 18 gauge wire for power connections
• Speaker wire
Adapters for Easier Installation
Electrical and dashboard adapters make
installation easier. Purchase adapters from
your local Jensen retailer, electronics store or
car stereo specialty store.
Wiring Harness Adapter
For a basic installation, you can purchase a
wiring harness adapter for your car's existing
radio connectors. This makes installation easy.
Antenna Adapter (GM cars)
1990 and newer GM cars have a small
antenna connector. You will need an adapter
when installing this radio in a newer GM car.
Speaker Requirements
Only connect the CD615X to speakers rated in
the load impedance range of 4 to 8 ohms.
Speakers with a load impedance less than 4
ohms could damage the CD615X.
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Connections
Good wire connections are very important for
best sound and long-term reliability. Here are
two methods:
Splice
1. Strip 1/2 inch (12 mm) of insulation from
bothwires.
2. Wrap wires together.
3. Fold wires over.
4. Stretch electrical tape tightly over splice.
Professional Tip
Solder
Solder is the best way to connect wires, but it
takes skill and practice. Splice the wires (as
shown above). Before taping, heat the wires
(not the solder). When the wires are warm
enough, touch the solder to the splice. The
solder will flow over the wires. Stretch electrical
tape tightly over splice.
Upgrading Your System
Jensen makes a wide range of car stereo
products that will make your car system
sound better, great or INCREDIBLE!
BetterSound
Install a Jensen tape deck or CD player like
you’re doing now. High power units can
make your existing speakers sound better
and play louder.
GreatSound
Replace your existing speakers with Jensen
speakers. Many of our speakers will fit into
your car without cutting or drilling. You can
also add an amplified graphic equalizer to
tailor the sound to your liking.
INCREDIBLESound
Jensen offers a full line of amplifiers, high-
power speakers and subwoofers that can
turn your car into audio dynamite. You can
go loud, louder and loudest by selecting
Jensen components from your retailer.
Professional Tip
Professional Tip
Crimp Connections
Purchase crimp connectors and crimping
tool. Connectors are color coded. This
Jensen radio uses BLUE connectors (14-16
gauge wire).
1. Strip 1/4 inch (6mm) of insulation from
both wires.
2. Insert into connector.
3. Crimp tightly.
You can make permanent splices (using
butt connectors) or select connectors that
can be removed and reinstalled.
1
2
3
4
Rosin core
solder Heat
wires
not
solder
Strip Wire
1/2" (12mm)
Soldering
iron
Solder
Splice
321
Strip wire
1/4" (6mm)
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Disconnect Battery
Before you begin, always
disconnect the battery
negative terminal.
+
–
Remove Old Radio
1
3
2
1. Remove dash trim to expose radio chassis.
2. Remove the screens from the mounting bracket and
remove radio.
3. Disconnect wiring harness.
4. Unscrew factory mounting brackets. (Most GM cars only.)
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Wiring
Important
If wiring connections are made wrong, the unit will not operate properly and it could be damaged. Follow
the installation instructions carefully, or have the installation handled by an experienced technician.
Professional Tip
Fuse Adapters
No convenient power wire? Install a fuse
adapter having a spade connector.
Fuse
Adapter
Fuse
Crimp on a matching connector and attach:
• Yellow wire–Fuse marked MAIN, BAT
or PWR
• Red wire–Fuse marked ACCY
(accessory), or RADIO
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Antenna
adapter for
GM cars
(not supplied)
Antenna
Jack
Radio
Antenna
extender cable
(not supplied)
Wiring with a Wiring Adapter
This is the easiest wiring method, because it replaces your existing radio. You will have to buy a wire
harness adapter from your dealer, a car stereo installation shop or electronics store. If you use a wiring
adapter, you can connect all wires to the radio before you even start to take your old radio out.
Connect Wires
Splice, crimp or solder the wires from the
Jensen connector to the wiring adapter. Match
the wires according to the chart (below) and
the wiring adapter instructions.
Attach Wires to Radio
1. After splicing the wiring adapter to the
Jensen connector, attach the connector to
the back of the radio as shown.
2. Attach antenna extender cable (supplied)
and antenna adapter (if needed).
GotoTesting onpage8.
Install Wiring Inside the Car
1. Connect wiring adapter to the car's exist-
ing wiring harness.
2. Connect antenna extender cable to car
antenna lead.
3. Slide radio part way into half-sleeve.
Jensen
Connector
(attach to
back of radio)
Wiring Adapter
(attach to car
wiring harness)
Splices
You can make all
these connections
without even being
in the car
Function
LF+ Speaker
LF– Speaker
LR+ Speaker
LR– Speaker
RF+ Speaker
RF– Speaker
RR+ Speaker
RR– Speaker
Power Antenna
Ground
Ignition
Battery
Dimmer
Color
white
white/black
green
green/black
gray
gray/black
violet
violet/black
dark blue
black
red
yellow
orange
Wiring Color Codes
1
Car Wiring
Harness
Car
Antenna
Lead
Antenna
Cable
2
3
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Wiring Diagram–Advanced Installation
If you are installing new speakers or amplifiers or replacing an aftermarket installation, use this diagram.
Fuses
When replacing a fuse, make sure new
fuse is correct type and amperage. Using
an incorrect fuse could damage radio. The
CD615X uses two fuses with in-line fuse
holders as part of rear wiring harness:
• 10 amp fast blowAGC (yellow wire)
• 2 amp fast blow AGC (red wire)
• 2 amp fast blow AGC (orange wire)
Memory
Connect to battery or 12 volt power
source that is always live.
Theradiowillnotworkifthiswire
isnotconnected.
Accessory
Connect to existing radio wire or
radio fuse.
Ground
Connect to ground terminal or clean,
unpainted metal part of chassis.
Power Antenna
Connect to power antenna or
amplifier. If not used, tape bare
end of wire.
Go to “Testing” on page 8.
Dimmer
Connect to existing dimmer wire.
LF
LR
RF
RR
AMP
+–
AMP
Filter
Box
Red
White
Antenna
adapter for
GM cars
(not supplied)
Antenna
jack
Antenna
extender
cable
(not supplied)
LF–
white/black
white
LF+
RF–
gray/black
gray
RF+
LR–
green/black RR– violet/black
green
LR+ violet
RR+
Black
Yellow
Red
Dark Blue
Amplifier wiring
(See amplifier instructions)
RCA-to-RCA cables
(not supplied)
Orange
In-line
fuse
(2-amp)
In-line
fuse
(2-amp)
In-line
fuse
(10-amp)
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Testing
Before you finish the installation, you should do the following tests to make sure the wiring is correct
and everything is operating properly.
Test Antenna Connection
1. Press >> or <<. The radio should tune to a
nearby station. If not, check antenna
connection.
Test Memory Wiring
Test Power Wiring
1. Turn ignition switch on. The display should
light and show 12:00. If not, check the
electrical connection at the yellow and red
wires.
Reconnect Battery
When wiring is complete,
reconnect the battery
negative terminal.
+
–
1. With the radio playing, hold
button 1 for five seconds. The
radio will beep. You just stored
the current station in memory.
2. Press
VOL
to increase
volume until you can
hear the radio playing.
2. Press PWR to turn the radio on. You will
see the radio display. If not, check electri-
cal connections to the red and yellow
wires.
3. If equipped, the power antenna should
also operate. If not, check electrical
connections to the dark blue wire.
Set the Clock
1. PressandholdDISP button
for 3 seconds until display
flashes.
2. Within 3 seconds, press >> to
change minutes, << to change
hours.
1
1
4
2
3
1
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
1
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
2
VOL
VOL
or
2. Turn the key off, then turn the
key on again.
3. Press>> or<< up or down.
The radio will select a different
station.
4. Press button 1 again. It should
return to the station that was
playing before (step 1). If not,
make sure the yellow wire is
connected properly.
3 Sec
5 Sec
DISP
1
2
012
3
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
M
H
PROGRAM RANDOM SCANREPEATBASS
PROGRAM RANDOM SCANREPEATBASS
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Test Speaker Connections
These tests make sure the speakers are connected right. If speakers don’t play at all, both wires
may not be connected. If the wrong speaker plays (you hear front speakers when you expect rear
speakers) make sure you connected the wires right.
Balance Fader
1. PressSEL fourtimes.
2. Hold the
VOL
button until
the display shows BAL.L
15.
Only the left speakers should
be playing. If not, check the
wiring. Make sure you con-
nected the wires just like the
chart on page 6.
5. PressSEL fivetimes.
6. Hold the
VOL
button until
the display shows FAD.R
15.
Only the rear speakers
should be playing. If not,
check the wiring. Make sure
you connected the wires just
like the chart on page 6.
3. PressSEL fourtimes
again.
4. Hold the
VOL
button until
the display shows BAL.R
15.
Only the right speakers
should be playing. If not,
check the wiring. Make sure
you connected the wires just
like the chart on page 6.
7. PressSEL fivetimes
again.
8. Hold the
VOL
button until
the display shows FAD.F
15.
Only the front speakers
should be playing. If not,
check the wiring. Make sure
you connected the wires just
like the chart on page 6.
Once everything is operating correctly, perform final installation described on page 10.
SEL/
SEL/
SEL/
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
1
2
SEL/
SEL/
SEL/
3
4
SEL/
SEL/
SEL/
SEL/
SEL/
SEL/
5
6
SEL/
SEL/
SEL/
SEL/
7
8
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
SEL/
SEL/
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Attach Brackets
GM
Les pivots
se verrouillent
dans les orifices
Glissez le
|boulon dans
l’ouverture
Ancienne radio
Transférez les
supports sur
la radio Jensen
Positions possibles
des supports
Fourni. Peut être
nécessaire pour certains
véhicules GM 1994
ou plus récents
1. Note the position of brackets on the exist-
ing radio.
2. Remove the captive bolts and brackets
from your existing radio and transfer to the
same location on your new radio.
(See Note.)
NOTE : The brackets supplied with
your Jensen radio are designed for
the following vehicles:
93-up Firebird/Camaro
94-up Bonneville
94-up Grand Prix
95-up Sunfire
96-up Grand Am
Old Radio
Possible bracket
locations
Transfer brackets
to Jensen radio
Supplied. May be
needed for some
1993 and newer
GM vehicles
Slide captive bolt
into opening
Points on clip will
lock in holes
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Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth
1. Note the position of brackets on the exist-
ing radio.
2. Match the brackets found in the hardware
kit to the mounting tabs on your factory
radio.
3. Attach the supplied brackets to the chassis
of the radio with the four "machine thread"
Phillips type screws. Use two screws for
each bracket.
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge
Avenger, Plymouth Sebring
1. Note the position of brackets on the exist-
ing radio.
2. Match the brackets found in the hardware
kit to the mounting tabs on your factory
radio.
3. Attach the supplied brackets to the chassis
of the radio with the four "machine thread"
Phillips type screws. Use two screws for
each bracket.
Typical Bracket Location
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Troubleshooting
In case of abnormal operation:
Use a pencil tip (or other non-metallic object)
topresstheRESET button.
Reset Button
Reset
Button
RESET
RESET
Problem Cause Corrective Action
Does not operate (display
does not light)
Not all speakers operate
Blows fuses
ER-1 appears on display
ER-2 appears on display
ER-3 appears on display
Can’t find cause of problem
No power to yellow wire
No power to red wire
Inline fuse blown
Incorrect splices or connections
Speaker wires shorting to chassis
ground or to each other
Power wire shorting to ground
Speaker wires shorting to ground
Incorrect fuse
Disc reading malfunction
Disc loading or eject malfunction
High temperature
Check connection
Check vehicle fuse
Replace fuse
Check all splices and connections
Check splices, insulate all bare wires
Insulate wire
Insulate wire
Install fuse of correct rating
Try a different disc. The disc may be damaged
or dirty
Press RESET button
Insert a disc and try again
Wait until temperature returns to normal
Call Jensen Technical Assistance
(1-800-323-0221)
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©1999 Recoton Audio Corporation
Recoton Mobile Electronics
A Division of Recoton Audio Corporation
A RECOTON®COMPANY
1090 Emma Oaks Trail
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
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Limited One Year Warranty–USA and Canada
Length of Warranty. This warranty from Recoton Mobile
Electronics shall be in effect for a period of one year from
the date of the first consumer purchase.
Persons Protected. This warranty will be enforceable by
the original owner and any subsequent owners during the
warranty period so long as proof of date of purchase from
an authorized Jensen dealer is presented whenever
warranty service is required.
What is Covered. Except as otherwise specified below, this
warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in
this product. The following are not covered: damage
resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product
modification, improper installation, incorrect line voltage,
unauthorized repair or failure to follow instructions supplied
with the product; damage occurring during shipment (claims
must be presented to the carrier); elimination of car static
or other electrical interferences; any product purchased
outside USA or Canada, or on which the serial number
has been defaced, modified or removed.
How You Can Get Service.
U.S. Purchasers. Please telephone Jensen at
1-800-323-4815. We will either inform you of the name
and address of an authorized Jensen repair station which
will service the product or will advise you to send the
product to a factory service center.
Canadian Purchasers. The product should be returned
to the Jensen dealer from whom it was purchased and
such dealer either will service or arrange for service of
the product.
If shipment of the product is required, it should be packed
securely. The original dated bill of sale must always be
included with the product as proof of warranty coverage.
What We Will Pay For. We will pay for all labor and
material expenses required to repair the product, but you
must pay any labor costs for the removal and/or installation
of the product. If the product is shipped for warranty
service, you must prepay the initial shipping charges, but
Jensen will pay the return shipping charges if the product is
returned to an address inside the USA or Canada.
Limitation of Implied or Statutory Warranties and
Conditions. All implied or statutory warranties and condi-
tions, including warranties or conditions of merchantability,
fitness for particular purposes and non-infringement, are
limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
Exclusion of Certain Damages. Jensen’s liability is limited
to the repair or replacement, at our option, of any defective
product and shall not include incidental or consequential
economic damages of any kind.
Some states and/or provinces do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state and
province to province.
Specifications
CDPlayer
Signal/noise ratio ......................................................................................................................>86 dB
Frequency response .................................................................................................... 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Channel separation...................................................................................................................>65 dB
D/A converter .........................................................................................................................1 Bit D/A
FMT uner
Tuning range ...................................................................................................... 87.5 MHz-107.9 MHz
FM mono sensitivity ...................................................................................................................12 dBf
50 dB quieting sensitivity (stereo)..............................................................................................16 dBf
Stereo separation @ 1 kHz.........................................................................................................40 dB
AMT uner
Tuning range .......................................................................................................... 530 kHz-1720 kHz
Amplifier
Total system power ......................................................................................................160 watts peak
Power output..................................................................................................................front: 2 x 40W
rear: 2 x 40W
General
Power supply ..........................................................................................11-16 VDC, negative ground
Speaker output impedance.................................................................................................. 4-8 Ohms
Fuses ...........................................................................................fast blow AGC (2 amp and 10 amp)
Specificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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