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INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE
INSTALLATION
Before you install your stereo, read all
the instructions in this owner’s manual.
You should be able to answer these
questions about your vehicle’s electrical
system:
• Which terminal in the vehicle’s fuse
box supplies power even when the
ignition is off?
• Which terminal in the vehicle’s fuse
box is for accessories?
• How do I connect a wire to the fuse
box?
Also, be aware that installation in your
vehicle might require cutting or modifying
your vehicle.
Place the stereo as close as possible to
the selected mounting location. We rec-
ommend that you install the stereo by
temporarily connecting it to ground and
power, optional components, and your
speakers. Then test the connections,
disconnect the stereo, mount it in your
vehicle, and reconnect it. The instruc-
tions in this manual are arranged in this
order.
Cautions:
• For added safety and to protect your
stereo, disconnect the cable from
your vehicle’s negative (–) battery
terminal before you begin.
• Be sure your speakers can handle
20 watts of power output per chan-
nel. Each speaker must have an
impedance of at least 4 ohms. Your
local RadioShack store carries a full
line of speakers.
Preparing the Mounting Area
Before you mount the stereo, make sure
you have all the necessary materials.
Then confirm that the stereo fits your ve-
hicle’s mounting area. This stereo is a
DIN-E size unit that requires a 2
1
/
16
-inch
high by 7
3
/
16
-inch wide by 6
11
/
16
-inch
deep (53
×
182
×
170 mm) mounting ar-
ea.
Caution:
Be sure to avoid obstructions
behind the mounting surface.
Note:
If the mounting area is larger than
the stereo requires, you might be able to
mount the stereo with an in-dash installa-
tion kit, available at your local Ra-
dioShack store. Follow the installation
kit’s instructions to mount the stereo.
Routing Speaker Wires
If you install speakers, avoid routing the
speaker wires near moving parts or sharp
edges. You can usually route wires along
the wiring channel beneath the vehicle’s
door facings by carefully removing the
molding that holds the carpet in place. Af-
ter you route the wires, replace the mold-
ing.
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