INSTALLATION MANUAL
P-955
AM/FM/MPX RADIO
WITH FOLD-DOWN DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL,
CD PLAYER, CD CHANGER CONTROLS,
AND QUARTZ CLOCK
© 2000 Audiovox Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788
128-5801 (P-955)
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).
TIME ZONE
DAY
PACIFIC
MOUNTAIN
CENTRAL
EASTERN
MON. - FRI.
SATURDAY
8:30AM - 7PM
9AM - 5PM
7:30AM - 6PM
8AM - 4PM
5:30AM - 4PM
6AM - 2PM
6:30AM - 5PM
7AM - 3PM
NUT (5MM)
PERFORATED STRAP
EXISTING DASH OPENING
FILE EDGES TO FIT IF NECESSARY - DO NOT OVERFILE
NOTE: IF DASH IS SOLID, USE REAR SIDE (WITHOUT THE LIP) OF MOUNTING
SLEEVE AS A TEMPLATE & CUT OPENING
FASTEN THIS END TO SCREW
STUD ON REAR OF CHASSIS
BEND TOP
TABS UPWARD
SCREW
(5MM)
BEND BOTTOM TABS
DOWNWARD
RADIO
SCREW STUD
NUT (5MM)
MOUNTING SLEEVE
FASTEN THIS END TO SECURE PART OF DASHBOARD.
REMOVAL TOOLS
CAUTION:
FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE CD PLAYER, THE CHASSIS MUST BE
MOUNTED WITHIN 20° OF HORIZONTAL. MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS
MOUNTED WITHIN THIS LIMITATION.
HABLE
PANEL
20° MAX.
SIDE VIEW
OF
CHASSIS
FRONT PANEL
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
REMOVE THE PLASTIC FRAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE CHASSIS BY
CAREFULLY UN-SNAPPING IT.
MAXIMUM SCREW
SIZE
MAXIMUM SCREW
UN-SNAP AT 2 PLACES EACH ON
TOP AND BOTTOM
SIZE
M5 x 6
M5 x 6
FACTORY MOUNTING
BRACKETS
PLASTIC FRAME
-3-
RADIO WIRING
REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR SPEAKER WIRING
AUTOMATICANTENNA
ANTENNA
CAR
FUSEBLOCK
BLUE
IMPORTANT
THE BLUE WIRE CAN BE USED TO
REMOTELY ACTIVATE AN AUTOMATIC
ANTENNA OR AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER
(SEE ANTENNA OR AMPLIFIER MANUAL)
EXISTING
ANTENNA
CABLE
"RADIO" OR
"ACCESSORY" FUSE
RED
SCREW
BLACK
METAL PART OF DASH
(DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY)
CARBATTERY
YELLOW
IMPORTANT
THIS WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED AS SHOWN
OR RADIO WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
CONTAINS:
ONE 1-AMP FUSE
ONE 15-AMP FUSE
FILTER/FUSE
BOX
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL 12 VOLT
BATTERY
SEE PAGE 4 FOR
SPEAKER WIRING
14 PIN PLUG
ANTENNA SOCKET ON REAR
OF RADIO
MATING 14 PIN SOCKET
RADIO
-4-
SPEAKER WIRING
REFER TO PAGE 3
WARNING!
l
l
l
l
THE AMPLIFIERS IN THIS RADIO ARE ONLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH 4 SPEAKERS.
NEVER COMBINE (BRIDGE) OUTPUTS FOR USE WITH 2 SPEAKERS.
NEVER GROUND NEGATIVE SPEAKER LEADS TO CHASSIS GROUND.
FAILURE TO WIRE EXACTLY AS SHOWN BELOW MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO THE RADIO.
NOTE:
CHECK WITH YOUR RAMPAGE/AUDIOVOX CAR STEREO SPECIALIST OR
CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MODELS THAT
WILL WORK WITH YOUR RADIO.
RCA JACKS
LINE OUT
FOR USE WITH
OPTIONAL
EXTERNAL
AMPLIFIERS
RED=RIGHT REAR
WHITE=LEFT REAR
OPTIONAL
CD CHANGER
DIN CABLE (SUPPLIED
WITH CD CHANGER).
6
C
O
M
P
A
C
T
RADIO
8-PIN DIN SOCKET FOR CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL CD CHANGER
RCA LINE JACK FOR USE WITH OPTIONAL
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER AND SUB-WOOFER
REMOTE INPUT INPUT JACK FOR USE WITH
EXTERNAL CD PLAYER,CASSETTE PLAYER, OR
MP3 PLAYBACK
4-PIN PLUGS
9-PIN PLUGS
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER
SEE PAGE 3 FOR
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER
RADIO WIRING
GRAY w/BLACK STRIPE
WHITE w/BLACK STRIPE
WHITE
GRAY
GREEN
VIOLET
GREEN w/BLACK STRIPE
VIOLET w/BLACK STRIPE
HELP!
1-800-645-4994
Monday - Friday
Saturday
8:30am - 7:00pm Eastern
9:00am - 5:00pm Eastern
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER
LEFT REAR SPEAKER
-5-
|