INSTALLATION MANUAL
P-959ESP
CAR CD-R/RW PLAYBACK
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CLAS
POP
JAZZ
LOC
REG
MONO
ST
AF TA EON
TP PTY
LOUD
ME/CR
PAU
SCN
RPT
SHF
CD-
CD+
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2
3
4
5
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P-959ESP
AM/FM/MPX RADIO
WITH
FOLD-DOWN DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL,
COMPACT DISC PLAYER,
CD CHANGER CONTROLS,
REMOTE CONTROL
AND QUARTZ CLOCK
Released: 1-9-04
Rev A: Revised Power Pins 4 and 7 functions page 6 : 4-6-04.
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).
TIMEZONE
EASTERN
DAY
PACIFIC
MOUNTAIN
CENTRAL
MON.-FRI.
SATURDAY
8:30AM - 7PM
9AM-5PM
5:30AM-4PM
6AM - 2PM
6:30AM - 5PM
7AM - 3PM
7:30AM - 6PM
8AM - 4PM
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION USING MOUNTING SLEEVE
EXISTINGDASHOPENING(FILEEDGESTOFITIFNECESSARY-DONOTOVERFILE)
NOTE:IFDASHISSOLID, USEMOUNTINGSLEEVEASATEMPLATE&CUTOPENING
NUT
PERFORATED STRAP
BENDTOPTABS
UPWARD
FASTEN THIS END TO
SCREW STUD ON
REAR OF CHASSIS
BENDBOTTOMTABS
DOWNWARD
SCREW
RADIO
SCREW STUD
REMOVAL
TOOLS
MOUNTING SLEEVE
FASTEN THIS END TO SECURE PART
OF DASHBOARD.
DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY.
DETACHABLE
FRONT PANEL
ISO INSTALLATION
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
REMOVE THE PLASTIC FRAME FROM THE
FRONT OF THE CHASSIS BY CAREFULLY
UNSNAPPING IT.
MAX.SIZE
M5 x 8
Unsnap AT 2 PLACES
EACH ON TOP AND
BOTTOM
PLASTIC FRAME
FACTORYMOUNTINGBRACKETS
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RADIO WIRING
REFER TO PAGE 5 FOR SPEAKER WIRING
AUTOMATIC
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
BLUE
VEHICLE
IMPORTANT
FUSEBLOCK
THE BLUE WIRE CAN BE USED
TO REMOTELY ACTIVATE AN
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA OR AN
EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER (SEE
ANTENNA OR AMPLIFIER
MANUAL)
“RADIO” OR
“ACCESSORY”
FUSE
RED
SCREW
BLACK
METAL PART OF DASH
(DRILL HOLE IF
CAR
BATTERY
NECESSARY)
YELLOW
IMPORTANT
THIS WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED
TO A CONSTANT 12-VOLT SOURCE
OR RADIO WILL NOT OPERATE
PROPERLY
TO SPEAKERS (SEE SPEAKER
WIRING DIAGRAM)
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL
12-VOLT BATTERY
CDCHANGER
CONNECTOR
POWER
ANTENNA
8-PIN CONNECTORS
SPEAKERS
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
10-AMP
FUSE
ANTENNA
PLUG
RADIO
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SPEAKER WIRING
REFER TO PAGE 4
FOR RADIO WIRING
WARNING!
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THE AMPLIFIERS IN THIS RADIO ARE ONLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH 4 SPEAKERS.
NEVER COMBINE (BRIDGE) OUTPUTS FOR USE WITH 2 SPEAKERS.
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NEVER GROUND NEGATIVE SPEAKER LEADS TO CHASSIS GROUND.
FAILURE TO WIRE EXACTLY AS SHOWN BELOW MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO THE RADIO.
ISO 8-PIN SOCKET TO
RCA LOW LEVEL AUX
INPUT ADAPTER
CABLE, PART
NUMBER P956AUX
(SUPPLIED) SEE
NOTE:
CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
OF MODEL CHANGERS THAT WILL WORK WITH
YOURRADIO.
RADIO
OPTIONAL CD CHANGER
DIN CABLE (SUPPLIED
WITH CD CHANGER).
6
PAGE 6 FOR DETAILS
COMPA CT
8-PIN DIN SOCKET FOR CONNECTION TO
CD CHANGER ADAPTER CABLE
ISO 6-PIN SOCKET TO
RCA LOW LEVEL
OUTPUTADAPTER
CABLE, PART
NUMBER P956RCA
(SUPPLIED) SEE
ISO 8-PIN SOCKET TO 8-PIN DIN
SOCKET CD CHANGER ADAPTER CABLE,
PART NUMBER P956CDC (SUPPLIED) SEE
PAGE 6 FOR DETAILS
8-PIN
CONNECTORS
PAGE 6 FOR DETAILS
8-PIN PLUG
8-PIN PLUG
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER
SEE PAGE 4
FOR RADIO WIRING
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER
GRAY w/BLACK STRIPE
LACK STRIPE
WHITE
GRAY
VIOLET
GREEN
GREEN w/BLACK STRIPE
VIOLET w/BLACK STRIPE
HELP!
LEFT REAR SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER
1 -8 0 0 -6 4 5 -4 9 9 4
Monday - Friday
Saturday
8:30am - 7:00pm Eastern
9:00am - 5:00pm Eastern
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ISO ADAPTER CABLE CONNECTIONS
REFER TO PAGE 5 FOR OPTIONAL CD CHANGER AND AUDIO LEVEL OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
AUX IN CABLE
R CH (RED)
L CH (WHITE)
(FOR AUX IN VERSION ONLY)
BATTERY PLUS
SUBWOOFER CABLE
GREEN
Front R ch RED
Front L ch WHITE
Rear R ch RED
Rear L ch WHITE
(FOR SUBWOOFER VERSION ONLY)
CDC SOCKET
(FOR CDC VERSION ONLY)
ISO 6-PIN SOCKET TO RCA LOW LEVEL OUTPUT
ADAPTER CABLE, PART NUMBER P956RCA
ISO 8-PIN SOCKET TO RCA LOW LEVEL
AUX INPUT ADAPTER CABLE, PART
NUMBER P956AUX
13 16 19
15 18
7
9
10
1
4
3
6
12
2
5
8
11
14 17 20
ISO 8-PIN SOCKET TO 8-PIN DIN SOCKET
CD CHANGER ADAPTER CABLE, PART
NUMBER P956CDC
1
2
7
3 5
4
6
8
21
3
4
87
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PART C
PART B
PART A
ISO SOCKET PINOUTS
Part A: Power Connection
Part B: Speaker Connection
1
2
3
Free
Free
Free
1+
RR=Rear right
2-
3+
FR=Front right
4
5
Main power supply (+B Ignition)
Trip line for fully automatic antenna
4-
5+
FL=Front left
6
7
8
Free
6-
Memory (+B Permanent)
Ground
7+
RL=Rear left
8-
Part C: Special Functions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Audio frequency out, rear left
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Not allocated
Audio frequency out, rear right
Audio frequency out, ground
Audio frequency out, front left
Audio frequency out, front right
Battery plus, switched by radio
Aux in R ch
subwoofer GND
CD bus
CD bus
Ground
Battery plus, unswitched
Battery plus, unswitched
CD ground
Aux in L ch
Aux in GND
CD line in, left channel
CD line in, right channel
10 Subwoofer out
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© 2004 AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP., HAUPPAUGE, NY
Printed in China
128-6980A
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