Audiovox Car Stereo System ACD 28 User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL  
AND INSTALLATION GUIDE  
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CAR COMPACT DISC PLAYER/RECEIVER  
ACD-28  
AM/FM/MPX RADIO  
WITH DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL  
COMPACT DISC PLAYER,  
CD CHANGER CONTROLS AND QUARTZ CLOCK  
Released 1-31-03.  
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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  
8:30AM - 7PM  
9AM - 5PM  
MON.-FRI.  
SATURDAY  
7:30AM - 6PM  
8AM - 4PM  
5:30AM - 4PM  
6AM - 2PM  
6:30AM - 5PM  
7AM - 3PM  
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION USING MOUNTING SLEEVE  
NUT (5MM)  
PERFORATED STRAP  
EXISTING DASH OPENING  
FILE EDGES TO FIT IF NECESSARY - DO NOT OVERFILE  
NOTE:IFDASHISSOLID, USEREARSIDE(WITHOUTTHELIP)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.  
DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY.  
REMOVALTOOLS  
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.  
FOLD-DOWN  
DETACHABLE  
FRONT PANEL  
20° MAX.  
SIDE VIEW  
OF  
FRONT PANEL  
CHASSIS  
ISO INSTALLATION  
TYPICAL INSTALLATION  
REMOVE THE PLASTIC FRAME FROM THE FRONT OF  
THE CHASSIS BY CAREFULLY UNSNAPPING IT.  
MAXIMUM  
SCREW SIZE  
M5 x 8  
UNSNAP AT 2 PLACES  
EACH ON TOP AND BOTTOM  
MAXIMUM  
SCREW SIZE  
M5 x 8  
PLASTIC FRAME  
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FACTORY MOUNTING  
BRACKETS  
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RADIO WIRING  
REFER TO PAGE 5 FOR SPEAKER WIRING  
AUTOMATIC  
ANTENNA  
ANTENNA  
BLUE  
FUSEBLOCK  
EXISTING  
ANTENNA  
CABLE  
“RADIO” FUSE  
+ 12V ACCESSORY  
RED  
1-AMP FUSE  
SCREW  
METAL PART OF DASH  
BLACK  
CAR BATTERY  
(DRILL HOLE IF NECES-  
SARY)  
YELLOW  
IMPORTANT  
YELLOW WIRE MUST BE  
CONNECTEDASSHOWNOR  
RADIOWILLNOTOPERATE  
PROPERLY  
FILTER/FUSE  
BOX  
15-AMP FUSE  
POSITIVE (+)  
TERMINAL 12V  
BATTERY  
4 PIN PLUGS  
ANTENNA  
PLUG  
9 PIN PLUG  
(SEE PAGE 5 FOR SPEAKER  
WIRING)  
ANTENNA  
CONNECTOR  
RADIO  
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SPEAKER WIRING  
REFER TO PAGE 4  
FOR RADIO WIRING  
WARNING!  
! 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.  
RCA LINE IN  
JACKS  
RCA LINE OUT  
FOR USE WITH  
AUXILIARY INPUT  
DEVICES (CD  
NOTE:  
JACKS  
FOR USE WITH  
OPTIONAL  
EXTERNAL  
AMPLIFIERS  
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OF MODEL CHANGERS THAT WILL WORK WITH  
YOURRADIO.  
PLAYER, ETC.)  
RADIO  
DINCABLE(SUPPLIED  
WITH CD CHANGER).  
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OMPACT  
GREY  
BLK  
WHITE = LEFT  
RED = RIGHT  
8-PIN DIN SOCKET FOR CONNECTION TO  
OPTIONAL CD CHANGER  
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9-PINPLUGS  
4-PINPLUGS  
LEFTFRONTSPEAKER  
SEE PAGE 4 FOR  
RADIOWIRING  
RIGHTFRONTSPEAKER  
GRAYw/BLACKSTRIPE  
WHITEw/BLACKSTRIPE  
GRAY  
VIOLET  
WHITE  
GREEN  
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RIGHTREARSPEAKER  
LEFTREARSPEAKER  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
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ON-OFFPOWERBUTTON  
Press this button to turn the unit on and off  
when the ignition switch is on. When the unit  
is off, the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel  
will normally display the time-of-day. If the  
radio is off when the ignition switch is turned  
off, the POWER button must be pressed to  
turn on the radio after the ignition switch is  
turned on. If the ignition switch is turned off  
while the radio is on, the radio will come on  
automatically when the ignition switch is  
again turned on.  
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PUSHSELECTBUTTON(SEL)  
This button is used to select the audio function  
(bass, treble, balance, or fade2) to be adjusted  
using the Volume Level control  
. Pressing the  
Select button once will set the unit for volume  
adjustment (VOL will appear on the display panel).  
Pressing the button additional times will select  
bass adjustment (BAS on display), treble (TRB),  
balance (BAL), or fader (FAD). The display will  
automatically return to the normal indication 5  
seconds after the last adjustment or when another  
function is activated.  
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VOLUMELEVELCONTROL  
NOTE: If the BAS or TRB functions are set while  
the Equalizer function (EQ) is active, the  
Equalizerfunctionwillautomaticallyrevert  
to the FLAT setting.  
To increase the volume level, rotate the  
PUSHSELECT-VOLcontrolclockwise(CW).  
The volume will increase and the level will be  
shown on the display panel from a minimum  
of 00 to a maximum of 100. To decrease the  
volumelevel,rotatethePUSHSELECT-VOL  
control counterclockwise (CCW). The vol-  
ume will decrease as shown on the display  
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BASS CONTROL  
To adjust the bass level, first select the Bass  
mode by pressing the PUSH SELECT button  
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so the BAS indication appears on the display  
panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Bass  
mode, rotate the Volume Level control  
panel. This contro3l also includes the inte-  
for adjustment of the  
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gral Select button  
2
CCW or  
bass, treble, balance and fader levels as  
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CW to adjust the bass response as desired. The 10F (full front). When the level between the  
level will be shown on the display panel from a frontandrearspeakersisequal, FAD F=R will  
minimum --10 to a maximum of 10 (00 indicates be shown on the display panel. The display  
flat response). The display will automatically return will automatically return to the normal  
to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment  
or when another function is activated.  
adjustment or when another function is activated.  
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LOUDNESS CONTOUR (BAND/LOUD)  
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TREBLECONTROL  
To adjust the treble level, first select the Treble  
mode by pressing the PUSH SELECT button so  
the TRB indication appears on the display panel.  
When listening to music at low volume levels,  
this feature will boost the bass and treble  
ranges to compensate for the characteristics  
of human hearing. Press the BAND/LOUD  
button for 2 seconds to activate this feature  
andtheindication LOUDONwillappearonthe  
display panel for 5 seconds. Pressing the  
button again for 2 seconds will deactivate the  
feature, and LOUD OFF will appear on the  
display panel for 5 seconds.  
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rotate the Volume Level control  
Within 5 seconds of choosing 2the Treble mode,  
CCW or CW to  
adjust the treble response as desired. The level  
will be shown on the display panel from a minimum  
of --10 to a maximum of 10 (00 indicates flat  
response). The display will automatically return to  
the normal indication 5 seconds after the last  
adjustment or when another function is activated.  
9AUDIOMUTESELECTOR(MUT)  
Press this button momentarily to mute the  
volume from the system (MUTE will appear  
flashing on the display panel). Pressing this  
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LEFT/RIGHTBALANCECONTROL  
To adjust the left-right speaker balance, first select  
the Balance mode by pressing the PUSH SELECT  
button 2again, adjusting the Volume Level  
, or pressing any other button, will  
button  
display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the  
Balance mode, rotate the Volume Level control  
3
so the BAL indication appears on the  
control  
return to the volume level setting in use before  
2
the Mute function was activated.  
CCWtoadjustthestereobalancetotheleftchannel  
speakers, or CW to adjust it to the right channel  
speakers. The balance position will be shown on  
thedisplaypanelfromBAL10L(fullleft)toBAL10R  
(full right). When the volume level between the left  
and right speakers is equal, BAL L=R will be  
shown on the display panel. The display will  
automatically return to the normal indication 5  
seconds after the last adjustment or when another  
function is activated.  
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AM/FMBANDSELECTOR(BAND/LOUD)  
Each time the BAND/LOUD button is pressed,  
the radio band is changed. The indications  
F1, F2, F3 or AM will appear in the display  
panel according to your selection.  
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AUTOMATICUP/DOWNTUNING  
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To select a radio station in the automatic mode,  
momentarily press the Up Tuning (  
button to advance the unit to the next available  
station, or the Down Tuning ( ) button to  
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FRONT/REARFADERCONTROL  
Toadjustthefront-rearspeakerbalance, firstselect  
the Fader mode by pressing the PUSH SELECT  
tune downward to the next available station.  
The radio will automatically seek the next  
strongest station. If the Local mode (LOCAL)  
is active, the radio will seek the next strongest  
local station when either button is pressed.  
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display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the  
Fader mode, rotate the Volume Level control  
CCWorCWtoadjustthefront-rearspeakerbalance  
as desired. The fader position will be shown on  
the display panel from FAD 10R (full rear) to FAD  
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so the FAD indication appears on the  
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MANUALSEEKTUNING  
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AUTOSTORE/PRESETSCAN(AS/PS)  
Thisfunctionisusedtosearchrapidlyupward  
ordownwardforadesiredstation.Bypressing  
either tune button for more than 2 seconds,  
the radio will enter the MANUAL seek mode  
asdisplayedmomentarilyonthepanel.When  
either button is pressed and held in this  
mode, the radio will tune rapidly up or down  
and will stop at the station of choice when the  
button is released. A momentary press of  
either button in this mode will cause the radio  
to tune upward or downward two digits at a  
time.If tuningisnotactivatedwithin5seconds  
of entering the MANUAL mode, the radio will  
automaticallyreverttothedefaultAUTOmode  
as indicated momentarily on the panel.  
Pressthisbuttonmomentarilytoscanthestations  
pre-setintothememoryonthe3FMbandsorthe  
AM band. The unit will stop at each pre-set  
station for 5 seconds before continuing to the  
next pre-set station (the pre-set number on the  
display panel will flash during Pre-Set Scan  
operation). Press the button again momentarily  
to stop Pre-Set Scan operation and remain on  
the selected frequency.  
Pressing and holding the button for longer than  
2 seconds will activate the Auto-Store Tuning  
feature which will automatically scan and enter  
up to 6 stations into the 6 pre-set memories on  
eachoftheFMbands,ortheAMbandinuse. After  
entering the stations into the memories, the unit  
will automatically stop at each station for 5  
seconds so each can be heard. If you have  
already set the pre-set memories to your favorite  
stations,activatingtheAuto-StoreTuningfeature  
will erase those stations and enter the new  
ones. This feature is most useful when travelling  
in a new area where you are not familiar with the  
local stations.  
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LOCAL/DISTANTSELECTOR(LOC)  
This feature is used to select the strength of  
the signals at which the radio will stop during  
Automatic Up/Down Tuning. Pressing the  
button will select the Local setting (LOCAL  
willappearonthedisplaypanelfor5seconds)  
and tuning will select only strong (local)  
stations for reception. Pressing the button  
again will select the Distant setting (DX will  
appear on the display panel for 5 seconds)  
and the tuning will stop at a wider range of  
signals, including weaker (more distant)  
stations.  
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STATION PRE-SET MEMORIES  
To set any of the 6 pre-set memories in each  
band, use the following procedure:  
1. Turn the radio on and select the desired  
band.  
2. Select the first station to be pre-set using the  
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FM MONO SELECTOR (MONO)  
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During FM radio operation, this button is  
used to select mono or stereo reception of  
the broadcast signal. Under normal reception  
conditions, the unit should be left in the  
stereo mode as indicated by ST and the  
associated signal strength indicator on the  
display panel when tuned to an FM stereo  
signal. If the stereo signal is too noisy for  
comfortablelistening,presstheMONObutton  
toswitchtomonoreception(the STindication  
will disappear from the display panel). To  
return to stereo reception mode, press the  
button again; the ST indication is displayed.  
Tuning Controls.  
3. Press the pre-set button to be set and  
continue to hold it in for approximately 2  
seconds. The pre-set number will appear  
on the display panel indicating that the  
station is now set into that pre-set memory  
position. The station can now be recalled at  
any time by pressing that button.  
4. Repeat the above procedure for the  
remaining 5 pre-sets on that band and for  
the other 3 bands on the unit.  
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EQUALIZER (EQ) BUTTON  
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DISC SLOT  
The EQ button applies preset sound effects to  
the unit’s audio output signal.The EQ button,  
when pressed, will activate one of the following  
operatingmodes(CLASSICS,POPM,ROCKM,  
DSP OFF or FLAT). If the Equalizer function is  
active, as displayed on the panel, and the bass  
and/or treble level is set, the Equalizer function  
reverts to the FLAT setting. On the other hand, if  
the Equalizer function is activated, the bass/  
treble setting(s) are ignored. Conversely, when  
theEqualizerfunctionisnotactive,theunitreturns  
to the user set bass and treble levels.  
Gentlyinsertthediscintotheslot(labelsurface  
facing up) until the soft-loading mechanism  
engages and pulls the disc in. The S--CDP  
indication will appear on the display panel for  
5 seconds, the center of the disc (  
)
indication illuminates and becomes animated,  
and the track number and elapsed time appear  
on the display panel.  
CAUTION: This unit is designed for play of  
standard 5" (12cm) compact  
discs ONLY. Do not attempt to  
use 3" (8cm) CD-Singles in this  
unit, either with or without an  
adapter, as damage to the player  
and/or disc can occur. Such  
damagewillnotbecoveredbythe  
Warranty on this product.  
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STATION SCAN (SCN) BUTTON  
When this button is pressed during radio  
operation, each station in the current band will be  
scanned in the upward direction; each displayed  
station will flash for 5 seconds before moving on  
to the next station. If the local mode is active, only  
the stronger, nearby stations in the current band  
will be scanned. When the desired station  
appears, press the SCN button again to remain  
on that frequency.  
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TRACK SELECT (  
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The Track Select function of the Tune/Seek/  
Track buttons is used to quickly access the  
beginning of a particular track when a disc is  
in play. Each time the Forward Track Select  
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LIQUIDCRYSTALDISPLAYPANEL  
(
) button is pressed, the next higher track  
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel displays  
the frequency, time and activated functions,  
including a combination audio level/disc  
number will be selected as shown on the  
display panel. Similarly, each time the  
Backward Track Select (  
next lower track number will be selected as  
shown on the display panel.  
) is pressed, the  
indicator in the form of dual disc icons (  
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with circular bar graphs depicting the the audio  
signal. In addition, the display also contains a  
receivesignal indicatorwhichdepictstherelative  
strength of the incoming broadcast frequency.  
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CUE/REVIEW FUNCTIONS (  
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High-speed audible search to any section of  
the disc can be made by the Cue and Review  
NOTE: It is a characteristic of LCD panels that,  
if subjected to cold temperatures for an  
extended period of time, they may take  
longer to illuminate than under normal  
conditions. In addition, the visibility of  
the numbers on the LCD may slightly  
decrease. The LCD read-out will return  
to normal when the temperature  
functions. PressandholdtheCue(  
)button  
to advance rapidly in the forward direction (the  
advancing disc playing time will be shown on  
the display panel, except for discs formatted  
with MP3 audio), or the Review (  
) button to  
advance rapidly in the backward direction (the  
decreasing disc playing time will be shown on  
the display panel.  
Increases to a normal range.  
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disc play will be suspended; the center of the  
disc icon ( ) will stop rotating, indicating disc  
pause. When the button is pressed again,  
S--PAUSE will disappear from the display and play  
willresumefromthepointatwhichpauseoccurred.  
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TRACK SCAN SELECTOR (SCN)  
During disc play, press this button to play the  
first 10 seconds of each track on the disc  
(S--SCN will appear on the display panel).  
When a desired track is reached, press the  
SCN button again to cancel the function  
(S--SCN will disappear from the display  
panel) and play of the selected track will  
continue. Scan mode will also be canceled  
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DISC EJECT (  
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Disc play is stopped and the disc is ejected when  
this button is pressed. Radio or CD changer  
operation will automatically resume depending  
on which mode was in operation prior to disc play.  
If the disc is not removed from the unit within 15  
seconds of being ejected, it will automatically be  
re-loaded into the unit to prevent it from being  
Play  
by acctiqvating the Repeat Play  
functions.  
cpREPEATPLAYSELECTOR(RPT)  
During disc play, press this button to repeat  
the play of the selected track (S--RPT will  
appearonthedisplaypanel). Playofthetrack  
will continue to repeat until the button is  
pressed again and the S--RPT indication  
disappears from the display panel. Repeat  
accidentally damaged (  
will appear on the  
display panel to indicate that a disc is loaded in the  
the MODE button  
function.  
player). Play of thecduisc can be resumed by using  
to choose the CD player  
theTrackScan  
SHUFFLEPLAYSELECTOR(SHF)  
Play mode willcaolso be canceled by activating  
orShufflePlaycqfunctions.  
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MODESELECTOR(MODE)  
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During radio or tape play, press this button to  
select operation of the optional CD changer as  
shown by CDC, the disc number and the track  
number on the display panel. Refer to the CD  
Changer Controls section for specific operating  
instructions.  
During disc play, press this button to play the  
tracks on the disc in a random shuffled order  
(S--SHF will appear on the display panel). In  
Shuffle Play mode, the TRACK Select function  
will also select tracks in random order instead  
of the normal progression. The Shuffle Play  
mode can be canceled by pressing the button  
again (S--SHF indication will disappear from the  
If the button is pressed when no CD changer is  
connected to the unit, no CDC indications will  
appear on the display panel. The unit will then  
return to radio operation. To return to the disc play  
operation (if a compact disc is loaded in the unit),  
press the button again. During disc play, press this  
buttontochangetoradiooperationwithoutejecting  
the disc.  
dcipsplay panel) or by caoctivating the Repeat Play  
functions.  
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DISC SELECT UP/DOWN (UP/DN)  
These buttons are used to select the desired  
disc for play during changer operation. To ad-  
vance to a higher number disc, press the UP  
button, and to return to a lower number disc,  
press the DN button. The number of the disc in  
play will be shown on the display panel.  
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SUB-WOOFER SELECT  
When the SUB-WOOFER button is pressed, the  
sub-woofer audio output, via the single RCA  
connector on the green wire, is made available to  
an optional sub-woofer speaker, if installed in the  
vehicle.  
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DISC PAUSE (PAU)  
When this button is pressed during disc play,  
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S--PAUSE will appear on the display, and  
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TIME/FREQUENCY SELECTOR(T/F)  
Pressing the Time/Frequency (T/F) button will  
display the time of day for 5 seconds, after which  
the display will automatically return to the radio,  
tape or CD changer display, depending on which  
one was currently active.  
1. Make sure the front panel is right-side-  
up when attaching it to the chassis as it  
cannot be attached when up-side down.  
2. Donotpressveryhardonthefrontpanel  
whenattachingittothechassis.Nomore  
than light to moderate pressure should  
be needed.  
Tosetthecorrecttimeofday,refertotheprocedure  
for Setting the Clock.  
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THEFT-DETERRENT LED  
3. When attaching the front panel, make  
sure the right side is correctly engaged  
before pressing the left side to lock it  
into position.  
Located on the chassis behind the front panel,  
a light-emitting diode (LED) will flash when the  
panel is removed. The flashing light serves as  
avisualwarningtothewould-bethiefthattheunit  
has been disabled by removal of the front panel.  
4. When taking the front panel with you,  
please use the supplied carrying case  
to protect the panel from dirt and  
damage. Make sure there is no dust or  
dirt on the electrical terminals on the  
back of the panel as this could cause  
intermittent operation or other  
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RESET BUTTON  
A RESET button is located on the front of the  
chassis (front panel must be removed to access  
the button). The reset circuitry is provided to  
protect the microprocessor circuitry and should  
only be activated under the following  
circumstances as it will erase the time and pre-  
set memories.  
malfunctions.  
DETACHING THE FRONT PANEL  
1. Upon initial installation after all wiring is  
completed.  
3. Ifthereisamalfunctionofanyoftheswitches  
on the unit, pressing the RESET button may  
clear the system and return to normal  
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FRONTPANELRELEASEBUTTON  
Release  
button  
This button is used to release the mechanism  
that holds the front panel to the chassis. To  
detach the front panel, press the button so that  
the left side of the panel is released. Grasp the  
released side and pull it off of the chassis. To  
re-attach the panel, position the right side of the  
panel in place first and then press the left side  
of the panel until the mechanism locks it into  
place.  
ATTACHING THE FRONT PANEL  
Engage right  
side first  
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SETTING THE CLOCK  
1. Switch the vehicle ignition and radio on.  
2. Momentarily press the Time/Frequency (T/F) Select button  
on the display panel.  
3. Press and hold the Time/Frequency button until the time display begins flashing. While  
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so that the time is shown  
the display is still flashing, press the Up Tuning (  
) button to adjust the hours and the  
A or P indication, then the Down Tuning (  
) button to adjust the minutes to the correct  
time.  
4. Five seconds after the last hour or minute adjustment is made, the time will be set in the  
unit and the display will return to the normal indication.  
CD PLAYER ERROR CODES  
If a problem should develop while operating the CD player, an error code (ER-1, ER-2,  
ER-3, etc.) may appear on the display panel. This can indicate a number of problems  
with the unit, including a mechanical error or an error in the microprocessor control of the  
player. If an error code should appear, try ejecting and re-loading the disc into the player.  
While the disc is out of the unit, make sure it is clean, undamaged, and loaded correctly  
(label surface up). You may also try activating the RESET button doon the unit, but this  
will also erase the time and pre-set memories.  
If the suggested measures do not solve the problem, contact an approved warranty  
station near you for further assistance.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Size:  
7” W  
x
2” H  
x
6” D  
178 mm x 50 mm x 150 mm  
Operating Voltage:  
Output Power:  
12 volts DC, negative ground  
160 watts maximum (40 watts x 4 channels)  
Output Wiring:  
Floating-ground type designed for 4 speaker use.  
The amplifiers in this unit are NOT designed for use with  
2 speakers.  
RCA pre-amp level outputs.  
Output Impedance:  
Pre-Amp Output:  
Tuning Range:  
Compatible with 4 - 8 ohm speakers  
500 mv.  
AM: 530 - 1,710 KHz. (10 KHz. step)  
FM: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz. (200 KHz. step)  
Sensitivity:  
AM: >45 dB.  
FM: >15 dB at a S/N of 30 dB  
FM Stereo Separation:  
25 dB at 1kHz  
CD Frequency Response:  
5 – 20 kHz. +0/-3 dB  
CD Signal/Noise Ratio:  
CD Channel Separation:  
CD Distortion:  
>70 dB  
>60 dB  
0.2%  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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NOTES ON DISCS:  
Attempting to use non-standard shape discs (e.g.; square, star, heart) may damage the unit. Be  
sure to use round-shape CDs only in this unit.  
NOTESONCD-Rs(RecordableCDs)/CD-RWs(RewriteableCDs):  
1. Be sure to use discs with the following marks only for play in this unit:  
2. The unit cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that is not finalized. (Please refer to the  
manual of your CD-R/CD-RW software for more information on the finalization  
process.)  
3. Depending on the recording status, conditions of the disc and the equipment used  
for the recording, some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not be played on this unit.  
RELIABLEPLAYBACK:  
To ensure more reliable playback, please note the following recommendations:  
1. Use CD-RWs with speed 1x to 4x.  
2. Use CD-Rs with speed 1x to 8x, and write with speed 1x to 2x.  
3. Do not play a CD-RW which has been written on more than 5 times.  
NOTESONMULTI-SESSIONDISCS:  
If the first track of the first session is audio CD data, then the unit will play only the audio CD  
data.  
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CD CHANGER CONTROLS  
disc, press the UP button To return to a lower  
number disc, press the DN button. The  
number of the disc in play will be shown on the  
display panel.  
Built into this radio are controls to operate an  
optional CD changer. Please check with your  
Rampage/Audiovox car stereo specialist for  
recommendations of the models that will work  
with this radio.  
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TRACK SELECT (  
/
)
This button is used to quickly select the  
beginning of a particular track. With each  
momentary press of the Forward Track Select  
Once the changer is installed and properly  
connected, it may be necessary to press the  
RESET button behind the radio front panel to  
initialize the complete installation.  
button(  
), thenexthighertracknumberwill  
be selected as shown on the display panel.  
Similarly, with each momentary press of the  
Adjustmentoftheaudiofunctions(volume, tone,  
balance, and fader) for the CD changer operate  
in the same manner as they do for radio play.  
The following controls will operate the CD  
changer when it is installed and connected to  
this radio. Refer to the owner’s manual included  
with the CD changer for instructions on the  
installation and correct loading and use of the  
CD magazine.  
Backward Track Select button (  
), the next  
lower track number will be selected.  
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FOWARD/REVERSE SEARCH (CUE/  
REVIEW)  
High-speed audible search to any forward or  
reverse section of the disc can be made with  
this feature. Press and hold the forward (cue)  
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CDCHANGERPAUSE/PLAYSELECTOR  
( PAU )  
Duringcruadio, or tape play, press the MODE  
button (  
direction,orpressandholdthereverse(review)  
button ( ) to advance rapidly in the reverse  
) to advance rapidly in the forward  
button  
toselectoperationoftheCDchanger  
as shown by CDC on the display. Disc play will  
begin, the disc and track number will be shown  
on the display panel, and the center of the disc  
(backward) direction. In either case, the center  
of the disc icon will rotate faster when search  
is active.  
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TRACK SCAN SELECTOR (SCN)  
icon (  
) will become animated. If a new  
WhentheSCN buttonismomentarilypressed,  
the SCN indication will appear on the display  
panel, and the first 10 seconds of each track  
on the disc will be played in order. When a  
desired track is reached, press the SCN button  
again and play of the selected track will  
continue (SCN will disappear from the display  
panel). The Track Scan mode will also be  
canceled by activating any other disc function  
(Track Select, Repeat or Random).  
magazine has been loaded into the changer,  
play will begin from the first track of the first disc  
in the magazine. If a magazine was already in  
the changer, play will resume from the track on  
the disc previously in play.  
During CD changer play, pressing the PAU  
button once will stop changer play; PAUSE will  
appear on the display and the center of the disc  
icon will remain stationary. To resume disc  
play, press the PAU button again and disc play  
will resume from the point at which it was  
interrupted.  
When the SCN button is pressed and held for  
more than 2 seconds, the disc scan mode is  
activated; DSN will appear on the display and  
the first 10 seconds of the first track on each  
disc will be played in disc order. This mode is  
canceled in the same manner as before.  
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DISC SELECT (UP/DN)  
These buttons are used to select the desired  
disc for play. To advance to a higher number  
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TRACK REPEAT PLAY SELECTOR  
(RPT)  
When the RPT button is momentarily  
pressed, the RPT indication will appear on  
thedisplaypanelandplayofthecurrenttrack  
                                           
                                           
                                            
                                            
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SHUFFLEPLAYSELECTOR(SHF)  
When the SHF button is momentarily pressed,  
the SHF indication will appear on the display  
panel and the tracks on the disc will be played in  
will be continually repeated until the Track buttons  
a randodms, shuffled order. The Track Select  
will also select tracks in the shuffled  
order instead of the normal progression. The  
Track Shuffle mode can be canceled by pressing  
the SHF button again or by activating the Track  
Repeat mode is canceled by pressing the  
RPT button again or by activating the Track  
Select, Random Play or Scan functions.  
When the RPT button is pressed and held for Select, Repeat Play or Scan functions.  
more than 2 seconds, the disc repeat mode  
is activated; DRT will appear on the display  
and the play of the current disc will be  
continuously repeated. This mode is  
canceled in the same manner as before.  
When the SHF button is pressed and held for  
more than 2 seconds, the disc shuffle mode is  
activated; DSF will appear on the display and the  
play of the discs in the magazine will be played  
inarandomshuffledorder. Thismodeiscanceled  
in the same manner as before.  
CD CHANGER ERROR CODES  
If a problem should develop while operating the CD changer, the following error codes may  
appear on the display panel.  
ER-1: Indicates that there is no magazine loaded in the CD changer.  
ER-2: Indicates a problem with the magazine eject function.  
ER-3: Indicates an error in the disc loading function.  
ER-4: Indicates an error in the disc un-loading function.  
ER-5: Indicates an error in the magazine position.  
ER-6: Indicates an error in the laser pick-up position.  
ER-7: Indicates an error in the laser focus on the disc.  
In any of the above situations, try ejecting the CD magazine from the changer and make sure  
the discs are clean, undamaged, and loaded correctly (refer to the Owner’s Manual of the CD  
the RESET button  
changer). Re-load dthoe magazine and check for proper operation. You may also try activating  
on the unit, but this will also erase the time and pre-set memories.  
If the suggested measures do not solve the problem, contact an approved warranty station near  
you for further assistance.  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
The radio section of your new sound system does not require any maintenance. We  
recommend you keep this manual for reference on the many features found in this unit as well  
as how to set the clock. The compact disc player section also requires no routine maintenance,  
but proper understanding of its use and handling will help you obtain maximum enjoyment of  
its capabilities. The following points should be observed:  
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! Whencleaningtheinteriorofthevehicle, donotgetwaterorcleaningfluidsontheunit.  
! The CD player is a precision instrument and will not operate properly in extreme hot or  
cold. Incaseofsuchconditions,waituntiltheinteriortemperatureofthevehiclereaches  
a normal temperature before using the player.  
! If the temperature inside the player gets too hot, a protective circuit will automatically  
stop play of the disc. In this case, allow the unit to cool off before operating the player  
again.  
! Never insert anything other than a 5" (12 cm) compact disc into the player as the  
mechanism can be damaged by foreign objects.  
! Do not attempt to use 3" (8 cm) CD-Single discs in this unit, either with or without an  
adaptor, as damage to the player and/or disc may occur. Such damage will not be  
covered by the Warranty on this product.  
! When not using the disc player, always remove the compact disc.  
! Whenthevehiclewarmsupduringcoldweatherorunderdampconditions,moisturemay  
condense on the lens of the disc player. Should this occur, the player will not operate  
properlyuntilthemoisturehasevaporated.  
! TheunitisdesignedwithavibrationdampeningCDmechanismto minimize interruption  
ofdiscplayduetonormalvibrationinamovingvehicle. Whendrivingonveryroughroads,  
however, occasional sound skips may occur. This will not scratch or damage the disc  
and normal play will resume when the rough conditions cease.  
HANDLING COMPACT DISCS  
Dirt, dust, scratches, and warpage can cause skips in the playback and deterioration of  
sound quality. Please follow these guidelines to take care of your compact discs:  
! Use only compact discs with the mark:  
! Fingerprints,dust,anddirtshouldbecarefullywipedoffthedisc’splayingsurface(shiny  
side) with a soft cloth. Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the outside of the  
disc.  
! Never use chemicals such as record sprays, household cleaners or thinner to clean  
compact discs. Such chemicals can irreparably damage the disc’s surface.  
! Discs should be kept in their storage cases when not in use.  
! Donotexposediscstodirectsunlight,hightemperaturesorhighhumidityforextended  
periods.  
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! Do not stick paper, tape, or labels on the disc surfaces nor write on them with any type  
ofmarker.  
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12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY  
AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original  
retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal  
use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months  
from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new  
or reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair  
labor.  
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be  
delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of  
defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the warranty center at the address shown below.  
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of car static or motor noise, to correction  
of antenna problems, to costs incurred for installation, removal, or reinstallation of the  
product, or damage to tapes, compact discs, speakers, accessories, or vehicle electrical  
systems.  
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the  
Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation,  
mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial  
number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS  
WARRANTYISLIMITEDTOTHEREPAIRORREPLACEMENTPROVIDEDABOVEAND,  
INNOEVENT,SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE  
PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.  
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES,INCLUDINGANYIMPLIEDWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITY,SHALL  
BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR  
BREACHOFANYWARRANTYHEREUNDERINCLUDINGANYIMPLIEDWARRANTYOF  
MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM  
DATEOFORIGINALPURCHASE. INNOCASESHALLTHECOMPANYBELIABLEFOR  
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY  
OTHERWARRANTY,EXPRESSORIMPLIED,WHATSOEVER. Nopersonorrepresentative  
is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in  
connection with the sale of this product.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the  
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations  
or 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.  
USA.: AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD.,HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788  
1-800-645-4994  
CANADA: CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA  
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