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HIf your car is not wired for an audio unit: P Final InstallationHP Identify All Leads
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for the battery,unit.
15The first step in installation is to identify all the car wiresThe speakers used must be able to handle more than 50Lead Connections16usually marked BAT.
youOll use when hooking up your sound system.W (CQ-C1200U/C1120U)/45 W (CQ-C1110U/C1100U) ofConnect all wires, making sure that each connection is
As you identify each wire, we suggest that you label itSpeakersaudio power. If using an optional audio amplifier, theinsulated and secure. Bundle all loose wires and fasten
Identify the car speaker leads. There are two leads forthem with tape so they will not fall down later. Now insert
using masking tape and a permanent marker. This willspeakers should be able to handle the maximum amplifier
help avoid confusion when making connections later.each speaker which are usually color coded.output power. Speakers with low input ratings can bethe stereo unit into the mounting collar.
A handy way to identify the speaker leads and the speakerdamaged. Speaker impedance should measure 4�8 &,Congratulations! After making a few final checks, youOre
Note: Do not connect the power connector to the stereothey are connected with is to test the leads using a 1.5 Vready to enjoy your new auto stereo system.
unit until you have made all connections. If there are nowhich is typically marked on most speakers. Lower or
AA battery as follows.higher impedance speakers will affect output and can
plastic caps on the stereo hooking wires, insulate allP Final Checks
Hold one lead against one pole of the battery and strokecause both speaker and stereo unit damage.
exposed leads with electrical tape until you are ready tothe other lead across the other pole. You will hear a scrap-1. Make sure that all wires are properly connected and
use them. Identify the leads in the following order.Motor Antenna
ing sound in one of the speakers if you are holding ainsulated.
Connect the car motor antenna lead to the dark blue
Power Leadspeaker lead.2. Make sure that the stereo unit is securely held in the
If not, keep testing different lead combinations until youmotor antenna relay control lead.mounting collar.
If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one: (Do not confuse the antenna lead with blue/white stripe
Cut the connector wires one at a time from the plug (leav-have located all the speaker leads. When you label them,3. Turn on the ignition to check the unit for proper opera-
lead for a power amplifier.)
ing the leads as long as possible) so that you can workinclude the speaker location for each.tion.
with individual leads.Antenna MotorBatteryIf you have difficulties, consult your nearest authorized
Connect the yellow battery lead to the correct radio wire
If your car is equipped with an automatic power antenna,professional installer for assistance.
identify the car motor antenna lead by connecting oneor to the battery fuse port on the fuse block.
bulb tester lead to the car battery lead and touching theAntenna
remaining exposed wires from the cut radio connectorConnect the antenna by plugging the antenna lead into the
plug one at a time. You will hear the antenna motor acti-
antenna receptacle.
vate when you touch the correct wire.
Equipment
Turn the ignition on to the accessory position, and groundAntennaConnect any optional equipment such as an amplifier,
one lead of the test bulb to the chassis.The antenna lead is a thick, black wire with a metal plug ataccording to the instructions furnished with the equip-
Touch the other lead of the test bulb to each of thethe end.ment. Leave about 12" (30 cm) of distance between the
exposed wires from the cut radio connector plug. TouchP Connect All Leadsspeaker leads/amplifier unit and the antenna/antenna
one wire at a time until you find the outlet that causes theextension cord. Read the operating and installation
test bulb to light.Now that you have identified all the wires in the car, youinstructions of any equipment you will connect to this
are ready to begin connecting them to the stereo unit
unit.
Now turn the ignition off and then on. If the bulb alsowires. The wiring diagram (\ page 30) shows the proper
turns off and on, that outlet is the car power lead.connections and color coding of the leads.Power
We strongly recommend that you test the unit beforeConnect the red power lead to the correct car radio wire
If your car is not wired for an audio unit:
Go to the fuse block and find the fuse port for radiomaking a final installation.or to the appropriate fuse port on the fuse block.
If the stereo unit functions properly with all these connec-
(RADIO), accessory (ACC), or ignition (IGN).You can set the unit on the floor and make temporary con-
nections to test the unit. Use electrical tape to cover alltions made, disconnect the wires and proceed to the final
Battery Leadexposed wires.installation.
If your stereo unit has a yellow lead, you will need to
locate the carOs battery lead. Otherwise you may ignoreCaution: Connect the red power lead last, after
this procedure. (The yellow battery lead provides continu-you have made and insulated all other connec-
ous power to maintain a clock, memory storage, or othertions.
function.)
If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one: Ground
Connect the black ground lead of the power connector to
With the ignition and headlights off, identify the car bat-
the metal car chassis.
tery lead by grounding one lead of the test bulb to the
chassis and checking the remaining exposed wires fromSpeakers
the cut radio connector plug.Connect the speaker wires. See the wiring diagram
(\ page 30) for the proper hookups. Follow the diagram
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