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If your stereo unit has a yellow lead, you will need Connect any optional equipment such as an
29The Ţ rst step in installation is to identify all the Now that you have identiŢ ed all the wires in the to locate the carOs battery lead. Otherwise you may ampliŢ er, according to the instructions furnished 30
car wires youOll use when hooking up your sound car, you are ready to begin connecting them to the
ignore this procedure. (The yellow battery lead with the equipment. Leave about 12q (30 cm) of
system.stereo unit wires. The wiring diagram (page 52)
provides continuous power to maintain a clock, distance between the speaker leads/ampliŢ er unit
As you identify each wire, we suggest that you label shows the proper connections and color coding of memory storage, or other function.)and the antenna/antenna extension cord. Read
it using masking tape and a permanent marker. This the leads.
the operating and installation instructions of any
If your car has a radio or is pre-wired for one:
will help avoid confusion when making connections We strongly recommend that you test the unit
equipment you will connect to this unit.
With the ignition and headlights off, identify the car
later.before making a Ţ nal installation.
battery lead by grounding one lead of the test bulb Power
You can set the unit on the � oor and make
Note:
to the chassis and checking the remaining exposed Connect the red power lead to the correct car radio
temporary connections to test the unit. Use
e Do not connect the power connector to the stereo wires from the cut radio connector plug.wire or to the appropriate fuse port on the fuse
electrical tape to cover all exposed wires.
unit until you have made all connections. If there
block.
If your car is not wired for an audio unit:
are no plastic caps on the stereo hooking wires,
If the stereo unit functions properly with all these
Go to the fuse block and Ţ nd the fuse port for the Important:
insulate all exposed leads with electrical tape until connections made, disconnect the wires and
battery, usually marked BAT.e Connect the red power lead last, after you have
you are ready to use them. Identify the leads in
proceed to the Ţ nal installation.
made and insulated all other connections.
the following order.Speakers
Identify the car speaker leads. There are two leads
Power LeadGround
Final Installation
for each speaker which are usually color coded.
If your car has a radio or is Connect the black ground lead of the power
A handy way to identify the speaker leads and the Lead Connections
pre-wired for one: connector to the metal car chassis.
speaker they are connected with is to test the leads Connect all wires, making sure that each connection
Cut the connector wires
using a 1.5 V AA battery as follows.Speakersis insulated and secure. Bundle all loose wires and
one at a time from the plug
Hold one lead against one pole of the battery and Connect the speaker wires. See the wiring diagram fasten them with tape so they will not fall down
(leaving the leads as long
stroke the other lead across the other pole. You will (page 52) for the proper hookups. Follow the later. Now insert the stereo unit into the mounting
as possible) so that you can
hear a scraping sound in one of the speakers if you diagram carefully to avoid damaging the speakers collar.
work with individual leads.
are holding a speaker lead.and the stereo unit.
Congratulations! After making a few Ţ nal checks,
Turn the ignition on to the accessory position, and The speakers used must be able to handle more
If not, keep testing different lead combinations until
youOre ready to enjoy your new auto stereo system.
ground one lead of the test bulb to the chassis. than 50 W of audio power. If using an optional
you have located all the speaker leads. When you
label them, include the speaker location for each.audio ampliŢ er, the speakers should be able to Touch the other lead of the test bulb to each of the
handle the maximum ampliŢ er output power. Final Checksexposed wires from the cut radio connector plug.
Antenna Motor
Speakers with low input ratings can be damaged. 1. Make sure that all wires are properly connected
Touch one wire at a time until you Ţ nd the outlet
If your car is equipped with an automatic power
Speaker impedance should measure 4�8 ` , which and insulated.
that causes the test bulb to light.
antenna, identify the car motor antenna lead by
is typically marked on most speakers. Lower or 2. Make sure that the stereo unit is securely held in
Now turn the ignition off and then on. If the bulb connecting one bulb tester lead to the car battery
higher impedance speakers will affect output and the mounting collar.
also turns off and on, that outlet is the car power lead and touching the remaining exposed wires
can cause both speaker and stereo unit damage.3. Turn on the ignition to check the unit for proper
lead.from the cut radio connector plug one at a time. You
operation.
will hear the antenna motor activate when you touch Motor Antenna
If your car is not wired for an audio unit:
the correct wire.Connect the car motor antenna lead to the dark blue If you have difŢ culties, consult your nearest
Go to the fuse block and Ţ nd the fuse port for radio
motor antenna relay control lead.authorized professional installer for assistance.
(RADIO), accessory (ACC), or ignition (IGN).Antenna
(Do not confuse the antenna lead with blue/white
The antenna lead is a thick, black wire with a metal
stripe lead for a power ampliŢ er.)
plug at the end.
Battery
Connect the yellow battery lead to the correct radio
wire or to the battery fuse port on the fuse block.
Antenna
Connect the antenna by plugging the antenna lead
into the antenna receptacle.
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