Optimus 12-2114 Before YOU Begin the Installation, Making Connections, Routing Speaker Wires

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INSTALLATION

BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION

Before you install your stereo, read all the instructions in this owner’s manual. You should be able to an- swer all of these questions about your vehicle’s electrical and sound systems:

Which terminal in my vehicle’s fuse box supplies power even when the ignition is turned off?

Which terminal in my vehicle’s fuse box is for accessories?

How do I connect a wire to the fuse box?

Also, be aware that installation in your vehicle might require cutting or modifying your vehicle.

Place the stereo as close as possible to the selected mounting location. We recommend that you install the stereo by temporarily connecting it to ground and power, optional compo- nents, and your speakers. Then test the connections, disconnect the ste- reo, mount it in your vehicle, and re- connect it. The instructions in this manual are arranged in this order.

Preparing the Mounting Area

Before you mount the stereo, make sure you have all the necessary ma- terials. Then confirm that the stereo

fits your vehicle’s mounting area. This autosound stereo system is a DIN-E size unit that requires a 21/16- inch high by 73/16-inch wide by 611/16- inch deep (52 ¥ 182 ¥ 170 mm) mounting area.

Note: If the mounting area is too large, you might be able to mount the stereo with an in-dash installa- tion kit, available at your local Ra- dioShack store. Follow the in- stallation kit’s instructions to mount the stereo.

Caution: Be sure to avoid obstruc- tions behind the mounting surface.

Routing Speaker Wires

If you install speakers, avoid routing the speaker wires near moving parts or sharp edges. You can usually route them along the wiring channel beneath the vehicle’s door facings by carefully removing the molding that holds the carpet in place. After you route the speaker wires, replace the molding.

MAKING THE

CONNECTIONS

The supplied harness with the 14-pin connector includes all the lead wires you need to connect the stereo to ground, power, some optional com- ponents, and speakers.

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Contents In-Dash AM/FM Stereo Cassette with Auto-Reverse Advanced FM Tuning Adjustment FeaturesFm Page 3 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 1235 PM Contents Before YOU Begin the Installation InstallationRouting Speaker Wires Making ConnectionsBe sure your speakers can han Connecting Ground, Power, and Optional Components Using an Adapter HarnessMemory and clock display when the ignition is turned off Completing Connections Connecting SpeakersConnecting the Antenna Mounting Stereo Testing ConnectionsFm Page 11 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 1235 PM Removing the Stereo from the Dash Removing Faceplate Using the FaceplateInstalling Faceplate Adjusting SOUND/TUNING Setting the ClockBasic Operation Turning the Stereo on and OFFFm Page 15 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 1235 PM Playing the Radio Memory TuningRadio Operation Manually Storing Stations Automatically Storing StationsScanning Stored Stations Selecting a Stored StationPlaying a Cassette Cassette Player OperationFast-Forward and Rewind FCC Wants YOU to Know Care and MaintenanceReplacing a Fuse Restoring Tape Tension and Sound QualityFm Page 23 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 1235 PM Radio SpecificationsRadioShack