Audiovox 6"x 9" User's Manual
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1. Release 3 28 01 Revision A Changed installation illustration 4 10 01 INSTALLATION OWNERS MANUAL MOBILE THEATER SERIES WITH SWIVEL MOUNT MIDRANGE AND TWEETER 6 x 9 TWO WAY AND THREE WAY SPEAKERS GV For Customer Service Visit Our Website At www audiovox com Product Information Photos FAQ s Owner s Manuals SPECIFICATIONS MODEL Nominal Diameter Description Impedance Freq Response Hz Sensitivity dB Input Power Handling Magnet Weight Tweeter Size Mid Range Size Installation Mounting Depth 40 20 000 175 Watts N A 3 1 2 PST 693 6x9 3 Way 4 Ohms 40 20 000 91 200 Watts 25 Oz 19 mm 25 mm 3 1 2 PRE INSTALLATION TIPS Before beginning your installation read the following tips on proper placement of speakers and how to obtain the best sound from the speakers you have selected No 1 Always try to have the speakers aimed at the listener Never install speakers in a manner that would direct sound toward the floor of the car The only exception to not aiming a speaker would be the rear deck package shelf behind rear seat The natural curve of the rear window combined with the wide dispersion tendency of bass sounds allows woofers to perform exceptionally well in this location This is not true for high frequency sounds which will be absorbed by the roof liner long before they reach your ears No 2 High and mid frequency sounds are very dir2. No 6 Never let any part of the speaker except the mounting flange touch any part of the car You ll be amazed what noises a speaker and your car can produce when one touches the other No 7 Don t skimp on the quality of the speaker wiring All Audiovox speak ers include wiring rated to properly transmit the normal power load the speaker is designed for INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Do not mount the speakers in the following locations Where the door window glass comes in contact with the speaker Where the speaker comes in contact with the window crank handles or gear assemblies when rotated Where the speakers come in contact with the trunk springs shock towers or trunk lid Where the speakers come in contact with gas tanks or fuel lines Where the speakers come in contact with the rear window glass car wall etc We strongly recommend that you read these instructions first be fore you commence speaker installation If the instructions appear to be too difficult or if you lack any of the equipment necessary to finish the job perhaps it would be more prudent to refer the installa tion to a qualified car stereo professional Ease of Installation The car manufacturer provides at least two and possibly four pre cut openings in all cars When only two are provided one is usually in the rear deck and the other is in the front dash Provisions for four speakers usually include two rear deck openings and two d
3. APPLY BUTYL PUTTY 4 PLACES a MACHINE SCREW GRILLE MOUNTING SURFACE SPEAKER QU MESH GRILLE Lm APPLY BUTYL PUTTY 4 PLACES 47 SHEET METAL SCREW SPEAKER MOUNTING SURFACE SPEED E A7 CLIP d dr TYPICAL SPEAKER INSTALLATION AUDIOVOX 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 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 remo
4. REA Form No 12849029 y 2001 Audiovox Electronics Corp Hauppauge NY 11788
5. checking the speaker grille 2 Once the speaker openings have been cut pierce the four speaker mounting holes and enlarge them to a diameter of 3 16 Grille Installation Inspect the grille included with the speaker If the grille contains existing threaded studs projecting from it skip this section If the grille contains four threaded holes in it locate the threaded rods included with the speaker and screw them firmly into the holes in the grille The third grille type contains four holes for use with four screws Proceed with grille installation as follows Speaker Cutting Detail Place grille on top of package shelf allowing the studs to protrude through the holes you previously punched Place the speaker below the shelf and align it over the four studs of the grille Secure the speaker using four speed clips included If the grille requires screws and nuts insert the screws from the top of the rear deck and through the grille and speaker secure grille and speaker with hex nuts Repeat entire procedure for remaining speaker Wire speakers per instructions for your stereo system Speaker Mounting Details The following illustrations define the requirements for mounting the speaker on the near and far sides of the mounting surface or inde pendent mounting board FACTORY GRILLE MOUNTING SURFACE _ SPEAKER Le EXISTING FACTORY HARDWARE FACTORY SPEAKER REPLACEMENT a MESH GRILLE 2 7
6. delines to select the speaker location 1 Examine the deck panel thoroughly Observe movement of the trunk springs trunk lid support hinges power antenna etc Obviously you don t want to install a speaker where the arc of a moving trunk support would interfere with the speaker grille Avoid all areas that might cause interference with the normal functions of the trunk lid and or antenna assembly CAUTION Even professional installers have mounted a speaker and then found out it interfered with some moving part 2 Check the speakers you have purchased against the existing holes in the steel sub liner by placing the speaker against the 4 bottom of the opening and check that the speaker matches the shape of the existing cut out Also check that the four speaker mounting holes align with the four existing holes in the steel sub liner Cutting Speaker Opening Prepare the speaker opening as follows NOTE This procedure can also be used for any flat panel install Wagons Vans etc that have sufficient space behind the panel for recessing the speaker The panel must be re movable or accessible from behind 1 Provided that all holes align place speaker aside and proceed to cut out the oval opening in the fiber panel that covers the existing hole in the steel sub liner NOTE It is easier to cut the opening if you use a sharp serrated steak knife in a sawing motion Use care not to over cut the hole size by periodically
7. ectional the higher the frequency the more directional it is This simply means that a tweeter or mid range speaker pointing toward the floor or roof will only be clearly heard in the direction at which it is pointed For this reason it is critical that tweeters and mid range speakers always be installed so they aim in toward the passenger area and as high in the car as possible on top of dash or high up in door panels Never install tweeters low in the car No 3 Select solid mounting panels Always make certain the selected panel is solid and securely attached to the car Clipped in plastic or fire panels make poor mounting surfaces and tend to vibrate when used This is far more critical when installing large power pro ducing woofers Mount your speakers securely If the speaker has four mounting holes use all of them No 4 Woofers need breathing room For a speaker to perform efficiently it must move large amounts of air If you restrict this airflow try to fit alarge speaker in a small space or if you undercut the recommended mounting hole size you won t have an efficient speaker Conversely the enclosure you mount them in should be somewhat sealed In other words if you mount speakers in door panels don t cut any extra holes in the door No 5 Tweeters can go in places other speakers can t They don t need breathing room or reinforced mounting panels All they require is directional placement See tip No 2
8. oor or dash openings A car manufacturer picks speaker locations that simplify installation and fit available spaces They are not always the best places for sound reproduction Using Factory Openings The one advantage to using the factory openings is you avoid having cut sheet metal as the holes are pre punched You normally have only to cut away thin plastic or fiber panels that conceal the openings Openings near the floor should be avoided if at all possible Be Innovative If you re mechanically inclined remove door pan els dash side panels etc and really get into the basic construc tion of the car You ll be amazed at the vast amount of good to excellent speaker locations a car can conceal If You Don t Wish to Cut Holes Consider the hang on or sur face mount type of speakers Just pick a reasonably flat panel drill a few holes fasten a few screws and you re listening to stereo INSTALLING OVAL SPEAKERS IN REAR DECKS OR FLAT SURFACES Most cars are factory equipped with speaker openings in the rear deck package shelf By examining the underside of this panel using trunk access you will probably find at least one usually two oval shaped holes in the steel underliner of the rear deck The size of these holes vary with the make of car but the most common openings are for 6 x9 5 x7 and 4 x10 speakers Oc casionally you ll find a 5 or 5 1 4 round hole Selecting the Speaker Location Use the following gui
9. val or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s or markings THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT 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 INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER No person or representative 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 U S A AUDIOVOX CORPORATION 150 MARCUS BLVD HAUPPAUGE NY 11788 1 800 645 4994 CANADA CALL 1 800 645 4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR A
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