Audiovox AV303 Car Stereo System User Manual
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1. Lu oc p f f f f f f f j f f f f f f f f f k TO RADIO RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER fe GRAY gt HQ C USE WIRE NUTS OR SOLDER AND ALL SPLICES GRAY w WHITE STRIPE RIGHT REAR SPEAKER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 11 14 POWER ON OFF BUTTON Alternately press this button to turn the unit on and off VOLUME CONTROL Toincrease the volume level rotate this control knob in the clockwise CW direction to decrease the volume rotate the Knob in the counterclockwise CCW direction BALANCE CONTROL Rotate this control knob to achieve sound output balance between the left and right speakers Output balance will occur when the control is positioned at the center detent position To favor the sound output from the left soeaker s rotate the control CCW to favor the sound output from the right speaker s rotate the control CW 1 TONE CONTROL Rotate this control knob to adjust the sound output for the desired bass or treble tonal range When the control is positioned at the mid range detent posi tion the bass and treble response should be very nearly equal Toincrease bass response rotate the control CCW to increase treble response rotate the control CW 5 AM FM BAND SELECTOR Press this button to change the radio band from AM to FM and vice versa 6 MANUAL TUNING CONTROL Rotate this knob to t2. AM FM RADIO WITH DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL AND CASSETTE PLAYER OWNER S MANUAL B Y A U D I OQ V O X Released 9 25 02 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This unit is designed for installation in cars trucks and vans with an existing radio opening In many cases a special installation kit will be required to mount the radio to the dashboard These kits are available at electronics supply stores and car stereo specialist shops Always check the kit application before purchasing to make sure the kit works with your vehicle If you need a kit but cannot find it available call our toll free HELP line Just call our toll free telephone assistance line at 1 800 645 4994 U S A and Canada only UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION 1 2 7 Remove the detachable front panel if it is attached to the chassis by pushing the Release button Slide the mounting sleeve off of the chassis If it is locked into position use the removal tools Supplied to disengage it Check the dashboard opening size by sliding the mounting sleeve into it If the opening is not large enough carefully cut or file as necessary until the sleeve easily slides into the opening Do not force the sleeve into the opening or cause it to bend or bow Check that there will be sufficient space behind the dashboard for the radio chassis Locate the series of bend tabs along the top bottom and sides of the mounting sleeve With the sleeve fully inserted into the dashboard op
3. needed 3 When attaching the front panel make sure the right side is correctly engaged before pressing the left side to lock it into position Engage right side first CARE AND MAINTENANCE The radio portion of your new sound system does not require any maintenance We recommend you keep this manual for general reference of the many features found in this unit As with any cassette player the cassette section of this sound system does require a minimum of maintenance to keep it in good working condition The following simple care and maintenance suggestions should be followed to prevent malfunctions of the cassette system Cassette Care 1 5 6 SPECIFICATIONS Sus Purchase a cassette cleaning kit from your local retail store Use it At least every 20 to 30 hours of operation you must clean the cassette mechanism A dirty cassette player will have a poor sound 2 Do not use cassettes that exceed 45 minutes of play on each side 3 4 Always keep your cassettes away from direct sunlight or exposure to sub freezing conditions If a cassette Do not insert a cassette that appears to be broken twisted or dirty or with loose or torn labels on it is cold allow it to warm up before use Do not keep a cassette in the player when not in use Before inserting a cassette in the player check that the tape is tightly wound on the reels Take up any excess slack using a pencil to turn the drive hub in the cassette see diagra
4. ening bend as many of the tabs outward as necessary so that the sleeve is firmly secured to the dashboard Place the radio in front of the dashboard opening so that the wiring can be brought through the mounting sleeve Follow the wiring diagram carefully and make certain all connections of the wiring harness are secure and insulated with wire nuts or electrical tape to insure proper operation of the unit After completing the wiring connections attach the front panel and turn the unit to confirm operation ignition switch must be If unit does not operate re check all wiring until problem is corrected Once proper operation is achieved turn off the ignition switch and proceed with final mounting of the chassis Carefully slide the radio into the mounting sleeve making sure it is right side up until it is fully seated and the spring clips lock it into place Attach one end of the perforated support strap supplied to the screw stud on the rear of the chassis using the hex nut provided Fasten the other end of the perforated strap to a secure part of the dashboard either above or below the radio using the screw and hex nut provided Bend the strap to position it as necessary CAUTION The rear of the radio must be supported with the strap to prevent damage to the dashboard from the weight of the radio or improper operation due to vibration Re attach the front panel to the chassis and test radio operation by referring to the Operating Inst
5. he left or right to select the desired radio station When tuning in a station always adjust the control so that you are receiving the full signal and are on the center of the broadcast frequency If the radio is off frequency you could experience noise andreception problems The pointer will move along the dial to indicate the frequency to which you are tuned 7 FM STEREO INDICATOR This LED indicator within the AM FM dial will illumi nate red during reception of FM stereo broadcasts if the stereo station is mistuned not in the center of the frequency this indicator may light intermittently or not at all FM MONO STEREO MO ST BUTTON During FM radio reception this button is used to select mono or stereo reception Under normal reception conditions the unit should be left in the stereo mode as indicated by the FM Stereo indicator If the stereo signal is too noisy for comfort able listening press the MO ST button to switch to reception 9 LOCAL DISTANT LO DX BUTTON This button allows maximum reception in both weak and strong FM signal areas For normal reception conditions and when receiving a wide range of signals including weak or distant stations this function should be set to the Distant DX position which will allow maximum signal reception Whenin an extremely strong local signal area select the Local LO setting This will eliminate weak signals and suppress overly strong signals When moving ou
6. imination 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 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 limitation
7. m 7 2 W x 2 H x 5 1 D 182mm x 52mm x 130 Operating Voltage 12 volts DC negative ground Fuse 3 Amp Output Power 14 watts maximum 7 watts x 2 channels Output Wiring Common ground type designed for 2 speaker use May also be used with 4 speakers Output Impedance Compatible with 4 8 ohm speakers Tuning Range 530 1710 kHz FM 87 7 107 9 MHz Sensitivity AM 100 uV FM 10 uV for 30dB quieting FM Stereo Separation 30 dB Tape Frequency Response 50 10 000 Hz Tape S N Ratio 50 dB Wow amp Flutter 0 25 WRMS Specifications are subject to change without notice Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device 10 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 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 el
8. mal tape playback press the button slightly and release Do not press fully in or the cassette will be ejected NOTE Never leave a cassette engaged inthe player when not in use Doing so can cause damage to the cassette and or mechanism of the unit Always press the eject button and remove the cassette when leaving the vehicle 03 AM FM DIAL DISPLAY This dual tuning dial represents the AM bottom frequency band from 530 1710 kHz while the top dial represents the FM frequency band from 87 7 107 9 MHz The AM station frequencies on the dial must be multiplied by a factor of 10 x10 as shown The dial pointer traverses the dial using the TUNING control knob in conjunction with the AM FM BAND select button FRONT PANEL RELEASE REL BUTTON DETACHING THE FRONT PANEL 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 right 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 mecha nism locks it into place NOTES ON USE OF FRONT PANEL 1 Make sure the front panel is right side up when attaching it to the chassis as it cannot be attached when upside down 2 Do not press very hard on the front panel when attaching itto the chassis No more than light to moderate pressure should be
9. ructions for the unit INSTALLATION USING KITS 1 If your vehicle requires the use of an installation kit to mount this radio follow the instructions included with the installation kit to attach the radio to the mounting plate supplied with the kit 2 Wire and test the radio as described in Step 4 above 3 Install the radio mounting plate assembly to the sub dashboard according to the instructions of the installation kit 4 Attach the support strap to the radio and dashboard as described in Step 6 above 5 Replace the dashboard trim panel 2 EXISTING DASH OPENING FILE EDGES TO FIT IF NECESSARY DO NOT OVER FLE UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION NOTE IF DASH IS SOLID USE MOUNTING SLEEVE AS A TEMPLATE amp CUT OPENING PERFORATED STRAP FASTEN THIS END TO SCREW STUD ON REAR OF CHASSIS BEND BOTTOM TABS DOWNWARD MOUNTING SLEEVE FASTEN THIS END TO SECURE PART OF DASHBOARD DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL ANTENNA ANTENNA SOCKET ON REAR OF RADIO USE 1 4 SPADE LUG EXISTING ANTENNA CABLE FOR GROUND CONNECTION GROUNDED METAL PART OF CAR BODY REMOVE ANY PAINT BLACK FUSE 3 AMP LEFT SPEAKER DAA 4 4 4 4 a a a a a a MM V s r 4 8 OHMS 12 VDC OUTPUT WHEN ORANGE AUTO ANTENNA RADIO IS ON N IMPORTANT CONNECT THE RED WIRE TO A SWITCHED 12 VOLT SOURCE RIGHT SPEAKER 4 8 OHMS LEFT FRONT SPEAKER 4 SPEAKER SYSTEM WRING Lu oc N Lu
10. s 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 NEW YORK 11788 1 800 645 4994 CANADA CALL 1 800 645 4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA 128 4270E 2002 Audiovox Corp 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge N Y 11788 Printed in China 128 6474 12
11. t of the strong signal area switch to the Distant setting NOTE The Local Distant button only affects FM signals and will have no effect on AM signals dQ am ANTENNA TRIMMER Itis very important to adjust the Antenna Trimmer for optimum AM reception The antenna trimmer is located left rear corner of the chassis Adjustthis control after wiring connections are complete and before the radio is inserted into the dashboard opening Proceed as follows 1 Tune in a weak station around 1400 kHz on the AM band 2 Using a small screwdriver slowly adjust the trimmer for maximum output from the radio NOTE The Antenna Trimmer only affects AM reception and will have no effect on FM reception The Trimmer only needs to be adjusted when the radio is first installed and at any time a change is made to the vehicle antenna replacing the mast etc D CASSETTE DOOR Hold the cassette with the exposed tape edge to the right and insert it into the cassette door Press in fully until the cassette is engaged and begins playing NOTE Observe the cassette operation cautions in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual 2 FAST FORWARD EJECT FF EJ BUTTON This button performs two functions To eject a cassette simply press the button fully then release The cassette will eject and radio operation will resume To fast forward the tape press the button half way in to the locked position To stop fast forward and resume nor
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