INSTALLATION MANUAL
ILL
PWR
P-953
OPEN
CD-R/RW/MP3 PLAYER
Sub. W
9
8
CLAS
POP
JAZZ
Tune
/Seek
/Track
EQ
MONO
T/F
0
AS/PS
MP3
LOC
REG
LOUD
MONO
ST
AF TA
EON
TP PTY
ME/CR
POWER LEVEL METER
7
ENTER
MUTE
SCAN
LOC
BAND
LOUD
SEL
1
PAU
2
SCN
3
RPT
4
SHF
5
D.DN
6
D.UP
MODE
P-953
AM/FM/MPX RADIO
WITH FOLD-DOWN
DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL,
COMPACT DISC PLAYER,
AUXILIARY CD INPUT, MP3 CD PLAYBACK,
CD CHANGER CONTROLS,
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
AND QUARTZ CLOCK
TOLL-FREE INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE
The installation and wiring connections for this unit are so simple, we doubt you'll need our help, but, if you do, we're here to help you. Just call
our toll-free telephone assistance line at 1-800-645-4994 during the days and hours shown (U.S.A. and Canada only).
TIME ZONE
DAY
PACIFIC
MOUNTAIN
CENTRAL
EASTERN
MON. - FRI.
SATURDAY
8:30AM - 7PM
9AM - 5PM
7:30AM - 6PM
8AM - 4PM
5:30AM - 4PM
6AM - 2PM
6:30AM - 5PM
7AM - 3PM
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION USING MOUNTING SLEEVE
NUT (5MM)
PERFORATED STRAP
EXISTING DASH OPENING
FILE EDGES TO FIT IF NECESSARY - DO NOT OVERFILE
NOTE:IFDASHISSOLID,USEREARSIDE(WITHOUTTHELIP)OFMOUNTINGSLEEVE
AS A TEMPLATE & CUT OPENING
FASTEN THIS END TO SCREW STUD ON
REAR OF CHASSIS
BEND TOP
TABS UPWARD
SCREW (5MM)
BEND BOTTOM TABS
DOWNWARD
RADIO
SCREW STUD
NUT (5MM)
MOUNTING SLEEVE
FASTEN THIS END TO SECURE PART OF DASHBOARD.
DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY.
REMOVAL TOOLS
CAUTION:
FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE CD PLAYER, THE CHASSIS MUST BE MOUNTED
WITHIN 20° OF HORIZONTAL. MAKE SURE THE UNIT IS MOUNTED WITHIN THIS
LIMITATION.
FOLD-DOWN
DETACHABLE
FRONT PANEL
20° MAX.
SIDE VIEW
OF
CHASSIS
FRONT PANEL
ISO INSTALLATION
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
REMOVE THE PLASTIC FRAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE CHASSIS BY
CAREFULLY UN-SNAPPING IT.
MAXIMUM SCREW
SIZE
UN-SNAP AT 2 PLACES EACH ON
TOP AND BOTTOM
MAXIMUM SCREW
SIZE
M5 x 5MM
M5 x 5MM
PLASTIC FRAME
FACTORY MOUNTING
BRACKETS
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RADIO WIRING
REFER TO PAGE 5 FOR SPEAKER WIRING
AUTOMATIC
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
BLUE
IMPORTANT
THE BLUE WIRE CAN BE USED TO REMOTELY ACTI-
VATE AN AUTOMATIC ANTENNA OR AN EXTERNAL
AMPLIFIER (SEE ANTENNA OR AMPLIFIER MANUAL)
FUSEBLOCK
EXISTING
ANTENNA
CABLE
“RADIO” FUSE
+12V ACCESSORY
RED
0.5AMP. FUSE
SCREW
BLACK
METAL PART OF DASH
(DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY)
Y
YELLOW
15 AMP. FUSE
IMPORTANT
YELLOWWIREMUSTBECONNECTED
AS SHOWN OR RADIO WILL NOT OP-
ERATE PROPERLY
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL 12 VOLT
BATTERY
4-PIN PLUGS
9 PIN PLUG
(SEE PAGE 5 FOR SPEAKER WIRING)
ANTENNA LEAD
ON REAR OF RADIO
EXTERNAL INVERTER FOR
VFD DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING
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SPEAKER WIRING
REFER TO PAGE 4
FOR RADIO WIRING
WARNING!
! THE AMPLIFIERS IN THIS RADIO ARE ONLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH 4 SPEAKERS.
! NEVER COMBINE (BRIDGE) OUTPUTS FOR USE WITH 2 SPEAKERS.
! NEVER GROUND NEGATIVE SPEAKER LEADS TO CHASSIS GROUND.
! FAILURE TO WIRE EXACTLY AS SHOWN BELOW MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL
NOTE: THIS RADIO WILL CONTROL PRESTIGE CD CHANGER
MODEL SP-11CDP. CHECK WITH YOUR PRESTIGE AUDIOVOX CAR
STEREO SPECIALIST OR CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR RECOMMENDA-
TIONS OF OTHER MODELS THAT WILL WORK WITH YOUR RADIO.
RCALINEIN
JACKSFROM
EXTERNAL
CDPLAYER
RCALINEOUT
JACKSTO
EXTERNAL
AMPLIFIERS
OPTIONAL
CD CHANGER
2CHLINEIN 4 CH LINE OUT
RADIO
DIN CABLE (SUPPLIED
6
WITH CD CHANGER).
COMP ACT
8-PIN DIN SOCKET FOR CONNECTION TO OPTIONAL CD
CHANGER
LINEIN/OUT(LEFT)=WHITE
4-PIN PLUGS
LINEIN/OUTOUT(RIGHT)=RED
9-PIN PLUGS
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER
SEE PAGE 4 FOR RADIO
WIRING
GRAY w/BLACK STRIPE
GRAY
WHITE w/BLACK STRIPE
WHITE
GREEN
VIOLET
GREEN w/BLACK STRIPE
VIOLET w/BLACK STRIPE
HELP!
1 -8 0 0 -6 4 5 -4 9 9 4
8:30am - 7:00pm Eastern
9:00am - 5:00pm Eastern
Monday - Friday
Saturday
LEFT REAR SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER
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© 2002 AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP., HAUPPAUGE, NY
Printed in China
128-6357
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