OWNER'S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE ACC-50A REMOTE-CONTROL 10-DISC CD CHANGER INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this remote mount 10 Disc CD Changer. It allows you to easily upgrade your existing car stereo system to the quality of Compact Disc entertainment. The entire system plays through your FM Stereo car radio and stereo speaker system - there's nothing else to add or replace. Best of all, the CD Changer is easy to install. There are only three wires to connect and four simple plug-in cables. Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions that follow. FEATURES l Remote mount changer holds up to 10 compact discs l Remote control with back-lit LCD panel, displays disc, track and function l Remote controls include forward and reverse track and disc search, track and disc scan, shuffle and repeat play plus high speed audible cue and review search l Advanced technology includes 8x oversampling digital filter and twin 1-bit digital/analog converters l The special design allows horizontal or vertical mounting. TOLL-FREEASSISTANCE The installation and connections are so simple we doubt you'll need our help, but if you do, we're here to help y u J s c l o r t l - r e a s s a c l n a 1-800-645-4994 during the days/hours shown. o. ut al u olfe sitne ie t TIME ZONE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN 6:30AM - 5PM 7AM - 3PM 7:30AM - 6PM 8AM - 4PM DAY MON. - FRI. SATURDAY PACIFIC 5:30AM - 4PM 6AM - 2PM EASTERN 8:30AM - 7PM 9AM - 5PM INDEX Cnet .................... Pg 1 otns ................... ae Where to Install the Changer ........ Page 2 Before you Install the Changer....... Page 3, 4 Hrzna Mutn ........... Pg 5 oiotl onig ........... ae Vria Mutn ............. Pg 6 etcl onig ............. ae OealWrn Ve ........... Pg 7 vrl iig iw ........... ae Wiring the CD Changer ................ Page 8 Wrn teF Mdl ......... Pg 8 9 iig h M oue ......... ae , Mounting Remote Control ......... Page 10 Mounting FM Module ................ Page 10 Adjustment of FM Module ......... Page 10 RstBto ............... Pg 1 ee utn .............. ae 0 Use of the CD Magazine ........... Page 11 OeaigCnrl .......... Pg 1,3 prtn otos .......... ae 21 Cr adUe .............. Pg 1 ae n s ............. ae 4 Wrat .................. Pg 1 arny ................. ae 4 C0NTENTS To simplify the installation, carefully check the contents shown below against the parts included with the Changer. You will find each part is identified by either a name or a letter, these descriptions will be used throughout the instructions. MAIN UNIT CHANGER REMOTE CONTROL FM MODULE ACC-50 INSTALLATION PARTS BRACKET "A" BOLT "B" BOLT "C" SCREW "D" SCREW "E" 2 PCS. HEX NUT "F" HEX HEAD BOLT WITH WASHER M6x20 4 PCS. HEX HEAD BOLT WITH WASHER M5x10 4 PCS. PHILLIPS HEAD SELF-TAPPING SCREW M5x12 4 PCS. PHILLIPS HEAD SELF-TAPPING SCREW M3x12 2 PCS. SCREW HOLE COVER LABELS "I" LOCK WASHER "G" FLAT WASHER "H" M6 4 PCS. D AAIE C MGZN M5 4 PCS NE AE HE IDXLBLSET M5 4 PCS. 1 PC. AA AL DT CBE 15 5 1 PC. 1P. C FEET LONG METERS LONG 1P. C ADDITIONAL 10 DISC MAGAZINES Additional CD Magazines are available as an accessory item (part no. C-50C) from the store where your ACC-50A was purchased. If they are out of stock, you can order these direct from Audiovox. Send a check or money order (do not send cash) made payable to "Audiovox Corp" in the amount of $49.95 (U.S. Currency) to: Audiovox Corp. 150 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788 Attn: Parts Department Note: New York residents, please include applicable sales tax. Page 1 WHERE TO INSTALL THE CHANGER The changer included in your ACC-50A is designed for either horizontal (flat) or vertical (upright) mounting. The only precaution is it must never be more than 15° from vertical or horizontal (see page 3). A few of the many possibilities are shown below. The following must be considered when selecting the mounting location: 1 Fuel Tank - Never install above your fuel tank as the holes you must drill may pierce the tank or the fuel lines. Also . check for other obstructions such as wires, etc. 2 Excessive Heat - Avoid areas exposed to direct sunlight (on top of rear package shelf) or next to your car heater's output . ducts. 3 Ease of Use - Make certain the changer is easily accessible for loading and unloading the CD magazine. . 4 Distance - The data cable that joins the changer to the FM module is 15 feet long. Do not exceed this length. . 5 If mounting to a plastic surface, do not use the self-tapping screws provided. Use the bolts and hex nuts provided for . a more secure installation. IMPORTANT - Failure to properly secure the CD changer is the most common cause of all "skipping" and related CD play problems. Changer must be mounted as explained on the following pages. MOUNT ON SIDE OF TRUNK SIDEWALL MOUNT UNDER LIP OF TRUNK TRUNK MOUNTING (SEDANS) This is usually the easiest location to use as there is ample space available. Check that you do not interfere with the removal of your spare tire, etc. Observe caution on fuel tank stated above. The only negative aspect is the need to route the wiring from the trunk to your car dashboard. MOUNT ON FLOOR OF TRUNK MOUNT ON SIDEWALL OF CARGO AREA HATCHBACKS,WAGONS&VANS A simple investigation of the areas shown will often provide several possibilities. Observe caution on fuel tank stated above and make sure the unit is protected from cargo, passenger entry and exit, etc. MOUNT ON BACKWALL OF HATCH AREA UNDER PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT/BEHIND SEAT If sufficient space and easy access exist, the area under the passenger's front seat is ideal, and will also allow easy wiring access. However, you may need to temporarily remove the seat for ease of installation. The area behind either the passenger's or driver's seat on pickup trucks is another ideal location. Page 2 MOUNT UNDER SEAT MOUNT ON BULKHEAD BEHIND SEAT OF PICKUP TRUCKS BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE CHANGER The following steps must be taken or the unit will not operate properly. HORIZONTAL MOUNTING VERTICAL MOUNTING PROPER MOUNTING METHOD CORRECT WRONG CORRECT WRONG 15° max. 15° max. The changer must never be installed upside down. Always check that the changer is never more than 15° from hrzna o vria. oiotl r etcl REMOVE THE CHANGER LOCK SCREWS Located on the bottom of the changer are three lock screws used to prevent changer damage during shipping. Remove all three screws. Locate the screw hole cover labels "I". Peel off three lables and cover the holes from which the screws were removed. LOCK SCREWS BOTTOM OF CHANGER BOLT "C" (2 PCS.) SCREW HOLE COVER LABELS "I" FOR MOUNTING ON TOP OF SURFACE BRACKET "A" BOLT "C" (2 PCS.) HORIZONTAL MOUNTING BRACKETS Locate the two Brackets "A" and four pieces of bolt "C". Attach brackets to opposite sides of the changer as shown using two bolts per bracket. Note: There are two possible ways to install Bracket "A", depending on whether you are mounting the changer on top of a flat surface or underneath a flat surface (see page 5). BRACKET "A" BOLT "C" (2 PCS.) BRACKET "A" FOR MOUNTING UNDERNEATH SURFACE BOLT "C" ( 2 PCS) BOLT "C" SCREW "C" (2 PCS.) (2PCS.) VERTICAL MOUNTING BRACKETS Locate the two Bracket "A" and four pieces of bolt "C". Attach brackets as shown using two bolts per bracket. CHANGER BRACKET "A" BOLT "C" (2 PCS.) Page 3 BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE CHANGER (CON'T) HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION (NO ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED!) If you are mounting your changer horizontally, there is no adjustment of the mechanism springs required. You will note on each side of the changer is an arrowhead pointing toward "H" (horizontal). Verify that both arrowheads are pointing toward the "H" and proceed to Page 5. HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION ARROW POINTS TO "H" (CHECK BOTH SIDES OF CHANGER) VERTICAL INSTALLATION (ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED!) 1 Locate the arrowhead slots on both sides of the changer. . You will note the arrowhead points to the "H". 2 Remove the Phillips screw above the "H" symbol on both . sides of the changer. 3 Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the arrowhead to the . "V" position on both sides of the changer. 4 Re-install the Phillips head screws in the hole above the . "V" symbols. (Do not insert screws in the "H" position). Make certain this is done on both sides of the changer. Proceed to Page 6. VERTICAL INSTALLATION 1. REMOVE SCREW 2. TURN ARROWHEAD FROM "H" TO "V" 3. INSTALL SCREW IN "V" HOLE 4. REPEAT FOR OPPOSITE SIDE OF CHANGER Page 4 HORIZONTAL MOUNTING The two methods of horizontal mounting are shown below. One is for mounting on top of a flat surface while the other is for mounting underneath a flat surface. Always observe "CAUTION" when drilling holes to prevent drilling into wiring, braces, fuel or brake lines, etc. CHECK BEFORE YOU DRILL! MOUNTING ONTO A FLAT SURFACE 1 Using the changer with brackets attached as a . template, mark two holes for each bracket attachment. 2 Drill a 4mm (5/32") diameter hole at each of the . f u l c t o s O s r ea lc u i n b f r d i l n . or oain. bev l atos eoe rlig 3 Secure changer using four self-tapping screws . "D", four flatwashers "H" and four lockwashers "G". 4 Proceed to Page 7. . DRILL FOUR HOLES (2 EACH SIDE) 5/32" DIA. (4mm.) MOUNTING SURFACE CHECK UNDERNEATH BEFORE DRILLING ! SCREW "D" (4 PCS.) FLATWASHER "H" LOCKWASHER "G" DRILL FOUR HOLES (2 EACH SIDE) 1/4" DIA. (6.5mm.) MOUNTING UNDERNEATH A FLAT SURFACE Note: If use of bolts and nuts is not possible (example - you do not have access to both sides of the mounting surface), you can use the self-tapping screws "D" as per the procedure explained above. 1 Using the changer with brackets attached as a . template, mark two holes for each bracket a ttachment. 2 Drill a 6.5mm (1/4") diameter hole at each of the . f u l c t o s O s r ea lc u i n b f r d i l n . or oain. bev l atos eoe rlig 3 Secure changer using four bolts "B" and four . hex nuts "F". 4 Proceed to Page 7. . HEX NUT "F" (4 PCS.) MOUNTING SURFACE CHECK OPPOSITE SIDE BEFORE DRILLING! SCREW "B" (4 PCS.) Page 5 VERTICAL MOUNTING The two methods of vertical mounting are shown below. One is for mounting on a flat horizontal surface, while the other is for mounting onto a flat vertical surface. Always observe "CAUTION" when drilling holes to prevent drilling i t w r n , b a e , f e o b a e l n s e c CHECK BEFORE YOU DRILL! no iig rcs ul r rk ie t. MOUNTING ONTO A FLAT HORIZONTAL SURFACE 1 Using the changer with brackets attached . as a template, mark two holes for each bracket attachment. 2 Drill a 4mm (5/32") diameter hole at each of . the four locations. Observe all cautions bef r d i l n . oe rlig 3 Secure changer using four self-tapping . screws "D", four flatwashers "H" and four lockwashers " " G. 4 Proceed to page 7. . DRILL FOUR HOLES (2 EACH SIDE) 5/32" DIA. (4mm.) SCREW "D" ( 4 PCS. ) LOCKWASHER "G" (4 PCS.) FLATWASHER "H" (4 PCS.) CHECK UNDERNEATH BEFORE DRILLING! MOUNTING ONTO A FLAT VERTICAL SURFACE 1 . Using the changer with brackets attached as a template, mark two holes for each bracket attachment. Drill a 4mm (5/32") diameter hole at each of the four locations. Observe all cautions bfr diln. eoe rlig Secure changer using four self-tapping screws "D", four flatwashers "H" and four lockwashers "G". Proceed to page 7! CHECK OPPOSITE BEFORE DRILLING! MOUNTING SURFACE 2 . 3 . DRILL FOUR HOLES (2 EACH SIDE) 5/32" DIA. (4mm.) 4 . Note: If desired you can substitute the use of bolts and nuts for mounting either of the above methods by increasing the hole diameter to 1/4" diameter (6.5mm) and use four pieces bolt "B" and four pieces hex nut "F". FLATWASHER "H" (4 PCS.) LOCKWASHER "G" (4 PCS.) SCREW "D" (4 PCS.) Page 6 OVERALL WIRING VIEW This page is provided to give you a quick look at the entire wiring of the ACC-50A. Use it to plan your wire routing paths and possible connection points. Detailed wiring is explained in the following pages. EXISTING CAR RADIO ANTENNA CABLE ANTENNA INPUT ANTENNA OUTPUT FM MODULE EXISTING CAR RADIO ANTENNA SOCKET GREEN/WHITE POWER WIRE CONNECT TO SOURCE OF CONSTANT +12 VOLTS BLACK EXISTING CAR STEREO ORANGE/WHITE WIRE GROUND WIRE CONNECT AT THE CAR'S FUSEBLOCK AT THE "RADIO" OR "ACCESSORY" IDENTIFIED TERMINALS REMOTE CONTROL DATA CABLE (15 FEET) REMOTE CONTROL CABLE (4-1/2 FEET) CHANGER NOTE: When routing wires and cables from the rear of the car to the dashboard, it is best to conceal the wires under carpeting. If you do not know how to do this, your local auto mechanic or car stereo installer should be consulted. Page 7 WIRING THE CD CHANGER There is one cable to connect the changer to the FM module as explained below. FM MODULE DATA CABLE The 15 foot data cable connects the changer to the FM module. First connect the end of the data cable labelled "TO CD CHANGER" to the socket on the left side of the changer. Route the other end of the cable up to the car's dashboard area near your existing car radio and plug the data cable into the mating socket on the end of the FM ...