OWNER'S MANUAL ACD-21 AM/FM/MPX RADIO WITH DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL, COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND QUARTZ CLOCK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 (1-800-645-4994). UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE USING MOUNTING SLEEVE 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Locate the series of bend tabs along the top, bottom, and sides of the mounting sleeve. With the sleeve fully inserted into the dashboard opening, bend as many of the tabs outward as necessary so that the sleeve is firmly secured to the dashboard. 4. 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 on to confirm operation (ignition switch must be "on"). 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Re-attach the front panel to the chassis and test radio operation by referring to the Operating Instructions for theunit. 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. ISO INSTALLATION PROCEDURE This unit has threaded holes in the chassis side panels which may be used with the original factory mounting brackets of some Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Hyundai and Honda vehicles to mount the radio to the dashboard. Please consult with your local car stereo specialist shop for assistance on this type of installation. 1. Remove the existing factory radio from its dashboard or center console mounting. Save all hardware and brackets as they will be used to mount the new radio. 2. Carefully un-snap the plastic frame from the front of the new radio chassis. Remove and discard the frame. 3. Remove the factory mounting brackets and hardware from the existing radio and attach them to the new radio. CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED M5 X 8 MM MAXIMUM SCREW SIZE. LONGER SCREWS MAY TOUCH AND DAMAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE THE CHASSIS. 4. Wire the new radio to the vehicle as per step 4 above. 5. Mount the new radio assembly to the dashboard or center console using the reverse procedure of step 1. 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL ALLA ASSISTA T OLL-FREE INSTALL AT ION ASSISTA NCE 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 EASTERN DAY PACIFIC MOUNTAIN CENTRAL MON. - FRI. 8:30AM - 7PM 7:30AM - 6PM 5:30AM - 4PM 6:30AM - 5PM SATURDAY 9AM - 5PM 8AM - 4PM 6AM - 2PM 7AM - 3PM UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION USING MOUNTING SLEEVE NUT (5MM) PERFORATED STRAP FASTEN THIS END TO SCREW STUD ON REAR OF CHASSIS EXISTING DASH OPENING FILE EDGES TO FIT IF NECESSARY - DO NOT OVERFILE NOTE: IF DASH IS SOLID, USE REAR SIDE (WITHOUT THE LIP) OF MOUNTING SLEEVE AS A TEMPLATE & CUT OPENING 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. 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. 20° MAX. SIDE VIEW OF CHASSIS FRONT PANEL REMOVAL TOOLS DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL ISO INSTALLATION REMOVE THE PLASTIC FRAME FROM THE FRONT OF THE CHASSIS BY CAREFULLY UN-SNAPPING IT. UN-SNAP AT 2 PLACES EACH ON TOP AND BOTTOM MAXIMUM SCREW SIZE M5 x 8 TYPICAL INSTALLATION MAXIMUM SCREW SIZE M5 x 8 PLASTIC FRAME FACTORY MOUNTING BRACKETS 2 RADIO WIRING RADIO WIRING REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR SPEAKER WIRING ANTENNA AUTOMATIC ANTENNA CAR FUSEBLOCK BLUE IMPORTANT THE BLUE WIRE CAN BE USED TO REMOTELY ACTIVATE AN AUTOMATIC ANTENNA OR AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER (SEE ANTENNA OR AMPLIFIER MANUAL) EXISTING ANTENNA CABLE RED 1.0 AMP FUSE "RADIO" OR "ACCESSORY" FUSE SCREW BLACK METAL PART OF DASH (DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY) CAR BATTERY YELLOW 10 AMP FUSE E IMPORTANT THIS WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED AS SHOWN OR RADIO WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY FILTER BOX POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL 12 VOLT BATTERY ANTENNA LEAD SOCKET FROM REAR OF RADIO 4 PIN PLUG 9-PIN PLUG RADIO SEE PAGE 4 FOR SPEAKER WIRING 3 SPEAKER WIRING SPEA SPE A K ER WIRING REFER TO PAGE 3 FOR RADIO WIRING WARNING! l THE AMPLIFIERS IN THIS RADIO ARE ONLY DESIGNED FOR USE WITH 4 SPEAKERS. l NEVER COMBINE (BRIDGE) OUTPUTS FOR USE WITH 2 SPEAKERS. l NEVER GROUND NEGATIVE SPEAKER LEADS TO CHASSIS GROUND. l FAILURE TO WIRE EXACTLY AS SHOWN BELOW MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO THE RADIO. RCA JACKS LINE OUT FOR USE WITH OPTIONAL EXTERNAL AMPLIFIERS RED=RIGHT REAR WHITE=LEFT REAR RADIO 4-PIN PLUGS 9-PIN PLUGS LEFT FRONT SPEAKER SEE PAGE 3 FOR RADIO WIRING RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER WHITE w/BLACK STRIPE WHITE GREEN GREEN w/BLACK STRIPE GRAY w/BLACK STRIPE GRAY VIOLET VIOLET w/BLACK STRIPE HELP! 1-800-645-4994 LEFT REAR SPEAKER Monday - Friday 8:30am - 7:00pm Eastern Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Eastern RIGHT REAR SPEAKER 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 PWR BUTTON Press this button to turn the unit on and off. When the ignition switch is on and the radio is off, inserting a disc in the player will automatically turn on the radio, and the disc will begin playing. When the radio is turned on, the volume level will start at the level at which it was set when the unit was turned off. VOLUME +/- LEVEL CONTROL The volume level (VOL) is always displayed: it is symbolized by a bar graph across the top of the display from left to right, up to a maximum of 10. (Minimum bar display for VOLume is 1.) To increase the volume level, press the + side of the button. The volume will increase and the level will be shown on the display panel from a minimum of 1 bar to a maximum of 10 bars. To increase the volume quickly, keep the button pressed. To decrease the volume level, press the - side of the button. Keep the button pressed to decrease the volume quickly. The display will automatically return to the normal VOL indication 5 seconds after the last volume adjustment or when another function is activated. These controls are also used in conjunction with the AUDIO SELECT button to adjust the bass, treble, balance and fader and levels as described in AUDIO SELECT BUTTON (AUDIO SEL) This button is used to select the audio function (bass, treble, balance, fade or volume) to be adjusted using the Volume +/- Level Control Pressing the AUDIO SEL button once will set the unit for bass adjustment (BAS will appear on the display panel), treble adjustment (TRE), balance (BAL), fader (FAD) and volume (VOL). The display will return to the normal VOL indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another function is activated. All of these functions are symbolized in bar graph form, in a manner similar to volume. 3 3 4, 5, 6 7. 2 2. 5 BASS CONTROL To adjust the bass level, first select the Bass until mode by pressing the AUDIO SEL button the BAS indication appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Bass mode, press the + or - buttons of the Volume +/- Level to adjust the bass response as Control 4 3 2 desired. The bass level will be shown on the display panel from a minimum of -5 bars to a maximum of +5 bars with respect to center (BAS = to a single bar represents flat response). The display will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another function is activated. 5 TREBLE CONTROL To adjust the treble level, first select the Treble mode by pressing the AUDIO SEL button until the TRE indication appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Treble mode, press the + or - butto tons of the Volume +/ - Level Control adjust the treble response as desired. The treble level will be shown on the display panel from a minimum of TRE = -5 bars to a maximum of TRE = +5 bars with respect to center (TRE = to a single bar represents flat response). The display will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another function is activated. 3 2 FRONT/REAR FADER CONTROL To adjust the front-rear speaker balance, first select the Fader mode by pressing the until the FAD indication AUDIO SEL button appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Fader mode, press the + or the to buttons of the Volume +/- Level Control adjust the front-rear speaker levels as desired. The FAD position will be shown on the display panel from minimum of -5 bars (full rear) to a maximum of + 5 bars (full front) with respect to center. When the volume level between the front and rear speakers is equal, a single bar will be shown on the display panel. The display will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another function is activated. 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 2 8 6 LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL To adjust the left-right speaker balance, first select the Balance mode by pressing the AUDIO SEL button until the BAL indication appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Balance mode, press the - button to adjust the of the Volume +/- Level Control stereo balance to the left channel speakers or the + button of the control to adjust it to the right channel speakers. The BAL position will be shown on the display panel from a minimum of - 5 bars(full left) to a maximum of +5 bars (full right) with respect to center. When the volume level between the left and right speakers is equal, a single bar will be shown on the display panel. The display will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another function is activated. LOUDNESS CONTOUR (LOU) When listening to music at low volume levels, this feature will boost the bass and treble ranges to compensate for the characteristics of human hearing. Press the LOU button to activate this feature as indicated by LOUD on the display panel. Pressing the button again will de-activate the function and LOUD will disappear from the display. 3 2 AUDIO ATTENUATION (ATT) The audio mute function is performed using the ATT (attenuator) button. This control is used to mute the volume from the system. When the ATT button is pressed, the indication ATT appears on the display panel and the volume will be muted. Pressing the ATT button again, or activating the VOL +/- function of the unit, will return to the volume level setting in use before the mute function was activated. 9 bl TUNER, AM/FM BAND SELECTOR (TUNER) During radio play, each time the TUNER button is pressed, th ...