OWNER'S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE ACC-56 MODEL ACC-56 REMOTE-CONTROL RF MODULATED 10-DISC CD CHANGER
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the RAMPAGE ACC-56 REMOTE-CONTROL 10-DISC CD CHANGER. This system allows you to easily upgrade your vehicles existing audio system to include a quality CD entertainment function. Once installed, this system utilizes an unused FM frequency on the vehicles existing audio system to play audio through the vehicles existing stereo speaker system - there’s nothing else to add or replace. Best of all, the CD Changer is easy to install.
PACKING LIST MAIN UNIT FM Modulator Changer Remote Control ACC-56 INSTALLATION PARTS Bracket (L) Bracket (R) Hexagonal bolt with washer (M5 x 10) Screw (C) 5 Meter Din Cable Phillips Head Self-Tapping Screw (M3x12) 1 pc. 1 pc. 7 pcs. 1 pc. 2 pcs. Self-tapping screw (M5 x 12) Seals (A) Seals (B) 4 pcs. 1 pc. 1 pc. OTHER ACCESSORIES CD Magazine (P/N ACC-56MAZ) 1 pc. Index label sheet Owner's Manual and Installation Guide 1 pc. 1 pc.
BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT REAR Transport Lock Screws The mechanism in the CD changer is "locked" into place during shipment by three transport lock screws. Be sure to remove the screws prior to installation. BOTTOM FRONT l Caution l After removing the transport lock screws, place the supplied seals (A) over the screw holes. These seals are used to keep dust out of the unit, which could cause a malfunction.
WHERE TO INSTALL THE CHANGER A few of the many mounting possibilities are shown below. The following precautions must be considered when selecting the mounting location. Installation Cautions and Warnings: 1. Fuel Tank - WARNING! 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.
INSTALLATION The ACC-56 changer is designed for horizontal (flat), vertical (upright) or 45-degree mounting. It must never be mounted upsidedown or on either one of it's sides as explained previously. The position of the built-in anti-vibration springs (left and right side), must correspond to the mounting position chosen. If the springs are not set correctly for the type of installation chosen, the anti-vibration compensation will not be effective and vibration may cause the disc to skip.
PROCEDURE FOR VERTICAL INSTALLATION NOTE: If the anti-vibration spring position has been changed and verified for vertical mounting (as shown on page 6), start with step 2. 1 Set the 4 anti-vibration springs to position "V". 2 Attach bracket (L) and bracket (R) to each side of the unit, using the hexagonal bolts with washer base (M5 x 8). NOTE: Use seals (A) to cover unused mounting holes on sides of unit.
PROCEDURE FOR 45° ANGLE INSTALLATION NOTE: If the anti-vibration spring position has been changed and verified for 45° angle mounting (as shown on page 6), start with step 2. 1 Set the 4 anti-vibration springs to position "45°". 2 Attach bracket (L) and bracket (R) to each side of the unit, using the hexagonal bolts with washer base (M5 x 8). NOTE: Use seals (A) to cover unused mounting holes on sides of unit.
OVERALL WIRING VIEW This page is provided to give you a quick look at the entire wiring of the ACC-56. 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 STEREO MODULATOR (89.1/88.
WIRING THE CD CHANGER FM MODULATOR 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 8-pin 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 8pin mating socket on the end of the FM modulator.
WIRING THE FM MODULATOR (con't.) BLACK GROUND WIRE The 3 foot Ground wire (black) attached to the FM modulator must be secured to a grounded metal part of the car’s chassis. If you cannot find an existing bolt or screw to fasten it to, you must drill a hole in the metal and secure it with a screw. To insure a good ground, remove any paint or grease where the wire will connect. GROUNDED METAL PART OF CHASSIS BLACK GROUND WIRE FM MODULATOR CAR ANTENNA INPUT Locate your existing car radio antenna cable.
MOUNTING THE REMOTE CONTROL On the back of the remote control you will find an adhesive backed “Velcro” pad. Select the desired mounting area on your car dashboard that will allow ease of use and full visibility of the LCD display. Peel off the protective paper on the adhesive pad. Make certain the dash area is clean of all wax, grease, etc., and press the remote control in place.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Upon inserting a loaded CD magazine into the changer, the unit will begin automatically checking the magazine for the number of discs loaded and their locations. This will occur even if the vehicle’s ignition is turned off. This process will take approximately 45 seconds. During this time, the remote control function will be inoperative.
USE OF CONTROLS 1 LCD DISPLAY The LCD Display Panel will illuminate when the CD changer is operating. Different symbols will appear depending on the function and operation in use. Each functional display is explained in the following paragraphs. 2 TRACK/DISC SCAN (SCN) When the Scan button is pressed, the indication SCN will appear on the LCD panel and the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc will be played in order.
CAUTION: When the CD magazine is ejected by the use of the Reset button, whichever disc was in play prior to pressing Reset will be left in the play position in the changer. It is critical that before reinserting the CD magazine, you must REMOVE ALL DISCS from it. After you have inserted the empty CD magazine, press EJECT on the changer and the "in play" disc will be loaded into the empty magazine. You may then remove the magazine and reload as many discs as desired.
USE OF THE CD MAGAZINE LOADING DISCS INTO THE MAGAZINE This CD Changer uses a specially-designed magazine to hold up to 10 compact discs. To load discs into the magazine, grip the tab on the magazine tray into which you will be loading a disc and pull it out gently as shown in Figure 1. Pull out only one tray at a time. Insert a disc into the tray with the label side down (play surface facing up) as shown in Figure 2. Push the tray back into the magazine as shown in Figure 3.
CD CHANGER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This CD Changer is designed to operate through a compatible Audiovox car stereo which incorporates the controls and display functions or through the FM section of any car stereo. Please check with your Audiovox stereo specialist for recommendations of the models that will work with this changer. The specific operating instructions for the changer will be contained within the Owner's Manual of the compatible unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING An error made in operation or during installation of this product may be mistaken for a system malfunction. Please perform the checks described below before contacting your dealer or service facility. Symptom No power 18 Possible Cause Remedy Blown fuse Check fuses in vehicle fuse box and changer system. Replace as necessary with fuse of same type and rating as original. If fuse blows again, consult with service facility. Incorrect connection Check all wiring and correct as necessary.
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.
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