OWNER'S MANU AL MANUAL AND INST ALLA TION GUIDE INSTALLA ALLATION AV-428 Auto Reverse AV-428 DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL AM/FM/MPX RADIO WITH AUTO-REVERSE CASSETTE PLAYER, CD CHANGER CONTROLS AND QUARTZ CLOCK
INST ALL AT ION INSTRUC INSTALL ALLA INSTRUCTT IONS 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.
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION USING MOUNTING SLEEVE EXISTING DASH OPENING (FILE EDGES TO FIT IF NECESSARY-DO NOT OVERFILE) NOTE: IF DASH IS SOLID, USE MOUNTING SLEEVE AS A TEMPLATE & CUT OPENING NUT PERFORATED STRAP FASTEN THIS END TO SCREW STUD ON REAR OF CHASSIS BEND TOP TABS UPWARD BEND BOTTOM TABS DOWNWARD SCREW INSTALL ALLA INSTRUCTTIONS INST ALL AT ION INSTRUC Toll-Fr ion As sis oll-Free e Ins Instt allat allation Assis sistt anc ancee The installation and wiring connections for this unit are so simpl
R A DIO WIRING R A DIO WIRING REFER TO PAGE 5 FOR SPEAKER WIRING AUTOMATIC ANTENNA ANTENNA 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 FUSEBLOCK “RADIO” FUSE + 12V ACCESSORY RED 1-AMP FUSE SCREW BLACK CAR BATTERY METAL PART OF DASH (DRILL HOLE IF NECESSARY) IMPORTANT YELLOW WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED AS SHOWN OR RADIO WILL NOT OPERATE PROPERLY YELLOW FILTER/FUSE BOX (12-AMP FUSE) 4
WARNING! ! ! ! ! REFER TO PAGE 4 FOR RADIO WIRING 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 DAMAGE TO THE RADIO. NOTE: RCA JACKS LINE OUT FOR USE WITH OPTIONAL EXTERNAL AMPLIFIERS RED = RIGHT WHITE = LEFT CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR RECOMMENDATIONS OF MODEL CHANGERS THAT WILL WORK WITH YOUR RADIO.
OPER AT ING INSTRUC OPERA INSTRUCTT IONS OPER AT ING INSTRUC OPERA INSTRUCTT IONS 24 19 29 27, 28 BEHIND PANEL 20 23 21 15 30 14 25 3 4 5 6 7 Auto Reverse AV-428 11 12 34 35 26 2 1 13 31 36 37 38 32 33 8, 10 18 17 9 16 1 ON-OFF POWER BUTTON Press this button to turn the unit on and off when the ignition switch is on. When the unit is off, the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel will normally display the time-of-day.
LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL To adjust the left-right speaker balance, first select the Balance mode by pressing the PUSH SELECT button so the BAL indication appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Balance mode, rotate the Volume Level control CCW to adjust the stereo balance to the left channel speakers, or CW to adjust it to the right channel speakers. The balance position will be shown on the display panel from BAL 10L (full left) to BAL 10R (full right).
OPER AT ING INSTRUC OPERA INSTRUCTT IONS pre-set memories on the band in use. After entering the stations into memory, the unit will automatically stop at each station for 5 seconds so each can be heard. If you have already set the pre-set memories to your favorite stations, activating the Auto-Store Tuning feature will erase those stations and enter the new ones. This feature is most useful when travelling in a new area where you are not familiar with the local stations.
cr cu FRONT PANEL RELEASE BUTTON 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 left 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 mechanism locks it into place.
SPECIFICA RE ND INTENA NCE SPECIFICATT IONS / CA CARE AND MAINTENA INTENANCE CA REA A NDMA MA INTENA NCE CARE AND MAINTENA INTENANCE 10 9 CARE AND MAINTENANCE The radio section of your new sound system does not require any maintenance. We recommend that you keep this manual for reference on the many features found in this unit as well as how to set the clock.
Size: 7” W x 178 mm x 2” H x 6” D 50 mm x 150 mm Operating Voltage: 12 volts DC, negative ground Output Power: 160 watts maximum (40 watts x 4 channels) Output Wiring: Floating-ground type designed for 4 speaker use. The amplifiers in this unit are NOT designed for use with 2 speakers. RCA pre-amp level outputs. Output Impedance: Compatible with 4 - 8 ohm speakers Pre-Amp Output: 500 mv. Tuning Range: AM: 530 - 1,710 KHz. (10 KHz. step) FM: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz. (200 KHz.
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Built into this radio are controls to operate an optional CD changer. Please check with your Rampage/Audiovox car stereo specialist for recommendations of the models that will work with this radio. Once the changer is installed and properly connected, it may be necessary to press the RESET button behind the radio front panel to initialize the complete installation. Adjustment of the audio functions (volume, tone, balance, and fader) for the CD changer operate in the same manner as they do for radio play.
CD CH A NGER ERR OR CODES CHA ERROR 14 CD CH A NGER ERR OR CODES CHA ERROR If a problem should develop while operating the CD changer, the error code “Err” may appear on the display panel. This can indicate a number of problems with the unit, including a mechanical error or an error in the microprocessor control of the changer. If the error code should appear, try ejecting and re-loading the magazine into the changer.
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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