Optimus 12-2114 - Manual (Page 5)

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INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
THE INSTALLATION
Before you install your stereo, read
all the instructions in this owner’s
manual. You should be able to an-
swer all of these questions about
your vehicle’s electrical and sound
systems:
• Which terminal in my vehicle’s
fuse box supplies power even
when the ignition is turned off?
• Which terminal in my vehicle’s
fuse box is for accessories?
• How do I connect a wire to the
fuse box?
Also, be aware that installation in
your vehicle might require cutting or
modifying your vehicle.
Place the stereo as close as possible
to the selected mounting location.
We recommend that you install the
stereo by temporarily connecting it to
ground and power, optional compo-
nents, and your speakers. Then test
the connections, disconnect the ste-
reo, mount it in your vehicle, and re-
connect it. The instructions in this
manual are arranged in this order.
Preparing the Mounting
Area
Before you mount the stereo, make
sure you have all the necessary ma-
terials. Then confirm that the stereo
fits your vehicle’s mounting area.
This autosound stereo system is a
DIN-E size unit that requires a 2
1 /
16
-
inch high by 7 3 /
16
-inch wide by 6 11 /
16
-
inch deep (52 ¥ 182 ¥ 170 mm)
mounting area.
Note: If the mounting area is too
large, you might be able to mount
the stereo with an in-dash installa-
tion kit, available at your local Ra-
dioShack store. Follow the in-
stallation kit’s instructions to mount
the stereo.
Caution: Be sure to avoid obstruc-
tions behind the mounting surface.
Routing Speaker Wires
If you install speakers, avoid routing
the speaker wires near moving parts
or sharp edges. You can usually
route them along the wiring channel
beneath the vehicle’s door facings
by carefully removing the molding
that holds the carpet in place. After
you route the speaker wires, replace
the molding.
MAKING THE
CONNECTIONS
The supplied harness with the 14-pin
connector includes all the lead wires
you need to connect the stereo to
ground, power, some optional com-
ponents, and speakers.
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