Radio Shack 12-2157 Owner's Manual - Installation
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Installation
ˆ
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 answer 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 modify-
ing your vehicle.
Place the stereo as close as possible to
the selected mounting location. We rec-
ommend that you install the stereo by
temporarily connecting it to ground and
power, optional components, and your
speakers. Then test the connections,
disconnect the stereo, mount it in your
vehicle, and reconnect it. The instruc-
tions in this manual are arranged in this
order.
Preparing the Mounting Area
Before you mount the stereo, make sure
you have all the necessary materials.
Then confirm that the stereo fits your ve-
hicle’s mounting area. This auto sound
stereo system is a DIN-E size stereo
that requires a 2
1
/
16
-inch high by 7
1
/
8
-
inch wide by 5
15
/
16
-inch deep (52
×
181
×
152 mm) mounting area.
Note: If the mounting area is too large,
you might be able to mount the stereo
with an in-dash installation kit, available
at your local RadioShack store. Follow
the installation kit’s instructions to mount
the stereo.
Cautions:
• Make sure the stereo will not tilt up
more than 30
°
when it is mounted.
• Be sure to avoid obstructions 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 car-
pet in place. After you route the speaker
wires, replace the molding.
Removing the Shipping Screw
The shipping screw helps protect the
stereo from being damaged during ship-
ment.
Before you mount the stereo, use a Phil-
lips screwdriver to remove the shipping
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