Jensen CM715K manual

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    How to Install the CM715K AM/FM Stereo Receiver/Cassette T ape Player/CD Player Installation ............................. 2 Before Y ou Begin Installation ..... 2 T ools and Supplies Needed ....... 2 Speaker Requirements .............. 2 Prepare Radio for Installation .................................. 2 Adapters for Easier Installation ..........[...]

  • Page 2

    2 ® CM715K Befor e Y ou Begin Installation Before you begin, you will need tools, supplies and adapters. It is best to make sure you have everything you need before you take your dashboard apart. Installation Prepare Radio for Installation T ools and Supplies Needed Basic Installation: • Flat and Phillips screwdrivers • Wire cutter s • Wire [...]

  • Page 3

    3 ® CM715K Connections Good wire connections are very important for best sound and long-term reliability . Here are two methods: Splice 1. Strip 1/2 inch (12 mm) of insulation from both wires. 2. Wrap wires together . 3. Fold wires over . 4. Stretch electrical tape tightly over splice. Professional Tip Solder Solder is the best way to connect wire[...]

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    4 ® CM715K Disconnect Battery Before you begin, always disconnect the battery negative terminal. Remove Old Radio + – 1 3 2 1. Remove dash trim to expose radio chassis. 2. Remove the screws from the mounting bracket and remove radio. 3. Disconnect wiring harness. 4. Unscrew factory mounting brackets. (Most GM cars only .) Untitled-3 4/10/99, 7:3[...]

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    5 ® CM715K Wiring Important If wiring connections are made wrong, the unit will not operate properly and it could be damaged. Follow the installation instructions carefully , or have the installation handled by an experienced technician. Professional Tip Fuse Adapters No convenient power wire? Install a fuse adapter having a spade connector . Crim[...]

  • Page 6

    6 ® CM715K Connect Wires Splice, crimp or solder the wires from the Jensen connector to the wiring adapter . Match the wires according to the chart (below) and the wiring adapter instructions. Attach Wires to Radio 1. After splicing the wiring adapter to the Jensen connector , attach the connector to the back of the radio as shown. 2. Attach anten[...]

  • Page 7

    7 ® CM715K LF LR RF RR LF– white/black white LF+ RF– gray/black gray RF+ LR– green/black green LR+ RR– violet/black violet RR+ AMP Amplifier wiring (See amplifier instructions) RCA-to-RCA cables (not supplied) +– Black Yellow Pink Red AMP Orange Filter Box 10-amp fuse In-line Fuse (2-amp) Antenna extender cable (not supplied) Optional CD[...]

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    8 ® CM715K ✓ T esting Before you finish the installation, you should do the following tests to make sure the wiring is correct and everything is operating properly . T est Memory Wiring T est Power Wiring 1. T urn ignition switch on. The display should light. If not, check the electrical connection at the yellow and red wires. 2. Press PWR butto[...]

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    9 ® CM715K SEL SEL SEL SEL SEL VOL VOL 4 5 VOL VOL 6 CH I 0 + + II LOC SCN RPT MTL AMS PGM RDM LOUD T -IN CH I 0 + + II LOC SCN RPT MTL AMS PGM RDM LOUD T -IN CH I 0 + + II LOC SCN RPT MTL AMS PGM RDM LOUD T -IN SEL SEL SEL SEL VOL VOL 1 2 VOL VOL 3 CH I 0 + + II LOC SCN RPT MTL AMS PGM RDM LOUD T -IN CH I 0 + + II LOC SCN RPT MTL AMS PGM RDM LOUD[...]

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    10 ® CM715K Attach Brackets GM 1. Note the position of brackets on the existing radio. 2. Remove the captive bolts and brackets from your existing radio and transfer to the same location on your new radio. (See Note.) NOTE : The brackets supplied with your Jensen radio are designed for the following vehicles: 93-up Firebird/Camaro 94-up Bonneville[...]

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    11 ® CM715K Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth 1. Note the position of brackets on the exist- ing radio. 2. Match the brackets found in the hardware kit to the mounting tabs on your factory radio. 3. Attach the supplied brackets to the chassis of the radio with the four "machine thread" Phillips type screws. Use two screws for each bracket. Jeep Gr[...]

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    12 ® CM715K T r oubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Does not operate (display does not light) Not all speakers operate Blows fuses ER-1 appears on display ER-2 appears on display ER-3 appears on display Can’t find cause of problem No power to yellow wire No power to red wire Inline fuse blown Incorrect splices or connections Speaker wi[...]

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    13 ® CM715K Specifications subject to change without notice. Specifications ©1999 Recoton Audio Corporation Recoton Mobile Electronics A Division of Recoton Audio Corporation A RECOTON ® COMP ANY 1090 Emma Oaks T rail Lake Mary , Florida 32746 Limited One Y ear W arranty–USA and Canada Length of W arranty . This warranty from Recoton Mobile El[...]