Optimus 120-1995 User Manual
Optimus 120-1995 User Manual

Optimus 120-1995 User Manual

Am/fm/cd car stereo

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AM/FM/CD Car Stereo
(120-1995)
Features
Faxback Doc. # 6994
You can install the features-packed Optimus Detachable Face Digital AM/FM/
CD Car Stereo in almost any vehicle.
When you remove the detachable
control panel, an LED blinks to ward off potential thieves and to show
that your stereo is disabled.
The system offers many easy-to-use features which you can safely operate
while driving.
High Power-gives you 32 watts of power (16 watts per channel for a
2-channel stereo).
Detachable Control Panel-can be removed to discourage potential thieves.
Comes with its own protective case.
Security LED-blinks to show that your stereo is disabled after you remove
the detachable control panel.
30 Memory Tuning Presets-let you quickly tune to any of 18 FM and 12 AM
stations.
Automatic Memory Storage-lets you quickly store stations into memory.
Automatic Memory Scan-lets you scan all stations in memory.
Program Play-lets you program and play a selected CD track.
Repeat Play-lets you hear a desired CD track repeatedly.
Intro Scan-lets you scan a CD by playing only the first 10 seconds of
each track.
Random Play-lets you play randomly selected tracks.
Line-Out Jacks-make it easy to connect an equalizer/booster or power
amplifier.
Lighted Display-makes right operation easy.
Phone Mute-automatically mutes the stereo when you use a car phone.

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  • Page 1 (120-1995) Features Faxback Doc. # 6994 You can install the features-packed Optimus Detachable Face Digital AM/FM/ CD Car Stereo in almost any vehicle. When you remove the detachable control panel, an LED blinks to ward off potential thieves and to show that your stereo is disabled.
  • Page 2: Routing Speaker Wire

    AM/FM/CD Car Stereo (120-1995) For easier installation, the supplied 13-wire harness includes all the lead wires you need to connect the stereo to speakers, power, and optional components. You might need additional wire to complete connections, depending on your individual auto sound system.
  • Page 3: Connecting To Other Components

    terminal. Connect the harness' green wire to the left speaker's negative (-) terminal. Connecting Four Speakers If you are using both front and rear speakers, set 4CH/2CH on the left side of the stereo to 4CH. harness as follows. Connect the harness' gray wire to the front-right speaker's positive (+) terminal.
  • Page 4: Testing The Connections

    simply turns it on or off. to keep it out of the way. If your vehicle has an automatic antenna, connect the AMP REMOTE TURN ON lead to the vehicle's power Antenna lead. Note: The optional component must be designed for use with an amp remote turn on lead for the above connection.
  • Page 5: Mounting The Stereo

    After you connect the speakers, power wires, and antenna, turn on your vehicle's ignition and test the stereo to be sure it works. If the stereo does not work, immediately unplug the harness. your connections or have a professional automotive audio installer complete the installation.
  • Page 6 If you attached the metal strap, release it. Push the sleeve keys into the slots on the right and left of the front panel (with the tab facing up) until you hear a click. Pull the keys out and down to remove the stereo. Note: To remove the sleeve keys from the slots, press the RELEASE buttons located directly below the slots on the bottom of the unit.
  • Page 7: Resetting The System

    AM/FM/CD Car Stereo (120-1995) RESETTING THE SYSTEM If the stereo does not work when you first install it, or if it stops working, press RESET. presets and the stereo should begin to work. you press RESET, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
  • Page 8: Detaching The Control Panel

    FADER-Press SEL until F and O appear on the display. adjust the balance between the front and rear speakers (if you use both). FF and a number appear on the display when the fader is shifted to the front. FR and a number appear when the fader is shifted to the rear. MUTE- Press MUT until MUTE appears on the display.
  • Page 9: Playing The Radio

    not work. Caution: Do not touch the contact on the control panel or on the stereo's body, since this may result in poor electrical contact. foreign substances get on the contacts, wipe them off with a dry cloth. PLAYING THE RADIO Turn on your vehicle's ignition.
  • Page 10 select A1 to store the first group of AM stations. Tune to the station which appears on the band immediately before the first station you want to store in memory. Press and hold down AMS for 3 seconds. band and then stores the next six strong stations. number and the station's frequency appear on the display for each stored station.
  • Page 11 Insert a compact disc (label side up) in the slot. turns on and starts to play the CD. If a CD is already in the CD player, press >double bar to play the CD. Adjust VOLUME, BALANCE, BASS, TREBLE, and FADER as desired.
  • Page 12 Programming and Playing a Sequence of Tracks You can program the CD player to play up to 15 tracks in any order you choose, or to play the same track more than once. Follow these steps to program a sequence of tracks: Press PROG.
  • Page 13 AM/FM/CD Car Stereo (120-1995) Specifications Faxback Doc. # 6991 CD SECTION (At Line Output Frequency Response (+/-3 db)...20-20,000Hz S/N Ratio (A-WTD)...80 dB Separation...50 dB AM RADIO Frequency Coverage...530-1710 Hz IF...10.7 MHz Sensitivity...20 Micro V (IHF usable) Image Rejection...50 dB FM RADIO Frequency Coverage...87.5-107.9 MHz...
  • Page 14 Dimensions...2 1/4 x 7 3/8 x 7 9/16 inches (50 x 178 x 160 mm) (HWD) Weight...5.3 lbs (2.5 kg) Specifications are typical; individual units may vary. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 15 Audio Connection Information (120-Series) +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ |Pin | |No. | WIRE COLOR +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ WHT/BLK +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ GRY/BLK +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ BLACK +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ ORG/WHT +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ PINK/WHT +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ WHITE +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ GRAY +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ | 10 | +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ | 11 | +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ | 12 | +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ | 13 | YELLOW +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+...
  • Page 16 +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ |Pin | |No. | WIRE COLOR +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ WHT/BLK +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ GRY/BLK +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ GRN/BLK +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ VIO/BLK +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ BLACK +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ ORG/WHT +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ PINK/WHT +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ WHITE +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ GRAY +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ | 10 | GREEN +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ | 11 | VIOLET +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ | 12 | +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ | 13 | YELLOW +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+...
  • Page 17 |Pin | |No. | WIRE COLOR +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ WHT/BLK +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ GRY/BLK +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ GRN/BLK +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ VIO/BLK +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ BLACK +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ ORG/WHT +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ PINK/WHT +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ WHITE +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ GRAY +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ | 10 | GREEN +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ | 11 | VIOLET +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ | 12 | +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ | 13 | YELLOW +----+--------------+---------------+------------+------------------------+ | 14 |...
  • Page 18 +---------+--------------+ White +---------+--------------+ Brown +---------+--------------+ Gray +---------+--------------+ +---------+--------------+ REAR +---------+--------------+ | GRN/BLK | Right (+) +---------+--------------+ | WH/BLK | Right (-) +---------+--------------+ | BR/BLK | Left (+) +---------+--------------+ |GRAY/BLK | Left (-) +---------+--------------+ +---------+--------------+ | Orange +---------+--------------+ | Black +---------+--------------+ | Red w/ White +---------+--------------+...

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