INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the RAMPAGE ACC-56 REMOTE-CONTROL 10-DISC CD CHANGER . This system allows you to easily upgrade your vehicles existing audio system to include a quality CD entertainment function. Once installed, this system utilizes an unused FM frequency on the vehicles existing audio system to play audio through the vehicles existing stereo speaker system - there’s nothing else to add...
PACKING LIST MAIN UNIT Changer ACC-56 INSTALLATION PARTS Bracket (L) Bracket (R) 1 pc. 1 pc. Self-tapping screw (M5 x 12) 4 pcs. OTHER ACCESSORIES CD Magazine (P/N ACC-56MAZ) 1 pc. Remote Control Hexagonal bolt with washer Phillips Head Self-Tapping (M5 x 10) 7 pcs.
ADDITIONAL 10-DISC MAGAZINES Additional CD Magazines are available as an accessory item (Part No. ACC-56MAZ). Visit the store where your ACC-56 was purchased or, contact Audiovox directly for pricing and shipping information (1-800-645-4994). All checks or money orders are to be made payable to Audiovox Electronics Corp.
WHERE TO INSTALL THE CHANGER A few of the many mounting possibilities are shown below. The following precautions must be considered when selecting the mounting location. Installation Cautions and Warnings: Fuel Tank - WARNING! Never install above your fuel tank as the holes you must drill may pierce the tank or the fuel lines. Also check for other obstructions such as wires, etc.
INSTALLATION The ACC-56 changer is designed for horizontal (flat), vertical (upright) or 45-degree mounting. It must never be mounted upside- down or on either one of it's sides as explained previously. correspond to the mounting position chosen. If the springs are not set correctly for the type of installation chosen, the anti-vibration compensation will not be effective and vibration may cause the disc to skip.
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PROCEDURE FOR VERTICAL INSTALLATION NOTE: If the anti-vibration spring position has been changed and verified for vertical mounting (as shown on page 6), start with step 2. Set the 4 anti-vibration springs to position "V". position "V" Determine the mounting location, and drill four mounting holes.
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PROCEDURE FOR 45° ANGLE INSTALLATION NOTE: If the anti-vibration spring position has been changed and verified for 45° angle mounting (as shown on page 6), start with step 2. Set the 4 anti-vibration springs to position "45°". Determine the mounting location, and drill four mounting holes.
OVERALL WIRING VIEW This page is provided to give you a quick look at the entire wiring of the ACC-56. Use it to plan your wire routing paths and possible connection points. Detailed wiring is explained in the following pages.
WIRING THE CD CHANGER DATA CABLE The 15 foot data cable connects the changer to the FM module. First connect the end of the data cable labelled "TO CD CHANGER" to the 8-pin socket on the left side of the changer. Route the other end of the cable up to the car’s dashboard area near your existing car radio and plug the data cable into the 8- pin mating socket on the end of the FM modulator.
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FM modu- lator. Use of the ACC-56 with “DIVERSITY ANTENNA" is not recommended. You may also find some late model GM cars have an antenna plug that is too small to mate with the FM modulator.
ADJUSTMENT OF FM MODULATOR TUNING To operate your ACC-56, your car radio must be first tuned to the FM band at 89.1MHz. If you find interference on this frequency, you can change the output frequency from the FM module to 88.7 MHz., by moving the slide switch on the FM modulator to the 88.7 MHz.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Upon inserting a loaded CD magazine into the changer, the unit will begin automatically checking the magazine for the number of discs loaded and their locations. This will occur even if the vehicle’s ignition is turned off. This process will take approximately 45 seconds.
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USE OF CONTROLS LCD DISPLAY The LCD Display Panel will illuminate when the CD changer is operating. Different symbols will appear depending on the function and operation in use. Each functional display is explained in the following paragraphs. TRACK/DISC SCAN (SCN) When the Scan button is pressed, the indication SCN will appear on the LCD panel and the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc will be played in order.
CAUTION: When the CD magazine is ejected by the use of the Reset button, whichever disc was in play prior to pressing Reset will be left in the play position in the changer. It is critical that before reinserting the CD magazine, you must REMOVE ALL DISCS from it.
Such damage will not be covered by the Warranty on this product. Additional CD magazines are available as accessory item part number ACC-56MAZ from your Audiovox dealer, or you may contact us directly at: LOADING THE MAGAZINE INTO THE CHANGER Completely slide the door on the changer to the right as shown in Figure 4.
This CD Changer is designed to operate through a compatible Audiovox car stereo which incorporates the controls and display functions or through the FM section of any car stereo. Please check with your Audiovox stereo specialist for recommendations of the models that will work with this changer. The specific operating instructions for the changer will be contained within the Owner's Manual of the compatible unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING An error made in operation or during installation of this product may be mistaken for a system malfunction. Please perform the checks described below before contacting your dealer or service facility. Symptom No power Blown fuse Incorrect connection Magazine cannot be Magazine is inserted in wrong installed direction.
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 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.