Introduction Your new AM/FM/WB cassette unit incorporates a microcomputer man- aged electronic AM/FM stereo tun- ing system and FM Optimizer along with rugged auto reverse cassette mechanism. The two as a combina- tion will provide the user with the finest crystal clear AM/FM stereo radio broadcast reproduction and flawless reproduction of your person- al cassette tape library.
Installation Procedure Removing the Unit: In the event that the unit requires removal from it’s mounting location, repeat the following procedures. A. Release the rear support strap. B. Insert the keys provided into the slot on both sides of the chassis until locked.
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Installation Procedure Figure 1 R .F W EA Removal Keys Metal Strap Mounting Sleeve Removing the Unit Sheet Metal Screw Washer Dashboard...
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2. The fader control used in the M9850/M9860 radio can not be deleted. When connecting two speakers to the unit, use only the front set of wires provided in the harness.
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Installation Procedure Four Speaker Wiring Black Wire 12 VDC Ground Black/Gray Wire Gray/Red Wire Black/Green Wire Green/Red Wire Gray/Black Wire Gray Wire Green/Black Wire Green Wire Red Wire 12 VDC Ign./Acc. Lead Orange Wire 12 VDC Constant Two Speaker Wiring Black Wire 12 VDC Ground Black/Gray Wire Gray/Red Wire...
Control Button Identification Figure 2 1. On/Off Power Switch, Balance Control and Volume Level Adjuster. 2. Fader Control. 3. Bass/Treble Tone Controls. 4. Radio Band Selector Button. 5. Manual Tuning Control Buttons. 6. Radio Station Scan Button. 7. Frequency Selector Button. 8.
Radio Display Figure 4 Using the Radio Listening to the Radio: 1. Turn the vehicle’s ignition key to the “on” or “acc” position to pro- vide power to the radio. 2. Rotate knob (1) clockwise to turn the radio on. Adjust the volume knob (1) to a low listening level.
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Using the Radio Listening to the Weatherband Radio 1. At any time when the AM/FM radio or tape is playing, you can press the “Weather” button (8). The automatic weatherband seek tuning will begin to find the strongest broadcast frequency in the area you are traveling in .
Cassette Operation Some Notes About Cassette Tapes * It is not recommended to use any tape with a length longer than 90 minutes playing time. Longer tapes create excessive load on the tape motor and mechanism causing pre- mature wear and failures. Longer tapes have a tendency to tangle and jam automotive tape mechanisms.
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Cassette Operation Using the Fast Forward and Rewind Controls The two buttons located to the right side of the tape opening (10) are the fast forward and rewind buttons (11). While the tape is playing you can use these buttons to fast advance the tape to search for special sound tracks or rewind the tape to listen to it from the beginning.
Clock Settings Setting the Clock with the Radio Off 1. Turn the vehicles ignition key to the ON or ACC position to provide power to the radio. You will know that radio has sufficient power as the clock will be displayed in the LCD display window (9).
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Audio Audio Adjustments Volume Level 1. Rotate the volume control knob (1) clockwise to increase the volume. 2. Rotate the volume control knob (1) counter clockwise to decrease the volume. Left to Right Balance 1. Pull the volume control knob (1) outward until it locks.
Warranty ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents will within 1 year from the date of sale to you, repair, replace or refund the retail sales price of said product or any part thereof, at the option of the Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents, if said...