Making The Connections; Using An Adapter Harness; Connecting Ground, Power, And Optional Components - Optimus AM/FM Stereo Cassette Owner's Manual

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MAKING THE
CONNECTIONS
The supplied 14-pin wire harness in-
cludes all the lead wires you need to
connect the stereo to ground, power,
optional components, and speakers.
You might need additional wire, de-
pending on your individual auto
sound system, to complete the con-
nections. Your local Radio Shack
store carries a full line of wire and
wiring accessories.
Important: Do not cut these wires. If
you cut any wire, you cannot obtain a
refund or exchange on this product.
Radio Shack will provide warranty
service if you cut a wire and find the
product is defective.
Cautions:
• For added safety and to protect
your stereo,
cable from your vehicle battery's
–
negative ( ) terminal before you
begin.
• You must connect the ground
and power wires first, then test
these connections before you
make any other connections. If
you do not make the connec-
tions in the order shown, dam-
age to the stereo is possible if
any wire connections are made
incorrectly.
disconnect the

Using an Adapter Harness

If you are replacing an existing stereo
or if your vehicle has been factory-
wired for auto sound components,
you might be able to use an adapter
harness to connect power and the
speakers. Your local Radio Shack
store sells adapter harnesses for
most vehicles.
Follow the directions that come with
the adapter harness to connect pow-
er and the speakers.
Connecting Ground, Power,
and Optional Components
Follow these steps to connect the 14-
pin wire harness to ground, primary
power, and optional components.
1. Disconnect the cable from your
vehicle battery's negative (
terminal.
2. Connect the black ground wire
to a chassis ground, such as a
metal screw attached to a metal
part of the vehicle's frame. Be
sure that the screw is not insu-
lated from the chassis by a plas-
tic part.
3. Connect the red power wire
(with in-line fuse holder) to a
point in your vehicle's fuse block
that has power only when you
turn the vehicle's key to either
the accessory (ACC) or START
position.
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