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Hello, my name is David. I will demonstrate the procedures on how to install a DVD player into the dash of your vehicle. Learning this procedure can save you hundreds of dollars on installation charges.

Who Am I and My Purpose?

I will be replacing the factory stereo on my 2002 Dodge Ram with a Jensen UV10 DVD player. Procedures shown are common for most vehicles.

iPod controls

Video watching

Navigation system

Bluetooth

Touch screen

Listening to music in popular formats (mp3)

Back up camera

Why a DVD Player?

Jensen UV10 features

Upgrade stereo system in vehicle

More relaxing when driving with children

Listen to more of music collection

iPod control via touch screen

Save money on installation

Factory radio DVD Player

The Benefits

• Dash opening must measure as a Single DIN or Double DIN (Figure 1)

A Single DIN player can fit a Double DIN opening with an install kit; however, Double DIN will not fit a Single DIN

Dash Requirements & Player Options

Figure 1: Single Din/Double DIN [Photograph]. From Soundz Good 2 Me (n.d.)

Car stereo install kit

Wiring harness

Wire connectors (at least 13)

Install kit and harness are vehicle specific. Materials can be purchased at auto part stores and Walmart for about $50 total.

Materials Required

Tools Required Socket set (optional):

disconnecting battery cable

Wrench set (optional): disconnecting battery cable

Connector crimper: crimping wires connectors

Flat head screwdriver: prying off dash trim

#2 Phillips screwdriver: removing/installing trim and stereo mounting screws

Using wire connectors and crimper tool, connect player harness wires to purchased harness wires per Table 1

Connect Wires

Table 1: Wire connection diagram DVD Player wire Wire Harness Function Red Red Power from ignition Black Black Ground Brake Black Video Display (DVD player only Yellow Yellow Constant battery power Blue Blue Power antenna (if equipped Green Green Rear left speaker (+) Green/Black Green/Black Rear left speaker (-) Purple Purple Rear right speaker (+) Purple/Black Purple/Black Rear right speaker (-) Gray Gray Front right speaker (+) Gray/Black Gray/Black Front right speaker (-) White White Front left speaker (+) White/Black White/Black Front left speaker (-) Blue/White n/a External amplifier remote

1) Slide player into install kit; ensure word “TOP” is on top of player (label side)

2) Pry tabs to hold kit in place (2 on top & 2 on bottom)

Car Stereo Install Kit

Connect player wiring harness to

rear of player per Figure 2

Player Wiring Harness

Figure 2: Player harness connection

WARNING: Disconnecting battery will prevent electrical shock and vehicle damage

1) Disconnect RED (+) cable from battery

2) Stow cable to prevent further contact with battery

Danger: Electric shock risk [Photograph]. From Sign Aptinet (n.d.)

Disconnect Battery

CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force when removing trim or damage to trim may occur 1) Gently pry off trim directly above radio

2) As applicable, remove trim screws and wires connected to trim components

3) Completely remove trim

Dash Trim Removal

1) Remove left and right screws from stereo mount per Figure 3

2) Slide stereo out of opening to access rear of stereo

3) Remove antenna cable and wiring harness from rear of stereo per Figure 4

4) Completely remove stereo from vehicle

Figure 3: Mounting screw locations

Stereo Removal

Figure 4: Cable/Harness removal

1) Connect the wiring harness to the vehicle wiring harness per Figure 5

2) Insert antenna cable into rear of player 3) Insert player into dash 4) Tighten mounting screws

CAUTION: Do not pinch wires while inserting player into dash

Figure 5: Connector connections

Install Player

1) As applicable, connect any wires previously disconnected during trim removal

2) Align trim retaining clips to the holes in the dash and snap trim into dash

3) As applicable, tighten trim screws removed during trim removal

Install Dash Trim

Reconnect the RED (+) cable to the battery

Connect Battery

With engine running and DVD inserted, perform the following operation checks of player:

Power to player Audio is heard Video is visible

Operation Check of Player

If no power, audio, or video, recheck your wire connections per Table 2; correct as needed and perform operation checks.

Troubleshooting

Table 2: Wire connection diagram DVD Player wire Wire Harness Function Red Red Power from ignition Black Black Ground Brake Black Video Display (DVD player only Yellow Yellow Constant battery power Blue Blue Power antenna (if equipped Green Green Rear left speaker (+) Green/Black Green/Black Rear left speaker (-) Purple Purple Rear right speaker (+) Purple/Black Purple/Black Rear right speaker (-) Gray Gray Front right speaker (+) Gray/Black Gray/Black Front right speaker (-) White White Front left speaker (+) White/Black White/Black Front left speaker (-) Blue/White n/a External amplifier remote

Hopefully, you learned from this tutorial and have successfully installed your DVD player.

Starting with your next drive, enjoy the benefits of

your new DVD player to include the following: Touch screen controls Navigation system Watching videos Listening to your music collection

Final Thoughts

References Sign Aptinet. (n.d.). Danger: Electric shock risk [Photograph].

Retrieved April 25, 2014 from http://sign.aptinet.com/images/clipart/Safety%20First/Danger/

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Soundz Good 2 Me. (n.d.). Single DIN/Double DIN [Photograph]. Retrieved April 25, 2014 from http://www.soundzgood2me.com/wp- content/uploads/car_terms_defined_400px.jpg

David Searle

Foundations of Technical Communications

CM241-01

Kaplan University

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