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rio car dot org FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Category: Main -> Car installation questions

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· Where can I find basic information about car audio electronics and installation?

· Should I install the player myself, or should I have it installed by a professional?

· What are the most common installation issues?

· What exactly is a ground loop?

· If I am using a separate head unit, in what order should the outputs be connected?

· How do I run a subwoofer if the player doesn't have a subwoofer output?

· What are the known issues installing a Rio Car into my (model X) car?

· At what angle(s) can I mount it in the dash?

· What's the best way to keep the player safe from harm or theft?

· Can I run 4 volt outputs into 1 volt inputs?

· Can I hook up a steering wheel remote?

· Can I mount it in the trunk or the glove box?

· Can I run a display extension or 'Y' off the display board?

· Can I output the display to a video monitor?

· Can it control a CD changer, or be controlled as if it were a CD changer?

· Is it difficult to remove the car docking sled? For instance, to install the tuner or move to another car?

· What's up with the 'Grounding leads' on the Mark 1 player?

· How can I fix the gap around the edge of the docking sled??
(Entry last updated on November 24th, 2004)

Depending on how your player is installed, there might be a small gap between the edges of the sled and your dashboard.

A properly-made installation kit should get rid of this gap, but if you're a do-it-yourself type (like me) and didn't use an installation kit, you might get a small gap.

I fixed this on my car by cutting a "hollow rectangle" shape out of the cover of a black plastic notebook, using an x-acto knife and a metal ruler. Then I glued this trim piece to the front edge of the sled. Photos and details of this procedure are located here.

· Will installing the player affect my car alarm or my keyless-entry system?

· I have no room directly behind the sled for my tuner module. Can I make the cable longer?

· Do I need to combine the front and rear outputs of the player when connecting to a 2-channel input?

· What are the pinouts of the sled docking connector?

· I can't get my cell phone mute feature to work.

· Now that I've got my player installed, how do I get the best sound?

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