ISO 7736:1984
(Main)Road vehicles — Car radio for front installation — Installation space including connections
Road vehicles — Car radio for front installation — Installation space including connections
Establishes the dimensions of the installation space for a car radio and its electrical connections for front installation. A type of rear fixing is also recommended. Applies to the installation of a car radio, whether or not combined with, for example, tape equipment. Some figures illustrate shapes and reference quantities of concern.
Véhicules routiers — Autoradio avec montage par l'avant — Dimensions d'encombrement, y compris les connexions
La présente Norme internationale fixe les dimensions de l'emplacement réservé pour un autoradio et ses connexions électriques, dans le cas d'un montage par l'avant. Elle recommande également un type de fixation arrière, si nécessaire. La présente Norme internationale s'applique au montage d'un autoradio combiné ou non, par exemple, avec un équipement à cassette.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 29-Feb-1984
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Close of review
- Completion Date
- 02-Dec-2030
Overview
ISO 7736:1984 is an international standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that specifies the installation space dimensions for car radios in road vehicles. The standard is essential for automotive manufacturers, car audio system suppliers, and installers, as it harmonizes the required space and electrical connection requirements for car radio units intended for front installation. ISO 7736 also offers recommendations for additional rear fixing when necessary, ensuring compatibility and safety regardless of whether the radio is a standalone unit or integrated with other equipment such as tape decks.
Key Topics
- Installation Space Dimensions: The standard defines the required minimum dimensions for the space allocated to a car radio, allowing for consistent fitting across various vehicle models and supporting ease of installation and replacement.
- Electrical Connections: ISO 7736 outlines provisions for electrical connections related to car radios, supporting streamlined installation and maintenance.
- Fixing Methods: The document recommends both front and optional rear fixing solutions for secure mounting. It details requirements for the location and construction of the rear fixing area if used.
- Combination Units: Applicability extends to radios that may be combined with other devices, such as tape equipment, ensuring universal compatibility.
- Installation Recommendations: Emphasis on driver accessibility, optimal angle of installation, adequate ventilation, and the avoidance of sharp edges to enhance safety and longevity.
Applications
ISO 7736:1984 provides practical value to a range of industry stakeholders, including:
- Automotive Manufacturers: Assists in designing dashboards and interiors with standardized spaces, simplifying vehicle assembly lines and promoting interchangeability of radio units.
- Car Audio Manufacturers: Enables the production of car radio units to a consistent size and connection specification, facilitating widespread compatibility with vehicle models across global markets.
- Aftermarket Installers and Retailers: Supports seamless installation, replacement, and upgrading of radios in vehicles, reducing custom fitting or modification efforts.
- Vehicle Owners: Ensures that car radios-including combination units with additional playback features-can be safely and rapidly installed or replaced in compliance with global best practices.
Typical scenarios include the original equipment installation in new vehicles, retrofitting of upgraded or replacement car audio equipment, and integration of additional audio features using a universally recognized mounting and connection standard.
Related Standards
To ensure thorough compliance and optimal interoperability, consideration should be given to additional automotive and radio installation standards, such as:
- ISO 10487 - Connectors for the electrical connection of car radio equipment.
- ISO 16750 - Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment for road vehicles.
- DIN 75490 - The German standard that served as the basis for ISO 7736, often referenced for “single DIN” slot sizing.
- ISO 11452 - Guidelines concerning radio frequency immunity of electrical/electronic road vehicle components.
Adhering to ISO 7736:1984 creates a standardized approach that streamlines product development and installation, promotes user safety, and fosters interoperability across industries involved in car audio systems and vehicle electronics worldwide.
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ISO 7736:1984 - Road vehicles — Car radio for front installation — Installation space including connections Released:3/1/1984
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Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 7736:1984 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Road vehicles — Car radio for front installation — Installation space including connections". This standard covers: Establishes the dimensions of the installation space for a car radio and its electrical connections for front installation. A type of rear fixing is also recommended. Applies to the installation of a car radio, whether or not combined with, for example, tape equipment. Some figures illustrate shapes and reference quantities of concern.
Establishes the dimensions of the installation space for a car radio and its electrical connections for front installation. A type of rear fixing is also recommended. Applies to the installation of a car radio, whether or not combined with, for example, tape equipment. Some figures illustrate shapes and reference quantities of concern.
ISO 7736:1984 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.040.15 - Car informatics. On board computer systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO 7736:1984 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
International Standard
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATlON.ME>KCIYHAPOAHAR OPTAHM3ALWlR IlO CTAH~APTH3A~MlWORGANlSATlON INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALlSATlON
Car radio for front installation -
Road vehicles -
Installation space including connections
Whicules rou tiers - Autoradio avec montage par l’avant - Dimensions d’encombrement, y compris les connexions
First edition - 1984-03-01
Ref. No. IS0 77364984 (E)
UDC 621.396.62 : 629.113
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Descriptors : road vehicles, motor vehicles, radio equipment, installing.
Price based on 2 pages
Foreword
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of
national standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work of developing International
Standards is carried out through IS0 technical committees. Every member body
interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been authorized has the
right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental
and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to
the member bodies for approval before their acceptance as International Standards by
the IS0 Council.
International Standard IS0 7736 was developed by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22,
Road vehicles, and was circulated to the member bodies in December 1981.
It has been approved by the member bodies of the following countries :
Austria France Romania
Belgium South Africa, Rep. of
Germany, F. R.
Brazil Hungary Spain
Switzerland
Bulgaria Italy
China Korea, Dem. P. Rep. of USSR
Czechoslovakia Netherlands
Egypt, Arab Rep. of Poland
The member bodies of the following countries expressed disapproval of the document
on technical grounds :
Australia
Japan
New Zealand
Sweden
United Kingdom
USA
0 International Organization for Standardization, 1984
Printed in Switzerland
IS0 7736-1984 (E)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
Car radio for front installation -
Road vehicles -
Installation space including connections
4 Additional fixing
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...
Norme internationale
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION.MEIK,jIYHAPOfiHAR OPTAHH3AlWlR fl0 CTAHJlAPTM3AllI4MWRGANlSATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
- Autoradio avec montage
Véhicules routiers
Dimensions d’encombrement, y compris
par l’avant -
les connexions
Car radio for front installation - lns talla tion space including connections
Road vehicles -
Première bdition - 1984-03-01
Réf. no : ISO 77364984 (FI
CDU 621396.62: 629.113
Descripteurs : véhicule routier, véhicule à moteur, matériel radioélectrique, installation.
Prix basé sur 2 pages
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une fédération mondiale
d’organismes nationaux de normalisation (comités membres de I’ISO). L’élaboration
des Normes internationales est confiée aux comités techniques de I’ISO. Chaque
comité membre intéressé par une étude a le droit de faire partie du comité technique
correspondant. Les organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouverne-
mentales, en liaison avec I’ISO, participent également aux travaux.
Les projets de Normes internationales adoptés par les comités techniques sont soumis
aux comités membres pour approbation, avant leur acceptation comme Normes inter-
nationales par le Conseil de I’ISO.
La Norme internationale ISO 7736 a été élaborée par le comité technique ISO/TC 22,
Véhicules routiers, et a été soumise aux comités membres en décembre 1981.
Les comités membres des pays suivants l’ont approuvée :
Afrique du Sud, Rép. d’ Corée, Rép. dem. p. de Pologne
Allemagne, R. F. Egypte, Rép. arabe d’
Roumanie
Autriche Espagne Suisse
France
Belgique Tchécoslovaquie
Brésil Hongrie URSS
Bulgarie Italie
Chine Pays-Bas
Les comités membres des pays suivants l’ont désapprouvée pour des raisons
techniques :
Australie
Japon
Nouvelle-Zélande
Royaume-Uni
Suède
USA
0 Organisation internationale de normalisation, 1984
Imprimé en Suisse
ISO 77364984 (F)
NORME INTERNATIONALE
Véhicules routiers - Autoradio avec montage
par l’avant - Dimensions d’encombrement, y compris
les connexions
4 Fixation additionnelle
1 Objet
La présente Norme internationale fixe les dimensions de Une fixation addit
...
Norme internationale
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION.MEIK,jIYHAPOfiHAR OPTAHH3AlWlR fl0 CTAHJlAPTM3AllI4MWRGANlSATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
- Autoradio avec montage
Véhicules routiers
Dimensions d’encombrement, y compris
par l’avant -
les connexions
Car radio for front installation - lns talla tion space including connections
Road vehicles -
Première bdition - 1984-03-01
Réf. no : ISO 77364984 (FI
CDU 621396.62: 629.113
Descripteurs : véhicule routier, véhicule à moteur, matériel radioélectrique, installation.
Prix basé sur 2 pages
Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une fédération mondiale
d’organismes nationaux de normalisation (comités membres de I’ISO). L’élaboration
des Normes internationales est confiée aux comités techniques de I’ISO. Chaque
comité membre intéressé par une étude a le droit de faire partie du comité technique
correspondant. Les organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouverne-
mentales, en liaison avec I’ISO, participent également aux travaux.
Les projets de Normes internationales adoptés par les comités techniques sont soumis
aux comités membres pour approbation, avant leur acceptation comme Normes inter-
nationales par le Conseil de I’ISO.
La Norme internationale ISO 7736 a été élaborée par le comité technique ISO/TC 22,
Véhicules routiers, et a été soumise aux comités membres en décembre 1981.
Les comités membres des pays suivants l’ont approuvée :
Afrique du Sud, Rép. d’ Corée, Rép. dem. p. de Pologne
Allemagne, R. F. Egypte, Rép. arabe d’
Roumanie
Autriche Espagne Suisse
France
Belgique Tchécoslovaquie
Brésil Hongrie URSS
Bulgarie Italie
Chine Pays-Bas
Les comités membres des pays suivants l’ont désapprouvée pour des raisons
techniques :
Australie
Japon
Nouvelle-Zélande
Royaume-Uni
Suède
USA
0 Organisation internationale de normalisation, 1984
Imprimé en Suisse
ISO 77364984 (F)
NORME INTERNATIONALE
Véhicules routiers - Autoradio avec montage
par l’avant - Dimensions d’encombrement, y compris
les connexions
4 Fixation additionnelle
1 Objet
La présente Norme internationale fixe les dimensions de Une fixation addit
...












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