PREPARATION
This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems. If your vehicle does not have this system, a voltage inverter is required, which can be purchased at JVC car audio dealers.
WARNINGS
To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all electrical connections before installing the unit.
• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.
Notes:
•Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio dealer.
•It is recommended to connect to the speakers with maximum power of more
than 50 W (both at the rear and at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). If the maximum power is less than 50 W, change “AMP GAIN” setting to prevent the speakers from being damaged (see 
“Menu operations”).
• To prevent
• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING
•The fuse blows.
*Are the red and black leads connected correctly?
• Power cannot be turned on.
*Is the yellow lead connected?
•No sound from the speakers.
*Is the speaker output lead
• Sound is distorted.
*Is the speaker output lead grounded?
*Are the
• Noise interfere with sounds.
*Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords?
•This unit becomes hot.
*Is the speaker output lead grounded?
*Are the
• This unit does not work at all.
*Have you reset your unit?
INSTALLATION / CONNECTION
Parts list for installation and connection
Å Control panel | 1 | ‰ Washer (ø5) | 1 | È Handles | 2 |
ı Sleeve | 1 | Ï Lock nut (M5) | 1 | Ô Remote controller | 1 |
Ç Trim plate | 1 | Ì Mounting | 1 | Battery | 1 |
Î Power cord | 1 | Ó Rubber cushion | 1 |
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INSTALLATION
The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.
• If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Typical connections
Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this unit. The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in color.
1Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in the illustration below.
2Connect the antenna cord.
3Finally connect the wiring harness to the unit.
When you stand the unit, be careful not 
to damage the fuse on the rear.
Do the required electrical connections.
Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the sleeve firmly in place.
Removing the unit
Rear line out | Rear ground terminal |
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Antenna |
| 15 A fuse |
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| Black | To the metallic body |
Use the front speaker lead if your speaker |
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White with black stripe | Yellow *2 | fuse block connecting | |
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Front speaker | White |
| switch) (constant 12 V) |
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Gray with black stripe | Red | To an accessory terminal | |
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in the fuse block
Ignition switch
Fuse block
Before removing the unit, release the rear section.
Front speaker | Gray |
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| stripe | To the remote lead of other equipment or | ||
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| automatic antenna if any (200 mA max.) | |
Rear speaker | Green |
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(left) | Purple with black stripe |
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Rear speaker | Purple |
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When using the optional stay
Fire wall | Stay (option) |
Dashboard
Screw (option) | Install the unit at an angle of less | |
than 30˚. | ||
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When installing the unit without using the sleeve
In a Toyota car for example, first remove the car radio and install the unit in its place.
Flat type | * Not supplied for this unit. | ||
Bracket* |
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Bracket* |
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| Remote lead (blue with white stripe) |
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| JVC Amplifier |
| other equipment or |
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Rear | Signal cord *1 | if any | |
speakers |
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*1 | Not supplied for this unit. |
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*2 | Before checking the operation of this unit prior to installation, this lead must be connected, otherwise the power cannot | ||
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*3 | Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of the | ||
| coated with paint, remove the paint before attaching the wire). Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit. | ||
PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections
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