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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 to
8 Ω). If the maximum power is less than 50 W, change “AMP GAIN” setting to
prevent the speakers from being damaged (see “General settings—PSM”).
• To prevent short-circuit, cover the terminals
of the UNUSED leads with insulating tape.
• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be
careful not to touch it when removing this
unit.

Audio amplifier section

Power Output:
20 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4 Ω and
≤ 1% THD+N
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)
Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range: Bass: ±12 dB at 60 Hz
Mid-range: ±12 dB at 1 kHz
Treble: ±12 dB at 7.5 kHz
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Line-Out Level/Impedance: 2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance:
2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
If a kit is necessary for your car, consult your telephone
directory for the nearest car audio speciality shop.
PREPARATION
Symptoms Remedies/Causes
General
• Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
• Check the cords and connections.
• The buttons on the unit do not work as you
intended.
If you press M MODE, some buttons work differently from it
original function. Wait for 5 seconds or press M MODE again.
• This unit does not work at all. Reset the unit.
FM/AM
• SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.
• Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the antenna firmly.
Disc playback
• Disc ejects. Insert the disc correctly.
• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.
• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be
skipped.
• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.
• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which you used
for recording.
• Disc can be neither played back nor ejected. Unlock the disc.
• Eject the disc forcibly.
• Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. Stop playback while driving on rough roads.
• Change the disc.
• Check the cords and connections.
• “NO DISC” appears on the display.
• “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately
on the display.
Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
MP3/WMA playback
• Disc cannot be played back. Use a disc with MP3/WMA tracks recorded in a format compliant
with ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet.
• Add the extension code <.mp3> or <.wma> to the file names.
• Noise is generated. Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add the extension
code <.mp3> or <.wma> to non-MP3 or WMA tracks.)
• A longer readout time is required
(“READING” keeps flashing on the display).
Do not use too many hierarchical levels and folders.
• Tracks are not played back in the order you
have intended.
Playback order is determined when the files are recorded.
• The elapsed playing time is not correct. This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused by how the
tracks are recorded on the disc.
• The correct characters are not displayed
(e.g. album name).
This unit can only display alphabets (upper case), numbers, and a
limited number of symbols.
• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Indication Item ( : Initial) Setting
DEMO DEMO ON
DEMO OFF
: Display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is done
for about 20 seconds.
: Cancels.
CLK DISP *1ON
OFF
: Clock time is shown on the display at all times when the power is turned off.
: Cancels; pressing DISP will show the clock time for about 5 seconds when the
power is turned off.
CLOCK H (Hour) 112 : [Initial: 1 (1:00)]
CLOCK M (Minute) 0059 : [Initial: 00 (1:00)]
DIMMER ON
OFF
: Dims the display and button illumination.
: Cancels.
SCROLL *2ONCE
AUTO
OFF
: Scrolls the displayed information once.
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
: Cancels.
• Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of
the setting.
L/O MODE REAR
WOOFER
: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting the speakers
(through an external amplifier).
: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting a subwoofer.
WOOFER *3LOW
MID
HIGH
: Frequencies lower than 90 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 135 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 180 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
AUX ADJ A.ADJ 00
A.ADJ 05
: Adjust the auxiliary input level to avoid the sudden increase of the output
level when changing the source from external component connected to the
AUX input jack on the control panel.
TAG DISP TAG ON
TAG OFF
: Shows the Tag while playing MP3/WMA tracks.
: Cancels.
AMP GAIN *4LOW PWR
HIGH PWR
: VOL 00 – VOL 30 (Select if the maximum power of each speaker is less than
50 W to prevent damaging the speaker.)
: VOL 00 – VOL 50
AREA AREA US
AREA EU
AREA SA
: When using in North/Central/South America. AM/FM intervals are set to
10 kHz/200 kHz.
: When using in any other areas. AM/FM intervals are set to 9 kHz/50 kHz
(100 kHz during auto search).
: When using in South American countries where FM interval is 100khz.
AM interval is set to 10khz.
*1 If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended that you select “OFF” to
save the car’s battery.
*2 Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
*3 Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “WOOFER.”
*4 The volume level automatically changes to “VOL 30” if you change to “LOW PWR” while the volume level is set higher than
“VOL 30.”
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING

General

Power Requirement: Operating Voltage: DC 14.4 V
(11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating Temperature:
0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (W × H × D):
Installation Size (approx.):
182 mm × 52 mm × 160 mm
(7-3/16” × 2-1/16” × 6-5/16”)
Panel Size (approx.):
188 mm × 58 mm × 5 mm
(7-7/16” × 2-5/16” × 1/4”)
Mass (approx.):
1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) (excluding accessories)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
SPECIFICATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

Tuner section

Frequency Range:
FM: 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz
(with channel interval set to 100 kHz or 200 kHz)
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
(with channel interval set to 50 kHz)
AM: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz
(with channel interval set to 10 kHz)
531 kHz to 1 602 kHz
(with channel interval set to 9 kHz)
[FM Tuner]
Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75 Ω)
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 35 dB

[AM Tuner]

Sensitivity/Selectivity: 20 μV/35 dB

CD player section

Type: Compact disc player
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup
(semiconductor laser)
Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 93 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
MP3 Decoding Format: MPEG1/2 Audio Layer 3
Max. Bit Rate: 320 kbps
WMA (Windows Media® Audio) Decoding Format :
Max. Bit Rate: 192 kbps

Having TROUBLE with operation?

Please reset your unit

Still having trouble??
Call 1-800-252-5722 (USA ONLY)
http://www.jvc.com
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 short-circuited?
• Sound is distorted.
* Is the speaker output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?
• 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 “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?
• This unit does not work at all.
* Have you reset your unit?

General settings—PSM

Select an item. Adjust. FinishEnter PSM menu.
Heat sink

Prepare this before installation

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