3
Category Menu item Selectable setting, [
Initial: Underlined
]
TUNER
SSM *2• SSM 01 – 06
• SSM 07 – 12
• SSM 13 – 18
: For settings, see “Automatic presetting (FM)—SSM (Strong-
station Sequential Memory)” on page 2.
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 100 kHz. AM interval is set to 10 kHz.
MONO *2• MONO ON
• MONO OFF
: Activate monaural mode to improve FM reception, but
stereo effect will be lost.
: Restore the stereo effect.
IF BAND • AUTO
• WIDE
: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises
between adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.)
: Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations, but
sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will
remain.
AUDIO
FADER *3R06 – F06 [ 00 ] : Adjust the front and rear speaker output balance.
BALANCE *4L06 – R06 [ 00 ] : Adjust the left and right speaker output balance.
LOUD • LOUD ON
• LOUD OFF
: Boost low and high frequencies to produce a well-balanced
sound at a low volume level.
: Cancels.
AUX
ADJUST *5
AUX ADJ 00 —
AUX ADJ 05
: Adjust the auxiliary input level to avoid the sudden increase
of the output level when changing the source to the external
component connected to the AUX input jack on the control
panel.
L/O MODE • SUB.W
• REAR
: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for
connecting a subwoofer (through an external amplifier).
: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for
connecting the speakers (through an external amplifier).
SUB.W
FREQ *6
• LOW
• MID
• HIGH
: Frequencies lower than 72 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 111 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 157 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
SUB.W
LEVEL *6
SUB.W 00 —
SUB.W 08
[ SUB.W 04 ]
: Adjust the subwoofer output level.
BEEP • BEEP ON
• BEEP OFF
: Activates the keypress tone.
: Deactivates the keypress tone.
AMP GAIN *7• LOW POWER
• HIGH POWER
: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select if the maximum power
of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the
speakers.)
: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50
SRC
SELECT
AM *8• AM ON
• AM OFF
: Enable “AM” in source selection.
: Disable “AM” in source selection.
AUX IN *9• AUX ON
• AUX OFF
: Enable “AUX IN” in source selection.
: Disable “AUX IN” in source selection.
*2 Displayed only when the source is “FM.”
*3 If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to “00.”
*4 This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
*5 Displayed only when <AUX IN> is set to <AUX ON>.
*6 Displayed only when <L/O MODE> is set to <SUB.W>.
*7 The volume level automatically changes to “VOLUME 30” if you change to <LOW POWER> with the volume level
set higher than “VOLUME 30.”
*8 Displayed only when any source other than “AM” is selected.
*9 Displayed only when any source other than “AUX IN” is selected.
Installation
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.
Prepare these before installation....

Warnings

• To prevent short circuits:
– Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all electrical connections before installing the unit.
– Cover the terminals of the UNUSED leads with insulating tape.
• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.
• Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating.
• Connect speakers with a maximum power of more than 50 W (impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). Otherwise, change
the <AMP GAIN> setting. (See “Menu operations.”)
• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when
removing this unit.

PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections

• DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the unit will be
seriously damaged.
• BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring in your
car.

Parts List

A
Control panel.........................................................................1
B
Sleeve .........................................................................................1
C
Trim plate .................................................................................1
D
Power cord ..............................................................................1
E
Handles .....................................................................................2
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.

In-dash mounting

When installing the unit without using the

sleeve

Removing the unit

Release the rear section first...
Electrical connections
IMPORTANT: A custom wiring harness (separately purchased) which is suitable for your car is recommended
for connection between the unit and your car.
• Consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits for details.
Heat sink
Do the required
electrical
connections.
Bend the appropriate
tabs to hold the sleeve
firmly in place.
Install the unit at an
angle of less than 30˚.
When you stand the unit, be careful not to damage
the fuse on the rear.
* Not supplied.
Bracket *
Pocket
Flat head screws—M5 × 8 mm (3/8”) *
Rear ground terminal
15 A fuse
Antenna terminal
Reset the unit
Black
Fuse block
Ignition switch
Blue (white stripe)
Red
Yellow *
To the metallic body
or chassis of the car
To an accessory
terminal
To a live terminal
(constant 12 V)
To the remote lead of other
equipment or automatic antenna if
any (200 mA max.)
White
White (black stripe)
Gray
Gray (black stripe)
Green
Green (black stripe)
Purple
Purple (black stripe)
Front speaker
(left)
Front speaker
(right)
Rear speaker
(left)
Rear speaker
(right)
Signal cord (not supplied)
Y-connector (not supplied)
Remote lead To the blue (white stripe)
lead of the unit
Rear speakers or subwoofer
Make the <L/O MODE> setting accordingly.
(See “Menu operations.”)
JVC Amplifier

Connecting the external amplifier or subwoofer

* Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of the car—to the place
uncoated with paint.
*
* Before checking the operation of this unit prior to installation, this lead
must be connected; otherwise, the power cannot be turned on.
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