Installation 
This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground | Prepare these before installation.... |
electrical systems. If your vehicle does not have this system, a |
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Warnings
•To prevent short circuits:
•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” on page 3.)
•The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit.
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.
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.
Heat sink
Parts List
A Hard case ................................................................................. | 1 | D Trim plate................................................................................. | 1 |
B Control panel......................................................................... | 1 | E Power cord.............................................................................. | 1 |
C Sleeve......................................................................................... | 1 | F 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 you stand the unit, be careful not to damage the fuse on the rear.
Do the required
electrical connections.
Install the unit at an angle of less than 30˚.
Bend the appropriate 
tabs to hold the sleeve
firmly in place.
When installing the unit without using the sleeve
Flat head
Pocket 
Bracket *1
Removing the unit
Release the rear section first...
Connecting the external amplifier or subwoofer
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Remote lead | To the blue (white stripe) |
Signal cord *1 | lead of the unit |
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JVC Amplifier | Rear speakers or subwoofer |
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*2 | (See “Menu operations” on page 3.) |
15 A fuse
Rear ground terminal
Reset the unit
Antenna input
Connect only the front speakers if your speaker system is two- speaker system.
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