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KD-R526/KD-R426
Installation/Connection Manual
0910DTSMDTJEIN
EN, CT
© 2010 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
GET0702-010A
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Bracket / *
Pocket /
Flat head screws (M5 × 8 mm) /
M5 × 8 mm
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INSTALLATION /

When installing the unit without using the sleeve /

In-dash mounting /

• You need the installation kits which corresponds to your car.
• If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your JVC car audio
dealer or a company supplying kits.
• The unit can only be installed in a car with a 12 V DC power supply, negative ground.
• Disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all electrical connections before installing the unit.
• 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 page 15 of the INSTRUCTIONS.)
• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. To prevent a short circuit, do not
remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
• If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires are not touching to cause a short circuit, then replace the old
fuse with one that has the same rating.
• Install this unit in the console of your vehicle.
• Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working
properly.
• Do not touch the metal part of this unit during and shortly after the use of the unit. Metal part such as the
heat sink and enclosure become hot.
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WARNINGS /

Removing the unit /

Release the rear section first... /
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˚. /
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* Not supplied for this unit.
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Part list /
A
Hard case / (×1)
B
Control panel / (×1)
C
Sleeve / (×1)
D
Trim plate / (×1)
E
Power cord /
(×1)
F
Handles / (×2)

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.
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ENGLISH /

• The fuse blows.
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Are the red and black leads connected correctly?
• Power cannot be turned on.
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Is the yellow lead connected?
• No sound from the speakers.
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Is the speaker output lead short-circuited?
• “MISWIRING CHK WIRING THEN RESET UNIT” appears on the display and no operation can be done.
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Is the speaker output lead short-circuited or touches the chassis of the car/head unit? ; Have you reset
your unit?
• Sound is distorted.
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Is the speaker output lead grounded? ; Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers
grounded in common?
• Noise interfere with sounds.
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Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter
and thicker cords?
• This unit becomes hot.
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Is the speaker output lead grounded? ; Are the “–” terminals of L and R
speakers grounded in common?
• This unit does not work at all.
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Have you reset your unit?
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MISWIRING CHK WIRING THEN RESET UNIT
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TROUBLESHOOTING /
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