JVC MA372IEN user service Electrical Connections, Installation / Connection, In dash-mounting

Parts list for installation and connection

A	B	C	D	E
Control panel	Sleeve	Trim plate	Power cord	Washer (ø5)

	G
F	Mounting bolt—	H	I	J	K
Lock nut (M5)	M4 x 5 mm (M4 x 1/4");	Rubber cushion	Handles	Remote controller	Battery
	M5 x 15 mm (M5 x 5/8")

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.

INSTALLATION / CONNECTION

In dash-mounting

When you stand the unit, be careful not to damage

the fuse on the rear.

Do the required electrical connections.

Removing the unit

Before removing the unit, release the rear section.

Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the sleeve firmly in place.

When using the optional stay

Fire wall Stay (option)

Dashboard

Screw (option)

Install the unit at an angle of less than 30˚.

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 screws—M5 ⋅ 8 mm (M5 ⋅ 3/8")*	* Not supplied for this unit.
Bracket*
Flat type screws
—M5 ⋅ 8 mm (M5 ⋅ 3/8")*
Pocket
Bracket*

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Typical connections

Connecting the external amplifier or subwoofer

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.

Line out	Rear ground terminal
Antenna	15 A fuse
terminal

Ignition switch

	Black	To the metallic body
Connect only the front speakers if your		or chassis of the car
speaker system is two-speaker system.
White with black stripe		To a live terminal in the
		fuse block connecting to the
	Yellow *2
		car battery (bypassing the
Front speaker (left)	White	ignition switch) (constant
		12 V)
Gray with black stripe		Fuse block
	Red	To an accessory terminal in
Front speaker (right)	Gray	the fuse block

Set “L/O MODE” to “REAR”

(See “General settings—PSM.”) You can connect a power amplifier for rear speakers.

JVC Amplifier

Rear speakers

Set “L/O MODE” to “WOOFER” (See “General settings—PSM.”)

You can also connect a subwoofer to the REAR LINE OUT terminals.

or

JVC Amplifier

Subwoofer

Remote lead Y-connector *1

Remote lead (blue with white stripe)

To the remote lead of other equipment or automatic antenna if any

Front speakers

*1 Not supplied for this unit.

*2 Before checking the operation of this unit prior to installation, this lead must be connected, otherwise the power cannot be turned on.

*3 Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of the car—to the place uncoated with paint (if coated with paint, remove the paint before attaching the wire). Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit.

*4 Signal cord (not supplied for this unit)

Green with black stripe		Blue with white	To the remote lead of other
		stripe
			equipment or automatic antenna if
Rear speaker (left)	Green		any (200 mA max.)

Purple with black stripe

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.

Rear speaker (right) Purple

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