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Connecting Cables to Terminals

Connecting the ISO Connector (see p.34)

Installation

Installation

The pin arrangement for the ISO connectors depends on the type of vehicle you drive. Make sure to make the proper connections to prevent damage to the unit.

The default connection for the wiring harness is described in 1 below. If the ISO connector pins are set as described in 2 or 3, make the connection as illustrated.

1(Default setting) The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is linked with the ignition, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is connected to the constant power supply.

UnitVehicle

Ignition cable (Red) A–7 Pin (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow) A–4 Pin (Yellow)

2The A-7 pin (red) of the vehicle's ISO connector is connected to the constant power supply, and the A-4 pin (yellow) is linked to the ignition.

Firewall or metal support

Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)

Self-tapping

Metal mounting

screw

strap

(commercially

(commercially

available)

available)

 

Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.

Unit

Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

A–7 Pin (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

3The A-4 pin (yellow) of the vehicle's ISO connector is not connected to anything, while the A-7 pin (red) is connected to the constant power supply (or both the A-7 (red) and A-4 (yellow) pins are connected to the constant power supply).

Unit

Vehicle

Ignition cable (Red)

A–7 Pin (Red)

Battery cable (Yellow)

A–4 Pin (Yellow)

NOTE

When the connection is made as in 3 above, the unit's power will not be linked to the ignition key. For that reason, always make sure to turn off the unit's power when the ignition is turned off. To link the unit's power to the ignition, connect the ignition cable (ACC...red) to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key.

NOTE

Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (eg, the sound may skip).

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Kenwood KRC-579R, KRC-V679R, KRC-679R, KRC-579B instruction manual Installation

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