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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: <AMP GAIN>” on page 3.)
• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit.
Parts List
A
Sleeve (fitted to the main unit when shipped) ....1
B
Brackets (fitted to the main unit when shipped) 2
C
*
Flat countersunk screws—M5 × 8 mm (3/8”) .......8
D
*
Round head screws—M2.6 × 3 mm (1/8”) .............4
* Four of these screws are fitted to the main unit when shipped.
Keep these screws for installation use if necessary.
E
Round head screws—M5 × 8 mm (3/8”) .... 8
F
Power cord ..................................................................... 1
G
Trim plate ........................................................................ 1
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
Heat sink
Install the unit at an
angle of less than 30˚.
If there is an interfering
tab on the mounting
bracket, bend it flat.
Screw removed from the car
Mounting bracket
removed from the car
Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic
body of the car using the screw originally
fixed to the metallic body of the car.
(B) Installing with the mounting brackets from the car
(A) Installing with the supplied sleeve
Audio system originally
installed in the car
Audio system originally
installed in the car
Car dashboard
Car dashboard
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