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• Mark all the check boxes ( ) to make sure you have follow the instructions and the listed parts.
Check the battery system in your car
Prepare this before installation
Audio amplifier section
Power Output:
20 W RMS × 4 Channels at 4
Ω
and
≤ 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio:
80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4
Ω
)
Load Impedance: 4
Ω
(4
Ω
to 8
Ω
allowance)
Tone Control Range: Bass: ±12 dB at 60 Hz
Mid-range: ±12 dB at 1 kHz
Treble: ±12 dB at 7.5 kHz
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Line-Out Level/Impedance: 2.5 V/20 k
Ω
load (full scale)
Output Impedance: 1 k
Ω
Subwoofer-Out Level/Impedance:
2.5 V/20 kΩ load (full scale)
Indication Item ( : Initial) Setting
DEMO • DEMO ON
• DEMO OFF
: The display demonstration will be activated automatically if no operation is
done for about 20 seconds.
: Cancels.
CLK DISP *
1
• ON
• OFF
:
The clock time is shown on the display at all times when the power is turned
off
.
: Cancels; pressing DISP will show the clock time for about 5 seconds when the
power is turned off.
CLOCK H (Hour) 1 – 12 : [Initial: 1 (1:00)]
CLOCK M (Minute) 00 – 59 : [Initial: 00 (1:00)]
DIMMER • ON
• OFF
: Dims the display and button illumination.
: Cancels.
SCROLL • ONCE
• AUTO
• OFF
: Scrolls the displayed information once.
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
: Cancels.
• Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of
the setting.
L/O MODE • REAR
• WOOFER
: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting the speakers
(through an external amplifier).
: Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting a subwoofer.
WOOFER *
2
• LOW
• MID
• HIGH
: Frequencies lower than 90 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 135 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
: Frequencies lower than 180 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
AUX ADJ A.ADJ 00
– A.ADJ 05
: Adjust the auxiliary input level to avoid the sudden increase of the output
level when changing the source from external component connected to the
AUX input jack on the control panel.
AMP GAIN *
3
• LOW PWR
• HIGH PWR
: VOL 00 – VOL 30 (Select if the maximum power of each speaker is less than
50 W to prevent the speaker from being damaged.)
: VOL 00 – VOL 50
AREA • AREA US
• AREA EU
• AREA SA
: When using in North/Central/South America. AM/FM intervals are set to
10 kHz/200 kHz.
: When using in any other areas. AM/FM intervals are set to 9 kHz/50 kHz
(100 kHz during auto search).
: When using in South American countries. AM/FM intervals are set to 10 kHz/
100kHz.
*
1
If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended that you select “OFF” to
save the car’s battery.
*
2
Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “WOOFER.”
*
3
The volume level automatically changes to “VOL 30” if you change to “LOW PWR” while the volume level is set higher than
“VOL 30.”
General
Power Requirement: Operating Voltage:
DC 14.4 V
(11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding System: Negative ground
Allowable Operating Temperature:
0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Dimensions (W × H × D):
Installation Size (approx.):
182 mm × 52 mm × 160 mm
(7-3/16” × 2-1/16” × 6-5/16”)
Panel Size (approx.):
188 mm × 58 mm × 5 mm
(7-7/16” × 2-5/16” × 1/4”)
Mass (approx.):
1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) (excluding accessories)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
If a kit is necessary for your car, consult your telephone
directory for the nearest car audio speciality shop.
SPECIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
Tuner section
Frequency Range:
FM: 87.5 MHz to 107.9 MHz
(with channel interval set to 100 kHz or 200 kHz)
87.5 MHz to 108.0 MHz
(with channel interval set to 50 kHz)
AM: 530 kHz to 1 710 kHz
(with channel interval set to 10 kHz)
531 kHz to 1 602 kHz
(with channel interval set to 9 kHz)
[FM Tuner]
Usable Sensitivity: 11.3 dBf (1.0 μV/75
Ω
)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: 16.3 dBf (1.8 μV/75
Ω
)
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 15 000 Hz
Stereo Separation: 35 dB
[AM Tuner]
Sensitivity/Selectivity: 20 μV/35 dB
General settings—PSM
Select an item. Adjust. FinishEnter PSM menu.
Symptoms Remedies/Causes
General
• Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. • Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
• Check the cords and connections.
• The buttons on the unit do not work as you
intended.
If you press M MODE, some buttons work differently from it
original function. Wait for 5 seconds or press M MODE again.
• This unit does not work at all. Reset the unit.
FM/AM
• SSM automatic presetting does not work. Store stations manually.
• Static noise while listening to the radio. Connect the antenna firmly.
Disc playback
• Disc ejects. Insert the disc correctly.
• CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played back.
• Tracks on the CD-R/CD-RW cannot be
skipped.
• Insert a finalized CD-R/CD-RW.
• Finalize the CD-R/CD-RW with the component which you used
for recording.
• Disc can be neither played back nor ejected. • Unlock the disc.
• Eject the disc forcibly.
• Disc sound is sometimes interrupted. • Stop playback while driving on rough roads.
• Change the disc.
• Check the cords and connections.
• “NO DISC” appears on the display.
• “PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately
on the display.
Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PREPARATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
• The fuse blows.
* Are the red and black leads connected correctly?
• Power cannot be turned on.
* Is the yellow lead connected?
• No sound from the speakers.
* Is the speaker output lead short-circuited?
• Sound is distorted.
* Is the speaker output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?
• Noise interfere with sounds.
* Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords?
• This unit becomes hot.
* Is the speaker output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?
• This unit does not work at all.
* Have you reset your unit?
CD player section
Type: Compact disc player
Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup
(semiconductor laser)
Number of channels: 2 channels (stereo)
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20 000 Hz
Dynamic Range: 93 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 98 dB
Wow and Flutter: Less than measurable limit
Having TROUBLE with operation?
Please reset your unit
Still having trouble??
Call 1-800-252-5722 (USA ONLY)
http://www.jvc.com
12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground
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