JVC Arsenal KS-AR8001D User manual

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KS-AR8001D
POWER AMPLIFIER: INSTRUCTIONS
AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE: MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
INSTALLATION
The following illustration shows a typical installation. However, you should make adjustments
corresponding to your specific car. If you have any questions or require information regarding
installation kits, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying the kits.
CAUTION
To prevent short circuits while making connections, keep the battery’s negative terminal
disconnected.
1Remote turn-on line (not included with this unit)
aWhen you use a JVC car receiver with a remote lead, connect to the remote lead.
bWhen you connect a unit without a remote lead, connect to the accessory circuit of the
car which is activated by the ignition switch. In this case, noise may occur when the car
receiver is turned on or off. To avoid this noise, do not turn on or off the car receiver itself.
You can turn on or off the car receiver along with the on/off operation of the ignition switch.
2Ground lead (not included with this unit)
3Power cord (not included with this unit)
• When using a power cord, be sure to add a 40 A fuse near the battery as shown.
• Connect to the battery’s “ª” terminal only after all the other connections have been made.
If the Status lamp (see “CONTROLS” on page 3) lights in red, it indicates incorrect speaker
wiring or connections. In this case, see “TROUBLESHOOTING” on page 3. Be sure to correct the
speaker wiring and other connections.
POWER SUPPLY
LVT1811-001A
[J]
Thank you for purchasing an ARSENAL product. Please read all instructions carefully before
operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance
from the unit.
For safety....
• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.
• Stop the car before performing any complicated operations.
CAUTIONS AND NOTES
This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems.
• This unit uses BTL (Balanced Transformerless) amplifier circuitry, i.e., floating ground system,
so comply with the following:
Do not connect the “·” terminals of the speakers to each other.
Do not connect the “·” terminals of the speakers to the metal body or chassis.
• Cover the unused terminals with insulating tape to prevent them from short circuiting.
• When an extension lead is used, it should be as thick and short as possible; connect it firmly
with insulating tape.
• Be sure to leave an appropriate space between the antenna and the wires of this unit.
• When replacing the fuse, only use a 25 A fuse.
• Do not let pebbles, sand or metallic objects get inside the unit.
• To keep the heat dissipation mechanism running effectively, wipe the accumulated dust off periodically.
• Listening to the tape, radio, CD or Digital Audio Player, etc. with the volume set at a high level
for a long period of time will exhaust the battery, while the engine is turned off or while the
engine is idling.
• This unit becomes very hot. Be careful not to touch the unit not only when using but for a while
after using.
DO NOT disassemble the units since there are no user serviceable parts inside.
Bracket (I)
Spacer
Spacer
Bottom
When mounting this unit, be sure to use the provided screws. If any other screws are used,
there is a risk of loosening the unit or damaging parts inside it.
•Before drilling holes in the trunk to install the unit, make sure that there is a sufficient
space under the trunk so that you do not drill holes in the fuel tank, etc.
•To detach and rotate the Logo Plate, use the provided hex wrench (3 mm).
When you use more than one KS-AR8000 series amplifier, you can pile up to three of
them using the provided brackets and hex screws in two ways, Xor Y.
1 Attach the provided spacers to the bottom of the amplifier (2and 3).
2Fix the amplifiers on both sides with the brackets (I) as illustrated.
• Be sure to mount the lowest amplifier (1) as illustrated on .
• Before piling amplifiers as X, first make the connections for the power supply (see
“POWER SUPPLY” below) and speakers (see “SPEAKER CONNECTIONS” on page 2).
X
Mount this unit on a firm surface, such as in the trunk or under the front seat.
•Since heat is generated in the unit, do not mount it near inflammable objects. In addition,
mount it in an area that will not prevent the unit from dissipating the heat.
•Do not mount the unit in the places subject to heat: near a radiator, in a glove compartment
or in insulated areas such as under a car mat that will prevent the unit from dissipating
heat.
•When mounting the unit under the front seat, make sure that adjusting the seat position
will not catch any wire of the unit.
Under the front seat Onto the trunk floor
Bracket (I)
Bracket (L)Bracket (L)
Serial No.Model No.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located on the top or bottom of the
cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
*Not included with this unit.
To metallic body or chassis
(To an accessory terminal)
Fuse
Car battery
Ignition switch
Spacer's bottom
Logo Plate (detachable)
Drilled hole
Bracket (L)
Hex Screw (M4 × 7/16 inch (10 mm))
Screw (Dia. 3/16 inch (4 mm)
× 13/16 inch (20 mm))Bracket (L)
Y
This unit is designed to be connected to subwoofers.
Note
Side of the unit
JVC car receiver, etc.
TERMINAL CONNECTIONS
1 Peel off the insulating vinyl cover of a lead to expose the conductor
inside.
• The exposed conductor should be 5/16 inch (7 mm) to 7/16 inch
(10 mm) long.
– If shorter, it may cause poor conductivity.
– If longer, it may cause a short circuit.
2Loosen the hex screw in a terminal with the provided hex wrench
and insert the conductor into the terminal.
• Use the appropriate hex wrench for each terminal.
– 4 mm: +B and GND terminals
– 3 mm: REM and SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals
3Fix the hex screw again to secure the conductor.
The appropriate wire gauge for each terminal is as follows.
• POWER terminals:
–+Band GND: AWG 8 to AWG 4 (The cross section is about 8 mm2to 21 mm2.)
–REM: AWG 18 to AWG 8 (The cross section is about 0.8 mm2to 8 mm2.)
• SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals:
– AWG 18 to AWG 8 (The cross section is about 0.8 mm2to 8 mm2.)
If you have any questions regarding the thickness of the power cord, etc., consult your nearest
JVC car audio dealer.
Remote turn-on line
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Front Speaker
(left/right)
Rear Speaker
(left/right)
Line Out
(Rear)
Subwoofer
Line Out (Rear) or
Subwoofer Out
Line Out
(Front)
Subwoofer system
2-subwoofer system (2 amplifiers)2-subwoofer system
5-speaker system plus subwoofer—5.1-channel (3 amplifiers)
Use subwoofers with an impedance of 4 Ωto 8 Ω.
Subwoofer
Line Out (Rear) or
Subwoofer Out
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
Line Out (Rear) or
Subwoofer Out
Subwoofer
Out
Line Out (Center)
Center Speaker
Subwoofer
JVC car receiver, etc.
JVC car receiver, etc.
ARSENAL amplifier, etc.
(purchased separately)
ARSENAL amplifier, etc.
(purchased separately)
Make sure to comply with the following notes:
• Be sure not to connect the “·” terminals of the speakers to a common point.
• If the same lead is used to connect all of the speakers, this unit cannot be used. Always use
independent leads for each speaker. In this case, redo the wiring.
• Use speakers with an impedance of 2 Ωto 8 Ω.
• Use speakers which have sufficient capacity for the unit.
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
*1RCA pin cords (not included with this unit)
*2Be sure to connect the line output from the receiver to the left (L/MONO) jack on this unit.
JVC car receiver, etc.
JVC car receiver, etc.
Subwoofer
Note
Connection varies depending on the number of the speakers used in your car. Select the
appropriate connection referring to the following diagrams.
Before connecting:
• Securely connect all the parts. If the connections are loose, due to contact resistance etc., heat
will break out and may cause an accident. Secure and cover the cords with insulating tape and
run them under the car mats.
Connect the Line Output from the receiver to the INPUT jacks on this unit using RCA pin
cords (not included with this unit).
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Note
Incoming signals are emitted through the PRE OUT jacks.
Subwoofer system (2-channel output)
JVC car receiver, etc.
Subwoofer
Line Out (Rear) or
Subwoofer Out
Use subwoofers with an impedance of 4 Ωto 8 Ω.
Note
Use a subwoofer with an impedance of 2 Ωto 8 Ω.
Note
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TROUBLESHOOTING
For more details, consult your JVC car audio dealer.
The Status lamp does not light.
• Change the fuses if the current one is blown.
• Confirm the connections for the power supply (see “POWER SUPPLY” on page 1).
• Connect the ground lead securely to a metal part of the car.
• Turn on the equipment connected to this unit.
• Use a relay if your system employs so many amplifiers.
• Confirm the battery voltage (11 V to 16 V).
The Status lamp lights in red and/or the unit heats up abnormally.
• Use speakers of a suitable impedance.
• Correct the speaker wirings if they are short-circuited.
• Leave the unit turned off for a while to cool it down.
The Status lamp lights in violet frequently. (Clipping*)
• Lower the input level with the Input LEVEL controller until the lamp lights in violet a few times.
*It means that the amplifier circuits are overloaded and the sound may distort due to too much
input from the car receiver.
No sound is heard.
• Confirm the connections for the power supply (see “POWER SUPPLY” on page 1).
• Connect the RCA pin cords to the INPUT jacks.
• Confirm the speaker wirings (See “SPEAKER CONNECTIONS” on page 2).
Alternator noise is heard.
• Keep the leads of the POWER terminals away from the RCA pin cords.
• Keep the RCA pin cords away from other electrical cables in the car.
• Connect the ground lead securely to a metal part of the car.
• Make sure the negative speaker leads do not touch the car chassis.
• Replace the plugs or use plugs with load resistors.
• Connect a bypass capacitor across the accessory switches (horn, fan, etc.).
Noise is made when you connect the unit to an AM tuner.
• Move all the leads of this unit away from the antenna lead.
[European Union only]
EN, FR
© 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited 1207KMMMDWTKC
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output 700 W RMS x 1 channel at 4 Ωand ≤1% THD + N
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)
Maximum Power Output 800 W
Power Output 700 W RMS x 1 channel at 4 Ωand ≤1% THD + N
700 W RMS x 1 channel at 2 Ωand ≤1% THD + N
Load Impedance 4 Ω (2 Ωto 8 Ωallowance)
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 300 Hz*(+0, –3 dB)
*Subsonic filter cuts off extremely low frequency signals. (The
cutoff frequency is adjustable within the range of 20 Hz to 50 Hz.)
Input Sensitivity/Impedance 2 V /44 kΩ(0.3 V to 6 V, variable)
Distortion Less than 0.04% (at 100 Hz)
Power Requirement DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding system Negative ground
Dimensions (W×H×D) 9-7/8 inch × 2-1/2 inch × 7-3/16 inch (250 mm × 62 mm × 182 mm)
Mass (approx.) 5.9 lbs. (2.7 kg)
Accessories Screw (Dia. 3/16 inch (4 mm)× 13/16 inch (20 mm)) × 4
Hex Screw (M4 × 7/16 inch (10 mm)) × 8
Hex wrench
4 mm × 1
3 mm × 1
Spacer × 4
Bracket
L× 4
I× 4
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Status lamp
The lamp normally lights in blue while the unit is turned on.
• When the lamp does not light
• When the lamp lights in red
• When the lamp lights in violet frequently
– It indicates there may be a problem. See “TROUBLESHOOTING” on the right column.
Input LEVEL controller
The input level can be adjusted with this control when this unit is connected to other source
equipment. Adjust the level while listening to the sound. This control is preset to MIN when
the unit is shipped.
LPF (Low-Pass Filter) controller
Adjust the cutoff frequency (the Low-Pass Filter transmits frequencies lower than the cutoff
frequency) within the range of 50 Hz to 300 Hz. Adjust the level while listening to the sound.
This control is preset to 50 Hz when the unit is shipped.
PHASE switch
Select either normal (NOM) or reverse (REV), whichever reproduces a better sound. This
switch is preset to NOM when the unit is shipped.
BASS BOOST controller
Tu r ning this boosts the 45 Hz frequency within the range of 0 dB to +18 dB. Adjust the level
while listening to the sound. This control is preset to MIN when the unit is shipped.
SUBSONIC filter controller
Adjust the cutoff frequency (the subsonic filter rejects frequencies lower than the cutoff
frequency) within the range of 20 Hz to 50 Hz. This control is preset to 20 Hz when the unit is
shipped.
CONTROLS
Control cover
Using the controller
The BASS BOOST controller boosts the 45 Hz frequency within the range of 0 dB to
18 dB. Adjust the level while listening to the sound.
Connecting the wired remote control unit—RM-RK130
(purchased separately)
Using JVC’s wired remote control unit: RM-RK130, you can adjust the bass boost from your seat
without having to adjust the BASS BOOST controller on the amplifier (see “CONTROLS” above).
Set the BASS BOOST controller on the amplifier to MIN when you use RM-RK130.
RM-RK130
Remote Cord (provided with
RM-RK130)
Screw (Dia. 3/16 inch (4 mm)× 1/2 inch
(12 mm))(provided for RM-RK130)
Under the dashboard, etc.
Drilled hole
POWER lamp
BASS BOOST controller
Installation
1Mount RM-RK130 on a firm surface, such as under the dashboard.
2Connect RM-RK130 to the REMOTE terminal on the amplifier with the Remote
Cord provided with RM-RK130.
Note
The POWER lamp lights in green while
RM-RK130 is turned on.
To operate the following controls, detach the control
cover. Attach it again after operation.
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KS-AR8001D
POWER AMPLIFIER: INSTRUCTIONS
AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE: MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
INSTALLATION
The following illustration shows a typical installation. However, you should make adjustments
corresponding to your specific car. If you have any questions or require information regarding
installation kits, consult your “JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT” car audio dealer or a company
supplying the kits.
CAUTION
To prevent short circuits while making connections, keep the battery’s negative terminal
disconnected.
1Remote turn-on line (not included with this unit)
aWhen you use a JVC car receiver with a remote lead, connect to the remote lead.
bWhen you connect a unit without a remote lead, connect to the accessory circuit of the
car which is activated by the ignition switch. In this case, noise may occur when the car
receiver is turned on or off. To avoid this noise, do not turn on or off the car receiver itself.
You can turn on or off the car receiver along with the on/off operation of the ignition switch.
2Ground lead (not included with this unit)
3Power cord (not included with this unit)
• When using a power cord, be sure to add a 40 A fuse near the battery as shown.
• Connect to the battery’s “ª” terminal only after all the other connections have been made.
If the Status lamp (see “CONTROLS” on page 3) lights in red, it indicates incorrect speaker
wiring or connections. In this case, see “TROUBLESHOOTING” on page 3. Be sure to correct the
speaker wiring and other connections.
POWER SUPPLY
LVT1812-001A
[E/U]
Thank you for purchasing a JVC product. Please read all instructions carefully before operation,
to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best possible performance from the
unit.
For safety....
• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.
• Stop the car before performing any complicated operations.
CAUTIONS AND NOTES
This unit is designed to operate on 12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground electrical systems.
• This unit uses BTL (Balanced Transformerless) amplifier circuitry, i.e., floating ground system,
so comply with the following:
Do not connect the “·” terminals of the speakers to each other.
Do not connect the “·” terminals of the speakers to the metal body or chassis.
• Cover the unused terminals with insulating tape to prevent them from short circuiting.
• When an extension lead is used, it should be as thick and short as possible; connect it firmly
with insulating tape.
• Be sure to leave an appropriate space between the antenna (aerial) and the wires of this unit.
• When replacing the fuse, only use a 25 A fuse.
• Do not let pebbles, sand or metallic objects get inside the unit.
• To keep the heat dissipation mechanism running effectively, wipe the accumulated dust off
periodically.
• Listening to the tape, radio, CD or Digital Audio Player, etc. with the volume set at a high level
for a long period of time will exhaust the battery, while the engine is turned off or while the
engine is idling.
• This unit becomes very hot. Be careful not to touch the unit not only when using but for a while
after using.
DO NOT disassemble the units since there are no user serviceable parts inside.
Bracket (I)
Spacer
Spacer
Bottom
When mounting this unit, be sure to use the provided screws. If any other screws are used,
there is a risk of loosening the unit or damaging parts inside it.
•Before drilling holes in the trunk to install the unit, make sure that there is a sufficient
space under the trunk so that you do not drill holes in the fuel tank, etc.
•To detach and rotate the Logo Plate, use the provided hex wrench (3 mm).
When you use more than one KS-AR8000 series amplifier, you can pile up to three of
them using the provided brackets and hex screws in two ways, Xor Y.
1 Attach the provided spacers to the bottom of the amplifier (2and 3).
2Fix the amplifiers on both sides with the brackets (I) as illustrated.
• Be sure to mount the lowest amplifier (1) as illustrated on .
• Before piling amplifiers as X, first make the connections for the power supply (see
“POWER SUPPLY” below) and speakers (see “SPEAKER CONNECTIONS” on page 2).
X
Mount this unit on a firm surface, such as in the trunk or under the front seat.
•Since heat is generated in the unit, do not mount it near inflammable objects. In addition,
mount it in an area that will not prevent the unit from dissipating the heat.
•Do not mount the unit in the places subject to heat: near a radiator, in a glove compartment
or in insulated areas such as under a car mat that will prevent the unit from dissipating
heat.
•When mounting the unit under the front seat, make sure that adjusting the seat position
will not catch any wire of the unit.
Under the front seat Onto the trunk floor
Bracket (I)
Bracket (L)Bracket (L)
*Not included with this unit.
To metallic body or chassis
(To an accessory terminal)
Fuse
Car battery
Ignition switch
Spacer's bottom
Logo Plate (detachable)
Drilled hole
Bracket (L)
Hex Screw (M4 × 10 mm)
Bracket (L)
Y
This unit is designed to be connected to subwoofers.
Note
Side of the unit
JVC car receiver, etc.
TERMINAL CONNECTIONS
1 Peel off the insulating vinyl cover of a lead to expose the conductor
inside.
• The exposed conductor should be 7 mm to 10 mm long.
– If shorter, it may cause poor conductivity.
– If longer, it may cause a short circuit.
2Loosen the hex screw in a terminal with the provided hex wrench
and insert the conductor into the terminal.
• Use the appropriate hex wrench for each terminal.
– 4 mm: +B and GND terminals
– 3 mm: REM and SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals
3Fix the hex screw again to secure the conductor.
Remote turn-on line
1207KMMMDWTKC
EN, FR
© 2007 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
Screw (φ4 × 20 mm)
The appropriate wire gauge for each terminal is as follows.
• POWER terminals:
–+Band GND: Cross section of 8 mm2to 21 mm2
–REM: Cross section of 0.8 mm2to 8 mm2
• SPEAKER OUTPUT terminals:
– Cross section of 0.8 mm2to 8 mm2
If you have any questions regarding the thickness of the power cord, etc., consult your nearest
“JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT” car audio dealer.
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Front Speaker
(left/right)
Rear Speaker
(left/right)
Line Out
(Rear)
Subwoofer
Line Out (Rear) or
Subwoofer Out
Line Out
(Front)
Subwoofer system
2-subwoofer system (2 amplifiers)2-subwoofer system
5-speaker system plus subwoofer—5.1-channel (3 amplifiers)
Use subwoofers with an impedance of 4 Ωto 8 Ω.
Subwoofer
Line Out (Rear) or
Subwoofer Out
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
Line Out (Rear) or
Subwoofer Out
Subwoofer
Out
Line Out (Center)
Center Speaker
Subwoofer
JVC car receiver, etc.
JVC car receiver, etc.
JVC power amplifier, etc.
(purchased separately)
Make sure to comply with the following notes:
• Be sure not to connect the “·” terminals of the speakers to a common point.
• If the same lead is used to connect all of the speakers, this unit cannot be used. Always use
independent leads for each speaker. In this case, redo the wiring.
• Use speakers with an impedance of 2 Ωto 8 Ω.
• Use speakers which have sufficient capacity for the unit.
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
*1RCA pin cords (not included with this unit)
*2Be sure to connect the line output from the receiver to the left (L/MONO) jack on this unit.
JVC car receiver, etc.
JVC car receiver, etc.
Subwoofer
Note
Connection varies depending on the number of the speakers used in your car. Select the
appropriate connection referring to the following diagrams.
Before connecting:
• Securely connect all the parts. If the connections are loose, due to contact resistance etc., heat
will break out and may cause an accident. Secure and cover the cords with insulating tape and
run them under the car mats.
Connect the Line Output from the receiver to the INPUT jacks on this unit using RCA pin
cords (not included with this unit).
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Note
Incoming signals are emitted through the PRE OUT jacks.
Subwoofer system (2-channel output)
JVC car receiver, etc.
Subwoofer
Line Out (Rear) or
Subwoofer Out
Use subwoofers with an impedance of 4 Ωto 8 Ω.
Note
JVC power amplifier, etc.
(purchased separately)
Note
Use a subwoofer with an impedance of 2 Ωto 8 Ω.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
For more details, consult your “JVC IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT” car audio dealer.
The Status lamp does not light.
• Change the fuses if the current one is blown.
• Confirm the connections for the power supply (see “POWER SUPPLY” on page 1).
• Connect the ground lead securely to a metal part of the car.
• Turn on the equipment connected to this unit.
• Use a relay if your system employs so many amplifiers.
• Confirm the battery voltage (11 V to 16 V).
The Status lamp lights in red and/or the unit heats up abnormally.
• Use speakers of a suitable impedance.
• Correct the speaker wirings if they are short-circuited.
• Leave the unit turned off for a while to cool it down.
The Status lamp lights in violet frequently. (Clipping*)
• Lower the input level with the Input LEVEL controller until the lamp lights in violet a few times.
*It means that the amplifier circuits are overloaded and the sound may distort due to too much
input from the car receiver.
No sound is heard.
• Confirm the connections for the power supply (see “POWER SUPPLY” on page 1).
• Connect the RCA pin cords to the INPUT jacks.
• Confirm the speaker wirings (See “SPEAKER CONNECTIONS” on page 2).
Alternator noise is heard.
• Keep the leads of the POWER terminals away from the RCA pin cords.
• Keep the RCA pin cords away from other electrical cables in the car.
• Connect the ground lead securely to a metal part of the car.
• Make sure the negative speaker leads do not touch the car chassis.
• Replace the plugs or use plugs with load resistors.
• Connect a bypass capacitor across the accessory switches (horn, fan, etc.).
Noise is made when you connect the unit to an AM (MW/LW) tuner.
• Move all the leads of this unit away from the antenna (aerial) lead.
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Power Output 800 W
RMS Power Output 700 W RMS x 1 channel at 4 Ωand ≤1% THD + N
700 W RMS x 1 channel at 2 Ωand ≤1% THD + N
Load Impedance 4 Ω (2 Ωto 8 Ωallowance)
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 300 Hz*(+0, –3 dB)
*Subsonic filter cuts off extremely low frequency signals. (The
cutoff frequency is adjustable within the range of 20 Hz to 50 Hz.)
Input Sensitivity/Impedance 2 V /44 kΩ(0.3 V to 6 V, variable)
Distortion Less than 0.04% (at 100 Hz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dBA (reference: 1 W into 4 Ω)
Power Requirement DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance)
Grounding system Negative ground
Dimensions (W×H×D) 250 mm × 62 mm × 182 mm
Mass (approx.) 2.7 kg
Accessories Screw (φ 4 × 20 mm)× 4
Hex Screw (M4 × 10 mm)× 8
Hex wrench
4 mm × 1
3 mm × 1
Spacer × 4
Bracket
L× 4
I× 4
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Status lamp
The lamp normally lights in blue while the unit is turned on.
• When the lamp does not light
• When the lamp lights in red
• When the lamp lights in violet frequently
– It indicates there may be a problem. See “TROUBLESHOOTING” on the right column.
Input LEVEL controller
The input level can be adjusted with this control when this unit is connected to other source
equipment. Adjust the level while listening to the sound. This control is preset to MIN when
the unit is shipped.
LPF (Low-Pass Filter) controller
Adjust the cutoff frequency (the Low-Pass Filter transmits frequencies lower than the cutoff
frequency) within the range of 50 Hz to 300 Hz. Adjust the level while listening to the sound.
This control is preset to 50 Hz when the unit is shipped.
PHASE switch
Select either normal (NOM) or reverse (REV), whichever reproduces a better sound. This
switch is preset to NOM when the unit is shipped.
BASS BOOST controller
Tu r ning this boosts the 45 Hz frequency within the range of 0 dB to +18 dB. Adjust the level
while listening to the sound. This control is preset to MIN when the unit is shipped.
SUBSONIC filter controller
Adjust the cutoff frequency (the subsonic filter rejects frequencies lower than the cutoff
frequency) within the range of 20 Hz to 50 Hz. This control is preset to 20 Hz when the unit is
shipped.
CONTROLS
Control cover
Using the controller
The BASS BOOST controller boosts the 45 Hz frequency within the range of 0 dB to
18 dB. Adjust the level while listening to the sound.
Connecting the wired remote control unit—RM-RK130
(purchased separately)
Using JVC’s wired remote control unit: RM-RK130, you can adjust the bass boost from your seat
without having to adjust the BASS BOOST controller on the amplifier (see “CONTROLS” above).
Set the BASS BOOST controller on the amplifier to MIN when you use RM-RK130.
RM-RK130
Remote Cord (provided with
RM-RK130)
Screw (φ 4 × 12 mm) (provided for RM-RK130)
Under the dashboard, etc.
Drilled hole
POWER lamp
BASS BOOST controller
Installation
1Mount RM-RK130 on a firm surface, such as under the dashboard.
2Connect RM-RK130 to the REMOTE terminal on the amplifier with the Remote
Cord provided with RM-RK130.
Note
The POWER lamp lights in green while
RM-RK130 is turned on.
To operate the following controls, detach the control
cover. Attach it again after operation.
Dear Customer,
This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding
electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety.
European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is:
JVC Technology Centre Europe GmbH
Company name changed in:
JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH
Postfach 10 05 52
61145 Friedberg
Germany
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment
This symbol indicates that the product with this symbol should not be
disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. If you wish to
dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable
national legislation or other rules in your country and municipality. By
disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural
resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the
environment and human health.
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
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