JVC KD-G384 Guide

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KD-G384
Installation/Connection Manual
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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.
WARNINGS
To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and ma e all
electrical connections before installing the unit.
• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again a ter installation.
Notes:
• Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio
dealer.
• It is recommended to connect to the spea ers with maximum power of more than 50 W (both at
the rear and at the front, with an impedance of 4 Ω to 8 Ω). If the maximum power is less than
50 W, change “AMP GAIN” setting to prevent the spea ers from being damaged (see page 12 of the
INSTRUCTIONS).
• To prevent short-circuit, cover the terminals of the UNUSED leads
with insulating tape.
• The heat sin becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it
when removing this unit.
© 2006 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
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.
When using the optional stay
Note:
When installing the unit on the mounting
brac et, ma e sure to use the 8 mm-long
screws. If longer screws are used, they could
damage the unit.
Screw (option)
Stay (option)
Fire wall
Dashboard
Removing the unit
Before removing the unit, release the rear section.
Insert the two handles, then pull them as
illustrated so that the unit can be removed.
J
Handles
F
Washer (ø5)
G
Loc nut (M5)
H
Mounting bolt (M5 × 20 mm)
I
Rubber cushion
A / B
Hard case/Control panel
C
Sleeve
D
Trim plate
E
Power cord
Parts list or installation and connection
The following parts are provided for this unit. If any item is missing, consult your JVC car audio
dealer immediately.
Heat sin
Do the required electrical
connections.
*1 When you stand the unit, be careful not to damage the fuse on the rear.
*2 Not supplied for this unit.
Bend the appropriate tabs to
hold the sleeve firmly in place.
INSTALLATION (IN-DASH MOUNTING)
The following illustration shows a typical installation. If you have any questions or require information
regarding installation its, consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying its.
• If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.
PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections:
• DO NOT connect the speaker leads o the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the unit
will be seriously damaged.
• BEFORE connecting the spea er leads of the power cord to the spea ers, chec the spea er wiring in
your car.
K
Remote controller
L
Battery
Install the unit at an
angle of less than 30˚.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• The use blows.
* Are the red and blac leads connected correctly?
• Power cannot be turned on.
* Is the yellow lead connected?
• No sound rom the speakers.
* Is the spea er output lead short-circuited?
• Sound is distorted.
* Is the spea er output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R spea ers grounded in common?
• Noise inter ere with sounds.
* Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter and thic er cords?
• This unit becomes hot.
* Is the spea er output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R spea ers grounded in common?
• This unit does not work at all.
* Have you reset your unit?
Poc et
Flat type screws
(M5 × 8 mm)*2
Brac et*2
Brac et*2
Flat type screws
(M5 × 8 mm)*2
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Typical connections
Be ore connecting: Chec 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.
1 Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in the illustration below.
2 Connect the antenna cord.
3 Finally connect the wiring harness to the unit.
Purple
Purple with blac stripeGreenGreen with blac stripe
Gray
Gray with blac stripe
White
White with blac stripe
Connecting the external ampli ier or subwoo er
You can connect an amplifier to upgrade your car stereo system.
• Connect the remote lead (blue with white stripe) to the remote lead of the other equipment so that it can be controlled through this unit.
• Disconnect the speakers rom this unit, connect them to the ampli ier. Leave the speaker leads o this unit unused.
A
B
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Rear spea ers
Remote lead
Remote lead (blue with white stripe)
To the remote lead of other equipment or automatic antenna if any
Y-connector (not supplied for this unit)
Front spea ers
Subwoofer
Set “L/O MODE” to “REAR” (See page 1 of the
INSTRUCTIONS.)
You can connect a power amplifier for rear spea ers.
JVC Amplifier
Set “L/O MODE” to “WOOFER” (See page 1 of the
INSTRUCTIONS.)
You can also connect a subwoofer to the REAR LINE OUT
terminals.
JVC Amplifier
To the automatic antenna if any (250 mA max.)
To the remote lead of other equipment (200 mA max.)
To metallic body or chassis of the car
To a live terminal in the fuse bloc connecting to the car battery
(bypassing the ignition switch) (constant 12 V)
To an accessory terminal in the fuse bloc
Right spea er (rear)
Left spea er (rear)Right spea er (front)Left spea er (front)
15 A fuse
Line out (see diagram )
Antenna terminal
Rear ground terminal
*1 Not supplied for this unit.
*2 Before chec ing the operation of this unit prior to installation, this lead must be connected, otherwise 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)
Ignition switch
Fuse bloc
Blac
Blue with white stripe
Red
Yellow *2
Blue
or
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