JVC KD-R616 Guide

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KD-R616
Installation/Connection Manual
/
ENGLISH / 
1209DTSMDTJEIN
EN, TH
© 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited
GET0639-006A
[U/UH]
Bracket /  *2
Pocket /  
Flat head screws (M5 × 8 mm) /  (M5 × 8 mm) *2
INSTALLATION / 
When installing the unit without using the sleeve / 
In-dash mounting /  In-dash
• 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 page 23 of the INSTRUCTIONS.)
• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit.
•  :
–  
– 
•
•
•  50 W ( 4 Ω  8 Ω)  <AMP GAIN> (
23 )
• 
12 V DC, NEGATIVE ground /
  12 V,  
To the car system /

You need the installation kits which corresponds to your car. /

Check the battery system in your car /

WARNINGS / 
Removing the unit / 
Release the rear section first... / ...
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.
Heat sink / 
 
JVC 
Do the required electrical connections.
 
Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the sleeve firmly
in place.

Install the unit at an angle of
less than 30˚.
 30˚
*1
*1When you stand the unit, be careful not to damage the fuse on the rear.
*2Not supplied for this unit.
*1  
*2
Part list / 
AHard case /  (×1)
BControl panel /  (×1)
CSleeve /  (×1)
DTrim plate /  (×1)
EPower cord /  (×1)
FHandles /  (×2)
PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections
• DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the unit will be
seriously damaged.
• BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring in
your car.

•
•  
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• 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?
• “PROTECT” appears on the display and no operation can be done.
] Is the speaker output lead
short-circuited or touches the chassis of the car/head unit? ; Have you reset your unit?
• 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?
TROUBLESHOOTING / 
Black / 
Fuse block /

Ignition switch /

Blue (white stripe) /
 ()
Orange with white stripe /

Red / 
Yellow / *3
To the metallic body or chassis of the car /
 
To an accessory terminal /

To a live terminal (constant 12 V) /
 (12 V)
To the automatic antenna if any (250 mA max.) /
  ( 250 mA)
To car light control switch /

White / 
White (black stripe) /  ()
Gray / 
Gray (black stripe) /  ()
Green / 
Green (black stripe) /  ()
Purple / 
Purple (black stripe) /  ()
Signal cord / * 1
Signal cord / * 1
Y-connector /  Y*1
Y-connector /  Y*1
Remote lead / 
Remote lead / 
To the blue (white stripe) lead
of the unit / 
()
To the blue (white stripe) lead
of the unit / 
()
Rear speakers or subwoofer (Make the <L/O MODE> setting accordingly,
see page 22 of the INSTRUCTIONS.) /  (
<L/O MODE>   22 )
Front speakers / 
Rear ground terminal / 
15 A fuse / 15 A
Antenna input /

*1Not supplied for this unit.
*2Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to the chassis of the car—to the place uncoated
with paint.
*3Before checking the operation of this unit prior to installation, this lead must be connected; otherwise,
the power cannot be turned on.
*4To use these components, set the external input setting correctly (see page 23 of the INSTRUCTIONS).
Front speaker (left) /
 ()
Front speaker (right) /
 ()
Rear speaker (left) /
 ()
Rear speaker (right) /
 ()
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS /  
Reset the unit. / 
JVC Amplifier /

JVC
JVC Amplifier /

JVC
Connecting the external amplifier or subwoofer / 
To the remote lead of other equipment (200 mA max.) /
( 200 mA)
Blue
/ 
*1
*2 —
*3 
*4 ( 23 )
•  ] ?
•  ] ?
• ] ?
• “PROTECT”  ] 
/? ; ?
• ] ? ;  “–”  L () R ()
?
• ] ?
• ] ? ;  “–”  L () R ()
?
•
] ?
IMPORTANT: A custom wiring harness (separately purchased) which is suitable for your car is
recommanded for connection between the unit and your car.
• Consult your JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits for details.
: ()

• JVC 
Connecting the external components in series / 
When connecting the external components, refer also to the manuals supplied for the components and adapter. /  
You can connect the following components through the various JVC adapters to the expansion port. /   JVC 
• Connection cords may need to be purchased separately. / 
Component / Adapter / Model name / 
Bluetooth device / Bluetooth Bluetooth adapter / Bluetooth KS-BTA200
Portable audio player with line output jacks /
 Line input adapter /  KS-U57
Portable audio player with 3.5 mm stereo mini jack /
 3.5 .AUX input adapter /  AUX KS-U58
AKS-BTA200
B*4KS-U57 / KS-U58
To disconnect... /
...
Expansion port of the unit /  Caution / :
Before connecting the external components, make sure that the unit is turned off. /
 
Steering wheel remote input / 
Expansion port / 
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