Jvc Kw-xc404 Guide

KW-XC404

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.

Parts list for installation and connection

The following parts are provided for this unit.

After checking them, please set them correctly.

INSTALLATION (IN-DASH MOUNTING)

The following illustration shows a typical installation. However, you should make adjustments

corresponding to your specific car. In this case consult the manual included with the installation

kit (option).

In some case, depending of the type and the model of your car, it is not possible to install the

unit into the center console.

If you have any questions or require information regarding installation kits, consult your

JVC car audio dealer or a company supplying kits.

•If you are not sure how to install this unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.

Before installing the unit

•When mounting the unit, be sure to use the screws provided, as instructed. If other screws are

used, there is a possibility that parts could become loose or damaged.

•When tightening screws or bolts be careful not to pinch any connection cord.

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?

•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?

Battery Remote controller

Binding screws

(M5 x 8 mm)

Power cord

1Remove the audio system originally installed together with the mounting brackets.

Note: Be sure to keep all the screws and parts removed from your car for future use.

2Attach the mounting brackets (removed from the car), to this unit (see below).

3Connect the wires (see diagram ).

4Fix this unit to the car using the screws removed in step 1.

•See “Caution”below.

The following example shown is for installation in a Toyota. For more details, consult

your JVC car audio dealer.

Securely connect the ground wire to

the metal body of the car using the

screw originally fixed to the metal

body of the car.

Mounting bracket

removed from the car

Screws supplied

for this unit

Screw removed from the car in step 1

Install the unit at an angle of less than 30°.

Less than 30˚

If there is an interfering tab on the

mounting bracket, bent it flat.

Caution:

To install the mounting brackets to the unit, use only the supplied screws (M5 x 8 mm).

If you use any screw longer than 8 mm, the unit can be damaged.

PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections:

• DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise,

the receiver will be seriously damaged.

• BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the

speaker wiring in your car.

When installating the unit in a Nissan car

Fix the supplied plate as illustrated.

Plate for use with a

Nissan car

Plate for use with a Nissan car

Flat countersunk screws

(M5 x 8 mm)

Screws supplied for this unit:

Binding screws

(M5 x 8 mm)

Flat countersunk

screws (M5 x 8 mm)

Mounting bracket

removed from the car

Screws supplied for this unit

Select the proper screw

type, fitting to your car.

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Connecting the external amplifiers

ATypical Connections

Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious damage to this unit.

1Connect the colored leads of the power cord in the order specified in the illustration below.

2Connect the antenna cord.

3Finally connect the wiring harness to the unit.

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 from this unit, connect them to the amplifier. Leave

the speaker leads of this unit unused.

To CD changer or another external

component (see diagram )

15 A fuse

Line out (see diagram )

Black

Yellow*2

Red

Orange with white stripe

Blue with white stripe

Blue

*1Not included for this unit.

To metallic body or chassis of the car

To a live terminal in the fuse block connecting to the car battery

(bypassing the ignition switch) (constant 12 V)

To an accessory terminal in the fuse block

To the automatic antenna if any (250 mA max.)

*2Before checking the operation of this unit prior

to installation, this lead must be connected,

otherwise power cannot be turned on.

Right speaker (rear)Left speaker (rear)Right speaker (front)Left speaker (front)

White with black stripe White Gray with black stripe Gray Green with black stripe Green Purple with black stripe Purple

To the remote lead of other equipment (200 mA max.)

To car light control switch

Ignition switch

Fuse block

*5Connecting cord supplied for your CD

changer

CAUTION:

• Before connecting the CD changer, make

sure the unit is turned off.

3.5 mm stereo

mini plug

CD changer

jack

*4Firmly 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.

*3Signal cord (not supplied for this unit)

Remote lead Y-connector (not supplied with this unit)

To the remote lead of other equipment

or automatic antenna if any

JVC Amplifier

Remote lead (Blue with white stripe)

Front

speakers

JVC Amplifier

Rear

speakers

Front speakers

Apple iPod

(separately purchased)

You can connect an iPod or a D. player using an interface

adapter (not supplied)—KS-PD100 (for iPod) or KS-PD500

(for D. player).

External

component

JVC CD changer

CD changer

jack

CD changer jack

*6Signal cord (not supplied

for this unit)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

To prevent short circuits, we recommend that you disconnect the battery’s negative terminal and make all electrical connections before installing the unit.

•Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation.

Notes:

•Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio dealer.

•If noise is a problem...

This unit incorporates a noise filter in the power circuit. However, with some vehicles, clicking or other unwanted noise may occur. If this happens, connect the unit’s rear ground terminal to the

car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords, such as copper braiding or gauge wire. If noise still persists, consult your JVC car audio dealer.

•It is recommended to connect to the speakers with maximum power of more than 50 W (both at the rear and at the front, with an impedance of 4Ωto 8 Ω). If the maximum power is less than