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KD-G464

Installation/Connection Manual

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This receiver 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.

Handles

Washer (ø5)

Lock nut (M5)

Mounting bolt (M5 x 20 mm)

Rubber cushion

A/ B

Hard case/Control panel

Tr im plate

Power cord

Parts list for installation and connection

The following parts are provided for this receiver.

After checking them, please set them correctly.

INSTALLATION (IN-DASH MOUNTING)

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.

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

Do the required electrical connections.

*1 When you stand the receiver, be

careful not to damage the fuse on

the rear. Bend the appropriate tabs to hold

the sleeve ﬁrmly in place.

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?

• Receiver becomes hot.

* Is the speaker output lead grounded?

* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

• This receiver does not work at all.

* Have you reset your receiver?

Sleeve

Battery

Remote controller

Removing the receiver

Before removing the receiver, release the rear section.

Insert the two handles,

then pull them as illustrated

so that the receiver can be

removed.

When installing the receiver without using the sleeve

In a Toyota for example, ﬁrst remove the car radio and install the receiver in its

place.

When using the optional stay

Note : When installing the receiver on the mounting bracket, make sure

to use the 8 mm-long screws. If longer screws are used, they could

damage the receiver.

Bracket*

Not included for this receiver.

Flat type screws

(M5 x 8 mm)*

Pocket

Flat type screws

(M5 x 8 mm)*

Screw (option)

Stay (option)

Fire wall

Dashboard

Install the receiver at an

angle of less than 30˚.

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.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

ATypical connections

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

The leads of the power cord and those of the connector from the car body may be different in color.

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 receiver.

BConnecting the external ampliﬁer

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 receiver.

• Disconnect the speakers from this receiver, connect them to the ampliﬁer. Leave the speaker leads of this receiver unused.

Signal cord (not supplied for this receiver)

Front speakers

Rear speakers

JVC Ampliﬁer

Remote lead Y-connector (not supplied for this receiver)

Remote lead (Blue with white stripe)

To the remote lead of other equipment or automatic antenna if any

Before checking the operation of this receiver

prior to installation, this lead must be connected,

otherwise power cannot be turned on.

Line out (see diagram )

Rear ground

terminal

15 A fuse

Antenna terminal Black

Blue with white stripe

Red

Yellow*2

*1 Not included for this receiver

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)

Ignition switch

Fuse block

To an accessory terminal in the fuse block

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

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

PurplePurple with black stripeGreenGreen with black stripeGrayGray with black stripeWhiteWhite with black

stripe

*3Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body

or to the chassis of the car—to the place not coated

with paint (if coated with paint, remove the paint

before attaching the wire). Failure to do so may

cause damage to the receiver.

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

Blue

To CD changer or another external component (see diagram )

CConnecting other external components

CD changer

JVC CD changer

Signal cord supplied for your CD changer

CAUTION

• Before connecting the CD changer,

make sure that the receiver is turned off.

External component

CD changer jack

KS-U57*3

Signal cord (not supplied for this receiver)

*3Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied for this receiver)

External component

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

• Be sure to ground this receiver 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.

• 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 4 Ωto 8 Ω). If the maximum power is less than