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KD-AVX20A KD-AVX20A INSTALLATION MANUAL LVT1940-014A

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KD-AVX20
Installation/Connection Manual
LVT1940-014A

0209MNMMDWJEIN

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EN
© 2009 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

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.

Required space for installation

WARNINGS

3 mm

• DO NOT install any unit or wire any cable in location where;
– it may obstruct the steering wheel and gearshift lever operations, as this may result in a traffic accident.
– it may obstruct the operation of safety devices such as air bags, as this may result in a fatal accident.
– it may obstruct visibility.
• DO NOT operate any unit while manipulating the steering wheel, as this may result in a traffic accident.
• The driver must not watch the monitor while driving. It may lead to carelessness and cause an accident.
• If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to look around carefully.
• If the parking brake is not engaged, “Parking Brake” appears on the monitor, and no playback picture will be
shown.
– This warning appears only when the parking brake lead is connected to the parking brake system built in the car.
Notes on electrical connections:
• 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 Ω to 8 Ω).
If the maximum power is less than 50 W, change  setting to prevent the speakers from being
damaged (see page 44 of the INSTRUCTIONS).
• To prevent short circuits, cover the terminals of the UNUSED leads with insulating tape.
• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit.

6 mm
Dashboard

Control panel

5 mm
Heat sink

Trim plate is detached on this illustration for explanation.

Parts list for installation and connection
The following parts are provided for this unit. After checking them, please set them correctly.
A/B

C

D

E

F

G

Hard case/Control panel

Sleeve

Trim plate

Power cord

Crimp connector

Remote controller

H

I

Batteries

Washer (ø5)

J

K

L

M

Lock nut (M5)

Handles

Rubber cushion

Mounting bolt—M5 x 20 mm

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 unit correctly, have it installed by a qualified technician.
• Make sure not to block the fan on the rear panel to maintain proper ventilation when installing the unit.
• You cannot install the unit on the car which has any obstacles in the space shown in “Required space for installation” above.

Caution when installing
Fit the unit into the mounting sleeve by using four corners of the trim plate.
• DO NOT press the panel (shaded in the illustration).

Do the required electrical connections.

Do not block the fan.

Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the
sleeve firmly in place.
*1 When you stand the unit, be careful not to damage the
fuse on the rear.

Fit the protrusions outside the unit.

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When using the optional stay

When installing the unit without using the sleeve
In a car having the “Required space for installation” (see page 1), first remove the car radio and install the
unit in its place.

Stay (option)
Fire wall

*2 Not included for this unit.

Flat type screws—M5 x 8 mm*2

Dashboard

Bracket *2
Screw (option)
Flat type screws—M5 x 8 mm*2
Bracket *2

Note: When installing the unit on the mounting bracket, make sure to use the 8 mm-long screws.
If longer screws are used, they could damage the unit.
30˚

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

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.

A

Connecting the parking brake lead

Connect the parking brake lead to the parking brake system built in the car.

Parking brake
Parking brake lead (light green)

To metallic body or chassis of the car
Parking brake switch (inside the car)

B

Connecting the reverse gear signal lead (for rear view camera) (REVERSE GEAR SIGNAL)

Locate the reverse lamp lead in the trunk.

Extension lead (not supplied)
Purple with white stripe
Reverse lamp lead
To reverse lamp

To car battery

Reverse lamps
Crimp connector
(not supplied)

Reverse lamp lead

TROUBLESHOOTING
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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?
Sound is distorted.
Is the speaker output lead grounded?
Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

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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?

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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.

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.

Typical connections
Before connecting: Check 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.

USB cable (see diagram

Rear ground terminal

)

Fan
15 A fuse

To an external component
(see diagram )

Ignition switch

Black

To metallic body or chassis of the car

Yellow *4

To a live terminal in the fuse block connecting to the car battery
(bypassing the ignition switch) (constant 12 V)

Fuse block

Red

To an accessory terminal in the fuse block

Blue

To automatic antenna if any (250 mA max.)

Blue with white stripe
To the remote lead of other equipment (200 mA max.)

*3 Not included for this unit
*4 Before checking the operation of this unit prior to

Orange with white stripe

To car light control switch

installation, this lead must be connected, otherwise
power cannot be turned on.

Brown
To cellular phone system

Light green
To parking brake (see diagram

White with black stripe

White

Gray with black stripe

Left speaker (front)

A

Gray

Green with black stripe

Right speaker (front)

Green

)

Purple with black stripe

Left speaker (rear)

Purple

Right speaker (rear)

Connecting to the steering wheel remote controller

If your car is equipped with the steering wheel remote controller, you can operate this unit
using the controller. For connection, an exclusive remote adapter (not supplied) which
matches your car is required. For details, consult the same car audio dealer as where the
unit is purchased.

OE REMOTE
Steering wheel remote input

OE remote adapter (not supplied)

Steering wheel remote controller (equipped in the car)

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B

Connecting the external amplifiers

You can connect amplifiers 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.
• For amplifier only:
– Disconnect the speakers from this unit, and connect them to the amplifier. Leave the speaker leads of this unit unused.
– You can switch off the built-in amplifier and send the audio signals only to the external amplifier(s) to get clear sounds and to prevent internal heat buildup. See page 44 of the INSTRUCTIONS.
Y-connector (not supplied for this unit)
Remote lead

Remote lead (Blue with white stripe)
To the remote lead of other equipment
Rear speakers

JVC Amplifier
*5

Front speakers

*6

Subwoofer

*5

*5 Audio cord (not supplied)
*6 Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic body or to

JVC Amplifier

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.

*6

C

Connections for external component playback

Video cord (not supplied)

External monitor

KV-CM1
Rear view camera (not supplied)

Audio/video cords (not supplied)
Camcorder, Navigation System, etc.

AV amplifier or decoder

D

Digital optical cable (not supplied)

Connecting external components

USB device

When connecting the external components, refer also to the manuals supplied for the components
and adapter.
USB cable—approx.1.2 m

CAUTION:
Before connecting the external components, make sure that the unit is turned off.

USB device

You can connect a JVC CD changer (CD-CH)—CH-X1500, etc. to the CD changer jack.
You can also connect the following components through the various JVC adapters.
• Connection cords may need to be purchased separately.
You cannot connect a computer to the
) terminal of the unit.
USB (

Component

Adapter

Model name

iPod

Interface adapter for iPod

KS-PD100

Portable audio player with line output jacks

Line input adapter

KS-U57

Connecting the iPod or the iPhone to the USB terminal

Portable audio player with 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

AUX input adapter

KS-U58

You can connect the iPod or the iPhone to the USB terminal using the following cables:
– To listen to the music: USB 2.0 cable (accessory of the iPod/iPhone)
– To watch the video: USB Audio and Video cable for iPod/iPhone—KS-U30 (not supplied)*7

When connecting an external component

KS-U30

iPod/iPhone
CD changer jack

CD-CH / KS-PD100 / KS-U57 / KS-U58
USB 2.0 cable
iPod/iPhone

To disconnect the connector
Hold the connector top tightly (1), then pull it out (2).
*7 When using the cable, make sure  is selected
for  (see page 42 of the INSTRUCTIONS).

• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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