KD-AVX33

Installation/Connection Manual
LVT1708-004A
[A] 0207MNMMDWJEIN
EN
©2007 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. Parts list for installation and connection
The following parts are provided for this unit. After checking them, please set them correctly.

WARNINGS A/B C D E
• DO NOT install any unit and wire any cable in locations where; Hard case/Control panel Sleeve Trim plate Power cord
– 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. If the driver watches the monitor while driving, it
may lead to carelessness and cause an accident.
• The driver must not put on the headphones while driving. It is dangerous to shut off the outside sounds
while driving.
• If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to look around carefully.
F G H I
• If the parking brake is not engaged, “Parking Brake” appears on the monitor, and no playback picture Audio/video cord Crimp connectors Remote controller / Holder Batteries
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:
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• Replace the fuse with one of the specified rating. If the fuse blows frequently, consult your JVC car audio Double-sided
dealer. adhesive tape
• 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 “Amplifier Gain” setting to prevent the speakers from
being damaged (see page 51 of the INSTRUCTIONS).
• To prevent short-circuit, cover the terminals of the UNUSED leads with insulating tape. K L M
• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit. Microphone Microphone clip Reverse gear signal extension cord

Heat sink

Required space for installation

N o P Q R
Washer (ø5) Lock nut (M5) Handles Rubber cushion Mounting bolt—
M5 x 20 mm

Dashboard

Control panel
Trim plate is detached on this
illustration for explanation.

5 mm
Installing the remote controller
5 mm
Holder

Caution when installing

Fit the unit into the mounting sleeve by using four corners of the trim plate. Double-sided
• DO NOT press the panel (shaded in the illustration). adhesive tape
Remote controller

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 installed.
• You cannot install the unit on the car which has any obstacles in the space shown in “Required space for installation” above.

Do the required electrical connections.

Do not block the fan.

Bend the appropriate

tabs to hold the sleeve
firmly in place.

Fit the protrusions

outside the unit.

*1 When you stand the unit,

be careful not to damage
the fuse on the rear.

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 When using the optional stay When installing the unit without using the sleeve
Stay (option)
In a car having the “Required space for installation” (see page 1), first remove the car radio and install the
unit in its place.
Fire wall
Flat type screws—M5 x 8 mm*2
*2 Not included for this unit.

Dashboard
Bracket *2

Screw (option)

Flat type screws—M5 x 8 mm*2

Bracket *2
30˚
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.

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.

Reverse lamp lead Purple with white stripe

To reverse lamp To car battery

Reverse lamp lead

Reverse lamps

C Connecting the Mic unit

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1 2 Double-sided adhesive tape
Microphone

Adjust the microphone angle

or

Secure the microphone cord using cord cramps (not supplied) if necessary.
Microphone clip

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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. PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections:
• Be sure to ground this unit to the car’s chassis again after installation. • DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the
unit will be seriously damaged.
Typical connections • BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring in
Before connecting: Check the wiring in the vehicle carefully. Incorrect connection may cause serious your car.
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.

Rear ground terminal USB cable (see diagram )

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.)

Orange with white stripe

To car light control switch

*3 Not included for this unit

Brown
*4 Before checking the operation of this unit prior To cellular phone system
to installation, this lead must be connected,
otherwise power cannot be turned on.
Light green
To parking brake (see diagram )

White with Gray with Green with Purple with

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

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

A Connections for external component playback

KS-HP2
Cordless headphones (not supplied) *5

Video cord (not supplied)

KV-MR9010 Camcorder, rear view camera, etc.

9-INCH WIDESCREEN
MONITOR (not supplied) *5 To listen to disc playback sound while in Dual Zone operations (see page 26 of
INSTRUCTIONS).
Navigation System *6 Audio cord (not supplied)

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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:
– After you have connected the center speaker, make sure to activate the center speaker; otherwise, no sound comes out of the connected center speaker, see page 49 of the INSTRUCTIONS.
– Disconnect the speakers from this unit, 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 51 of the INSTRUCTIONS (separate
volume).
Y-connector (not supplied for this unit)

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

Front speakers

Rear speakers JVC Amplifier

JVC Amplifier
Subwoofer

Front speakers

Center speaker
*6 Audio cord (not supplied)
JVC Amplifier *7 Firmly attach the ground wire to the metallic
JVC Amplifier
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.

C Connecting external components

You can connect external components in series as shown in the diagram below. External component
• All the components, adapters or signal cords need to be purchased separately.

CAUTION: Audio cord (not supplied)

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

• To use JVC CD changer, Apple iPod or JVC D. player, set “External Input” to “Changer/iPod/D. External
Player” (see page 50 of the INSTRUCTIONS). component
• To use other external components via KS-U57 or KS-U58, set “External Input” to “External
Input” (see page 50 of the INSTRUCTIONS) CD changer jack
or

External
component

JVC CD changer
3.5 mm stereo mini plug
or
CD changer jack
Apple iPod
USB devices
KS-PD100

or

To disconnect the connector JVC D. player USB cable—

KS-PD500 approx.1.2 m

USB device
or

Hold the connector top tightly (1), KS-U57*8 External component

then pull it out (2).

or You cannot connect a computer to the USB ( ) terminal of the unit.

• iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other KS-U58*9 External component *8 Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (separately purchased)
countries.
*9 Aux Input Adapter KS-U58 (separately purchased)

TROUBLESHOOTING
• The fuse blows. • Noise interfere with sounds.
* Are the red and black leads connected correctly? * Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords?
• Power cannot be turned on. • Unit becomes hot.
* Is the yellow lead connected? * Is the speaker output lead grounded?
• No sound from the speakers. * Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?
* Is the speaker output lead short-circuited? • This unit does not work at all.
• Sound is distorted. * Have you reset your unit?
* Is the speaker output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

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