KD-DV7206/KD-DV7205

Installation/Connection Manual
0106DTSMDTJEIN
GET0375-009A EN
[A] © 2006 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
If any item is missing, consult your JVC car audio dealer immediately.

WARNINGS
• DO NOT install any unit in locations where;
– it may obstruct the steering wheel and gearshift lever operations.
– it may obstruct the operation of safety devices such as air bags.
– it may obstruct visibility.
• DO NOT operate the unit while driving.
• If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to look ahead carefully.
• The driver must not watch the monitor while driving. A/B C
Hard case/Control panel Sleeve
If the parking brake is not engaged, “DRIVER MUST NOT WATCH THE MONITOR WHILE
DRIVING.” appears on the monitor, and no playback picture will be shown.
– This warning appears only when the parking brake wire is connected to the parking brake
system built in the car.

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.
D E
Notes: Trim plate Power cord
• 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 “AMP GAIN” setting to prevent the speakers from being damaged (see page 27 of the
INSTRUCTIONS). F G
• To prevent short-circuit, cover the terminals of the UNUSED leads with insulating tape. Crimp connector Washer (ø5)
• The heat sink becomes very hot after use. Be careful not to touch it when removing this unit.

Heat sink H I
Lock nut (M5) Mounting bolt (M5 × 20 mm)

PRECAUTIONS on power supply and speaker connections: J K

• DO NOT connect the speaker leads of the power cord to the car battery; otherwise, the Rubber cushion Handles
unit will be seriously damaged.
• BEFORE connecting the speaker leads of the power cord to the speakers, check the speaker wiring
in your car.

L M
Remote controller Battery

About sounds reproduced through the rear terminals TROUBLESHOOTING

• Through the analog terminals (Speaker out/LINE OUT/2nd AUDIO OUT):
• The fuse blows.
2-channel signal is emitted.
When playing a multi-channel encoded disc, multi-channel signals are downmixed. (AUDIO— * Are the red and black leads connected correctly?
DOWN MIX: see page 29 of the INSTRUCTIONS.)
• Power cannot be turned on.
• Through DIGITAL OUT (optical): * Is the yellow lead connected?
Digital signals (Linear PCM, Dolby Digital*1, DTS*2, MPEG Audio) are emitted through this
terminal. (For more details, see page 35 of the INSTRUCTIONS.) • No sound from the speakers.
To reproduce multi-channel sounds such as Dolby Digital and DTS, connect an amplifier or a * Is the speaker output lead short-circuited?
decoder compatible with these multi-channel sources to this terminal, and set “DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT” correctly. (See page 29 of the INSTRUCTIONS.) • Sound is distorted.
* Is the speaker output lead grounded?
* Are the “–” terminals of L and R speakers grounded in common?

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby • Noise interfere with sounds.
Laboratories. * Is the rear ground terminal connected to the car’s chassis using shorter and thicker cords?
*2 “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
• 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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 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.

Do the required electrical connections.

Bend the appropriate tabs to hold the

sleeve firmly in place.

*3 When you stand the unit, be careful not to damage the fuse on the rear.

When using the optional stay When installing the unit without using the sleeve
In a Toyota car for example, first remove the car radio and install the unit in its place.

Stay (option)
*4 Not supplied for this unit.
Fire wall

Flat type screws (M5 × 8 mm)*4

Dashboard

Bracket*4
Screw (option)

Flat type screws (M5 × 8 mm)*4

Pocket

Bracket*4

Install the unit at an angle of less than 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.

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.

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 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
A 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.

2nd AUDIO OUT (see diagram )

To subwoofer (see LINE IN (see diagram )

diagram )
VIDEO OUT (see diagram )

15 A fuse
Antenna
connector

To external components (see diagram )

Ignition switch
Rear ground terminal Black
To metallic body or chassis of the car

Line out (see diagram ) Yellow *2

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

DIGITAL OUT (see diagram )

Red
To an accessory terminal in the fuse block
Fuse block

Blue
To the 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

*1 Not supplied for this unit. To car light control switch
*2 Before checking the operation of this unit prior to
installation, this lead must be connected, otherwise Brown
power cannot be turned on. To cellular phone system

Light green
To parking brake, metallic body or chassis of the car

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

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

B Connecting the parking brake wire

When installing the monitor in a location where it can be seen by the driver
Connect the parking brake wire to the parking brake system built in the car.

Parking brake wire (light green)

Parking brake

To metallic body or chassis of the car

Parking brake switch (inside the car)

When installing the monitor in a location where it cannot be seen by the driver
Connect the parking brake wire to metallic body or chassis or the car.

*3 Not supplied for this unit.

Parking brake wire (light green)

C Connecting the crimp connector

Wire connecting the battery and the parking brake switch. Contact the metallic part of the crimp to the wires inside.

Attach the parking brake wire to this point. Pinch the crimp firmly.

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 D Required connections for DVD playback
Video cord (not supplied)

or Signal cord (not supplied)

Rear side

Digital optical cable (not supplied) DIGITAL OUT

See “About sounds
reproduced through the rear
terminals.”
KS-HP2
Cordless headphones (not supplied)*4

Audio/video control amplifier or the decoder compatible

*4 To listen to disc playback sound while in Dual Zone operations with the multichannel digital sources
KV-MR9010 (see page 23 of INSTRUCTIONS).
9-INCH WIDESCREEN MONITOR (not supplied)

E Connecting the external amplifiers and/or subwoofer

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.
• Disconnect the speakers from this unit, connect them to the amplifier. Leave the speaker leads of this unit unused.
Remote lead Y-connector (not supplied for this unit)

Remote lead (Blue with white stripe) To the remote lead of other equipment or automatic antenna if any

Rear speakers
JVC Amplifier
Subwoofer
JVC Amplifier

Front speakers

Front speakers

JVC Amplifier *5 Signal cord (not supplied for this unit)

*6 Firmly 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.

F Connecting the external components

CD changer, Apple iPod®, or JVC D. player
• Set “CHANGER” for the external input setting (See page 26 of the INSTRUCTIONS.)
You can connect these components as illustrated below. The iPod*7 or D. player can be connected using
an interface adapter (not supplied)—KS-PD100 (for iPod) or KS-PD500 (for D. player). Apple iPod
(separately purchased)
CAUTION:
Before connecting the external components, make sure that the unit is turned off.

*7 iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.
*8 Connecting cord supplied for your CD changer or
JVC D. player
(separately purchased)

JVC CD changer

CD changer jack

Other external component

• Set “EXT IN” for the external input setting (See page 26 of the INSTRUCTIONS.)

External component

CD changer jack
External component

3.5 mm stereo mini plug

External component

*9 Line Input Adapter KS-U57 (not supplied for this unit)

*10 AUX Input Adapter KS-U58 (not supplied for this unit)

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