Pioneer MVH-08UB: Connections/Installation
Connections/Installation: Pioneer MVH-08UB
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Menu Item Description
USB AUTO
[ON], [OFF] Select [ON] to automatically switch to
[USB] source when a USB device/Android is
connected to the unit.
Select [OFF] when a USB device/Android is
being connected to the unit just for
charging.
Important
Connections/Installation
– Place all cables away from hot
Connections
places, such as near the heater
outlet.
– Do not connect the yellow cable to
• When installing this unit in a vehicle
the battery by passing it through
without an ACC (accessory) position
the hole to the engine
on the ignition switch, failure to
compartment.
connect the red cable to the terminal
– Cover any disconnected cable
that detects operation of the ignition
connectors with insulating tape.
key may result in battery drain.
– Do not shorten any cables.
– Never cut the insulation of the
power cable of this unit in order to
share the power with other devices.
The current capacity of the cable is
limited.
• Use of this unit in conditions other
– Use a fuse of the rating prescribed.
than the following could result in fire
– Never wire the negative speaker
or malfunction.
cable directly to ground.
– Vehicles with a 12-volt battery and
– Never band together negative
negative grounding.
cables of multiple speakers.
– Use speakers over 50 W (Maximum
• When this unit is on, control signals
input power) and between 4 Ω to 8
are sent through the blue/white
Ω (impedance value).
cable. Connect this cable to the
• To prevent a short-circuit,
system remote control of an external
overheating or malfunction, be sure
power amp or the vehicle’s auto-
to follow the directions below.
antenna relay control terminal (max.
– Disconnect the negative terminal
300mA 12 V DC). If the vehicle is
of the battery before installation.
equipped with a glass antenna,
– Secure the wiring with cable
connect it to the antenna booster
clamps or adhesive tape. Wrap
power supply terminal.
adhesive tape around wiring that
• Never connect the blue/white cable
comes into contact with metal
to the power terminal of an external
parts to protect the wiring.
power amp. Also, never connect it to
– Place all cables away from moving
the power terminal of the auto
parts, such as the shift lever and
antenna. Doing so may result in
seat rails.
battery drain or a malfunction.
ACC position No ACC position
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• The black cable is ground. Ground
Perform these connections when
Blue/white
cables for this unit and other
using a subwoofer without the
Connect to the system control
equipment (especially, high-current
optional amplifier.
terminal of the power amp or auto-
products such as power amps) must
antenna relay control terminal
be wired separately. If they are not,
(max. 300 mA 12 V DC).
an accidental detachment may result
Subwoofer (4 Ω)
in a fire or malfunction.
When using a subwoofer of 2 Ω, be
sure to connect the subwoofer to
This unit
the violet and violet/black leads of
this unit. Do not connect anything
to the green and green/black leads.
Not used.
Subwoofer (4 Ω) × 2
Rear output or subwoofer output
To power cord input
Antenna input
Left
Power cord input
Right
Fuse (10 A)
Front speaker
Rear speaker
Power cord
White
Perform these connections when not
White/black
connecting a rear speaker lead to a
Gray
subwoofer.
Gray/black
Green
Green/black
Violet
Violet/black
Black (chassis ground)
Connect to a clean, paint-free
metal location.
Yel low
Connect to the constant 12 V
supply terminal.
Red
Connect to terminal controlled by
the ignition switch (12 V DC).
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Change the initial menu of this unit.
Refer to [SP-P/O MODE] (page 5). The
subwoofer output of this unit is
monaural.
Power amp (sold separately)
Perform these connections when
using the optional amplifier.
System remote control
Connect to blue/white cable.
Power amp (sold separately)
Connect with RCA cables (sold
separately)
To rear output or subwoofer output
Rear speaker or subwoofer
Important
Installation
• Check all connections and systems
before final installation.
• Do not use unauthorized parts as
this may cause malfunctions.
• Consult your dealer if installation
requires drilling of holes or other
modifications to the vehicle.
• Do not install this unit where:
– it may interfere with operation of
the vehicle.
– it may cause injury to a passenger
as a result of a sudden stop.
• The semiconductor laser will be
damaged if it overheats. Install this
unit away from hot places such as
near the heater outlet.
• Optimum
performance is
obtained when the
unit is installed at an
angle of less than 60°.
• When installing, to ensure proper
heat dispersal when using this unit,
make sure you leave ample space
behind the rear panel and wrap any
loose cables so they are not blocking
the vents.
Leave ample
5 cm
space
5 cm
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DIN mount installation
1 Insert the supplied mounting
sleeve into the dashboard.
2 Secure the mounting sleeve by
using a screwdriver to bend the
metal tabs (90°) into place.
Tapping screw (5 mm × 9 mm,
not supplied with product)
Mounting bracket
Dashboard or console
Using the included bracket
Check to make sure that the included
bracket matches your particular
model of vehicle and then attach it to
the unit as shown below.
Dashboard
Mounting sleeve
• Make sure that the unit is
installed securely in place. An
unstable installation may cause
skipping or other malfunctions.
When not using the supplied
mounting sleeve
1 Line up the holes on the
mounting bracket with the holes
on the sides of the unit to attach
the bracket.
2 Screw in one screw on each side to
hold the unit in place.
Screw
Bracket
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Removing the unit (installed
with the supplied mounting
sleeve)
1 Remove the trim ring.
Trim ring
Notched tab
• Releasing the front panel allows
easier access to the trim ring.
• When reattaching the trim ring,
point the side with the notched
tab down.
2 Insert the supplied extraction
keys into both sides of the unit
until they click into place.
3 Pull the unit out of the dashboard.
