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.