Connecting to Power Through an Ignition Switch
This method of connection is used most often in vehicles where power to the engines is toggled often. For
these installations, a quick standby and faster startup time is desired so that music can be stopped and begin
playing again as quickly as possible after restarting the engine. When standby mode is enabled, the stereo uses
up to 200 mA, and you should connect the power wires through a circuit breaker or manual switch to avoid
draining the battery when you are not using the vehicle.
1 Consult this diagram to plan the wire connections.
Item Description
Notes
Yellow wire
You must connect this wire to the same power source as the ignition or ACC
switch.
Red wire
You must connect this wire to the ignition or ACC switch before you connect
it to the same power source as the yellow wire.
1 A fuse (not included)
You must install this fuse on the red wire before you connect the red wire to
the ignition or ACC switch.
Ignition or ACC switch
Connecting the red wire to this switch allows the stereo to enter a low-power
standby mode when you turn off the engines, so it can start up faster when
you turn on the engines again.
Black wire
Ground (-)
15 A fuse (not
included)
This fuse is required if you are not able to connect to power through a 15 A
circuit breaker
.
15 A circuit breaker or
manual switch
If a circuit breaker is not available, you must connect a 15 A fuse
on
the yellow wire. You should also connect the yellow wire to power using a
manual switch, so you can remove power to the stereo when you are not
using the vehicle.
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