Alpine PSU-300CVC User manual
Honda Civic
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Honda Civic
PSU-300CVC Sound System Upgrade
Installation Manual
Model: Sedan LX, EX, EX-T, EX-L*
Model Year: 2016 – UP
*Not compatible with factory amplified systems
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the PSU-300CVC. This installation manual is designed to take you through the
step-by-step installation of the PSU-300CVC into a 2016 - UP Honda Civic. Please familiarize yourself with the
owner’s manual and if you still have additional questions please call 1-800-TECH-101.
Note
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.
To Ensure Safe Use, Always Follow These Precautions
The installation of this product requires specialized skills and experience. We recommend that you have the
product installed by an Alpine authorized dealer.
Before you use this product, be sure to carefully read this installation manual and the separate user’s manual
so that you can use the product correctly. Alpine Electronics bears no responsibility for problems that arise as
a result of failure to follow the instructions in the manuals.
This manual includes a number of symbols that are intended to help you use the product safely, to prevent
harm to you and others, and to protect against damage to property. These symbols and their meanings are
listed below. Make sure you fully understand these symbols before you begin reading the main text.
Explanations of Injury and Damage That May Result from Incorrect Use
Warning Ignoring the content marked by this indication and using the product incorrectly may
lead to death or serious injury.
Caution Ignoring the content marked by this indication and using the product incorrectly may
lead to injury or property damage.
Honda Model Year
Civic 2016 – UP
* The specified vehicles have been tested and have met compatibility specs at the time of testing. Compatibility is
not guaranteed if the manufacturer has made production changes to the listed vehicles above.
Warning: Before you begin, remove the ground wire from the NEGATIVE (-)
terminal of the battery. Failing to do so can lead to electric shock, injury or damage
to equipment.
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Types of Precautions
Forbidden
Indicates actions that are forbidden
(must not be performed)
Forbidden
Indicates that disassembly is
forbidden.
Mandatory
Indicates actions that are
mandatory (must be performed)
Marks content that should receive
your full attention.
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the
product. Doing so could lead to an
accident, fire, or electric shock.
Store screws and other small objects
where small children cannot reach them.
If one of these small objects is swallowed,
consult with a doctor immediately.
When replacing fuses, be sure to
use fuses with the specified current
rating. Failing to do so could lead to
an accident or fire.
Only connect the product to a 12 VDC
negative ground car. Failing to do so
could lead to an accident or fire.
Before you begin wiring, remove the
ground wire from the negative terminal of
the battery. Failing to do so could lead to
electric shock or injury.
Do not cut the insulation on a cord and
take power from another device. Doing so
could lead to fire or electric shock.
Do not install the product in a location
where it will obstruct the driver’s forward
view; interfere with the operation of the
steering wheel, gearshift, or the like; or
pose a threat to passengers. Doing so
could lead to an accident or injury.
When making a hole in the vehicle body,
be careful to avoid damaging pipes, the fuel
tank,electrical wiring, and the like. This kind
of damage could lead to an accident or fire.
When installing and grounding the
product, do not use any of the bolts or
nuts of the steering wheel, brakes, fuel
tank, or the like. Doing so could make the
brakes stop working or lead to fire.
Do not install the product near the
passenger-side airbag. Doing so could
interfere with the operation of the airbag
and lead to an accident or injury.
Bundle cords so that they don’t interfere
with driving. Wrapping cords around the
steering wheel, gearshift, brake pedal,
or the like, could lead to an accident or
damage equipment.
Caution
Connect the product properly according
to the instructions. Failing to do so could
lead to fire or an accident.
Do not sandwich cords between the
seat railing or allow them to touch
protrusions. Resulting breaks or shorts
could lead to electric shock or fire.
Do not block vents or heat sinks. Doing so
could lead to fire or damage equipment.
Use the accessories according to the
instructions, and attach them securely.
Failing to do so could lead to an accident
or damage equipment.
Do not install the product where it may be
exposed to water or in a place with high
levels of humidity or dust. Doing so could
lead to fire or damage equipment.
The installation and wiring of this
product requires specialized skills and
experience. Have the product installed by
an Alpine authorized dealer.
Forbidden
Forbidden Mandatory
Mandatory
Forbidden
Forbidden
Forbidden
Forbidden
Forbidden
Forbidden
Forbidden
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Tools Required
Panel Removal Tool Sockets Phillips Screwdriver
8mm 10mm
Wire Cutters Extension Ratchet
T50 Torx Cordless Power Drill Cordless Impact Gun
Accessory List
Amplifier Assembly T-Harness Main Harness
(10) Cable Ties RCA Adapters Power Cable
Lock Washers
½” Wafer head self tapping screw
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1Using a panel removal tool release the clips and
remove both right and left side covers on the center
console.
3Extract (2) Phillips/8mm screws and release the
cable clips from under the radio.
5Release the radio clips by pulling towards the back
of the vehicle. Disconnect and remove.
2Remove the HVAC control panel by pulling towards
the back of the vehicle.
4Disconnect both Gray and Blue connector plugs
from under the radio.
6Release the clips from the passenger under dash
panel and remove it.
Factory Equipment Removal Process
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Factory Equipment Removal Process (continued)
7Release the glove box compartment by pressing
both Right and Left side tabs towards each other.
9Tilt the passenger seat towards the back to reveal
(4) connectors. Disconnect and remove the seat.
8Using a T50 Torx socket extract (4) Torx screws
from the passenger side seat.
Installation
1Connect the power cable to the Positive (+)
battery terminal at the fuse block in the engine
compartment and route the cable towards the
passenger side as shown below. Note: The
negative terminal should remain disconnected unit
the installation is completed.
2Route the power cable thru the rubber grommet on
the firewall on the passenger side.
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Installation (continued)
3Mount the subwoofer level remote with the provided
hook and loop adhesive tape in the center console
compartment as shown below. Route the cable to
the passenger side seat.
5Lift the carpet near the front left screw of the
passenger side seat mounting area and remove any
paint to expose bare metal. Attach the Negative (-)
ground terminal of the main harness with the
provided wafer head screw and lock washer.
7Route the main harness along the right side of the
center console towards the back of the radio.
Front of Vehicle
4Connect the power cable to the main harness.
6Connect the main harness and subwoofer level
remote cable to the amplifier assembly and align
the seat to the mounting holes. Note: Be sure to set
all audio settings as recommended according to
the corresponding system settings on pages 8, 9
and 10.
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Installation (continued)
8Connect the T-harness and main harness to
the radio. Refer to pages 8,9 or 10 for the
corresponding system wiring diagram.
9Use cable ties to secure any excess wiring and
return all removed component to their location.
10 Connect the Negative (-) battery terminal.
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OEM Head Unit Wiring Diagram
Amplier Speaker Wiring
CH 1 - White (+) White/Black (-)
CH 2 - Gray(+) Gray/Black (-)
CH 3 - Green (+) Green/Black (-)
CH 4 - Purple (+) Purple/Black (-)
NOTE: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE SET AMPLIFIER AND SUBWOOFER TO RECOMMENDED SETTINGS AS SHOWN ABOVE
POWER PACK AMPLIFIER KTP-445U SUBWOOFER PWE-S8
BLACK
To Chassis
Ground
HEAD UNIT POWER PACK KTP-445U
To Vehicle Connectors
Power/Speaker
24-pin Gray Connector
Front Speakers
Rear Speakers
OEM T-HARNESS
ADAPTER
SubwooferRearFront
4 PIN BLACK CONNECTOR
4-PIN WHITE CONNECTOR
To Vehicle’s Battery POSITIVE (+) Terminal
RED
To Battery Cable
TO OEM HEAD UNIT
BROWN/ORANGE
BROWN/ORANGE
Red Connector
WHITE/GRAY
White Connector
GREEN/PURPLE
Black Connector
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Aftermarket Head Unit Wiring Diagram
LR
BROWN/ORANGE
Red RCA Adapter
Amplier Speaker Wiring
CH 1 - White (+) White/Black (-)
CH 2 - Gray(+) Gray/Black (-)
CH 3 - Green (+) Green/Black (-)
CH 4 - Purple (+) Purple/Black (-)
NOTE: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE SET AMPLIFIER AND SUBWOOFER TO RECOMMENDED SETTINGS AS SHOWN ABOVE
POWER PACK AMPLIFIER KTP-445U SUBWOOFER PWE-S8
BLACK
To Chassis
Ground
HEAD UNIT POWER PACK KTP-445U
To Vehicle Connectors
Power/Speaker
24-pin Gray Connector
OEM T-HARNESS
ADAPTER
High Level Out
NOT USED
SubwooferRearFront
To 3rd party wire harness and
radio replacement interface
Blue/White
Amp Turn-On
* Wire Harness and Interface sold separately
LRLRLR
FrontRearSubwoofer Connect to aftermarket
headunit low level output
BROWN/ORANGE
RCA Adapter
WHITE/GRAY
RCA Adapter
GREEN/PURPLE
RCA Adapter
To Vehicle’s Battery POSITIVE (+) Terminal
RED
To Battery Cable
Front Speaker
Rear Speakers
4-PIN BLACK CONNECTOR
4-PIN WHITE CONNECTOR
BROWN/ORANGE
Red Connector
WHITE/GRAY
White Connector
GREEN/PURPLE
Black Connector
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Alpine Restyle Head Unit Wiring Diagram
To Vehicle Connectors
iDatalink MAESTRO Module
To OBDII ConnectorPower/Speaker
24-pin Gray Connector
Front
Rear
Rear
Front
LRLRLR
FrontRearSubwoofer
Blue
Amp Turn-on
To Vehicle’s Battery POSITIVE (+) Terminal
LR
For a detailed Alpine Restyle head unit wiring diagram
refer to it’s corresponding installation manual.
Connect to Alpine Restyle
head unit low level output
Amplier Speaker Wiring
CH 1 - White (+) White/Black (-)
CH 2 - Gray(+) Gray/Black (-)
CH 3 - Green (+) Green/Black (-)
CH 4 - Purple (+) Purple/Black (-)
NOTE: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE SET AMPLIFIER AND SUBWOOFER TO RECOMMENDED SETTINGS AS SHOWN ABOVE
POWER PACK AMPLIFIER KTP-445U SUBWOOFER PWE-S8
WHITE/GRAY
RCA Adapter
GREEN/PURPLE
RCA Adapter
Front
Rear
Blue/White
Amp Turn-on
NOT USED
BLACK
To Chassis
Ground
RED
To Battery Cable
4 PIN BLACK CONNECTOR
4 PIN WHITE CONNECTOR
HEAD UNIT POWER PACK KTP-445U
BROWN/ORANGE
Red RCA Adapter
BROWN/ORANGE
RCA Adapter
BROWN/ORANGE
Red Connector
WHITE/GRAY
White Connector
GREEN/PURPLE
Black Connector
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