Setting the Unit<ENGLISH>Connecting the Unit<ENGLISH>
Connection DiagramConnecting the Power Terminal
CAUTIONWARNING
Gain ControlPower Indicator
Fuse (30 A)
Y Disconnect the negative (�) terminal of the batteryY Make sure that wires will not interfere with mov-Y Always use the special red battery and groundFailure to securely fasten the battery wire to the ter-
to avoid the risk of short-circuit and damage toing parts of the vehicle, such as the gearshift,wire [RD-223], which is sold separately. Connectminal using the terminal screws could cause the ter-
If the sound level is too low, even whenThe power indicator lights when the
the unit.handbrake or seat sliding mechanism.Special red battery wire [RD-223] (sold separately)the battery wire directly to the car battery positive minal area to overheat and could result in damage
the volume of the car stereo used alongpower is switched on.
Y Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhesiveY Do not shorten any wires. Otherwise the protec-GrommetAfter making all other connections at the amplifier,terminal (+) and the ground wire to the car body.and injury including minor burns.
with this power amplifier is turned up,
tape. To protect the wiring, wrap adhesive tapetion circuit may fail to work when it should.connect the battery wire terminal of the amplifier to
turn gain control on the front of the1. Pass the battery wire from the
around it where they lie against metal parts.Y Never feed power to other equipment by cuttingthe positive (+) terminal of the battery.
power amplifier clockwise. If the soundConnecting the Speaker Output
Y Do not route wires where they will get hot, forthe insulation of the power supply wire to tapFuse (30 A)engine compartment to the interior
distorts when the volume is turned up,
example where the heater will blow over them. Iffrom the wire. The current capacity of the wireTerminals
of the vehicle.
turn the gain control counter-clockwise.
the insulation heats up, it may become damaged,will be exceeded, causing overheating.Ground wire (black) [RD-223] (sold separately)
Y When using with an RCA equipped carY After making all other connections to the
resulting in a short-circuit through the vehicleY Never replace the fuse with one of greater valueConnect to metal body or chassis.
stereo (standard output of 500 mV), set toamplifier, connect the battery wire terminal of
body.or rating than the original fuse. Use of an improp-1. Expose the end of the speaker wires
the NORMAL position. When using withthe amplifier to the positive (+) terminal of
er fuse could result in overheating and smoke and
using nippers or a cutter by about
an RCA equipped Pioneer car stereo withthe battery.
could cause damage to the product and injury
max. output of 4 V or more, adjust level toEngine10 mm (3/8 inch) and twist.
including burns.
match the car stereo output level.Fuse (30 A) compart- Interior of
Y If you hear too much noise when using thementthe vehicle2. Attach lugs to speaker wire ends.
speaker input terminals, turn the gain Connecting wire with RCA
Lugs not supplied.
control counter-clockwise.pin plugs (sold separately).
Y Use pliers, etc., to crimp lugs to wires.
CAUTION:
Fuse (30 A)Drill a 14 mm3. Connect the speaker wires to the
To prevent damage and/or injuryPositive terminal
(1/2 inch) hole
speaker output terminals.
Y Do not ground the speaker wire directly or con-Y Speakers to be connected to the amplifier shouldCar stereo withInsert the O-ring rubber into the vehicle
nect a negative (�) lead wire for several speakers.conform with the standards listed below. If theyRCA output jacksY Fix the speaker wires securely with the termi-body.
grommet into the vehicle
Y This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery anddo not conform, they may catch fire, emit smokenal screws.body.
negative grounding. Before installing it in a recre-or become damaged. The speaker impedance must
ational vehicle, truck or bus, check the batterybe 2 to 8 ohms for stereo connection, and 4 to 8External OutputTerminal screw
voltage.ohms for monaural and other bridge connection.
Y If the car stereo is kept on for a long time whileY Install and route the separately sold battery wire2. Twist the battery wire, ground wire
the engine is at rest or idling, the battery may goas far away as possible from the speaker wires.Front side
and system remote control wire.
dead. Turn the car stereo off when the engine is atInstall and route the separately sold battery wire,
rest or idling.ground wire, speaker wires and the amplifier asSpeaker
Y If the system remote control wire of the amplifierfar away as possible from the antenna, antenna3. Attach lugs to wire ends. Lugs notoutput
is connected to the power terminal through thecable and tuner.supplied.terminal
ignition switch (12 V DC), the amplifier will
Y Cords for this product and those for other prod-Y Use pliers, etc., to crimp lugs to wires.
always be on when the ignition is onN regardless
ucts may be different colors even if they have the
of whether the car stereo is on or off. Because ofRCA input jack4. Connect the wires to the terminal.Speaker wire
same function. When connecting this product toSpeaker input terminal
this, the battery could go dead if the engine is at
another product, refer to the supplied InstallationBack sideSee the OUsing theY Fix the wires securely with the terminal
rest or idling.
manuals of both products and connect cords thatSpeaker Input� section.screws.
have the same function.
GND terminal
Power terminalSystem remote
LPF (Low-Pass Filter) Select Switch
control terminal
Set the LPF select switch as follows according to the type of speaker that is connected to the
Fuse (25 A)
speaker output connector and the car stereo system:System remote
Speaker ChannelSpeaker TypePower
control wire
SubwooferNominal input: Min. 60 W
LPF SelectAudio frequency rangeSpeakerRemarksTwo-channel
Ground wire
Other than subwooferMax. input: Min. 120 WSpeaker output terminalSystem remote control wire (sold separately)
Switchto be outputTypeSee the OConnecting theConnect the male terminal of this wire to the system remote control
SubwooferNominal input: Min. 180 W
Speaker Wires� sectionterminal of the car stereo (SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL). The
LPF (right)Very Low Frequency rangeSubwooferConnect a subwoofer.One-channel
Other than subwooferMax. input: Min. 300 Wfor speaker connectionfemale terminal can be connected to the auto-antenna relay control
OFF (left)Full rangeFull rangeinstructions.terminal. If the car stereo does not have a system remote control ter-
minal, connect the male terminal to the power terminal through the
ignition switch.
Battery wire |
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