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-
Adjusting the gain controls A and B willThe 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
help match the output of the car stereo topower 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.
the Pioneer amplifier. Normally, set the
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
gain controls to the NORMAL position.1. 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.
If the output is low, even when the vol-Connecting 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
ume of the car stereo is turned up, turn
example where the heater will blow over them. Iffrom the wire. The current capacity of the wireTerminals
of the vehicle.
these controls clockwise. If there is dis-
the insulation heats up, it may become damaged,will be exceeded, causing overheating.Ground wire (black) [RD-223] (sold separately)
tortion when the volume of the car stereoY 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.
is turned up, turn these controls counter-body.or rating than the original fuse. Use of an improp-amplifier, connect the battery wire terminal of1. Expose the end of the speaker wires
clockwise.er fuse could result in overheating and smoke andthe amplifier to the positive (+) terminal of
using nippers or a cutter by about
Y If you only use one input plug, set the gaincould cause damage to the product and injuryConnecting wire with RCAthe battery.
controls for speaker outputs A and B to theincluding burns.pin plugs (sold separately).Car stereo withEngine10 mm (3/8 inch) and twist.
same position.RCA output jacksFuse (30 A) compart- Interior of
Y When using with an RCA equipped carmentthe vehicle2. Attach lugs to speaker wire ends.
External Output
stereo (standard output of 500 mV), set to
CAUTION:If only one input plug is used, do notLugs not supplied.
the NORMAL position. When using with
connect anything to RCA input jack B.
an RCA equipped Pioneer car stereo withTo prevent damage and/or injuryY Use pliers, etc., to crimp lugs to wires.
max. output of 4 V or more, adjust level toY Do not ground the speaker wire directly or con-Y Speakers to be connected to the amplifier shouldFuse (30 A)Drill a 14 mm3. Connect the speaker wires to the
match the car stereo output level.nect a negative (�) lead wire for several speakers.conform with the standards listed below. If theyAmplifier with
RCA inputPositive terminal(1/2 inch) hole
Y This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery anddo not conform, they may catch fire, emit smokespeaker output terminals.RCA input jacksinto the vehicle
Insert the O-ring rubber
negative grounding. Before installing it in a recre-or become damaged. The speaker impedance mustY Fix the speaker wires securely with the termi-
grommet into the vehicle body.
ational vehicle, truck or bus, check the batterybe 2 to 8 ohms. But in case of two-channel andnal screws.
body.
voltage.other bridge connections, the speaker impedance
Input Select Switch
Y If the car stereo is kept on for a long time whilemust be 4 to 8 ohms.Terminal screw
For two-channel input, slide this
the engine is at rest or idling, the battery may goY Install and route the separately sold battery wire
Input Select Switchswitch to the left. For four-channel
dead. Turn the car stereo off when the engine is atas far away as possible from the speaker wires.Speaker input terminal
input, slide this switch to the right.2. Twist the battery wire, ground wire
rest or idling.Install and route the separately sold battery wire,See the OUsing the Speaker Input�
For two-channel input, slide this switchand system remote control wire.
Y If the system remote control wire of the amplifierground wire, speaker wires and the amplifier assection.
to the left. For four-channel input, slide
is connected to the power terminal through thefar away as possible from the antenna, antenna
this switch to the right.ignition switch (12 V DC), the amplifier willcable and tuner.3. Attach lugs to wire ends. Lugs not
Front side
always be on when the ignition is onN regardlessSpeaker
Y Cords for this product and those for other prod-supplied.
of whether the car stereo is on or off. Because ofucts may be different colors even if they have theoutput
Y Use pliers, etc., to crimp lugs to wires.
this, the battery could go dead if the engine is atterminal
same function. When connecting this product to
LPF (Low-Pass Filter)/HPF (High-Pass Filter) Select Switchrest or idling.RCA input jack BRCA output jack
another product, refer to the supplied Installation4. Connect the wires to the terminal.
manuals of both products and connect cords thatRCA input jack A
Set the LPF/HPF select switch as follows according to the type of speaker that is connectedY Fix the wires securely with the terminalSpeaker wire
have the same function.
to the speaker output connector and the car stereo system:screws.
GND terminal
LPF/HPF Select Audio frequency rangeSpeakerRemarksSpeaker ChannelSpeaker TypePowerConnecting wire with RCA pinPower terminalSystem remote
Switchto be outputTypeplugs (sold separately).control terminalSubwooferNominal input: Min. 70 WBack side
Four-channel
LPF (Left)N 80 HzSubwooferConnect a subwoofer.Other than subwooferMax. input: Min. 120 W
Fuse (25 A) � 2System remote
OFF (Center)Full rangeFull rangeSubwooferNominal input: Min. 200 W
Two-channelcontrol wire
HPF (Right)80 Hz NFull rangeUse if you want to cut the Other than subwooferMax. input: Min. 300 W
Ground wire
very low frequency rangeSpeaker output terminalSystem remote control wire (sold separately)
Three-channelSubwooferNominal input: Min. 70 W
because it is not necessary See the OConnecting theConnect the male terminal of this wire to the system remote control
Speaker output AOther than subwooferMax. input: Min. 120 W
for the speakers you are Speakers and Input Wires�terminal of the car stereo (SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL). The
using.Three-channelSubwooferNominal input: Min. 200 Wsection for speaker female terminal can be connected to the auto-antenna relay control
connection instructions.terminal. If the car stereo does not have a system remote control ter-
Speaker output BOther than subwooferMax. input: Min. 300 W
minal, connect the male terminal to the power terminal through the
ignition switch.
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