Setting the Unit<ENGLISH>Connecting the Unit<ENGLISH>
Connection DiagramConnecting the Power Terminal
CAUTIONY Always use the special red battery and groundWARNING
Gain ControlPower Indicator
Fuse (30 A)
Y Disconnect the negative (�) terminal of the batteryY Make sure that wires will not interfere with mov-wire [RD-223], which is sold separately. ConnectFailure 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,the battery wire directly to the car battery positive minal 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)terminal (+) and the ground wire to the car body.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,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 to1. Pass the battery wire from the
turn gain control on the front of the
around it where they lie against metal parts.Y Never feed power to other equipment by cuttingthe positive (+) terminal of the battery.engine compartment to the interior
power amplifier clockwise. If the soundConnecting the Speaker Terminals
Y Do not route wires where they will get hot, forthe insulation of the power supply wire to tapFuse (30 A)of the vehicle.
distorts when the volume is turned up,
example where the heater will blow over them. Iffrom the wire. The current capacity of the wire
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 After making all other connections to the
Y When using with an RCA equipped caramplifier, connect the battery wire terminal of1. Expose the end of the speaker wires
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 tousing nippers or a cutter by about
body.or rating than the original fuse. Use of an improp-the amplifier to the positive (+) terminal of
the NORMAL position. When using withthe battery.
er fuse could result in overheating and smoke and10 mm (3/8 in.) and twist.
an RCA equipped Pioneer car stereo with
could cause damage to the product and injuryEngine
max. output of 4 V or more, adjust level toFuse (30 A)Interior of
including burns.compart-2. Attach lugs to speaker wire ends.
match the car stereo output level.
mentthe vehicle
Y If you hear too much noise when using theLugs not supplied.
speaker input terminals, turn the gain Connecting wire with RCAY Use pliers, etc., to crimp lugs to wires.
control counter-clockwise.pin plugs (sold separately).
3. Connect the speaker wires to the
CAUTION:Fuse (30 A)Drill a 14 mm
speaker terminals.
Positive terminal(1/2 in.) hole
To prevent damage and/or injury
Insert the O-ring rubber into the vehicleY Fix the speaker wires securely with the termi-
Y Do not ground the speaker wire directly or con-Y Connect a subwoofer with a 290 W or larger nom-Car stereo withbody.nal screws.
grommet into the vehicle
nect a negative (�) lead wire for several speakers.inal input and an impedance between 2 and 8RCA output jacks
body.
Y This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery andohms to the amplifier. If the nominal input andTerminal screw
negative grounding. Before installing it in a recre-impedance are out of the above ranges, the sub-
ational vehicle, truck or bus, check the batterywoofer may catch fire, emit smoke or becomeExternal Output
voltage.damaged.(Subwoofer output)
2. Twist the battery wire, ground wire
Y If the car stereo is kept on for a long time whileY Install and route the separately sold battery wire
the engine is at rest or idling, the battery may goas far away as possible from the speaker wires.Front sideand 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 as3. Attach lugs to wire ends. Lugs not
Speaker terminal
Y If the system remote control wire of the amplifierfar away as possible from the antenna, antennasupplied.
is connected to the power terminal through thecable and tuner.
Y Use pliers, etc., to crimp lugs to wires.
ignition switch (12 V DC), the amplifier will
Y Cords for this product and those for other prod-
always be on when the ignition is onN regardless
ucts may be different colors even if they have the4. Connect the wires to the terminal.
of whether the car stereo is on or off. Because ofRCA input jackSpeaker wire
same function. When connecting this product toSpeaker input terminal
Y Fix the wires securely with the terminal
this, the battery could go dead if the engine is at
another product, refer to the supplied InstallationBack sideSee the OUsing thescrews.
rest or idling.
manuals of both products and connect cords thatSpeaker Input� section.
Bass Boost Control Switch
have the same function.GND terminal
You can select a bass boost level from Power terminalSystem remote
0, 6 and 12 dB.control terminal
Fuse (30 A) � 2System remote
control wire
Ground wire
Speaker terminalSystem remote control wire (sold separately)
LPF (Low-Pass-Filter) Cut OffSee the OConnecting theConnect the male terminal of this wire to the system remote control
Speaker wires� sectionterminal of the car stereo (SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL). The
Frequency Control
for speaker connectionfemale terminal can be connected to the auto-antenna relay control
instructions.terminal. If the car stereo does not have a system remote control ter-
You can select a cut off frequency from
minal, connect the male terminal to the power terminal through the
40 to 240 Hz.ignition switch.Battery wire |
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