Setting the UnitConnecting the Unit
CAUTIONConnection Diagram
Y Disconnect the negative (�) terminal of the batteryY Make sure that wires will not interfere with mov-
Gain ControlPower Indicator
to avoid the risk of short-circuit and damage toing parts of the vehicle,such as the gearshift,Fuse (30 A)
the unit.handbrake or seat sliding mechanism.
Adjusting the gain controls A and B willThe power indicator lights when the
Y Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhesiveY Do not shorten any wires. Otherwise the protec-Special red battery wire [RD-223] (sold separately).
help match the output of the car stereopower is switched on.
tape. To protect the wiring,wrap adhesive tapetion circuit may fail to work when it should.GrommetAfter making all other connections at the amplifier,
tothe Pioneer amplifier. Normally,set
around it where they lie against metal parts.Y Never feed power to other equipment by cuttingconnect the battery wire terminal of the amplifier to
the gain controls to the ONORMAL �
Y Do not route wires where they will get hot,forthe insulation of the power supply wire to tapthe positive (+) terminal of the battery.
position. If the output is low,even whenexample where the heater will blow over them. Iffrom the wire. The current capacity of the wire
Fuse (30 A)
the volume of the car stereo is turned up,
the insulation heats up,it may become damaged,will be exceeded,causing overheating.
turn these controls clockwise. If there isresulting in a short-circuit through the vehicleGround wire (black) [RD-223](sold separately).
distortion when the volume of the carbody.Connect to metal body or chassis.
stereo is turned up,turn these controls
counter-clockwise.
Y If you only use one input plug,set the gain
To prevent damage
controls for speaker outputs A and B to theRCA inputAmplifier with
same position.Y Do not ground the speaker wire directly or con-Y Speakers to be connected to the amplifier shouldRCA input jacks
Y W hen using with an RCA equipped carnect a negative (�) lead wire for several speakers.conform with the standards listed below. If they doConnecting wires with RCA pin
stereo (standard output of 500 mV),set toY This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery andnot conform,they may catch fire,emit smoke orplugs(sold separately).
the NORMAL position. W hen using withnegative grounding. Before installing it in a recre-become damaged.The speaker impedance must be
an RCA equipped Pioneer car stereo withational vehicle,truck or bus,check the battery1 to 8 ohms. But in case of two-channel and other
voltage.bridge connections,the speaker impedance must beCar stereo withmax. output of 4 V or more,adjust level to
match the car stereo output level.Y If the car stereo is kept on for a long time while2 to 8 ohms.RCA output jacks
External Output
Y If you hear too much noise when using thethe engine is at rest or idling,the battery may goY Install and route the separately sold battery wire
If only one input plug is used,do not
speaker input terminals,turn the gain dead. Turn the car stereo off when the engine is atas far away as possible from the speaker wires.
connect anything to RCA input jack B.
control counter-clockwise.rest or idling.Install and route the separately sold battery wire,
Y If the system remote control wire of the amplifierground wire,speaker wires and the amplifier as
is connected to the power terminal through thefar away as possible from the antenna,antennaInput Select Switch
ignition switch (12 V DC),the amplifier willcable and tuner.For two-channel input,slide this switch
always be on when the ignition is onN regardlessto the left. For four-channel input,slide
Y Cords for this product and those for other prod-
of whether the car stereo is on or off. Because ofthis switch to the right.
ucts may be different colors even if they have theFront side
this,the battery could go dead if the engine is at
same function. W hen connecting this product to
rest or idle.
another product,refer to the supplied Installation
manuals of both products and connect cords that
have the same function.
LPF (Low-Pass Filter)/HPF (High-Pass Filter) Select Switch
RCA input jack B
RCA output jack
Set the LPF/HPF select switch as follows according to the type of Speaker ChannelSpeakerTypePowerRCA input jack A
speaker that is connected to the speaker output connector and the car
SubwooferNominal input:Min.65W
stereo system:Four-channel
Input Select Switch
Other than subwooferMax. input:Min.100 W
For two-channel input,slide this switchLPF/HPF Select Audio frequency rangeSpeakerRemarksTwo-channelSubwooferNominal input:Min.170WConnecting wires with RCA pin
to the left. For four-channel input,slideOther than subwooferMax. input:Min.240 Wplugs(sold separately).
Switchto be outputTypeBack side
this switch to the right.
Three-channelSubwooferNominal input:Min.65W
LPF(left)* N 40 to 120 HzSubwooferConnect a subwoofer.
Fuse (25 A) ´ 2
Speaker output AOther than subwooferMax. input:Min.100 W
OFF (center)Full rangeFull range
Three-channelSubwooferNominal input:Min.170W
HPF (right)* 40 to 120 Hz NFull rangeUse if you want to cut the
Speaker terminal
very low frequency range*Speaker output BOther than subwooferMax. input:Min.240 WSystem remote control wire (sold separately)
See the OConnecting the
because it is not necessary Connect the male terminal of this wire to the system remote control
Cut Off Frequency ControlSpeaker wires�sectionterminal of the car stereo (SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL). The
for the speakers you are for speaker connection
female terminal can be connected to the auto-antenna relay control
If the LPF/HPF select switch is set tousing.instructions.terminal. If the car stereo does not have a system remote control ter-
LPF or HPF,you can select a cut off minal,connect the male terminal to the power terminal through the
frequency from 40 to 120 Hz.* See the OCut Off Frequency Control�section.ignition switch. |
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