Owner's Manual Mode d'emploi BRIDGEABLE TWO-C HANNE L POWER AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE PONTABLE A DEUX CANAUX GM -A 57 02 GM -A 37 02 Engl ish Fran fais
( Before you start ) Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipmen~ and receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.~ product To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product.
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( Before you start • • • • • When installing the amplifier, do not allow parts such as extra screws to get caught between the amplifier and the automobile. Doing so could cause malfunction. Do not allow this unit to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and overheating could result from contact with liquids. The surfaces of the amplifier and any attached speakers may also heat up and cause minor burns.
) ( Setting the unit What's what @ FREQ {cut off frequency) control Cut off frequency selectable from 40 Hz to 500 Hz if the LPF select switch is set to ON. GM-A5702 Front side ~~~ ~ ·~ ® R=i BASS BOOST {bass boost level control) switch You can select a bass boost level from 0 dB, 6dB and 12dB. <®)"(® s·~r ~~~ ~~~Oi.,;00~~000~[~OO'i~;~DOO~~~DDO~DD~~~ ......
) (Setting the unit Setting gain properly If amplifier gain is raised improperly, this will simply increase distortion, with little increase in power. • Protective function included to prevent malfunction of the unit and/or speakers due to excessive output improper use or improper connection. • When outputting high volume sound etc., this function cuts off the output for a few seconds as a normal function, but output is restored when the volume of the head unit is turned down.
(Connecting the units ) Connection diagram ® Connect male terminal of this wire to the system remote control terminal of the car stereo. The female terminal can be connected to the auto-antenna relay control terminal. If the car stereo lacks a system remote control terminal, connect the male terminal to the power terminal via the ignition switch. Speaker output terminals Please see the following section for speaker connection instructions. Refer to Connecting the speakers.
( Connecting the units ) Before connecting the amplifier About bridged mode Diagram A - Proper Diagram B- Improper A wARNING • • Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhesive tape. To protect the wiring, wrap sections in contact with metal parts in adhesive tape. Never cut the insulation of the power supply to feed power to other equipment. Current capacity of the wire is limited.
( Connecting the units ) Subwoofer One-channel output Two-channel output Nomin al in put: Min. 150 W (GM-A5702) Min. 60 W (GM-A3702) On e-chan nel output Nomin al input: Mi n. 480 W (GM-A5702) Mi n. 190 W (GM-A3702) Speaker (Mono) C!J Other than subwoofer Two-chan nel out put MAX input: Min. 300 W (GM-A5702) Min. 170 W (GM-A3702) One-ch anne l output MAX input: Min. 1000 W (GM-A5702) Min .
the units ) CConnecting - - - ..____, Connections when using the speaker input wire Connecting the power terminal Connect the car stereo speaker output wires to the amplifier using the supplied speaker input wire. • Do not connect both the RCA in put and the speaker input at the same time. The use of a special red battery and ground wire RD-223 (sold separately) is recommended. Connect the battery wire directly to the car battery positive terminal (±)and the ground wire to the car body.
( Connecting the units ) - - - - - - - - - - ® 2 Twist the battery wire, ground wire and system remote control wire. Ground wire (j) System remote control wire~ Twist Connecting the speaker output terminals 3 Attach lugs to wire ends. 1 Use wire cutters or a utility knife to strip the end of the speaker wires to expose about 10 mm (3/8 in.) of wire and then twist the wire. Use pliers, etc., to crimp lugs to wires.
( Connecting the units ) ( Installation ) Before installing the amplifier A wARNING • • CD 0 ® Terminal screws Speaker wires Speaker output terminals[!] • • • To ensure proper installation, use the supplied parts in the manner specified. If any parts other than those supplied are used, they may damage internal parts of the amplifier, or become loose causing the amplifier to shut down. Do not install in: - Places where it could injure the driver or passengers if the vehicle stops suddenly.
( Installation • • • ) Example of installation on the floor mat or chassis The optimal installation location differs depending on the car model. Secure the amplifier at a sufficiently rigid location. Check all connections and systems before final installation. After installing the am pi ifier, confirm that the spare tire, jack and tools can be easily re- 1 Place the amplifier in the desired installation location. Insert the supplied tapping screws (4 mm x 18 mm (1/8 in. x 3/4 in.
(Additiona l informatio n ) Specificati ons CEA2006 Specifications GM-A5702 Power source ............................. 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system ................... Negative type Current consumption ............ 36A (at continuous power, 40) Average current consumption ............ ......................................... 9.5 A (4 0 for two channels) 15.5 A (4 0 for one channel) Ax 2 30 ... Fuse ............................................. mm x 60 mm x 356 ...
(Addition al informatio n ) Maximum input level I impedance: RCA ...................................... 6.5 VI 22 kn Speaker .............................. 26 V I 16 kn CEA2006 Specifications Power output ............................. 60 W RMS x 2 Channels (at 14.4 V, 4 0 and ~ 1 % TH D +N) SIN ratio ....................................... 78 dBA (reference: 1 W into 40) Notes • • Specifications and the design are subject to modifications without notice.
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