Alpine KTP-445U User Manual

FOR

CAR

USE

ONLY/POUR

APPLICATION AUTOMOBILE

UNIQUEMENT/PARA

KTP-445U

USO

EN

AUTOMOVILES

)

Head

•

OWNER'S MANUAL

Unit

Power

Pack

Please read this manual to maximize your enjoyment
of

the outstanding performance and feature capabilities

of

the equipment, then retain the manual for future

reference.

• MODE D'EMPLOI
Veuillez lire ce mode d'emploi pour tirer pleinement
profit des excellentes performances et fonctions de cet
appareil, et conservez-le pour toute reference

•

MANUAL DE

OPERACION
Lea este manual, por favor, para disfrutar al maximo
de las excepcionales prestaciones y posibilidades
funcionales que ofrece

el equipo, luego guarde el manual

para usarlo como referencia en el futuro.

future.

ALPINE

ELECTRONICS

1-1-8

Shinagawa-ku,

Phone [phone]

ALPINE

ELECTRONICS

19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,

Phone

ALPINE

Phone

California

1-800-ALPINE-1

ELECTRONICS

777 Supertest Road, Toronto,

Ontario
1-800-ALPINE-1

MARKETING,

Nishi Gotanda,

141-0031,

M3J 2M9, Canada

Japan

OF

AMERICA,

90501,

U.S.A.

(1-800-257-4631)

OF

CANADA,

(1-800-257-4631)

INC.

INC.

INC.

ALPINE

ELECTRONICS

161-165 Princes Highway,

Victoria

Phone [phone]

ALPINE

Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str.

80807 MOnchen,

Phone

ALPINE

ELECTRONICS

Fletchamstead Highway,

Coventry

Phone

ALPINE

ELECTRONICS

(RCS PONTOISE

98, Rue de

Z.l. Paris Nord II,

95945 Roissy Charles de

Phone [phone]

OF

AUSTRALIA

3803,

Australia

ELECTRONICS

Germany

089-32

42

Alpine House

CV4 9TW, U.K.

0870-33

Cedex, France

OF

33 763

FRANCE

B 338

Ia Belle

B.P.

Hallam

GmbH

1-3,

640

U.K.

101

Etoile,

50016,

Gaulle

PTY.

LTD.

S.A.R.L.

280)

LTD.

ALPINE

Viale

C.

Trezzano Sui Naviglio

ALPINE

01013 Vitoria

ALPINE

Leuvensesteenweg

Colombo 8,

Phone [phone] Tokyo

ELECTRONICS

Portal de Gamarra 36,

Pabell6n,32

133, Spain

Phone [phone]

ELECTRONICS

1930 Zaventem,

Phone [phone]

ITALIA

(Aiava)-

(BENELUX)

S.p.A.

20090

(MI), Italy

DE

ESPANA,

APDO

51

O-B6,

Belgium

S.A.

GmbH

ENGLISH

Introduction:
Please read this OWNER·s MANUAL thoroughly to familiarize yourself with each control and function.
ALPINE hope that your new KTP-445U will give you many years of listening enjoyment.
In

case of problems when installing your KTP-445U, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer.
CAUTION:
adjustment.

These

controls

are

for

tuning

your

system. Please

consult

your

authorized

Dealer

for

We

at

~WARNING

~CAUTION

This symbol means important instructions.

in

Failure to heed them can result

This symbol means important instructions.

Failure to heed them can result

serious injury or death.

in

injury or property damages.

~WARNING

• DO NOT OPERATE

YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a

complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in
an accident.

• KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES WHILE DRIVING.

Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency vehicle sirens
etc.) can be dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING
CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE.

• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. Doing so may result

• USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS. Use for other than its designed application may

in

result

• USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING' FUSES. Failure to do so may result
electric shock.

fire, electric shock or other injury.

ANY

FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING

or

road warning signals (train crossings,

AT

LOUD VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO

in

an accident, fire or e.lectric shock.

in

fire or

• DO NOT
in

fire.

MAKE

•
damage.

• USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with your dealer if you are not sure.)
Failure to do so may result

• BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT
may result

• DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS. Arrange wiring and
cables
hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous.

• DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES. Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other
equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result

• DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES. When drilling holes
installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring.
Failure to take such precautions may result

• DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE
CONNECTIONS. Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other safety-related system), or
tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of
the vehicle and cause fire etc.

BLOCK

THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Failure to make the proper connections may result

in

in

compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or

VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result

in

fire or product

in

fire, etc.

THE

CABLE

electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts.

BRAKE

FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. Failure to do so

in

fire or electric shock.

in

the chassis for

in

fire.

OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO

MAKE

GROUND

• KEEP

them may result

SMALL

OBJECTS SUCH AS BOLTS OR SCREWS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Swallowing

in

serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

~CAUTION

• HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage
to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing.

• HAVE THE WIRING
special technical skill and experience.
product to have the work done.

• USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS
accessory parts. Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internal\y or may not securely install
the unit

• ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE. Route the
cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent
crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole
the wire's insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole.

• DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST. Avoid installing the unit
high incidence of moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may result

in

place. This may cause parts to become loose resulting

AND

INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. The wiring and installation of this unit requires

To

ensure safety, always contact the

AND

INSTALL THEM SECURELY. Be sure to use only the specified

in

hazards or product failure.

in

dealer

metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent

where you purchased this

in

locations with

in

product failure.

SERVICE CARE

+ IMPORTANT NOTICE

This Amplifier has been type tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B computing device
accordance with the specifications
15

of FCC Rules. This equipment generates and uses

radio frequency energy, and it must be installed and

in

used properly
instructions.

accordance with the manufacturer•s

in

Subpart J of Part

+ For European Customers

Should you have any questions about warranty, please
consult your store of purchase.

SERIAL NUMBER:
INSTALLATION DATE:

in

INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:
PLACE OF PURCHASE:

+IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of your unit
space provided here and keep it as a permanent
record. The serial number plate is located on the rear
of the unit.

in

the

+ For Customers in

other

Countries

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Customers who purchase the product with which this
notice is packaged, and who make this purchase
countries other than the United States of America and
Canada, please contact your dealer for information
regarding warranty coverage.

in

SPECIFICATIONS

Input

Sensitivity

Crossover

Dimensions

NOTE:

•

For product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

ACCESSORIES

•

Mounting Bracket ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2

• Self-

• Cable

• Input Wire Harness ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1

•

INSTALLATION

With this amplifier, there are two options for installation. Depending on which is best for your
to .instructions A or B

Tapping

Tie ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Output/Power Wire Harness .......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Screw

(M4 x 12) ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

(Fig. 1

below.

and

Fig. 2)

tarQet

location, refer

~CAUTION

+

Caution on connection terminals/parts

•

Keep
output terminals, RCA connectors, etc.). Doing so prevents a possible

A.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

electrically

conductive objects away from the unit's terminals/parts (power terminals, fuses, speaker

short circuit and damage

Installation with mounting brackets

Remove the two bottom screws on each end
Use these screws to attach the
Using the amplifier as a template, mark the four screw locations.
Make sure there are no objects behind the surface that may become damaged during
Drill

the screw
Position the KTP-445U over the screw holes, and secure with four self-tapping screws.
Position the unit over the screw holes you prepared
Fasten the unit down with the four self-tapping screws (M4 x 12). Refer to Fig.

holes.

included

panel.

mounting brackets.

earlier.

1.

drilling.

to

the unit.

B.

Installation with chassis mounting

1.

Push each of the

2.

Use the cable ties to securely attach the amplifier

included cable ties through the two mounting loops

loops

near each end on the bottom panel.

to

the vehicle's frame or chassis. Refer to

NOTE:

•

To

securely connect the ground lead, use an already installed screw on the metal

(marked*).

connect all equipment to the same ground point. These procedures will help eliminate noise.

Be

sure this is a

good

ground by checking continuity to the battery (-) terminal.

part

of

the vehicle

Fig.

As

much as possible

2.

CD

Self-Tapping Screw

X 12)

(M4
Vis auto-taraudees/
Tornillos
autorroscantesss

(2)

Ground Lead/
Conducteur de mise

a Ia terre/ Cable

tierra

de

@ Hole/

Trous/ Agujeros/

@ Mounting Bracket/

Support/
de montaje

Consola

Fig. 1

CD

Cable Tie/
Serre-cable/
Atadura

de

cables

(2)

Ground Lead/
Conducteur

a Ia terre/

Cable

de

de

tierra

mise

@ Mounting Loop/

Boucle de support/
Lazo del montaje

Fig. 2

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(Green/Biack)/(verl/nolr)/(Verde/negro)

I I

1

(Whlte)/(blanc)/(Bianco)
(Whlle/Biack)/(blanc/nolr)/(Bianco/negro)

(Grey)/(grls)/(Grls)
(Grey/Biack)/(gris/nolr)/(Grls/negro)
(VIolel)/(vlolei)/(VIolela)

,

(VIoleVBiack)

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(Biue/While)/(bleu/blanc)/(Azul/blanco)
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(Biack)/(nolr)/(Negro)
BATTERY/BATTERIE!BATERiA

(Yellow)/(jaune)/(Amarollo)

panei/Le

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(vlolel/nolr)/(VIolela/negro)

panneau

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Speakers

/

Haut-parleurs

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Bocinas

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derecha

Rear

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derecha

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FRONTAL

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ENTRADA
POSTERIOR

CONNECTIONS (Fig. 3 and Fig. 4)

Before making connections, be sure
audio components. Connect the yellow battery lead from the
amp directly to the positive(+) terminal of the vehicle's battery.
Do

not connect this lead to the fuse block.

&cAUTION

+ Caution on connection terminals/parts

• Keep electrically conductive objects away from the unit's
terminals/parts (power terminals, fuses, speaker output

RCA connectors, etc.). Doing so prevents a

terminals,
possible short circuit and damage to the unit.

To

prevent

external
Locate the unit and route the leads at least
15

/16') away from the car harness.
Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads
as possible.
Connect the ground lead securely to a bare metal spot
(remove any paint or grease if necessary) of the car
chassis.
Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention
measures so consult your dealer for further information .

0

Output/Power

•

Input

• Fuse (15A X 1)
USE ONLY THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN
REPLACING FUSES.
Failure to do so may result

8

Output/Power

• Speaker
Referring to "Cautions on speaker wire connections·;
connect each speaker output wire to the correct
corresponding speaker wire

Note:

Do not connect speaker leads together or

Battery

•
There are two options:
a.

Connect battery lead to OEM radio fused circuit
The
vehicle's electrical system
not connect the battery lead to the
the fuse rating

b.

Connect battery lead directly to
Be sure to add a 15A fuse (sold separately) as close as
possible to the battery's (

8 Remote

Use this lead to turn

Note:

This is a pass through Remote Turn-On signal from the head

unit.

0

Ground
Connect this lead securely to a clean , bare metal spot
the vehicle's chassis. Verify this point to be a true ground
by checking for continuity between that point and the

negative(-) terminal of the vehicle's battery. Ground

your audio components to the same point
prevent ground loops.

noise

Connector

Connector

Wire

Harness

Output

Wires

Lead (Yellow)

OEM radio circuit has a fuse to protect your

is

less than 15A.

Out

Lead {Blue/White)

on

Lead

(Black)

to

turn the power off to all

from

entering

the

in

fire or electric shock.

on

the vehicle side.

to

chassis ground.

in

case of a short circuit. Do

OEM radio circuit if

BATT+

+)

terminal.

additional amplifiers.

on

audio

system.

10

em

(3-

all

the chassis to

on

Input

Wire

•

4t

Input
There are two options:
a.

b.

Note:

For the
Remote Turn-On Lead is not required due to the
SENSING"
SENSING"
source connected. In such a case, connect the Remote
Lead
ACC

8 Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White)

Connect this lead to the remote turn-on or power antenna
(positive trigger, (+)

Note:

• See connection check list in Fig.

Harness

Signal

Wires

RCA Input Jacks (FRONT =Violet sleeve, REAR=Grey
sleeve)
Connect these jacks to the line out leads on your head

RCA extension cables (sold separately).

unit using
Speaker Level Inputs
Cut off the RCA jacks, then connect the correct
corresponding speaker outputs from the head unit
directly to these twisted pair wires.

"Speaker Level Input System" setting. connecting the

function

of

this product. However, the "REMOTE

function may no/ work depending

to

an incoming power supply wire (accessory power)

position.

12V only) lead of your head unit.

7.

for

on

more details.

"REMOTE

the signal

Turn-On

in

the

KTP-445U

Right

REMOTE

end

panel/panneau

TURN-ON/ACTIVATION

DE

LA

(Biue/While)/(bleu!blanc)/(Azul!blanco)

de

droite/panel

TELECOMMANDE/ENCENDIDO

de

Ia

derecha

REMOlD

•

Fig.4