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
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profit des excellentes performances et fonctions de cet
appareil, et conservez-le pour toute reference
•
MANUAL DE
OPERACION
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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
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Phone 03-5496-8231
ALPINE
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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.
Page 3
~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
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SPECIFICATIONS
Input
Sensitivity
Crossover
Dimensions
NOTE:
•
For product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
With this amplifier, there are two options for installation. Depending on which is best for your
to .instructions A or B
Tapping
Tie ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
(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.
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CD
Self-Tapping Screw
X 12)
(M4
Vis auto-taraudees/
Tornillos
autorroscantesss
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=Greysleeve)
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
rear channels [DEFAULT setting]
Slide switch 1 to the down position and
b)
switch 2 to the up position to set the
cutoff frequency to 60Hz on front
channels
Slide switch 1 to the up position and
c)
switch 2 to the down position to set the
cutoff frequency to 80Hz on front or rear
channels.
d)
Slide switches
position to set the cutoff frequency to
120Hz on front
1 and 2 to the down
or
rear channels
or
or
rear
e Input Configuration Switch
2CH
~
4CH
Note:
Input Configuration Switch should be
brid
ged
• Input Signal Type Switch
SPKR
•·
8 Input Gain Adjustment Control
Set the KTP-445U input gain to the minimum position. Using
a dynamic
until the output distorts. Then, reduce the volume
until the output is no longer distorted). Now, increase the
amplifier gain until the sound from the speakers become
distorted. Reduce the gain
distorted to achieve the optimum gain setting.
a) Slide switch to the down position for 4
channel input [DEFAULT setting]
b)
5
RCA
~
.
Slide switch to the up position for 2
channel input
in
output system.
a) Slide switch to the up position for RCA
input signals [DEFAULT setting]
b) Slide switch
speaker level input signals
CD as a source, increase the head unit volume
the up position for 2 CH
to
the down position for
slightly so the sound is no longer
1 step (or
CONNECTION CHECKLIST (Fig. 7)
Please check your head unit for the conditions listed
below: (Fig. 7)
a.
The
head unit does not have a remote turn-on
antenna lead .
The
head unit's power antenna lead is activated only when
b.
the radio is on (turns off in the tape
The
head unit's power antenna lead is logic level output
c.
(+)
5V, negative trigger (grounding type),
(+) 12V when connected to other equipment in addition to
the vehicle's power antenna.
exist, the remote turn-on lead of your KTP-445U must be
connected to a switched power source (ignition) in the
vehicle. Be sure to use a 3A fuse as close as possible
this ignition tap. Using this connection method, the KTP-
445U will turn on and stay on as long as the ignition switch
is on.
If any
or
of
or
power
CD Mode).
or
cannot sustain
the above conditions
to
If this is objectionable, a SPST (Single Pole, Single Throw)
switch, in addition to the 3A fuse mentioned above, may be
installed in-line on the
then be used
switch should be mounted so that is accessible by the driver.
Make sure the switch is turned off when the vehicle is not
running. Otherwise, the amplifi
battery.
an unauthorized person,
has
has been adjusted, altered
Alpine•s consent.
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or
Canada.
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