Blaupunkt PA4100 User Manual

Below is a basic trouble-shooting guide to assist in seeking out and correcting a problem that may occur in the installation
process. Although lengthy, this chart cannot address every single problem possible but mainly the ones most common.

PARAMETER/FEATURE PA4100

Channels 4/3/2

Size ( W x H x D) 10.4 x9.8x2.6 inches (265x250x67mm)

Weight (with housing) 6.0 lbs (2.7 kg)

Crimping style speaker terminals? YES

Maximum terminal wire size 10 ga.

Subsonic filter YES (10 Hz)

Separate front/rear or left/right gains? F/R YES, L/R NO

Fuse Type ATC spade -2@40A

Speaker short, short to +12V, and short to ground protection? YES

High, low, and reverse voltage protection? YES

Power output transistors MOSFET

Switching power supply transistors MOSFET

Minimum speaker impedance (non-bridged) 2 ohms

(bridged) 4 ohms

PERFORMANCE DATA

Rated power output @ 0.1% THD, 13.8V

4 channels into 4 ohms / 2 ohms 4 x 100 W / 4 x 125 W

2 channels into 4 ohms 2 x 250 W

Total Harmonic Distortion @ rated full output 0.03% THD

Rated Signal/Noise ratio (averaged value)

Measured @ 1 watt / 1 kHz dBA 82

Measured @ full rated power (0.1% THD) dBA >100

Damping factor >100

Frequency response (full-range mode) 20 - 50,000 Hz

High-pass crossover frequency limits 50 H z - 250 Hz (variable), 12dB/oct

Low-pass crossover frequency limits 50 H z - 250 Hz (variable), 12dB/oct

Input impedance 10 kohms

Input signal voltage control range 0.3 - 6.0 vrms

Current Draw @ 13.8 VDC (typical values @ X watts / Efficiency %)

@ full rated power, bridged mode (@ 4 ohms) 70 A (65%)

@ full rated power, unbridged (@ 4 ohms) 42 A (78%)

@ 33% rated power, unbridged (@ 4 ohms) 16 A (60%)

@ 10% rated power, unbridged (@ 4 ohms) 8 A (40%)

@ idle (@ 4 ohms) 2.5 A

Minimum battery voltage to maintain rated power 12.6 VDC

Usable battery voltage 10 - 16 VDC

Trigger line voltage range 10 - 16 VDC

Trigger line current draw @ 20 mA

Turn on delay time @ 2.0 seconds

Thermal shutoff temperature (average heat-sink temp) @ 85˚ C (185˚ F)

NOTE: DUE TO ONGOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS, DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT ADVANCED NOTICE TO THE CONSUMER OR RETAILER.

BLAUPUNKT SPECIFICATIONS -

PA4100 4/3/2 C

HANNELAMPLIFIER

What is an amplifier? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety Concerns & installation warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

System planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installation tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Vehicle wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connections & controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

System configurations 1 & 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

System configurations 3 & 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Warranty information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Blaupunkt technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Assembly & Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

Qu’est-ce qu’un amplificateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Caractéristiques principales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Consignes de sécurité et avertissements relatifs à l’ installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Planification du système . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Outils d’installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Câblage du véhicule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Connexions & Commandes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17

Configuration des systèmes 1 et 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Configuration des systèmes 3 et 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Tableau de dépannage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Garantie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Assistance technique de Blaupunkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Assemblage & Montage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Couverture de dos

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

¿Qué es un amplificador? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Características principales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Consideraciones de seguridad y precauciones en la instalación . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Planificación del sistema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Herramientas de instalación . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Alambrado del vehículo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Conexiones y Controles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

Configuración de los sistemas 1 y 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Configuración de los sistemas 3 y 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Cuadro de solución de problemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Información de garantía . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Apoyo técnico de Blaupunkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Armadura y Montaje . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Portada Trasera

INDICE

O que é um amplificador? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Características-chave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Medidas de Segurança e advertências para a instalação . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Planejamento do sistema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Ferramentas para a instalação . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Fiação do veículo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Conexões e controles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-37

Configurações 1 e 2 do sistema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Configurações 3 e 4 do sistema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Quadro para solução de problemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Informações sobre a garantia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Assistência técnica da Blaupunkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Montagem e instalarão . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tampa preta

ÍNDICE DAS MATÉRIAS

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Congratulations! You are the now the owner of an exceptional car audio amplifier from the audio enthusiasts at

Blaupunkt. Our engineering staff has spent considerable time refining our PA series amplifiers in order to introduce great
sound to the consumer at an affordable price. With these products we focus on sonic performance but balanced with
rugged design and flexible installation.

Not only do we offer you a great product but also a supportive owners manual. This manual can be used as a teaching
guide due to its brief, but informative, explanations of amplifier and system design. We are also very concerned about the
end consumer using proper installation techniques for the highest performance possible from their new audio products.
MOST important to us are the concerns with safety and the installation process. Since our Blaupunkt retail dealers have the
tools and experience for an optimized and safe installation, we always recommend they do the final vehicle integration. But,
should you choose to install these products yourself, please take the time to read this manual completely and abide by all
precautions.

Audio amplifiers take power from the car battery and convert it to audio power. Although much of
the energy output is sound, a considerable amount of power is lost as heat. Such heat loss must
typically be dissipated via large heat sinks, thus creating heavy metal amps with a large footprint.

In the audio world, Class ‘D’ amps have recently
helped reduce this wasted heat, allowing them to use
a smaller enclosure, but their poor fidelity limits them
to bass reproduction only. In contrast, conventional
Class ‘AB’ amps march on with their high fidelity, but
poor efficiencies. Therefore, the need still exists for
an amp with high fidelity, but with low heat and a
small chassis.

Class ‘T’, invented and patented by Tripath

®

Technologies, provides the best of both worlds with
high quality sound, yet low heat dissipation. Due to
the remarkably low heat generated we can design
very small, hide-away boxes but also creatively shape
the external housings from plastics or other materials.
With heat losses of only 1⁄3 to 1⁄4 of an ‘AB’ design,
Tripath opens up a whole new application world for
compact, small design, attractive amps. Looks cool,
runs cool!

Your new Blaupunkt Amplifier offers some important features:

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“Break-away” design allowing the internal amplifier to be
removed from the housing and mounted in a “hide-away”
location

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REM1, Remote gain control (operates in bass mode only)

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HLA1, High Level Adapter allowing for speaker level voltage to
drive the amplifier

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Plugs that allow for wiring the vehicle first then connect the amp

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Continuously variable high-pass and low-pass crossover filters

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Bass boost control (fixed gain)

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Interchangeable colored plastic control lenses (optional)

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2 ohm (non-bridged) capability

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0.3-6.0Vrms input capability allowing for wide range drive voltage
capability from a receiver or other media device

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING

BLAUPUNKT!

ENGINEERING BENEFITS OF BLAUPUNKT’S CLASS “T” AMPLIFIERS

KEY FEATURES

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Total

Energy

Lost as

Heat

(Watts)

150W

HEAT DISSIPATION CURVES

For 4x100 Watt Class ‘T’ and ‘AB’ Amps

Conventional

125W

100W

100W

75W

50W

25W

0W

IDLE 10 20 30 4 0 50 60 70 80 90 100

70W
Excess
Heat

Audio Power Output (Watts/Channel)

95W
Excess
Heat

Excess
Heat

Class AB

Excess Energy

Wasted as Heat

Blaupunkt Class T

80W

Excess

Heat

We always recommend you have your Blaupunkt amplifiers professionally installed but the
installation process is often so easy that the average consumer can achieve success with little
trouble. Regardless of the person installing, you should be sure to review the following points
before proceeding with the installation:

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READ THE MANUAL! Understanding the product and installation limitations before

lifting a screwdriver.

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WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AT ALL TIMES - Flying debris are always dangerous.

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PROTECT THE VEHICLE - Always disconnect the negative battery cable before

starting any kind of installation work. This prevents a possible high current electrical
short (potential fires).

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HEAT - Keep all audio components away from nearby hot vehicle components that heat up over time such as hoses,

high current wires, and braking system components.

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GIVE YOURSELF LOTS OF TIME - Rushing to complete an installation nearly always ends up with problems.

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DO NOT LISTEN AT HIGH SOUND LEVELS FOR A PROLONGED TIME - these amplifiers, used with high

efficiency speakers from ANY manufacturer, have the potential to cause permanent hearing loss after listening at
maximum volume levels for several hours.

SAFETY CONCERNS

Before disassembling your beautiful new car you need some basic installation knowledge and skill with common hand and
power tools. Following such basic installation tips and warnings will prevent possible damage to the vehicle and also
prevent possible fires.

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AGAIN...READ THE MANUAL! There is a lot of helpful information in this manual that

will save time and prevent problems later.

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COVER THE VEHICLE WORK AREAS - Use fender covers or blankets to protect the

work areas from scratches or dings.

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DISCONNECT THE (-) LEAD ON THE BATTERY - No sparks or fires please!

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“REVIEW” THE INSTALLATION - Before using any tools or moving vehicle

components, take five minutes to review the installation intentions (e.g., verify that an
amplifier will fit in an area of a car before tearing out all the interior).

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“REVIEW” THE VEHICLE - Before drilling any holes or cutting into any surfaces, make

sure there are no fuel or hydraulic lines behind the surfaces. Also make sure there are no
wires routed directly behind or near the desired mounting area (remember...screws can
often extend 1-2 inches behind the mounting surface).

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ENSURE PROPER FIT - Before cutting or drilling, make sure the amplifier will physically

fit in its desired location. Check for clearance around rear deck torsion bars or other
structural elements.

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EVERY CAR IS ASSEMBLED DIFFERENT - Every auto manufacturer uses different

assembly techniques. Take care in removing/modifying all trim panels and mounting surfaces since they often use
unique screws or snap fasteners that are difficult to replace if they are lost or broken.

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BE CAREFUL WITH CABLE ROUTING - When routing audio cables, make sure RCA and speaker wires are

routed away from high current power lines for audio amplifiers and vehicle systems lines when possible. This will
help prevent noises from creeping into the audio system, plus prevent potential damage to the vehicle wiring itself.

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BE CAREFUL WITH ALL CONNECTIONS - When making connections, make sure each connection is clean

and properly secured. Observe all polarity markings carefully to ensure proper end performance.

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CAUTION - FUEL TANKS AND FUEL LINES ARE NOW LOCATED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE REAR
DECK IN MANY CARS - CHECK FOR ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BEFORE EVEN CONSIDERING
SUCH A MOUNTING LOCATION!

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NSTALLATION

WARNINGS!

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