Troubleshooting Guide
The following checklist will assist in the correctiono f most problemsw hich you may encounter
with you unit, Before going through the connection and operating procedures.
Problem Cause / solution
The power indicator does not light up. The fuse is loose or blown -- fasten the fuse or change
it with a new one
The ground lead is not securely connected -- fasten a
metal point of the car
the voltage going into the remote terminal is too low
the connection master unit is not turned on, -turn on
the master nuit.
the system employs too many amplifiers.--use a relay.
Check the battery voltage (10.5-15V)
outout off, The protection indicator light
up in red
The speaker outputs are short -circuited.--Turn off power
switch, Rectify the cause of the short -circuit and correct.
The unit heats up abnormally or operating temperature.
Use speakers with suitable impedance--2~8 (stereo),
4~8 (when used as a bridging amplifier)
make suer to place the unit in a well ventilated location.
Alternator noise is heard.
RCA pin cords.--Tidy these connecting leads and keep
the leads away from the cords.
The ground lead not securely connected--Fasten
the ground lead securely to a metal point of the car.
Negative speaker leads are touching the car chassis.
--Keep the leads away from the car chassis.
The sound is muffled.
The sound in too low.
Location and function of controls
1. POWER indicator
Lights up in green during operation.
2. FILTER selector switch
when the switch is in the LPF positions. the filter
is set to low-pass.When in the HPF position,
the filter is set to high-pass.
3. LEVEL adjustment control
the input level can be adjusted with this control when using source
equipment
made by other manufacturers, Tun it to MAX when the output level of the car
audio seems low.
The power connecting leads are installed too close to the
The FILTER switch set to the "LPF" position.
The level adjustment control is set "MIN"position.
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Notes on the power supply
Connect the +12V power supply lead only after all the other leads have been connected,Be sure to
connect the ground lead of the unit securely to a metal point of the car, A loose connection may
cause a malfunction of the amplifier,
Be sure to connect the remote control lead of the car audio to the remote terminal,
When using a car audio without a remote output on the amplifier, connect the remote input
terminal(REMOTE)to the accessory power supply.
Use the power supply lead with a fuse attached(40A),
Place the fuse in the power supply lead as close as possible to the car battery,
Make sure that the leads to be connected to the +12Vand GND terminals of this unit are larger than
10-Gauge (AWG-10)or have a sectional area of more than 5 (mm)
Precautions
This unit is designed for negative ground 12V DCoperation only.
Use speakers with suitable impedance.--2 to 16ohm(stereo).
Do not connect any active speakers (with built-in amplifier)to the speaker terminals of the nuit.
Avoid installing the unit where:
--it would be subject to high temperatures such as from direct sunlight or hot air from the heater.
--it would be exposed to rain or moisture.
--it would be subject to dust or dirt, lf your car is parked in direct sunlight and there is a considerable
rise
in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool down before use.
When installing the unit horizontally, be sure not to cover the fins with the floor carpet etc.
lf this unit is placed too close to the car radio, interference may occur. ln this case, relocate the
amplifier away from the car radio .
lf no power is being supplied to the master unit, check the connections.
This power amplifier employs a protection circuit to protect the transistors and speakers if the
amplifier malfunctions.
Do not attempt to test the protection circuit by covering the heat dink or connecting improperloads.
Do not use the unit on a weak battery as its optimum performance depends on s good power
supply.
For safety reasons, keep you car audio volume moderate so that you can still hear sounds outside
your car.
*Protection circuit
this amplifier is provided with a protection circuit that operates in the following cases:
--when the unit is overheated
--when a DC current is generated
--when the speaker terminals are short circuited.
The PROTECTOR indicator lights up in red and the unit will shut down.
lf this happens, turn off the connected equipment, take out the cassette tape or disc, and determine
the cause of the malfunction, lf the amplifier has overheated, wait until the unit cools down before
use.
Installation
Before installation
Mount the unit either inside the trunk or under a seat.
Choose the mounting location carefully so the unit
will not interfere with the normal movements of the
driver and it will not be exposed to direct sunlight or
hot air from the heater.
Do not install the unit under the floor carpet, where
the heat dissipation from the unit will be considerably impaired.
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