Pioneer GM-ME300X1C Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

PIONEER CORPORATION

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PIONEER

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MARINE MONO AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICATEUR MONOBLOC MARIN AMPLIFICATEUR MONOAURAL MARINO

GM-ME300X1C

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https://www.pioneerelectronics.com

https://www.pioneerelectronics.ca

Honkomagome 2-chome, Bunkyo-ku,

okyo 113-0021, JAPAN

ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.

O. Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540,U

<A1-000028-9L-A> UC

Before you start

Thank you

product

To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is espe cially important that you read and observe WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in this manual.

Please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.

for purchasing this PIONEER

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason able protection against harmful interference i

n a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre quency energy and, if not installed and used i

n accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu nications. However, there is no guarantee th

at interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause h

armful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an out-

let on a circuit different from that to w

hich the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Product Name: Marine Mono Amplifier Model Number: GM-ME300X1C Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. SERVICE SUPPORT DIVISION Address: 2050 W. 190TH STREET, SUITE 100, TORRANCE, CA 90504, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 URL:

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com

After-sales service for Pioneer products

Please contact the authorized Pioneer dealer from which you purchased this unit or an authorized Pioneer service company for aftersales service or questions you may have about the product. You may contact Pioneer directly as follows:

Do not ship your unit in for repair

without contacting Pioneer rst.

Units sent without a return authoriza

tion number will be refused.

USA & CANADA

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION P.O. Box 1760

Long Beach, CA 90801-1760 U.S.A. 80 0 - 421-1404

For warranty information, please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with this unit.

Visit our website

U.S.:

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com

Canada:

https://www.pioneerelectronics.ca

 Learn about product updates (such as

firmware updates) for your product.

 Register your product.  Access owner’s manuals, spare parts infor-

mation, service information, and much more.

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The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands

Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level—a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blar ing or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Sound c

an be deceiving. Over time, your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound, so what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:

 Set your volume control at a low setting.  Slowly increase the sound until you can

hear it comfortably and clearly, without distortion.

 Once you have established a comfortable

sound level, set the dial and leave it there.

BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

 Do not turn up the volume so high that you

can’t hear what’s around you.

 Use caution or temporarily discontinue use

in potentially hazardous situations.

 Do not use headphones while operating a

boat; the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

Before connecting/installing

the amplier

WARNING

 To prevent fire hazard, the heatsink should never

be covered (such as by paper, material, etc.).

 This unit is for boats with a 12 V battery and

negative grounding. Before installing, check the battery voltage.

 When installing this unit, make sure to con-

nect the ground wire first. Ensure that the g

round wire is properly connected to the neg ative ground circuit of the boat. Use adequate gauge, marine grade electrical wire that has been properly terminated for marine use to make a direct connection to the negative bus bar or negative ground distribution system.

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Do not attempt to ground the amplifier using the mounting screws.

 Use fused marine grade battery wire (sold

separately) of adequate gauge that has been properly terminated for marine use to make a direct connection to the positive bus bar or positive distribution system.

 If the screw for the ground wire loos

ens or falls out, it could result in re, smoke or malfunction.

 Always use a fuse of the rating prescribed.

The use of an improper fuse could result in overheating and smoke, damage to the prod uct, and injury, including burns.



Check all electrical and signal connections

(power, ground, amplifier, speaker, etc.) if amplifier fuse or battery wire fuse blows. Resolve any loose or short circuited connec tions, then replace the blown fuse with an i

dentical value equivalent.

 Always install the amplifier on an even sur

face. Do not install the amplifier on a surface t

hat is uneven or has a protrusion. Doing so

could result in malfunction.

 When installing the amplifier, do not allow

parts such as extra screws to get caught between the amplifier and the boat. Doing so could cause malfunction.

 In the event of any abnormality, the power

supply to the amplifier may cut off to pre vent equipment malfunction. If this occurs, s

witch the system power off and check all electrical and signal connections (power, ground, amplifier, speaker, etc.) for loose or short circuited connections. If you are unable to determine the cause, please contact your dealer.

 Always disconnect the negative * terminal

of the battery before making any electrical or signal connections to avoid the risk of electric shock or short circuit during installation.

 Do not attempt to disassemble or modify

this unit. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock or other malfunction. Damage or defects resulting from alterations or modifica tions not authorized in writing by Pioneer are e

xcluded from limited warranty coverage.

 Do not install the amplifier in a location

exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat, humidity or dust.

1 2 3 4

 While this amplifier is designed to be water-re-

sistant, it should never be submerged under w

ater or subjected to high-pressure water

spray.

 Install the amplifier in a dry and well-ventilated

environment, interfere with it.

 When drilling holes in the chassis for instal-

lation, take precautions so as not to contact, d

amage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precau tions may result in fire.

 To ensure proper heat dissipation of the

amplifier, ensure the following during installation: — Allow adequate space above the amplifier

for proper ventilation.

— Do not mount the amplifier in the engine

compartment or in any areas of extreme heat.

— Do not cover the amplifier.

 Ask your dealer or installation profes

sional to install/uninstall this prod-

uct. Incorrect installation can create

angerous hazards or interfere with

boat operation.

 Keep small items such as bolts, screws and

tools out of the reach of children. Swallowing can cause serious injury. If swallowed, con sult a doctor immediately.

where other equipment will not

CAUTION

 Always keep the volume low enough to hear

outside sounds.

 Extended use of the amplifier while the

engine is at rest or idling may exhaust the battery.

 The graphical symbol

product means this is an electronic product requiring direct current electrical power.

 One or more subwoofers may be connected

to this amplifier, but must meet one of the following configurations: — Combined or singular nominal input

power handling of 300W or greater if the combined or singular nominal impedance

is equal to or greater than 2Ω.

WARNING: If the nominal input and

impedance are not within the above ranges, the subwoofer(s) may catch

placed on the

re, emit smoke or become damaged. DO NOT use the amplier with sub woofer congurations with a com-

bined or singular nominal impedance l

ess than 2Ω.

About the protection function

This product has a protection function. If this product detects something abnormal, the Power/ Protect indicator will turn red and the operation of amplifier will be stopped.

Possible causes include: — When the temperature inside the product

becomes high

— When speaker output detects an abnormality — When the supply voltage is out of

specification

Important (Serial number)

The serial number is located on the bottom of this unit. Be sure to record this number on the enclosed warranty card before installation.

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Setting the unit

What’s what

Top side

level (counterclockwise).  For use with an RCA equipped stereo

(standard output of 500 mV), set to the NOR (normal) position. For use with an RCA equipped Pioneer headunit with maximum output of 4 V or more, adjust level to match that of the stereo output.

 For use with an RCA equipped headunit

with output of 4 V, set to the H (High) position.

 If you hear too much noise when using

the speaker input terminals, turn the gain control to higher level.

FREQ (Hz) (cutoff frequency)

You can select a cutoff frequency from

Top panel cover

25 Hz to 240 Hz. For precise frequency information, refer to

Selection Chart

Precise Frequency

4 BASS BOOST switch

You can select a bass boost level of 0 dB, 6

 Use the supplied wrench to remove the four

screws and detach the top panel cover. Be sure not to lose the removed screws.

dB, or 12 dB

5 Power/Protect indicator

The power indicator lights blue to indicate power ON.  The power indicator lights red to

indicate protection mode has been

engaged.

Setting gain properly

 A protective function is included to avoid

malfunction of the unit and/or speakers due to excessive output, improper use or improper connection.

 When outputting high volume sound etc.,

this function may cut off the output for a few seconds as a normal function. Output

 Use a flathead screwdriver to adjust the

switch if needed.

Right side

will be restored when the volume of the headunit is turned down.

 A cut in sound output may indicate improper

setting of the gain volume. To ensure continuous sound output with the headunit at a h

igh volume, set the amplifier gain volume to a level appropriate for the preout maximum output level of the headunit, so that volume

1 INPUT SENS switch

Select RCA for RCA level input signals or SP for Speaker level input signals.

2 GAIN volume

If the output remains low even when the headunit volume is turned up, turn the volume to a lower level (clockwise). If dis

can remain unchanged and to avoid distor tion caused by signal waveform clipping at th

e amplifier input.

 Even with correct volume and gain set-

tings, the unit sound may cut out periodically. In such cases, please contact an a

uthorized Pioneer Service Company.

Gain volume of this unit

0.5 V (Maximum preout level=2 V)

Maximum preout level=4V

Above illustration shows NOR (normal) gain setting.

Relationship between amplier gain

and headunit output power

If amplifier gain is raised improperly, this will simply increase distortion, with little increase in power.

Signal waveform when outputting

at high volume using amplier gain

volume

If the signal waveform is distorted due to high output, even if the amplifier gain is raised, the output power will change only slightly.

Precise Frequency Selection Chart

The numbers in the illustration correspond to the Step Number.

No.7

No.3

No.1

Step Number Frequency (Hz)

1 25

2 28

3 31.5

4 36

5 40

6 45

7 50

8 56

9 63

10 71.5

11 80

12 90

13 100

14 113

15 125

16 143

17 160

18 180

19 200

20 225

21 240

No .11

No.15 No.19

No.21

Connecting the units

Connection diagram

c d

1 To power cable input 2 White:  3 White/black: * 4 Speaker 5 RCA input 6 Connecting wire with RCA pin plugs (sold

separately)

7 Headunit with RCA output jacks (sold

separately)

8 Black (chassis ground)

Connect to a clean, paint-free metal location.

9 Red a Fuse (30 A) b Ground wire, Terminal (sold separately)

The ground wires must be the same size as

the battery wire.

c Battery wire with Fuse [more than 30A]

(sold separately) The maximum length of the wire between the fuse and the positive battery is 30 cm (12 in.).

d Positive  terminal e Negative (*) terminal f Battery (sold separately) g System remote control wire

2 3



terminal of the

Before connecting the amplier

WARNING

 Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhe-

sive 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.

CAUTION

 If the system remote control wire of the

amplifier is connected to the power terminal via the ignition switch (12 V DC), the amplifier will remain on with the ignition whether the headunit is on or off, which may exhaust battery if the engine is at rest or idling.

 Install and route the separately sold marine

grade battery wire, marine grade ground wire, speaker wires and the amplifier as far away as possible from the radio antenna, antenna cable, tuner and any communications equipment and wiring.

The point of connector attachment/detachment

 Push in the connector until a clicking sound

is heard, confirming a secure connection.

 How to remove the connector:

(1) Insert the supplied tool into the lock part of the connector. (2) Gently raise the release locking tab to separate the connector.

Note: Attempting to remove the connector

by force or pulling from the wire harness can cause damage. glove to help with gripping the tool.

To avoid injury, use a work

Supplied tool

Work glove

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tortion occurs when the headunit volume is t

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If you lose the supplied tool, use a flat screw-

driver with a tip width of 3 mm or less as a s

ubstitute.

Max 3 mm (1/8 in.)

Connections when using the speaker input wire

Connect the headunit speaker output wires to the amplifier using the supplied speaker input wire with RCA pin cord.

 Make sure to switch the INPUT SENS switch

to SP.

1 Headunit 2 Speaker output 3 Red: Right  4 Black: Right * 5 Black: Left * 6 White: Left  7 Speaker input wire with RCA pin cord

to the RCA input jack of this unit

Note

 If speaker input wires from a headunit are

connected to this amplifier, the amplifier will automatically turn on when the headunit is turned on. When the headunit is turned off, the amplifier turns off automatically. This function may not work with some headunits. In such cases, make sure that the L channel is connected correctly. If the function still does not work, please use a system remote control wire (sold separately). If multiple amplifiers are to be connected together synchronously, connect the headunit and all amplifiers via the system remote control wire.

Installation

Before installing the

amplier

WARNING

 To ensure proper installation, use the sup-

plied 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:

— On surfaces that could become loose

if the boat stops suddenly (chassis recommended).

— In places where it may interfere with the

boat’s operation.

 Install tapping screws in such a way that the

screw tip does not touch any wire. This is important to prevent wires from being cut by vibration of the boat, which can result in fire.

 Make sure that wires do not get caught in

the sliding mechanism or touch the legs of a person in the boat as short-circuit may result.

CAUTION

 Place all cables away from hot places, such

as near the heater outlet.

 The optimal installation location differs

depending on the boat model. Secure the amplifier at a sufficiently rigid location.

 Check all connections and systems before

final installation.

Example of installation on

the chassis

1 Placetheamplierinthedesired

installation location.

Insert the supplied tapping screws (4 mm × 25 mm) into the screw holes and push on the screws with a screwdriver so they make an imprint where the installation holes are to be located.

2 Drill 2.5 mm (1/8 in.) diameter holes in

the mounting surface.

3 Installtheamplierwiththeuseof

supplied tapping screws (4 mm × 25 mm).

②

1 Tapping-screws (4 mm × 25 mm) (5/32 in.

× 1 in.)

2 Installation surface 3 Hole-to-hole distance: 224.4 mm (8-27/32 in.) 4 Hole-to-hole distance: 86.4 mm (3-13/32 in.)

4 Attach the top panel cover.

Use the removed screws to attach the top panel cover (fastening torque 0.4 to 0.7 N·m). Attach the top panel cover in the same orientation as the main unit installation orientation.

1 Screws 2 Top panel cover

Additional information

Specications

Power source ...................... 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V

Grounding system .............. Negative type

Current consumption ......... 25 A (at continuous power,

Average current consumption

.......................................... 5.6 A (4 Ω for one channel)

Fuse ..................................... 30 A

Dimensions (W × H × D) .. 243 mm × 46.8 mm ×

eight ................................. 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)

Continuous power output .. 300 W × 1 (at 14.4 V, 4 Ω,

ad impedance ................. 4 Ω (2 Ω to 8 Ω allowable)

Frequency response ........... 10 Hz to 240 Hz (+0 dB,

ignal-to-noise ratio ........... 100 dB (IHF-A network)

Distortion ............................ 0.5 % (10 W )

Low pass filter:

Cutoff frequency ......... 20 Hz to 240 Hz

Cutoff slope ................. –12 dB/o ct

Gain control:

RCA .............................. 0.2 V to 6.5 V

Speaker ........................ 0.8 V to 16 V

Maximum input level / impedance:

RCA .............................. 6.5 V / 25 kΩ

Speaker ........................ 16 V / 12 kΩ

Waterproof .......................... JIS/IEC protection class

Dustproof ............................ JIS/IEC protection class

allowable)

Ω)

Ω for one channel)

6.3 A (2

105 mm (9-5/8 in. × 1-7/8 in. × 4-1/8 in.)

(Leads for wiring not in

cluded)

20 Hz to 240 Hz , ≤ 1 % TH D) 300 W × 1 (at 14.4 V, 2

100 Hz , ≤ 1 % TH D)

–3 dB)

7 (IPX7) equivalent (self-certified)

6 (IP6X) equivalent (self-certified)

Ω,

CTA2006Specications

Avant de commencer

informations relatives aux pièces de rechange et à l’entretien, et à beaucoup d’autres informations.

Nous vous remercions

produit PIONEER.

d’avoir acheté ce

La protection de votre ouïe est entre vos mains

Power output....................... 300 W RMS × 1 Channel (at

S/N ratio .............................. 75 dBA (reference: 1 W into

14.4 V, 4 Ω, 20 Hz to 240 Hz

and ≤ 1 % THD+N)

Ω)

Accessories

Power cable × 1 Speaker line input RCA cable × 1 Hexagonal wrench × 1 Mounting screw (4 × 25 mm) × 4 Supplied tool × 1

Notes

 Specifications and design are subject to mod-

ification without notice.

 The average current consumption is nearly

the maximum current consumption by this unit when an audio signal is input. Use this value when working out total current consumption by multiple power amplifiers.

Pour garantir une utilisation correcte, lisez bien ce mode d’emploi avant d’utiliser ce produit. Il est particulièrement important que vous lisiez et respectiez les indications ATTENTION et PRÉCAUTION de ce mode d’emploi.

Conservez-le dans un endroit sûr et facilement accessible pour toute consultation ultérieure.

Service après-vente des produits Pioneer

Veuillez contacter le revendeur Pioneer agréé auprès duquel vous avez acheté cet appareil ou une société de service Pioneer agréée pour le service après-vente ou les questions que vous pourriez avoir sur le produit. Vous pouvez contacter Pioneer directement comme suit :

N’expédiez pas votre appareil pour réparation sans avoir au préalable

contacté Pioneer. Les appareils

envoyés sans numéro d’autorisation

de retour seront refusés.

ÉTATS-UNIS ET CANADA

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION P.O. Box 1760 Long Beach, CA 90801-1760 États-Unis 80 0 - 421-1404

Pour connaître les conditions de garantie, reportez-vous au document Garantie limitée qui accompagne cet appareil.

Visitez notre site Web

États-Unis :

https://www.pioneerelectronics.com

Canada :

https://www.pioneerelectronics.ca

 Informez-vous sur les mises à jour dispo-

nibles pour votre produit (telles que les m

ises à jour du firmware).

 Enregistrez votre produit.  Accédez aux modes d’emploi, aux

Pour assurer le rendement optimal de votre matériel et – plus important encore – la protection de votre ouïe, réglez le volume à un niveau raisonnable. Pour ne pas altérer votre sens de la perception, le son doit être clair mais ne produire aucun vacarme et être exempt de toute distorsion. Votre ouïe peut vous jouer des tours. Avec le temps, votre système auditif peut en effet s’adapter à des volumes supérieurs, et ce qui vous semble un « niveau de confort normal » pourrait au contraire être excessif et contribuer à endom mager votre ouïe de façon permanente. Le r

églage de votre matériel à un volume sécuritaire AVANT que votre ouïe s’adapte vous p

ermettra de mieux vous protéger.

CHOISISSEZ UN VOLUME SÉCURITAIRE :

 Réglez d’abord le volume à un niveau

inférieur.

 Montez progressivement le volume jusqu’à

un niveau d’écoute confortable ; le son doit être clair et exempt de distorsions.

 Une fois que le son est à un niveau confort

able, ne touchez plus au bouton du volume.

N’OUBLIEZ PAS DE RESPECTER LES DIRECTIVES SUIVANTES :

 Lorsque vous montez le volume, assurez-

vous de pouvoir quand même entendre ce q

ui se passe autour de vous.

 Faites très attention ou cessez temporaire

ment l’utilisation dans les situations pouvant s’avérer dangereuses.



N’utilisez pas des écouteurs ou un casque

d’écoute lorsque vous opérez un bateau ; une telle utilisation peut créer un danger pour la circulation et est illégale dans de nombreux endroits.

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