Pioneer GM-ME600X6 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

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MARINE 6-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICATEUR 6 CANAUX MARIN

GM-ME600X6

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ELECTRONICS (USA)INC.

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Before you start

Thank you

product

To ensure proper use, please read through this manual before using this product. It is especially 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 6-channel Amplifier Model Number: GM-ME600X6 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/PUSA/

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/PUSA/

Canada:

https://www.pioneerelectronics.ca/POCEN/

 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.

If the screw for the ground wire loos-

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 ground wire is properly connected to the negative 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. 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.



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 product, 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 connections, then replace the blown fuse with an identical value equivalent.

 Always install the amplifier on an even sur-

face. Do not install the amplifier on a surface that 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.



Do not allow this unit to come into

contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to this unit ,

smoke, and overheating could result

from contact with liquids. The surfaces of the amplier and any attached

speakers may also heat up and cause

burns.

 In the event of any abnormality, the power

supply to the amplifier may cut off to prevent equipment malfunction. If this occurs, switch 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 modifications not authorized in writing by Pioneer are excluded from limited warranty coverage.

 This amplifier is designed for marine use but is

not waterproof. Do not install it in places that are prone to getting wet. When the amplifier is not used, attach a cover or cap to prevent water entering inside or the terminals getting wet when they come into contact with water.

 Do not install the amplifier in a location

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

 Install the amplifier in a dry and well-venti-

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lated environment, where other equipment will not 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 precautions 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.

 Slots and openings in the cabinet are pro-

vided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as papers, floor mat, cloths).

 Please ask your dealer or relevant profession-

als to install/uninstall this product. Incorrect installation can interfere with boat operation.

 Keep small items such as bolts and screws

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

CAUTION

 Always keep the volume low enough to hear

outside sounds.

 Extended use of the headunit 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.

placed on the

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: — When the temperature inside the product

becomes high

— When speaker output detects 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.

Setting the unit

What’s what

Top side

Top panel cover

134

NOR (normal) position. If the output remains low even when the headunit volume is turned up, turn the volume to a lower level (clockwise). If dis tortion occurs when the headunit volume is

urned up, turn these volumes to a higher

t level (counterclockwise).  If using only one input plug, set the gain

volumes for speaker outputs A, B, and C to the same position.

 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 stereo with max imum output of 4 V or more, adjust level

o match that of the stereo output.

 For use with an RCA equipped stereo

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

4 LPF (low-pass lter)/HPF (high-pass

lter) select switch

Switch the settings based on the connected speaker.

When the Subwoofer is connected:



Select LPF. This eliminates high range

frequency and outputs low range frequency.

Setting gain properly

 Protective function 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 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 high volume, set the ampli fier gain volume to a level appropriate

or the preout maximum output level of

f the headunit, so that volume can remain unchanged and to avoid distortion caused by signal waveform clipping at the amplifier input.

 Even with correct volume and gain set-

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

uthorized Pioneer Service Company.

Gain volume of this unit

0.5 V (Maximum preout level=2 V)

 When the full range speaker is

connected:

Select HPF or OFF. HPF eliminates low

 Use the supplied wrench to remove the four

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

 To adjust the switch, use a flathead screw

driver if needed.

Terminal side

range frequency and output high range frequency. OFF outputs the entire fre quency range.

INPUT SENS switch

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

6 SPEAKER SETTING (output power

switch)

Switch the output power according to the

Maximum preout level=4V

Above illustration shows NOR (normal) gain setting.

Relationship between amplier gain

and headunit output power

connected speaker.

1 INPUT SELECT switch

Select 2CH for two-channel input, 4CH for four–channel input, or 6CH for six-channel input.

2 Power/Protect indicator

The power indicator lights up blue to indi

cate power ON.



If something is not normal, the indicator

turns red.

3 GAIN volume

Adjusting gain volume CH A (channel A), CH B (channel B), and CH C (channel C) helps align the headunit output to the Pioneer amplifier. Default setting is the

En En En En

7 SPEAKER SETTING (output channel

switch)

Switch the number of channels accord

ing to the connected speaker. When the S

ubwoofer is connected, select MONO, when the full range speaker is connected, select 2CH.

8 FREQ (Hz) (cut off frequenc y) volume

Cut off frequency selectable from 50 Hz to 500 Hz if the LPF/HPF select switch is set to LPF or HPF. For precise frequency information , refer to

Chart

Precise Frequency Selection

* These controls are provided for Channels A,

B, and C, respectively.

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.9

No.5

No.1

Step Number Frequency (Hz)

1 50 2 56 3 63 4 71.5 5 80 6 90 7 100 8 113

9 125 10 143 11 160

12 180 13 200

14 225 15 250 16 285 17 315 18 335 19 400 20 450 21 500

No.13

No.17

No.21

Connecting the units

Connection diagram

1 Battery wire (sold separately)

 The maximum length of the wire

between the fuse and the positive  terminal of the battery is 30 cm (12 in.).

 For the wire size, refer to

the power terminal

. The battery wire, the ground wire and the optional direct ground wire must be same size. After making all other connections at the amplifier, connect the battery wire ter minal of the amplifier to the positive  terminal of the battery.

2 Fuse (80 A) (sold separately)

Each amplifier must be separately fused at 80 A.

3 Positive  terminal 4 Negative (*) terminal 5 Battery (sold separately) 6 Ground wire, Terminal (sold separately)

The ground wires must be same size as the

battery wire.

7 Headunit with RCA output jacks (sold

separately)

8 External output 9 Connecting wire with RCA pin plugs (sold

separately)

a Fuse (40 A) × 2 b RCA input jack A c RCA input jack B d RCA input jack C e Speaker output terminals

Connecting

Please see the following section for

speaker connection instructions. Refer to

Connections when using the speaker input wire

f System remote control wire (sold

separately)

Note

INPUT SELECT switch must be set. For details, see

Setting the unit

Before connecting the

amplier

WARNING

 Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhe-

sive tape. To protect the wiring, wrap sections i

n 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 equip ment and wiring.

About suitable specication

of speaker

Regarding the speaker to be connected to the amplifier, use a speaker having a rated input capacity more than the rated output capacity of the amplifier. If this condition is not met, there is a risk of fire, smoke, or damage. The

speaker impedance is 2Ω to 8Ω.

Speaker setting and I/O

Corresponding I/O for the number of input channels

Input: Two-channel / Output: Six-channel  Slide INPUT SELECT switch to 2CH position and connect wires with RCA pin plugs (sold sepa-

rately) to CH-A.

INPUT OUTPUT

CH-A

CH1 CH1

(L)

CH-A

(R)

CH-B

(L)

CH-B

(R)

CH-C

(L)

CH-C

(R)

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

Input: Four-channel / Output: Six-channel  Slide INPUT SELECT switch to 4CH position and connect wires with RCA pin plugs (sold sepa-

rately) to CH-A and CH-B.

INPUT OUTPUT

CH-A

CH1 CH1

(L)

CH-A

CH2

(R)

CH-B

CH3

(L)

CH-B

CH4

(R)

CH-C

CH5

(L)

CH-C

CH6

(R)

En En En En

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

Mixed CH1+CH3

CH6

Mixed CH2+CH4

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

Input: Six-channel / Output: Six-channel  Slide INPUT SELECT switch to 6CH position and connect wires with RCA pin plugs (sold sepa-

rately) to CH-A, CH-B, and CH-C.

INPUT OUTPUT

CH-A

CH1 CH1

(L)

CH-A

CH2

(R)

CH-B

CH3

(L)

CH-B

CH4

(R)

CH-C

CH5

(L)

CH-C

CH6

(R)

CH2

CH3

CH4

CH5

CH6

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

Example of speaker setting and speaker connection

Six channel output

CH-A

CH-B

CH-C

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

Five channel output

CH-A

CH-B

CH-C

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

STEREO

MONO

Four channel output

CH-A

CH-B

CH-C

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

Three channel output

CH-A

CH-B

CH-C

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

STEREO

MONO

 When in MONO connection, a monaural signal is output which is a mix of the left and right channel

signals.

Speaker setting and power output

SPEAKER SETTING

2 W

NOR

4 W

2 W

MONO 2CH

- 100 W

150 W 75 W

- 100 W

HIGH

4 W

200 W 100 W

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

Notes

 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 front 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.

Solderless terminal connections

 Since the wire may become loose over time,

it must be periodically inspected and tightened as necessary.



Do not solder or bind the ends of the

twisted wires.

 Fasten while making sure to not to clamp

the insulating sheath of the wire.

 Use the supplied hexagonal wrench to

tighten and loosen the terminal screw of the amplifier and use it to securely fasten the wire. Be careful to avoid excessive tighten ing of this screw, which may damage the w

ire.

Connecting the power terminal

WARNING

If the battery wire is not securely fixed to the terminal using the terminal screws, there is a risk of overheating, malfunction and injury, including burns.

 Always use the recommended bat-

tery and ground wire, sold separately. C

onnect the battery wire directly to the boat battery positive () terminal and the ground wire to the boat body.

 Recommended wires size (AWG: American

Wire Gauge) is as follows. The battery wire, the ground wire and the optional direct ground wire must be same

 Use a wire of 12 AWG to 16 AWG wire for

the speaker wire.

 When drilling a cable pass-thru into a bulk-

head or barrier wall, route the cable through carefully and seal the hole to prevent fumes from seeping from engine compartment to other areas.

1 Route battery wire from engine

compartment to the boat interior.

After completing all other amplifier con nections, finally connect the battery wire t

erminal of the amplifier to the positive 

battery terminal.

size.

1 Positive  terminal 2 Battery wire (sold separately)

The maximum length of the wire between the

fuse and the positive  terminal of the battery is 30 cm (12 in.).

3 Fuse (80 A) (sold separately)

Each amplifier must be separately fused at

80 A.

2 Use wire cutters or a utility knife to

strip the end of the battery wire, ground wire and system remote

control wire to expose about 10 mm

(3/8 in.) of the end of each of the wires, and then twist the exposed ends of the

wires.

Twist

10 mm (3/8 in.)

3 Connect the wires to the terminal.

Fix the wires securely with the terminal screws.

1 Battery wire 2 Power terminal 3 Ground wire 4 GND terminal 5 System remote control wire 6 System remote control terminal 7 Terminal screws

Connecting the speaker output terminals

1 Use wire cutters or a utility knife to

strip the end of the speaker wires to expose about 10 mm (3/8 in.) of wire

and then twist the wire.

Twist

10 mm (3/8 in.)

2 Connect the speaker wires to the

speaker output terminals.

Fix the wires securely with the terminal screws.

1 Terminal screws 2 Speaker wires 3 Speaker output terminals

Installation

Before installing the amplier

WARNING

 To ensure proper installation, use the supplied

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 in:

— Places where injury could occur if the boat

stops suddenly.

— Places where it may interfere with the

boat’s operation.

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