User manual ALPINE MRP-M2000 SERVICE MANUAL

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL 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. Please read this OWNER'S MANUAL thoroughly to familiarize yourself with each control and function. We at ALPINE hope that your new MRP-M2000 will give you many years of listening enjoyment. In case of problems when installing your MRP-M2000, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer. [. . . ] ⷠIf you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information. ⷠYour Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information. 1 RCA Input Jacks Connect these jacks to the line out leads on your head unit using RCA extension cables (sold separately). Be sure to observe correct channel connections; Left to Left and Right to Right. 2 Speaker Output Terminals The MRP-M2000 has one set of speaker outputs. Be sure to observe correct speaker output connections and phasing in relation to the other speakers in the system. Do not connect speaker leads together or to chassis ground. 3 Battery Lead (Sold Separately) Be sure to add a }180 amp fuse as close as possible to the battery's positive (+) terminal. This fuse will protect your vehicle's electrical system in case of a short circuit. If you need to extend this lead, only use }} AWG1/0 (the wire gauge) for this connection. 4 Remote Turn-On Lead (Sold Separately) Connect this lead to the remote turn-on or power antenna (positive trigger, (+) 12V only) lead of your head unit. 5 Ground Lead (Sold Separately) Connect this lead securely to a clean, bare metal spot on 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 all your audio components to the same point on the chassis to prevent ground loops. Only use }}AWG1/0 (the wire gauge)for this connection. 6 Power Supply Terminal 7 Speaker Input Leads These leads are input leads for use with head units not equipped with preamp outputs. When not using the RCA Line Input connectors, you should connect these wires to the speaker output leads of your head unit. The MRP-M2000 accepts input from high power or standard power head units. Right Speaker (Gray (+)) " Right Speaker (Gray/Black (­)) NOTE: In case of using the speaker input cord, noises may occur at power off depending on the head unit connected. If you feel uneasy about the noises, add a SPST switch to the connection. 2AWG is the minimum power and ground cable size that should be used to connect this amplifier. [. . . ] Now, increase the amplifier gain until the sound from the speakers becomes distorted. Reduce the gain slightly so the sound is no longer distorted to achieve the optimum gain setting. & Bass EQ Adjustment Knob Boost the low frequency output of the amplifier from 0 dB (flat) to +12 dB. FILTER) Permits adjustment of the crossover frequency, by rotating the knob to select any frequency between 50 to 200 Hz as the crossover point. [. . . ]