User manual BLAUPUNKT MPA500

[. . . ] M PA M U LT I - C H A N N E L P O W E R A M P L I F I E R MPA 500us 2/1 Channel Mobile Audio Amplifier with 500 Watts Max. Power Amplificateur audio mobile de 500 watts de puissance maximum à 2/1 canaux Amplificador Móvil de Áudio de 2/1 Canales con Potencia Máx. de 500 vatios Amplificador Móvel de Áudio de 2/1 Canais com Potência Máx. de 500 Watts 1 2/ ER OW LP NE AN CH R IE IF PL AM MP A5 0/ 1X 50 0W · 2 O HM AB ST LE +1 2V 00u s SP EA KE RS 2X 20 ­ R + ­ L + FU SE BLAUPUNKT SPECIFICATIONS - MPA500US, 2/1 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER Below is a basic trouble-shooting guide to assist in seeking out and correcting a problem that may occur in the installation process. [. . . ] TRIGGER - This allows the amp to be remotely switched on from the radio and normally uses a dedicated "trigger" line output. If one is not available, simply use the power antenna line. When a +12 volt DC signal is applied it will turn on the amplifier. +12V - A high current line run directly to the battery is required. This line should NOT be connected to the fuse block of the vehicle. It MUST be fused through its own dedicated fuse at the battery. +12V Spade Connector NOT SUPPLIED To Battery Terminal 10 Gage Wire 30 amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker Battery Terminal Adapter Ground Terminal Connect to a good chassis ground. The ground connection should be clean, unpainted metal to provide a good electrical connection. +12V 2. ) FUSE - This fuse is only for catastrophic situations should the amplifier begin to self-destruct or incur installation situations where gross amounts of current are being required from the amplifier. Although another fuse is located at the battery, in line with the battery high current line, this fuse MUST remain in the circuit to physically protect the amplifier. 3. ) SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS - These connections are used to connect to the loudspeakers with the appropriate impedance. It is imperative that these lines NOT be connected or touch the chassis of the vehicle in any way. Also, the (+) and (-) leads are in no way inner connected so the left channel (+) and the right channel (+) must remain independent. In addition, the (-) leads for the speakers CANNOT touch or be wired to the ground lead of the amplifier; these are NOT common ground amplifiers. Spade Connector Ring Connector 10 Gage Wire Sheet Metal Screw Drill 1/8" hole in chassis sheet metal Remote Terminal Connect the radio power antenna lead from the receiver to the amplifier terminal. This turns the amplifier on whenever the receiver is turned on. +12V Important If wiring connections are made wrong, the unit will not operate properly and it could be damaged. Follow the installation instructions carefully, or have the installation handled by an experienced technician. Spade Connector 18-20 Gage Wire To Receiver Power Antenna Lead Butt Connector (not supplied) ­8 ­ SYSTEM CONFIGURATION #1 Full-Range Full-Range or High-Pass Connect Speakers as shown. For best sound, always make sure to connect + to + and - to Speakers ­ +R + L ­ Crossover Position X-OVER + Full-Range or High-Pass Bridged ­ 100 flat 75 Full-Range 2 Channel Full-range -or- High-Pass Mode This installation is most popular for listeners who want to simply increase the power to the rear speakers in a car. The resulting performance is most commonly a louder overall sound field from the rear. But, such a system's biggest benefit is the additional bass response since the bass control of the radio can be turned up without distorting the amplifier. Such a system is not necessarily louder in the mids and highs but is able to play louder in the low frequencies due to this additional power. This leads to an overall richer and stronger sound experience for the listener without additional subwoofer boxes or electronics that may complicate the system or take up more room. Such a system WILL NOT equal the performance of a subwoofer system but will certainly be a pleasant improvement. With the addition of a high-pass filter, this amplifier is set up to complement a dedicated subwoofer amplifier/speaker system. This allows for smaller (e. g. , 5" or 6") satellite speakers to operate most efficiently without being over-driven in the bass region where a dedicated subwoofer system operates most efficiently. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION #2 Full-Range High-Pass + L Speakers ­ +R ­ Crossover Position X-OVER + Bridged ­ 100 flat 75 Subwoofer Full-Range High-Pass 3 Channel Multi-Mode (Passive) The multi-mode system is a "poor-man's" satellite/subwoofer system. This amplifier is able to drive speakers in stereo mode and at the same time drive low frequencies to a dedicated subwoofer speaker. [. . . ] Carefully pack the unit and ship prepaid to the servicing location. For further information, write to the Robert Bosch Corporation, 2800 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, Illinois, 60153, attention Blaupunkt Customer Service Department or call 1-800-266-2528. Specifically excluded from this warranty are failures caused by misuse, neglect, abuse, improper operation or installation, dropping or damaging, unauthorized service or parts, or failure to follow maintenance instructions or perform normal maintenance activities. Normal maintenance activities for car audio products include but are not limited to cleaning and other minor maintenance activities and adjustments that are outlined in the owner's manual or that are normally required for continued proper operation. [. . . ]