User manual HARMAN KARDON CA260

[. . . ] 15-518" x 3-718'' x 7-1!8" ( 3 9 6 x 9 8 ~ 1 8 rnm) 0 . 14. 6kgl We~ght All specifications arltf features subject to change w~rhournonce Accessories Spare Fuse I 1 pc I Power Cord (Red) ( 1 pc 1 Ground Cord (Black1 ( 1 pc ) Spade Lug with Tube (10 pcs Installation Template ( 1 pc. ) Mounting Screws and Washers ( 1 set) 3 0 Amperes of HCC (High Instantaneous Current Capab~lity) a ~ n t a ~ n s m a wide dynamic range and low distortion when driving low impedance or reactive loads. High Power Output of 6 0 watts per channel Into 4 Ohms, 9 0 watts per channel into 2 Ohms and 180 watts bridged-mono into 4 Ohms. [. . . ] This provides the maximum heat dissipation capability. If possible, mount the CA260 chassis directly to a vertical or near-vertical surface, such as the lns~de wall beh~nd the rear seat. If this is not possible, use the optional Vertical Mounting Bracket (BRI) t o mount the CA260 t o a horizontal surface, such as the trunk floor. The brackets permit vertical heatsink orientation when mountinq t o a horizontal surface. In addition to vertical orientation, the recommended installat~on locations allow air t o flow freely through the heatsink fins. This convection, or "chimney effect", provides maximum heat dissipation. Horizontal heatsink orientation, such as when the unit is mounted under a seat or directly t o the trunk floor, reduces heat dissipation and causes the unit to run hotter At low temperatures (below 70' F, 20" C) or at low power levels, these positions may be acceptable. But at higher temperatures andlor power levels, these positions are likely to cause one of the thermal protection systems t o activate. Note : Drill undersized holes in the car chassis so that the 5rnm tapping screws fit t~ghtly. We recommend 3 5 m m or 118 inch diameter holes. Note 2: A template is enclosed so that the precise hole locations for the tapp~ng screws can be easily determ~ned , Tern plate Mounting t o a Horizontal Surface w i t h the Optional Brackets (BR1) Using the template, locate and drill 6 holes corresponding to those in the short ends of the vertical mounting brackets. Mount the brackets to the surface with the six 5 m m hexagon-head tapping screws and spring washers. Then mount the CA260 to the brackets using the six 5 m m hexagon-head nuts and bolts. Vertical Mounting Directly Mounting t o a Vertical Surface Using the template, locate and drill 6 holes corresponding to those In the CA260 chass~s Securely mount the CA260 to the surface with the six 5 m m hexagon-head tapping screws and sprlng washers Spring Washer . Spr~ngWasher , !% &$ a Speaker System D+J 11 Right channel Left channel Leir channel v i i 0 OUtOUl Car Stereo Right channel outout Left channel output u Car Battery TunerIDeck Chassis Note. A tunerideck with line level outputs and a car stereo w ~ t h g h n level (soeaker) outouts should not he connected simultaneously, as shown in this diagram. Caution# 1 : The ignition key switch should be turned off before any connections are made to the car electrical system. Caution#2: The last connection t o be made should be that between the positive terminal of the car battery and the " + B" terminal on the CA260. Connect the CA260 to the car electrical system and to the other components in the audio system as per the following ~nstructions: Remote This terminal enables the power switch of the car stereo or tunerldeck to also turn on the CA260. [. . . ] It is good practice t o add a line fuse near the battery terminal t o protect the battery from a short circuit along the wire. + GND This is the negative power input terminal It should be connected directly t o the car chassis by a short, heavy gauge wire. It is not necessary t o connect this terminal t o the negative battery terminal. Speaker Systems For a conventional stereo system with one or t w o speaker systems per channel, connect the speaker systems t o these termlnals Be careful to connect the positive speaker terminals to the positive CA260 terminals. [. . . ]