Pioneer PRS-D4200F - Premier Amplifier User manual

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BRIDGEABLE FOUR-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
Owner’s Manual
PRS-D4200F
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Before Using This Product ...................... 1
In case of trouble .............................................. 1
CAUTION ........................................................ 1
Visit our website ................................................ 1
CAUTION ........................................................ 2
WARNING ........................................................2
Setting the Unit .......................................... 3
Power Indicator ................................................ 3
Top Cover .......................................................... 3
Cut Off Frequency Control .............................. 3
BFC (Beat Frequency Control) Switch .................... 3
LPF (Low-Pass Filter)/HPF (High-Pass Filter)
Select Switch .............................................. 4
Gain Control ...................................................... 4
Input Select Switch ............................................ 4
Input Switch ...................................................... 4
Setting the Gain properly .................................. 5
Connecting the Unit .................................. 6
Connection Diagram ........................................ 7
Solderless Terminal Connections ...................... 8
Connecting the Power Terminal ........................ 8
Connecting the Speaker Output Terminals ...... 9
Using the Speaker Input .................................... 9
Connecting the Speakers and Input Wires ...... 10
Installation ................................................ 12
Example of installation on the floor mat
or on the chassis ...................................... 13
Replacing the top cover .................................. 13
Specifications .......................................... 14
Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER
product. Before attempting operation, be
sure to read this manual.
In case of trouble
When the unit does not operate properly,
contact your dealer or the nearest autho-
rized PIONEER Service Station.
CAUTION
•Never replace the fuse with one of greater
value or rating than the original fuse. Use of
an improper fuse could result in overheating
and smoke and could cause damage to the
product and injury including burns.
•Use the supplied hexagonal wrench to tight-
en screws when fastening wires to the termi-
nal. The use of a long, commercially avail-
able hexagonal wrench can cause excessive
torque to be applied possibly resulting in
damage to terminals and wires.
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Visit us at the following site:
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•We offer the latest information about
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Contents Before Using This Product

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CAUTION
Do NOT install or use your Pioneer ampli-
fier by wiring speakers rated at 4 Ohm (or
lower) in parallel to achieve a 2 Ohm (or
lower) bridged mode (Diagram B).
Amplifier damage, smoke, and overheat-
ing could result from improper bridging.
The amplifier surface could also become
hot to the touch and minor burns could
result.
To properly install or use a bridged mode
for a two-channel amplifier and achieve a
4 Ωload, wire two 8 Ωspeakers in paral-
lel with Left + and Right – (Diagram A) or
use a single 4 Ωspeaker. For a four-chan-
nel amplifier, follow the speaker output
connection diagram for bridging as shown
on the back of your amplifier, and wire
two 8 Ωspeakers in parallel to achieve a 4
Ωload or use a single 4 Ωspeaker per
channel.
If you have any questions or concerns,
please contact your local authorized
Pioneer dealer or call Pioneer customer
service.
WARNING
•We recommend that you use the special red bat-
tery and ground wire [RD-228], which is sold
separately. Connect the battery wire directly to
the car battery positive terminal (+) and the
ground wire to the car body.
•Do not touch the amplifier with wet hands.
Otherwise you may get an electric shock. Also,
do not touch the amplifier when it is wet.
•For traffic safety and to maintain safe driving
conditions, keep the volume low enough so that
you can still hear normal traffic sound.
•Check the connections of the power supply and
speakers if the fuse of the separately sold battery
wire or the amplifier fuse blows. Detect the cause
and solve the problem, then replace the fuse with
another one of the same size and rating.
•To prevent malfunction of the amplifier and
speakers, the protective circuit will cut the power
supply to the amplifier (sound will stop) when an
abnormal condition occurs. In such a case, switch
the power to the system OFF and check the
connection of the power supply and speakers.
Detect the cause and solve the problem.
•Contact the dealer if you cannot detect the cause.
•To prevent an electric shock or short-circuit
during connection and installation, be sure to
disconnect the negative (–) terminal of the battery
beforehand.
•Confirm that no parts are behind the panel when
drilling a hole for installation of the amplifier. Be
sure to protect all cables and important equipment
such as fuel lines, brake lines and the electrical
wiring from damage.
•DO NOT allow amplifier to come into contact
with liquids due to, for example, the location
where the amplifier is installed. Electrical shock
could result. Also, amplifier and speaker damage,
smoke, and overheating could result from contact
with liquids. In addition, the amplifier surface
and the surface of any attached speakers could
become hot to the touch and minor burns could
result.
Diagram A - Proper
8
Ohm
Speaker
+-
8
Ohm
Speaker
Pioneer
Amplifier
4 Ohm Bridged Mode
+
L+ R-
-
Diagram B - Improper
4
Ohm
Speaker
+-
4
Ohm
Speaker
Pioneer
Amplifier
2 Ohm Bridged Mode
+
L+ R-
-

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Setting the Unit
Power Indicator
The power indicator lights
when the power is switched
on.
Cut Off Frequency Control
If the LPF/HPF select switch is set to
LPF or HPF, you can select a cut off
frequency from 40 Hz to 500 Hz.
BFC (Beat Frequency Control)
Switch
BFC switch is on the bottom of the unit.
If you hear a beat while listening to an
AM broadcast with your car stereo,
change the BFC switch using a small
standard tip screwdriver.
Top Cover
Before setting up the unit, unfasten the
screws with a 4 mm hexagonal wrench
and remove the top cover.
•To adjust the switch, use standard tip screwdriver if needed.

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Gain Control
Adjusting the gain controls A and B will help match the output of the car stereo to the
Pioneer amplifier. Normally, set the gain controls to the NORMAL position. If the output is
low, even when the volume of the car stereo is turned up, turn these controls clockwise. If
there is distortion when the volume of the car stereo is turned up, turn these controls
counter-clockwise.
•If you only use one input plug, set the gain controls for speaker outputs A and B to the same position.
•When using with an RCA equipped car stereo (standard output of 500 mV), set to the NORMAL
position. When using with an RCA equipped Pioneer car stereo with max. output of 4 V or more,
adjust level to match the car stereo output level.
Input Select Switch
For two-channel input, slide this switch
to the left. For four-channel input, slide
this switch to the right.
LPF (Low-Pass Filter)/HPF (High-Pass Filter) Select Switch
Set the LPF/HPF select switch as follows according to the type of speaker that is connected
to the speaker output connector and the car stereo system:
LPF/HPF Select Audio frequency range Speaker Remarks
Switch to be output Type
LPF (Left) * — 40 Hz to 500 Hz Subwoofer Connect a subwoofer.
OFF (Center) Full range Full range
HPF (Right) * 40 Hz to 500 Hz — Full range Use if you want to cut the
very low frequency range*
because it is not necessary
for the speakers you are
using.
* See the “Cut Off Frequency Control” section.
Input Switch
It is possible to input from a car stereo external output (subwoofer output) or a car stereo
speaker output. When using an external output (subwoofer output), slide the switch to the
left. For connection instructions, see the “Connection Diagram” section. When using a
speaker output, slide the switch to the right. In this case, it is necessary to use the supplied
speaker input wire with RCA pin cord. For details, see the “Using the Speaker Input” sec-
tion.

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Setting the Unit
Setting the Gain properly
•This unit is equipped with a protective function to
prevent malfunction of the unit itself and speakers
from too much output, improper use or improper
connection.
•When outputting sound at high volume etc., this
function will cut off the sound output in a few
seconds. But this is not a malfunction. When you
turn down the volume of the head unit the sound
output will be restored.
•If sound output is cut, the gain control of this unit
may be improperly set. To ensure continuous
sound output at increased volume of the head unit,
set the gain control of the amplifier to a proper
position according to the preout maximum output
level of the head unit. There is no need to
decrease the volume of the head unit and too
much output is controlled.
•If you decrease the volume of the head unit and
set the gain control of the amplifier to the proper
position but still the sound cuts out from time to
time, contact the nearest authorized PIONEER
Service Station.
Gain Control of This Unit
•The above illustration shows the gain set to
NORMAL.
Relationship between the gain of the
amplifier and the output power of the
head unit
•If you raise the gain of the amplifier to an improp-
er level, only distortion is increased and the power
increases only slightly.
Signal waveform when outputting at high
volume by the gain control of the amplifier
•With high output the signal waveform is distorted,
if you raise the gain of the amplifier the power
changes only slightly.
Equal power
Amplifier gain
(normal)
Amplifier gain
(maximum)
Signal
waveform
Signal
waveform
Normal gain Maximum gain
Amplifier gain
(normal) Amplifier gain
(maximum)
Head unit volume steps
Power
Normal gain
Power
Head unit volume steps
Maximum gain
Equal power
Preout level: 4 V
Preout level: 6.5 V Preout level: 2 V
(Standard: 500 mV)

Connecting the Unit
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CAUTION
•Disconnect the negative (–) terminal of the bat-
tery to avoid the risk of short-circuit and damage
to the unit.
•Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhesive
tape. To protect the wiring, wrap adhesive tape
around it where they lie against metal parts.
•Do not route wires where they will get hot, for
example where the heater will blow over them. If
the insulation heats up, it may become damaged,
resulting in a short-circuit through the vehicle
body.
•Make sure that wires will not interfere with mov-
ing parts of the vehicle, such as the gearshift,
handbrake or seat sliding mechanism.
•Do not shorten any wires. Otherwise the protec-
tion circuit may fail to work when it should.
•Never feed power to other equipment by cutting
the insulation of the power supply wire to tap
from the wire. The current capacity of the wire
will be exceeded, causing overheating.
•Never replace the fuse with one of greater value
or rating than the original fuse. Use of an improp-
er fuse could result in overheating and smoke and
could cause damage to the product and injury
including burns.
Speaker Channel Speaker Type Power
Four-channel Subwoofer Nominal input: Min. 70 W
Other than subwoofer Max. input: Min. 150 W
Two-channel Subwoofer Nominal input: Min. 200 W
Other than subwoofer Max. input: Min. 600 W
Three-channel Subwoofer Nominal input: Min. 70 W
Speaker output A Other than subwoofer Max. input: Min. 150 W
Three-channel Subwoofer Nominal input: Min. 200 W
Speaker output B Other than subwoofer Max. input: Min. 600 W
CAUTION:
To prevent damage and/or injury
•Do not ground the speaker wire directly or con-
nect a negative (–) lead wire for several speakers.
•This unit is for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and
negative grounding. Before installing it in a recre-
ational vehicle, truck or bus, check the battery
voltage.
•If the car stereo is kept on for a long time while
the engine is at rest or idling, the battery may go
dead. Turn the car stereo off when the engine is at
rest or idling.
•If the system remote control wire of the amplifier
is connected to the power terminal through the
ignition switch (12 V DC), the amplifier will
always be on when the ignition is on— regardless
of whether the car stereo is on or off. Because of
this, the battery could go dead if the engine is at
rest or idling.
•Speakers to be connected to the amplifier should
conform with the standards listed below. If they
do not conform, they may catch fire, emit smoke
or become damaged. The speaker impedance
must be 2 to 8 ohms. But in case of two-channel
and other bridge connections, the speaker
impedance must be 4 to 8 ohms.
•Install and route the separately sold battery wire
as far away as possible from the speaker wires.
Install and route the separately sold battery wire,
ground wire, speaker wires and the amplifier as
far away as possible from the antenna, antenna
cable and tuner.

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Connecting the Unit
Connection Diagram
•This diagram shows connections using external output (subwoofer output). Slide the input switch to the left
(RCA).
•When you connect with speaker output, connections defers from the diagram. For details, see the “Using
the Speaker Input” section. In either case, you need to set the input switch. For details, see the “Setting the
Unit” section.
Grommet
RCA input
Special red battery wire [RD-228] (sold separately)
After making all other connections at the amplifier,
connect the battery wire terminal of the amplifier to
the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
Ground wire (Black) [RD-228] (sold separately)
Connect to metal body or chassis.
Amplifier with
RCA input jacks
Car stereo with
RCA output jacks
System remote control wire (sold separately)
Connect the male terminal of this wire to the system remote control terminal of the car
stereo (SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL). The female terminal can be connected to the
auto-antenna relay control terminal. If the car stereo does not have a system remote control
terminal, connect the male terminal to the power terminal through the ignition switch.
Fuse (40 A) ×2
Connecting wire with
RCA pin plugs (sold
separately).
Speaker output terminal
See the “Connecting the Speakers
and Input Wires” section for
speaker connection instructions.
Fuse (30 A) ×2
External Output
If only one input plug is used, do
not connect anything to RCA
input jack B.
RCA input jack B
RCA output jack
RCA input jack A

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Solderless Terminal Connections
•Do not connect a cord having an exposed core
wire to the power terminals of this amplifier
(Power terminal, GND terminal, System remote
control terminal). Disconnection or breakage of
the core wire can cause a fire or short-circuit.
•Since the wire will 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.
Securely fasten the wire with the terminal screw.
However, since excessively tightening the termi-
nal screw of the System remote control has the
risk of damaging the wire, be careful not to tight-
en excessively by observing the status of the wire
when tightening.
Connecting the Power Terminal
•We recommend that you use the special red bat-
tery and ground wire [RD-228], which is sold
separately. Connect the battery wire directly to
the car battery positive terminal (+) and the
ground wire to the car body.
•Recommended wires size (AWG: American Wire
Gauge) is as follows. The battery wire and the
ground wire must be same size.
•Use a 10 AWG to 20 AWG wire for the system
remote control wire.
Battery Wire and Ground Wire Size
Wire Length less than less than less than
4.5 m 7.2 m 11.4 m
Wire Size 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG
1. Pass the battery wire from the
engine compartment to the interior
of the vehicle.
•After making all other connections to the
amplifier, connect the battery wire terminal
of the amplifier to the positive (+) terminal of
the battery.
2. Connect the wires to the terminal.
•Fix the wires securely with the terminal
screws.
WARNING
Failure to securely fasten the battery wire to the ter-
minal using the terminal screws could cause the ter-
minal area to overheat and could result in damage
and injury including minor burns.
Engine
compartment Interior of
the vehicle
Drill a 13 mm
hole into the
vehicle body.
Insert the O-ring rubber
grommet into the vehicle
body.
Positive (+)
terminal
Fuse (40 A) ×2
GND terminal
Power terminal
Battery wire
System remote
control terminal
System remote
control wire
Ground wire
Terminal screws

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Connecting the Unit
Connecting the Speaker Output
Terminals
•Use a 10 AWG to 16 AWG wire for the speaker
wire.
1. Expose the end of the speaker wires
using nippers or a cutter by about
10 mm to 12 mm.
2. Connect the speaker wires to the
speaker output terminals.
•Fix the speaker wires securely with the termi-
nal screws.
Using the Speaker Input
Connect the car stereo speaker output
wires to the amplifier using the supplied
speaker input wire with RCA pin cord.
•Slide the input switch to the right (SP).
Connections when using the speaker
input
•As a result of connecting the car stereo speaker
output wire to the amplifier, the power of the
amplifier is turned on automatically when the car
stereo is turned on. It is not necessary to connect
the system remote control wire in this case.
•In the case the amplifier and head unit are con-
nected using a speaker input wire with RCA pin
cord, the amplifier power is only turned on when
one amplifier is being used. If two or more ampli-
fiers are synchronously connected in combina-
tion, connect the head unit and all of the ampli-
fiers with the system remote control wire.
Note:
•Connect the system remote control wire when the
power of the amplifier is not to be turned on
when the car stereo is turned on.
10 mm to 12 mm
Speaker output
terminal
Terminal screws
Speaker wire
Speaker output
Car Stereo
White: Black: Black: Red:
Left +Left ≠Right ≠Right +
Speaker input
wire with RCA
pin cord
To RCA input
jack of this unit.

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Connecting the Speakers and Input Wires
The speaker output mode can be four-channel, three-channel (stereo + mono)
or two-channel (stereo, mono). Connect the speaker leads to suit the mode
according to the figures shown below.
Four-channel
Three-channel
RCA input jack A
(Right)
Speaker out A
(Left)
RCA input jack B
Connecting wires
with RCA plugs
(sold separately)
From car stereo (RCA output)
If only one input plug is used, such as
when the car stereo has only one output
(RCA output), connect the plug to RCA
input jack A, but do not connect a plug to
RCA input jack B.
(Left)
Speaker out B
(Right)
RCA input jack A
(Right)
Speaker out A
(Left)
RCA input jack B
Connecting wires
with RCA plugs
(sold separately)
From car stereo (RCA output)
If only one input plug is used, such as
when the car stereo has only one output
(RCA output), connect the plug to RCA
input jack A, but do not connect a plug to
RCA input jack B.
Speaker out B
(Mono)
Input select switch is on the top of the unit. For two-
channel input, slide this switch to the left. For four-
channel input, slide this switch to the right.
Input select switch is on the top of the unit. For two-
channel input, slide this switch to the left. For four-
channel input, slide this switch to the right.

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Connecting the Unit
Two-channel (Stereo)
Two-channel (Mono)
RCA input jack A
In the case of two-channel mode
connect RCA plugs to the RCA
input jack A.
Speaker (Left)
Speaker (Right)
Connecting wire with
RCA plugs
(sold separately)
From car stereo (RCA output)
Speaker (Mono)
Speaker (Mono)
Connecting wire with
RCA plugs
(sold separately)
From car stereo (RCA output)
Input select switch is on
the top of the unit. Slide
this switch to the left.
RCA input jack A
In the case of two-channel mode
connect RCA plugs to the RCA
input jack A.
Input select switch is on
the top of the unit. Slide
this switch to the left.

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CAUTION
•Do not install in:
—Places where it could injure the driver or pas-
sengers if the vehicle stops suddenly.
—Places where it may interfere with the driver,
such as on the floor in front of the driver’s
seat.
•Make sure that wires are not caught in the sliding
mechanism of the seats, resulting in a short-cir-
cuit.
•Confirm that no parts are behind the panel when
drilling a hole for installation of the amplifier.
Protect all cables and important equipment such
as fuel lines, brake lines and electrical wiring
from damage.
•Install tapping screws in such a way that the
screw tip does not touch any wire. This is impor-
tant to prevent wires from being cut by vibration
of the car, which can result in fire.
•DO NOT allow amplifier to come into contact
with liquids due to, for example, the location
where the amplifier is installed. Electrical shock
could result. Also, amplifier and speaker damage,
smoke, and overheating could result from contact
with liquids. In addition, the amplifier surface and
the surface of any attached speakers could
become hot to the touch and minor burns could
result.
•To ensure proper installation, use the supplied
parts in the manner specified. If any parts other
than the supplied ones are used, they may damage
internal parts of the amplifier, or they may
become loose causing the amplifier to shut down.
•Never replace the fuse with one of greater value
or rating than the original fuse. Use of an improp-
er fuse could result in overheating and smoke and
could cause damage to the product and injury
including burns.
CAUTION:
To prevent malfunction and/or injury
•To ensure proper heat dissipation of the amplifier,
be sure of the following during installation.
—Allow adequate space above the amplifier for
proper ventilation.
—Do not cover the amplifier with a floor mat or
carpet.
•DO NOT allow amplifier to come into contact
with liquids due to, for example, the location
where the amplifier is installed. Electrical shock
could result. Also, amplifier and speaker damage,
smoke, and overheating could result from contact
with liquids. In addition, the amplifier surface and
the surface of any attached speakers could
become hot to the touch and minor burns could
result.
•Do not install the amplifier on unstable places
such as the spare tire board.
•The best location for installation differs with the
car model and installation location. Secure the
amplifier at a sufficiently rigid location.
•Make temporary connections first and check that
the amplifier and the system operate properly.
•After installing the amplifier, confirm that the
spare tire, jack and tools can be easily removed.
Installation

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Installation
Example of installation on the
floor mat or on the chassis
1. Place the amplifier where it is to be
installed. Insert the supplied tap-
ping screws (4 mm ×30 mm) into
the screw holes. Push on the screws
with a screwdriver so they make
marks where the installation holes
are to be located.
2. Drill 2.5 mm diameter holes at the
point marked, and install the ampli-
fier, either on the carpet or directly
to the chassis.
Replacing the top cover
1. Align the unit and top cover, and
insert the screw.
•The cover can be installed in the desired
direction to match to the amplifier.
2. Tighten the screw with a 4 mm
hexagonal wrench.
Tapping-screws (4 ×30 mm)
Floor mat or chassis
Drill a 2.5 mm diameter hole
Screw
Top Cover

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Specifications
Power source ........................................................................................................ 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V allowable)
Grounding system .......................................................................................................................................... Negative type
Current consumption ........................................................................................................ 28 A (at continuous power, 4 Ω)
Average current drawn* ........................................................................................................ 10 A (4 Ωfor four channels)
20 A (4 Ωfor two channels)
20 A (2 Ωfor four channels)
Fuse ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30 A ×2
Dimensions ........................................................................................................ 301 (W) mm ×57 (H) mm ×213 (D) mm
Weight .................................................................................................................... 3.5 kg (Leads for wiring not included)
Maximum power output .............................................................................................. 150 W ×4 (4 Ω) / 600 W ×2 (4 Ω)
Continuous power output ............................................................ 75 W ×4 (at 14.4 V, 4 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1.0% THD)
300 W ×2 (at 14.4 V, 4 Ω, 1 kHz 1.0% THD)
150 W ×4 (at 14.4 V, 2 Ω, 1 kHz 1.0% THD)
Load impedance ........................................................................................................................ 4 Ω(2 Ωto 8 Ωallowable)
Frequency response .......................................................................................................... 10 Hz to 50 kHz (+0 dB, –3 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio .................................................................................................................... 100 dB (IEC-A network)
Distortion ........................................................................................................................................ 0.005% (10 W, 1 kHz)
Separation ...................................................................................................................................................... 70 dB (1 kHz)
60 dB (100 Hz to 10 kHz)
Low pass filter ............................................................................................................ Cut off frequency: 40 Hz to 500 Hz
Cut off slope: –12 dB/oct
High pass filter ............................................................................................................ Cut off frequency: 40 Hz to 500 Hz
Cut off slope: –12 dB/oct
Gain control .................................................................................................................................... RCA: 400 mV to 6.5 V
Speaker: 1.6 V to 26 V
Maximum input level / impedance ...................................................................................................... RCA: 6.5 V / 22 kΩ
Speaker: 26 V / 90 kΩ
Note:
•Specifications and the design are subject to possible modification without notice
due to improvements.
*Average current drawn
•The average current drawn is nearly the maximum current drawn by this unit
when an audio signal is input. Use this value when working out total current
drawn by multiple power amplifiers.

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Antes de usar este producto .................... 1
En caso de desperfectos .................................... 1
PRECAUCION ................................................ 1
Visite nuestro sitio Web .................................... 1
PRECAUCION ................................................ 2
ADVERTENCIA .............................................. 2
Ajuste de esta unidad .............................. 3
Indicador de alimentación ................................ 3
Cubierta superior .............................................. 3
Control de frecuencia de corte .......................... 3
Interruptor BFC (Control de la frecuencia de
batido) ........................................................ 3
Interruptor de selección LPF (Filtro de paso
bajo)/HPF (Filtro de paso alto) .................. 4
Control de ganancia .......................................... 4
Interruptor de selección de entrada .................. 4
Interruptor de entrada ........................................ 4
Configuración apropiada de la ganancia ............5
Conexión de la unidad .............................. 6
Diagrama de conexión ...................................... 7
Conexiones de terminales sin soldadura ............8
Conexión del terminal de alimentación ............ 8
Conexión del terminal de salida de altavoz ...... 9
Uso de la entrada de altavoz .............................. 9
Conexión de los altavoces y cables
de entrada ................................................ 10
Instalación ................................................ 12
Ejemplo de instalación en la alfombra del
piso o en el chasis .................................... 13
Recolocación de la cubierta superior .............. 13
Especificaciones .................................... 14
Muchas gracias por la adquisición de este
producto PIONEER. Antes de tratar de
operarlo, lea atentamente este manual.
En caso de desperfectos
Si esta unidad no funciona correctamente,
póngase en contacto con su distribuidor o
con el Centro de Servicio PIONEER
autorizado más cercano.
PRECAUCION
•No reemplace nunca el fusible por uno con
un valor de régimen mayor que el fusible
original. El uso de un fusible inadecuado
podría causar el sobrecalantamiento o humo,
así como podría causar daños al producto y
lesiones, incluyendo quemaduras.
•Utilice la llave hexagonal suministrada para
apretar los tornillos al fijar los hilos a los
terminales. El uso de una llave hexagonal
larga disponible comercialmente puede
causar la aplicación de un par de apriete
excesivo, resultando en daños a los
terminales y hilos.
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PRECAUCION
NO instale o use el amplificador Pioneer
mediante la conexión de los cables de las
bocinas de 4 ohmios nominales (o menos)
en paralelo para lograr un modo en puente
de 2 ohmios (o menos) (Diagrama B).
Realizar un puente incorrecto podría
resultar en un sobrecalentamiento y daño
del amplificador, así como en un
desprendimiento de humo del mismo. La
superficie del amplificador podría también
ponerse caliente al tacto y resultar en
quemaduras ligeras.
Para instalar o usar adecuadamente el
modo de puente para un amplificador de
dos canales y lograr una carga de 4 Ω,
conecte los cables de dos bocinas de 8 Ω
en paralelo con Izquierdo + y Derecho –
(Diagrama A), o use una sola bocina de 4
Ω. Para un amplificador de cuatro canales,
siga el diagrama de la conexión de salida
de la bocina para crear un puente como se
muestra en la parte posterior del
amplificador, y conecte los cables de dos
bocinas de 8 Ωen paralelo para lograr una
carga de 4 Ωo use una sola bocina de 4 Ω
por canal.
Si tiene preguntas o dudas, comuníquese
con el distribuidor Pioneer autorizado en
su localidad o llame al Servicio al Cliente
de Pioneer.
ADVERTENCIA
•Se recomienda utilizar el cable de batería rojo
especial y el cable de tierra [RD-228], vendidos
separadamente. Conecte el cable de batería
directamente al terminal positivo de la batería del
vehículo (+) y el cable de tierra a la carrocería del
vehículo.
•No toque en el amplificador con las manos
mojadas. Caso contrario, usted puede llevar un
choque eléctrico. Igualmente, no toque en el
amplificador cuando esté mojado.
•Para seguridad del tráfico y para mantener
condiciones de conducción seguras, mantenga el
volumen suficientemente bajo de manera que aun
se pueda escuchar el sonido del tráfico normal.
•Verifique las conexiones del suministro de
energía y altavoces para ver si el fusible del cable
de batería vendido separadamente o el fusible del
amplificador se queman. Detecte la causa y
solucione el problema, y reemplace el fusible con
un otro del mismo tamaño y régimen.
•Para evitar mal funcionamiento del amplificador
y altavoces, el circuito de protección cortará la
alimentación al amplificador (el sonido se
detendrá) cuando se produzca una situación
anormal. En tal caso, apague el sistema y
verifique la conexión de la alimentación y
altavoces. Detecte la causa y resuelva el
problema.
•Contacte a su distribuidor si no puede detectar la
causa.
•Para evitar choques eléctricos o cortocircuitors
durante la conexión e instalación, asegúrese de
desconectar el terminal negativo (–) de la batería
antes de proceder.
•Confirme que ninguna parte quede detrás del
panel, cuando perfore un orificio para la
instalación del amplificador. Asegúrese de
proteger todos los cables y equipos importantes,
tales como líneas de combustibles, líneas de
frenos y el cableado eléctrico.
•NO permita que el amplificador entre en contacto
con líquidos debido a, por ejemplo, la locali-
zación donde el amplificador esté instalado. Esto
podría causar una sacudida eléctrica. El contacto
con líquidos también podría causar daños y
sobrecalentamiento al amplificador e altavoces.
Además, la superficie del amplificador y la
superficie de cualquier altavoz instalado también
podrían ponerse muy calientes al tacto, pudiendo
causar pequeñas quemaduras.
Diagrama A - Correcto
A ltavoz
de
8 ohmios
A ltavoz
de
8 ohmios
+ -
Amplificador
Pioneer
Modo de conexión en
puente de 4 ohmios
A ltavoz
de
4 ohmios
A ltavoz
de
4 ohmios
Amplificador
Pioneer
Modo de conexión en
puente de 2 ohmios
+
L+ R-
-
Diagrama B - Incorrecto
+ -
+
L+ R-
-

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Ajuste de esta unidad
•Utilice un destornillador para ajustar el interruptor, si se requiere.
Indicador de
alimentación
El indicador de
alimentación se ilumina
cuando la unidad se
encuentra activada.
Control de frecuencia de corte
Si se ajusta el interruptor de selección
LPF/HPF a LPF o HPF, se puede
seleccionar una frecuencia de corte de
40 Hz a 500 Hz.
Interruptor BFC (Control de la frecuencia de
batido)
El interruptor BFC se encuentra en la parte inferior de la
unidad. Si se oye un batido durante la escucha de una
transmisión AM con el equipo estéreo de automóvil,
cambie el interruptor BFC utilizando un destornillador
pequeño.
Cubierta superior
Antes de montar la unidad, desapriete
los tornillos con una llave hexagonal
de 4 mm y quite la cubierta superior.

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Control de ganancia
El ajuste de los controles de ganancia A y B le ayuda a igualar la salida del equipo estéreo
para automóvil al amplificador Pioneer. Normalmente, ajuste los controles de ganancia a la
posición NORMAL. Si la potencia de salida está baja aún cuando se aumenta el volumen del
equipo estéreo del automóvil, gire esos controles a la derecha. Si se produce distorsión
cuando se aumenta el volumen del equipo estéreo de automóvil, gire los controles a la
izquierda.
•Si se usa solamente un enchufe de entrada, ajuste los controles de ganancia para las salidas de altavoz
A y B a la misma posición.
•Cuando se usa un estéreo de automóvil equipado con RCA (salida estándar de 500 mV), ajuste a la
posición NORMAL. Cuando use con un estéreo de automóvil Pioneer equipado con RCA con una
salida máxima de 4 V o más, ajuste el nivel para adecuarse al nivel de salida del estéreo del
automóvil.
Interruptor de selección de entrada
Para la entrada de dos canales, deslice este interruptor hacia la izquierda. Para la entrada de
cuatro canales, deslice este interruptor hacia la derecha.
Interruptor de selección LPF (Filtro de paso bajo)/HPF (Filtro de paso alto)
Ajuste el interruptor de selección LPF/HPF de la manera siguiente, de acuerdo al tipo de
altavoz que se encuentra conectado al conector de salida de altavoz y al sistema estéreo de
automóvil:
Interruptor de Gama de frecuencia Tipo de Observaciones
selección LPF/HPF de audio a ser generada altavoz
LPF (izquierda) * — 40 Hz a 500 Hz Altavoz de graves Conecte a un altavoz
secundario de graves secundario.
OFF (central) Gama completa Gama completa
HPF (derecha) * 40 Hz a 500 Hz — Gama completa Utilice si desea cortar la
gama de frecuencia*
muy baja debido a que
no es necesaria para el
altavoz que está usando.
*Consulte a “Control de frecuencia de corte”.
Interruptor de entrada
Es posible introducir desde la salida exterior de un equipo estéreo de automóvil (salida de
altavoz de graves secundario) o desde la salida de altavoz de un equipo estéreo de
automóvil. Cuando utilice una salida exterior (salida de altavoz de graves secundario),
deslice el interruptor hacia la izquierda. Para las instrucciones de instalación, consulte la
sección “Diagrama de conexión”. Cuando utilice una salida de altavoz, deslice el interruptor
hacia la derecha. En este caso, es necesario utilizar el hilo de entrada de altavoz
suministrado con el cable con conector RCA. Para los detalles, consulte la sección “Uso de
la entrada de altavoz”.

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Ajuste de esta unidad
Configuración apropiada de la
ganancia
•Esta unidad está equipada con una función de
protección para evitar el fallo de funcionamiento
de la propia unidad y de los altavoces debido a
una salida muy alta, uso inadecuado o conexión
incorrecta.
•Al producir el sonido a un volumen alto, etc., esta
función cortará la salida del sonido en algunos
segundos. Sin embargo, esto no es un fallo de
funcionamiento. Al bajar el volumen de la unidad
principal, se restaurará la salida del volumen.
•Si se corta la salida del sonido, puede que se
ajuste incorrectamente el control de ganancia de
esta unidad. Para asegurar la salida continua del
sonido al volumen aumentado de la unidad
principal, ajuste el control de ganancia del
amplificador a una posición adecuada de acuerdo
con el nivel de salida máximo de la pre-salida de
la unidad principal. No hay necesidad de
disminuir el volumen de la unidad principal y se
controla una salida muy alta.
•Si disminuye el volumen de la unidad principal y
ajusta el control de ganancia del amplificador a
una posición adecuada, pero todavía se corta el
sonido de vez en cuando, póngase en contacto con
la Estación de Servicio PIONEER autorizada más
cercana.
Control de ganancia de esta unidad
•En la ilustración de arriba se muestra la ganancia
ajustada a NORMAL.
Relación entre la ganancia del
amplificador y la potencia de salida de la
unidad principal
•Si se eleva la ganancia del amplificador a un nivel
inadecuado, solamente la distorsión aumenta,
mientras la potencia aumenta solamente un poco.
Forma de onda de la señal con la salida de
volumen alto por el control de ganancia
del amplificador
•Cuando la salida alta de la forma de onda de señal
está con distorsión, si se eleva la ganancia del
amplificador, la potencia cambia solamente un
poco.
Ganancia del
amplificador (normal)
Ganancia del
amplificador (máxima)
Forma de
onda de la
señal
Forma de
onda de la
señal
Potencia igual
Ganancia normal Ganancia máxima
Ganancia del
amplificador
(normal)
Ganancia del
amplificador
(máxima)
Pasos de volumen de
la unidad principal
Potencia
Ganancia normal
Potencia
Pasos de volumen de
la unidad principal
Ganancia máxima
Potencia igual
Nivel de pre-salida: 2 V
(Estándar: 500 mV)
Nivel de
pre-salida: 4 V
Nivel de
pre-salida: 6,5 V