INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAR AMPLIFIER CA-115
CA-130
CA-160
NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTION
Power switch [POWER]
Power is switched on and off with each depression of this switch.
Power indicator
Lights when the power is switched on.
Mic 1 input jack [MIC1]
Connects to either the supplied or other microphone.
Mic 2 input jack [MIC2]
Connects to either the supplied or other microphone.
Mic 1 volume control [MIC1]
Adjusts the volume of the microphone connected to Mic 1 jack.
Mic 2 volume control [MIC2]
Adjusts the volume of the microphone connected to Mic 2 jack.
Auxiliary input jack [AUX]
Connects to a tape recorder, radio, etc.
Power cord
Connects to the power supply.
Speaker cable
Connects to the speaker.
Fuse holder
Be sure to use the fuse of specified rating.
(CA-115: 4 A, CA-130: 8 A, CA-160: 12 A)
INSTALLATION
The car amplifier can be mounted in the dashboard or center console of
the car. (The mounting method differs depending on the type of the
car.) It can also be mounted under the dashboard using the supplied
mounting kit.
When using the supplied mounting kit, attach the mounting bracket to
the dashboard first, and then the amplifier to the bracket.
Note: To avoid the amplifier's failure, do not use devices other than the
supplied mounting kit when installing.
CONNECTIONS
Connect the power supply and speaker as follows:
Notes
The amplifier cannot be installed in the car using a 24 V battery.
The amplifier cannot be installed in the car of the positive grounding
type.
See to it that the amplifier's output does not exceed the speaker's
(total) permissible input.
Ensure that the amplifier's output impedance matches the speaker's
total impedance. The amplifier may fail if they are not matched.
Nut (M5)
Spring washer (M5)
Plain washer (M5)
Plain
washer
(M5) Screw (M4x8)
Spring washer (M4)
Plain washer (M4)
Mounting bracket
Dashboard
Hexagon bolt
(M5x15)
When the total
impedance is 4
When the total
impedance is 8
Speaker cable
White (supplied with the amplifier)
Power cord
(supplied with the amplifier)
Speaker cable
White (supplied with the amplifier)
COM White
Blue
Red 12V battery
4Brown
8Orange
COM White
4Brown
8 Orange
[Front view]
[Side view]
WARNING
Do not install the unit in the following locations to avoid a traffic
accident and personal injury:
Locations which block the driving of a car.
Locations where the unit contacts the user's body or cloth when
getting on or down the car.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
mishandled, could result in moderate or minor
personal injury, and/or property damage.
CAUTION
Connect the power cord as instructed below. Failure to do so could
result in electric shock or a failure of the amplifier or car.
Connect the red cord directly to the positive + terminal of the
battery, and the blue cord to the negative
-
terminal.
Insulate joints between the power cord and battery terminal with
the vinyl tape.
Thank you very much for purchasing TOA's
Car Amplifier. To prolong the life of your
amplifier by operating and using it correctly,
please read this instruction manual
carefully. The Car Amplifier with a rated
output of 15 W (CA-115), 30 W (CA-130),
and 60 W (CA-160) is suited to general
public address applications made from cars.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to read the instructions in this section carefully before use.
Make sure to observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of safety
symbols and messages regarded as very important precautions are included.
We also recommend you keep this instruction manual handy for future reference.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
mishandled, could result in death or serious
personal injury.
