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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Power supply
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Connect the +12 V power supply lead only after all the other leads have
been connected
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Be sure to connect the ground lead of the unit securely to a metal point of
the car. A loose connection may cause a malfunction of the amplifier.
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Be sure to connect the remote control lead of the car audio to the remote
terminal.
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When using a car audio without a remote output on the amplifier, connect
the remote input terminal (REMOTE) to the accessory power supply.
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Use the power supply lead with a fuse attached (40 A).
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Place the fuse in the power supply lead as close as possible to the car
battery.
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Make sure that the leads to be connected to the +12 V and GND terminals
of this unit are larger than 10-Gauge (AWG-10) or have a sectional area of
more than 5 mm².
General safety notes
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This unit is designed for negative ground 12 V DC operation only.
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Use speakers with suitable impedance. (2 to 16 ohm, stereo).
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Do not connect any active speakers (with built-in amplifier) to the speaker
terminals of the unit.
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Avoid installing the unit where
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it would be subject to high temperatures such as from direct sunlight
or hot air from the heater.
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it would be exposed to rain or moisture.
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it would be subject to dust or dirt.
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lf your car is parked in direct sunlight and there is a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool down before use.
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When installing the unit horizontally, be sure not to cover the fins with the
floor carpet etc.
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lf this unit is placed too close to the car radio, interference may occur. ln
this case, relocate the amplifier away from the car radio .
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lf no power is being supplied to the master unit, check the connections.
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This power amplifier employs a protection circuit to protect the
transistors and speakers if the amplifier malfunctions. Do not attempt
to test the protection circuit by covering the heat dink or connecting
improper loads.
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Do not use the unit on a weak battery as its optimum performance
depends on a good power supply.
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For safety reasons, keep you car audio volume moderate so that you can
still hear sounds outside your car.