Alphasonik PMA1000HCE manual

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    Owner's Manual ALPHASONIK R HIGH CURRENT PO WER AMPLIFIERS PMA600HCE / PMA640HCE / PMA1000HCE[...]

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    ALPHASONIK W AS FOUNDED IN 1976 WITH ONE MISSION, TO BRING ST A TE OF THE ART PERFORMANCE TO THE CAR AUDIO ENTHUSIAST . In those early years we pioneered such ground-breaking technolo- gies as amplier fan cooling and high voltage signal transfer which remain a benchmark in high-end audio. T oday , the new Alphasonik is committed to pushing the e[...]

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    Introduction.................................................................................3 Features and Specications.....................................................4-5 Controls & Funtions.................................................................6-9 Planning & Mounting Y our System..........................................[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing this Alphasonik product. Alphasonik products are specically engineered and designed for the mobile audio environment. This manual contains important information about installation, set-up procedures and integrating your new Alphasonik product into your vehicle. With proper care and installation, your new product will pro[...]

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    High Current Power Amplier 1 Ohm Mono (PMA 600HCE / 640HCE / 1000HCE) Hour Meter Cooling Fan Remote Control For Digital V oltmeter Beveled Clear Acrylic Protective Cover T iffany-Style Input and Output RCA Jacks Heavy-Duty Heat Sink High Speed Switching Power Supply Double Sided Glass Epoxy Circuit Board 4-W ay Protection Circuitry: Thermal, sho[...]

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    MODEL: PMA600HCE PMA1000HCE PMA640HCE Power /4 Ohms 300 X 2 500 X 2 160 X 4 Power /2 Ohms 550 X 2 900 X 2 290 X 4 Power /1 Ohm (Stereo) 900 X 2 1500 X 2 480 X 2 Power /1 Ohm (Mono) 1800 X 1 3000 X 1 960 X 1 Signal to Noise Ratio Damping Factor Input Sensitivity 200mV-8V 200mV-8V 200mV-8V Input Impedance 10KOhms 10KOhms 10KOhms Power Fuse (Recommend[...]

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    DVM BASS LEVEL PMA600HCE / PMA640HCE / PMA1000HCE 6 C O N T R O L S & F U N C T I O N S[...]

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    50Hz 150Hz DVM BASS LEVEL CH 3 / 4 CH 1 / 2 PMA640HCE 7 C O N T R O L S & F U N C T I O N S[...]

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    1. Speaker T erminals: These nickel plated connectors can accept from 10 to 8 gauge wire. Be careful to observe proper polarity when connecting the cables. 2. T o avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loops, it is essential that the amplier be grounded to a clean, bare, metal surface of the vehicle’s chas- sis. The nickel plated conne[...]

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    This LCD indicates the range from 10 volts to 15 volts. The LCD shows "LO" for 10 voltsbelow and "HI" for 15.5 volts over. HOUR METER - The hour meter is designed to provide the user with actual toal running time for the unit. Each number represents one hour of operation. (Fig 2) 9. V ariable Low-Pass lter (50Hz – 250Hz): F[...]

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    Planning Y our System Before beginning the installation, consider the following: A. If you plan to expand your system by adding other components sometimes in the future, ensure that adequate is left, and cooling requirements are met. B. Are your components matched? The peak power rating of your speakers must be equal or greater than the amplier [...]

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    MONO MODE STEREO MODE TRI MODE BRIDGED PMA600HCE / PMA1000HCE 11 W I R I N G D I A G R A M S[...]

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    2 CHANNEL MODE 3 CHANNEL MODE 4 CHANNEL MODE PMA640HCE 12 W I R I N G D I A G R A M S[...]

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    6 CHANNEL MODE PMA640HCE 13 W I R I N G D I A G R A M S[...]

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    T urning On The Amplier The amplier automatically turns on a few seconds after you turn vehicle’s igni- tion switch to ACC ON or turn on your auto sound system, depending upon how you wired the system. The POWER indicator on the top of the amplier illumi- nates when the amplier is on. Important: Y our amplier requires 90 amps or mo[...]

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    SYMP TO MS CHECK Is the Diagnostic LED illuminated? (YE S) No power to pow er wire No power to remote wire w ith receiver on Burnt or broken fuse Check Speake rs Leads Check Audio Leads AMP. TURNING OFF MEDIUM / HIGH VOLUME Check Speake r Load Impedance Shut dow n Speaker wires shorted REMEDY Check fo r speakers short or amplifier overheating NO SO[...]

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    Investigate the layout of your vehicle thoroughly before drilling or cutting. T ake care when you work near the gas tank, gas lines, hydraulic lines, electri- cal components and electrical wiring. Do not use the equipment unmounted. Attach this system securely to prevent damage, particularly in the event of an accident or aggressive driving. Do not[...]

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    Alphasonik, Inc. warrants this product against all defects in material and work- manship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase provided it was purchased from an Authorized Alphasonik, Inc. Dealer . Alphasonik, Inc. will extend this standard one-year warranty to a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase p[...]

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    7. This warranty is not transferable and protects the original purchaser provided they reside and made their purchase in the United States. International consumers may contact their local retailer or distributor for warranty information. 8. ALL IMPLIED W ARRANTIES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PRO- HIBITED BY APPLICABLE LA W , SHALL HA VE NO GREA TER DURA [...]

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    www .alphasonikinc.com Alphasonik Inc. 7050 V illage Drive Bldg G Buena Park CA 90621 TEL: (714)670-8950 F AX: (714)670-8959[...]