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    ENGLISH FRANÇAIS R MR V -F900 4 Channel Power Amplifier • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser cet appareil. • MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo. ESPAÑOL[...]

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    1 - EN Introduction ......................................................................................................... 2 W ARNING .............................................................................................................. 4 CAUTION ............................................................................................[...]

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    2 - EN Meeting a new challenge to realize the best sound possible for the mobile environment AlpineF#1Status For a quarter of a century , Alpine’ s goal has been the best sound in the mobile environment despite its harsh physical and electrical conditions. T o overcome these severe listening conditions, Alpine has developed its own unique on-boar[...]

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    3 - EN The MRV -F900 is designed to convey all the passion and impact of exceptional performances. The high fidelity circuitry of this 100W x 4-channel power amplifier , consists of high grade audio components. This combination produces beautiful harmonics, aiming at the ultimate in craftsmanship and following the ideas of microdynamics. ■ High p[...]

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    4 - EN W ARNING This symbol means important instruc- tions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT OPERA TE ANY FUNCTION THA T T AKES YOUR A TTENTION A WA Y FROM SAFEL Y DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehi[...]

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    5 - EN CAUTION This symbol means important instruc- tions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage. HAL T USE IMMEDIA TEL Y IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing. HA VE THE [...]

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    6 - EN Due to the high power output of the MR V -F900, considerable heat is produced when the amplifier is in operation. For this reason, the amplifier should be mounted in a location which will allow f or free circulation of air , such as inside the trunk. F or alter nate installation locations, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer . 1. Us[...]

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    7 - EN Mounting the End Covers • The product ’ s appearance can be improved b y mounting the end cov ers on the main unit after installation. • Mount the end cov ers after installing the main unit. 1 Mounting the brackets 1) Use the included machine screws 6 to mount the three included brac kets 5 onto the side opposite the terminal surface. [...]

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    8 - EN Connections Before making connections , be sure to tur n the power off to all audio components. Connect the yello w batter y lead from the amp directly to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle's battery . Do not connect this lead to the fuse bloc k. T o prevent external noise from entering the audio system. • Locate the unit and ro[...]

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    9 - EN 4 Battery Lead (Sold Separately) Be sure to add a fuse as close as possible to the MR V -F900 ’ s batter y terminal. This fuse will protect your v ehicle ’ s electrical system and the MR V -F900 in case of a shor t circuit. If you need to extend this lead, the wire gauge should be A WG4 or larger. NOTES: • Please make sure not to short[...]

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    10 - EN 1 Check the wire siz e. NOTES: • Wire Size (Battery Lead, Ground Lead): Recommended wire size f or this unit is AWG4 or larger . • Wire Size (Remote T urn-on Lead): Recommended wire size f or this unit is AWG8 – A WG14. • If the wire gauge used is unknown, ask y our dealer . 2 Remov e the insulation from the ends of the wire leads b[...]

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    11 - EN 3 3 5 1 4 10 2 2 6 7 9 8 9 8 4 1 5 10 3 Slide the batter y lead into the fuse bloc k. • Slide the batter y lead (sold separately) into the fuse b lock (supplied) as below: 1) Dismantle the fuse box. T urn the cap 1 counterclockwise . 2) T urn the hexagon scre w 3 of the fuse terminal 2 with a hexagon wrench (supplied). 3) Remov e the rubb[...]

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    12 - EN Mounting the T erminal Cover • The product ’ s appearance can be improv ed by mounting the terminal cover on the main unit after installation. • Mount the terminal cover after the connections ha ve been made and y ou hav e checked that operation is normal. 1 Open the door . 1) Use the included he xagonal wrench to remove the tw o hexa[...]

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    13 - EN 3 Fastening the door 1) Close the door p . 2) Mount the door p using the two original hexagonal scre ws q . * Tighten the screws securely so that the y do not come loose due to vibrations while the vehicle is mo ving. NOTES: • Be sure to fasten the door . Failure to do so ma y lead to malfunction. • The warranty will be in validated if [...]

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    14 - EN Switch Settings 7 , 8 , 11 , 12 Input Gain Adjustment Control Set the MR V -F900 input gain to the minimum position. Using a dynamic CD as a source, increase the head unit v olume until the output distor ts. Then, reduce the v ol- ume 1 step (or until the output is no longer distor ted). Now , increase the amplifier gain until the sound fro[...]

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    15 - EN 14 RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately) 15 Fuse (80A, Included), Fuse Bo x (Included) Examples of System Expansion BATTERY GND RENOTE POWER SUPPLY BRIDGED CH-1 CH-2 SPEAKER OUTPUT CH-2 CH-1 INPUT CH-4 CH-3 INPUT + + + – – – CH-3 CH-4 SPEAKER OUTPUT BRIDGED + + + – – – – + (L) (R) LR L R (L) (R) 14 (L) (R) (L) (R) 14 – + –[...]

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    16 - EN Examples of System Expansion 14 RCA Extension Cable (Sold Separately) 15 Fuse (80A, Included), Fuse Bo x (Included) • SYSTEM B (4ch input, 1 1ch output) FUSE 15A BATTERY POWER SUPPLY GND CENTER GUIDE INPUT SUBWOOFER REAR FRONT LOW FRONT MID FRONT HIGH OUTPUT (L) (R) PXA-H900 CDA-7990 14 14 14 14 14 14 Front Tweeter Output (L) Front Tweete[...]

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    17 - EN MODE NORMAL CH-1/ CH-2, CH-3/ CH-4 MODE BRIDGED CH-1/ CH-2, CH-3/ CH-4 MODE NORMAL BRIDGED CH-1/ CH-2 CH-3/ CH-4 MODE BRIDGED CH-1/ CH-2, CH-3/ CH-4 T o the v ehicle's batter y T o Ground T o Remote T urn-On Lead 80A 15 BATTERY GND RENOTE POWER SUPPLY BRIDGED CH-1 CH-2 SPEAKER OUTPUT CH-2 CH-1 INPUT CH-4 CH-3 INPUT + + + – – – CH[...]

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    18 - EN Information In case of difficulty If you encounter a problem, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected or consult your authorized Alpine dealer . Set does not operate. Power indicator does not l[...]

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    19 - EN Specifications Power Output: RMS Continuous Power (at 12.0V , 20 Hz to 20kHz): Per channel into 4 ohms (0.08% THD): 75Wx4 Per channel into 2 ohms (0.3% THD): 150Wx4 Bridged into 4 ohms (0.3% THD): 300Wx2 Power Output: RMS Continuous Power (at 14.4V , 20 Hz to 20kHz): Per channel into 4 ohms (0.08% THD): 100Wx4 Per channel into 2 ohms (0.3% [...]

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    20 - EN Service Care IMPORT ANT NOTICE This Amplifier has been type tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B computing de vice in accordance with the specifications in Subpar t J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy , and it must be installed and used proper ly in accord- ance with the m[...]

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    R ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan Phone 03-5496-8231 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC . 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A. Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham, Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada Phone 1-[...]