Audiovox AMP-604 manual

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    Ow Ow Ow Ow Ow ne ne ne ne ne r's r's r's r's r's Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Model AMP-604 240 W att 4-Channel P o wer Amplifier[...]

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    INDEX Specifications ...........................................................1 Precautions ..............................................................2 Installation Instructions .............................................3 Wiring Instructions ............................................4 - 5 Input Wiring Diagram ............................[...]

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    * Due to continuing improvement, Audiovox reserves the right to change features and design without notice. HIGH PERFORMANCE STEREO AMPLIFIER This power amplifier has been designed to provide high quality performance with a minimum of maintenance. However, it's performance will only be as good as the care and quality of components with which it[...]

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    PRECAUTIONS 1. Although this unit is designed with built-in self-protection circuits, there may be a possibility of damage if it is not wired correctly. Please follow the wiring instructions carefully for the type of system being used. 2. The last lead to be connected is the wire to the positive ( + ) terminal of the battery. Connect this wire only[...]

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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION DIAGRAM 1. Select a mounting area where the amplifier will have sufficient air circulation for proper cooling. Inadequate air circulation will cause the temperature of the amplifier to rise and will trigger the thermal protection mode. 2. Place the amplifier on the mounting surface and mark the locations of th[...]

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    WIRING INSTRUCTIONS The power connections for this amplifier are made via screw tightened terminal blocks. Loosen the screw for the connection to be made and fully insert the wire (strip 1/2" of insulation from the end) into the respective screw on the side panel (crimp-on "U" terminals are provided to simplify wiring and we recommen[...]

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    4. Speaker Connections Wire the speakers to the "Speaker Output" terminals as per the Output Wiring Diagram (remove 1/4" of insulation from the end of each wire, depress the spring tab on the connector, insert the wire and release the spring tab). For most applications, #18 gauge wire should be used for the speaker leads but in no ca[...]

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    PWR LOW INPUT HIGH LEVEL GAIN MIN MAX MIN MAX GAIN INPUT WIRING DIAGRAM -6- 5-PIN CONNECTOR IMPORTANT USE EITHER HIGH-LEVEL OR LOW-LEVEL INPUTS, NOT BOTH. HIGH-LEVEL (SPEAKER) OUTPUTS CAR STEREO RCA TYPE SHIELDED CABLES (NOT INCLUDED) RIGHT REAR + LEFT REAR + RIGHT FRONT + LEFT FRONT + LOW-LEVEL RCA OUTPUTS GREEN WHITE GRAY BROWN LEFT FRONT RIGHT F[...]

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    OUTPUT WIRING DIAGRAM -7- AUTO-ANTENNA LEAD CAR STEREO WARNING! l THIS AMPLIFIER IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH 4 SPEAKERS l NEVER COMBINE (BRIDGE) OUTPUTS FOR USE WITH 2 SPEAKERS. l NEVER GROUND NEGATIVE SPEAKER LEADS TO CHASSIS GROUND. l FAILURE TO WIRE CORRECTLY MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER. USE #18 GAUGE WIRE (SEE TEXT) CONNECT THIS WIRE LAST EX[...]

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    increase the output from the system. If, however, there is still output from the amplifier when the car stereo volume control is at its minimum setting, or the output level increases too fast with a small rotation of the volume control, adjust the Level control to decrease the output from the system. Once the correct setting is found, these control[...]

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    -9- AUDIOVOX CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned produc[...]

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    © 2001 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Printed in Korea 128-6017[...]