Audiovox UPA224 manual

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    UP A224/UP A424 Owner's Manual/Manual del Usario/Manual de L'Utilisateur 2-Channel/4-Channel Amplifier Amplificador de 2 Canales/4 Canale s Amplificatteur à 2 Chaînes/4 Chaînes[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Phase Linear amplifier . UP A series amplifiers of fer extreme value and performance. Proper installation is essential for optimal performance and long- term reliability . Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your amplifier and its functions. Contents Installation .....[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 3 INSTALLATION Supplies and Tools Needed T o install the amplifiers, you will need tools, supplies and adapters. It is best to make sure you have everything you nee d before you start. Supplies • Black electrical tape • Amplifier Installation Kit To o l s • Cordless drill with assortment of bits • Flat-head and Phillips screwd[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 4 POWER W I RI N G Power Indicator (POWER) The power indicator provi des a visual indication that the amplifier is turned on. Replacement Fuse s (FUSE) Use only blade-type A TO replacement fuses. Power Terminal (+12V) Connect the main power wire to the batte ry , within 18 inches from the positive (+) battery post, using an adequate s[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 5 LCH RCH 4 ohm nominal SPEAKER WIRING NOTE: Do not overlook the use of the pro per gauge speaker wire. The UP A224 and UP A424 require a minimum of 16-gaug e wire. The speaker wiring diagrams illustrate options for connecting two or four speakers. When installing or connecting full-range speakers, you must observe the proper speaker [...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 6 CH1 CH2 LOW-INPUT HIGH LEVEL CH1/2INPUT +- + - LEVEL MAX MIN POWER CH1/2INPUT HIGH LEVEL + CH3 LOW-INPUT - -+ MIN MAX LEVEL CH1 CH2 CH4 ++ -- CH3/4INPUT POWER INPUT WIRING & CONTROLS Low Level Input (LOW-INPUT) Low level (RCA) input is preferred for best performance. Most trunk/hatchback installations require a 15-20 foot RCA ca[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 7 T E STING/TROUBLESHOOTING Before finishing the installation, perform the following tests to make sure the wiring is correct and everything is operating properly . Reconnect Battery When wiring is complete, reconnect the battery negative terminal. Test Power Wiring T urn on the receiver, but do not turn up the volume. The amplifier p[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 8 SPECIFICATIONS CEA Power Ratings UP A224 Power Output : 18 watts RMS X 2 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio : 70dBA below reference (Reference: 1 watt, 4-ohms) Dynamic Power : 44 watts, all channels driven into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Frequency Response : 20Hz to 20kHz, -3dB (Reference: 1 watt) Dimensions : 23[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 9 90 DAY LIMITED WARR ANTY AUDIOVOX CO RPORA TIO N (the Compa ny) 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 mate rial or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 10[...]

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    UP A224/UP A424 Manual del Usario[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 12 INTRODUCCIÓN Gracias por comprar u n amplificador Phase Linear . La serie de amplificadores UP A ofrece gran valor y ex celente desempeño. Su instalac ión apropiada es esencial para un funcionamient o óptimo y confiabilidad a largo plazo. Por favor , lea atentamente este manual para fami liarizarse con su amplifica dor y sus fu[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 13 INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN Herramientas y Materiales Necesarios Para instalar los amplificadore usted necesitará herramientas, materiales y adaptadores. Es importante contar con todos los elementos necesarios antes de comenzar . Materiales • Cinta aislante negra • Equipo de Instalación del Amplificador Herramientas • T a[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 14 CABLEADO DE LA ENER GÍA Indicador de Energía (POWER) Proporciona una indicación visual de que el amplificador está encendido. Fusibles del Reemplazo (FUSE) Use solamente fusibles puntiagudos. Terminal de Potencia (+12V) Conecte el cable de ener gía pri ncipal a la bat ería con un fusib le de tamaño adecuad o o un interr upto[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 15 LCH RCH 4 ohm nominal CABLEADO DE LA ALTAV OCES NOT A: No desestime el uso de cables de calibre apropiado para el alta voz. El UP A224 y UP A424 requieren un cable de calibre 16 mínimo. Los diagramas de la izquierda ilustran el cableado para conectar altavoces dos y altavoces cuatro. Cuando los altavoces full- range de instalació[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 16 CH1 CH2 LOW-INPUT HIGH LEVEL CH1/2INPUT +- + - LEVEL MAX MIN POWER CH1/2INPUT HIGH LEVEL + CH3 LOW-INPUT - -+ MIN MAX LEVEL CH1 CH2 CH4 ++ -- CH3/4INPUT POWER CABLEADO DE ENTR ADA Y CONTR OLES Entrada de Bajo Nivel (LOW- INPUT) La ent rada de b ajo n ivel (RCA) es prefer ibl e por tener el mejor desem p eño . La m ayo ría de las [...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 17 PRUEBAS/LOCALIZACIÓN DE PROBLEMAS Antes de finalizar la instalación, usted debe realizar la siguiente prueba para asegurarse que el cableado esté correctamente realizado y que todo está operando correctamente. Reconectar la Batería Cuando el cableado esté totalmente realizado, reconecte el terminal negativo de la batería. Pr[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 18 ESPECIFICACIONES Grados de Energía de CEA UP A224 Salida de Energía : 18 vatios RMS X 2 canales a 4-ohmios @ < 1% THD+N Señal por Ruido de Radio : 70dBA debajo de referencia. (1 watt, 4-ohms) Energía Dinámicar : 44 vatios, todos los canales conducidos en 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Respuesta de Frecuencia : 20Hz a 20kHz (- 3dB) [...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 19 GARANTIA LIMITADE DE 3 MESES AUDIOVOX CORPORA TION (la Compañía) garantiza a l co mprador minoris ta original del presente p ro ducto que en el caso de que est e producto o cua lquiera de l as part es del mismo, bajo circun stancias y condic iones de uso n or mal, tuviera al gún de fecto, t anto e n el mate rial como en la mano [...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 20[...]

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    UP A224/UP A424 Manual de L'Utilisateur[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 22 INTRODUCTION Merci pour acheter un amplificateur Phase Linear . La serie de amplificateurs UP A ofre un gran valeur et un excellent dégagement. L' installation adéquat c'est essentiel par un fonctionnement optimun et une confiance à long terme. S'il vous plâit vous lisez avec attention ce manuel pour s' habi[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 23 INSTALLATION Materiaux et outillage necessaires Par installer les amplificateur vous nécessiterez des outils; des matériaux et des adaptateurs. C'est important que vous avez tous les éléments nécessaires avant commencer . Materiaux • Ruban isolent noire • Equipement d'installation du amplificateur Outillage • C[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 24 CÂBLAGE DE PUISSANCE Indicateur de puissance (POWER) S'allume quand l'amplificateur est en fonction. Fusibles de rechange (FUSE) V ous utilisez ex clusivement fusibles pointus. T erminal puissa nce (+12 V) Branchez le fil de puissance principal à la pile avec un fusible de taille convenable ou un disjoncteur (dans 18 po[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 25 LCH RCH 4 ohm nominal CÂBLAGE DE HAUT PAR LEUR S A NOTER : Ne manquez pas d'utiliser un fil de haut parleurs de b on calibre. Le UP A224/ 424 exigent un fil de calibre 16. Les diagrammes de câblage de haut-parleur illustrent des options pour relier deux ou quatre haut-parleurs. Quand les haut-parleurs full- range d'inst[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 26 CH1 CH2 LOW-INPUT HIGH LEVEL CH1/2INPUT +- + - LEVEL MAX MIN POWER CH1/2INPUT HIGH LEVEL + CH3 LOW-INPUT - -+ MIN MAX LEVEL CH1 CH2 CH4 ++ -- CH3/4INPUT POWER CÂBLAGE D'ENTRÉE ET COMMANDES Entrée de beau niveau (LOW- INPUT) C'est préferable l'entrée de beau niveau (RC A), pou r avoir le meilleur d égagément. L[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 27 PREUV ES/LOCALISATIONS DE PR OBLÈMES Avant finir l'installation vous devez faire la preuve suivante: pour que vous vous assurez que lecâblage est convenablement fait et que tout est en agissant de façon appropié. Brancher de nouveau la batterie Quand le câblage est complètement fait, brancher de nouveau la borne négativ[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 28 SPECIFICATIONS Estimations de puissance de CEA UP A224 Rendement de puissance : 18 wa tts RMS X 2 canal dans 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Rapport signal/bruit : 70dBA au-dessous de la référence (Référence : 1 watt, 4-ohms) Puissance dynamique : 44 watts, tous les canaux conduits à 4 ohms @ < 1% THD+N Réponse en fréquence : 20Hz[...]

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    UPA224/UPA424 29 GARANTIE LIMITÉE DE 3 MOIS AUDIOVOX CORPORA TION (la Société) garantit à l’acheteur initial du produit que si tout ou partie de ce produit, en cours d’utilisation et sous des conditions normales, venait à présenter des vices de matière primitive ou des défauts de fabrication, dans les 3 mois suivant la date d’achat in[...]