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EN S2-A120M DE MONO POWER AMPLIFIER FR S2-A60M MONO POWER AMPLIFIER ES IT • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vor Gebrauch des Gerätes. • MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil. • MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo. RU • ANVÄNDARHANDLEDNING Innan du...
EN S2-A120M DE MONO POWER AMPLIFIER FR S2-A60M MONO POWER AMPLIFIER ES IT • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung bitte vor Gebrauch des Gerätes. • MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil. • MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Léalo antes de utilizar este equipo. RU • ANVÄNDARHANDLEDNING Innan du...
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English CONTENTS WARNING 1 SERVICE CARE 2 ACCESSORIES 3 INSTALLATION 3 ATTACHING THE TERMINAL COVERS 3 CONNECTIONS 4 CONNECTION CHECK LIST 8 SWITCH SETTINGS 9 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 11 SPECIFICATIONS 16 WARNING Points to Observe for Safe Usage Read this manual. They contain instructions on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS. Failure to a complete stop the vehicle in fire, electric shock...
English CONTENTS WARNING 1 SERVICE CARE 2 ACCESSORIES 3 INSTALLATION 3 ATTACHING THE TERMINAL COVERS 3 CONNECTIONS 4 CONNECTION CHECK LIST 8 SWITCH SETTINGS 9 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 11 SPECIFICATIONS 16 WARNING Points to Observe for Safe Usage Read this manual. They contain instructions on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS. Failure to a complete stop the vehicle in fire, electric shock...
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... the cables and wiring away from being cut by the metal edge of America and Canada, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for installations or ground connections. Avoid installing the unit in Subpart J of Part 15 of the vehicle and cause fire etc. The serial number plate is packaged, and who purchase the product with the manufacturer's instructions...
... the cables and wiring away from being cut by the metal edge of America and Canada, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for installations or ground connections. Avoid installing the unit in Subpart J of Part 15 of the vehicle and cause fire etc. The serial number plate is packaged, and who purchase the product with the manufacturer's instructions...
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... to the high power output of air, such as inside the trunk. S2-A60M) 3-EN ACCESSORIES • Self-Tapping Screw 4 • Hexagon Wrench 1 INSTALLATION Due to attach the terminal covers: Attach the left and right common) (e.g. S2-A60M) CAUTION Do not lift or carry the unit by the attached terminal covers. For alternate installation locations, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer. 1. Using the amplifier as shown...
... to the high power output of air, such as inside the trunk. S2-A60M) 3-EN ACCESSORIES • Self-Tapping Screw 4 • Hexagon Wrench 1 INSTALLATION Due to attach the terminal covers: Attach the left and right common) (e.g. S2-A60M) CAUTION Do not lift or carry the unit by the attached terminal covers. For alternate installation locations, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer. 1. Using the amplifier as shown...
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CONNECTIONS Before making connections, be sure to turn the power off to all audio components. S2-A120M External Fuse*2 Vehicle's battery *1 *3, 4 Vehicle's chassis (Left Side) S2-A60M (Right Side) External Fuse*2 Vehicle's battery *1 *3, 4 Vehicle's chassis (Left Side) 4-EN (Right Side)
CONNECTIONS Before making connections, be sure to turn the power off to all audio components. S2-A120M External Fuse*2 Vehicle's battery *1 *3, 4 Vehicle's chassis (Left Side) S2-A60M (Right Side) External Fuse*2 Vehicle's battery *1 *3, 4 Vehicle's chassis (Left Side) 4-EN (Right Side)
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... the same ground point while keeping wire length as short as possible to the battery's positive (+) terminal. For details on Power Supply Wires" (page 15), and then use an already installed screw. Fuse Block, Circuit Breaker) with the same capacity, or a slightly larger capacity, as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information. • Your Alpine dealer knows best about...
... the same ground point while keeping wire length as short as possible to the battery's positive (+) terminal. For details on Power Supply Wires" (page 15), and then use an already installed screw. Fuse Block, Circuit Breaker) with the same capacity, or a slightly larger capacity, as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information. • Your Alpine dealer knows best about...
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... replace appropriate gain level setting between that point and the negative (-) terminal of the vehicle's battery. Be sure to observe correct speaker output connections and polarity in some installations for continuity between the amplifier and head unit. 6-EN Power Supply Terminal Connect the Battery Lead ( ), Remote Turn-on Lead ( ), and Ground Lead ( ) using the Hexagon hole screw of the Power Supply Terminal ( ). • For details on how to connect, see "Cautions on wire lead connections" (page 7). This fuse...
... replace appropriate gain level setting between that point and the negative (-) terminal of the vehicle's battery. Be sure to observe correct speaker output connections and polarity in some installations for continuity between the amplifier and head unit. 6-EN Power Supply Terminal Connect the Battery Lead ( ), Remote Turn-on Lead ( ), and Ground Lead ( ) using the Hexagon hole screw of the Power Supply Terminal ( ). • For details on how to connect, see "Cautions on wire lead connections" (page 7). This fuse...
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... screw Battery Lead Ground Lead Remote Turn-On Lead Power Supply Terminal (e.g. Refer to secure the lead. Cautions on Power Supply Wires" (page 15), and then use the wire of the unit, do not use the supplied screws to simplify the connection. Check the wire size. • For details on the wires size to be used, refer to the supplied "Cautions on Power Supply Wires Connection" and "Cautions on wire lead connections When using third-party wire cables (power...
... screw Battery Lead Ground Lead Remote Turn-On Lead Power Supply Terminal (e.g. Refer to secure the lead. Cautions on Power Supply Wires" (page 15), and then use the wire of the unit, do not use the supplied screws to simplify the connection. Check the wire size. • For details on the wires size to be used, refer to the supplied "Cautions on Power Supply Wires Connection" and "Cautions on wire lead connections When using third-party wire cables (power...
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... use a 3 A fuse as close as the ignition switch is logic level output (+) 5 V, negative trigger (grounding type), or cannot sustain (+) 12 V when connected to other Alpine component's Remote Turn-On Leads SPST Switch (optional) Fuse (3 A) As close as possible to the vehicle's power antenna. CONNECTION CHECK LIST Please check your S2-A120M/S2-A60M must be used to a switched power source (ignition) in the vehicle. The head unit's power antenna lead is on. Make sure the switch...
... use a 3 A fuse as close as the ignition switch is logic level output (+) 5 V, negative trigger (grounding type), or cannot sustain (+) 12 V when connected to other Alpine component's Remote Turn-On Leads SPST Switch (optional) Fuse (3 A) As close as possible to the vehicle's power antenna. CONNECTION CHECK LIST Please check your S2-A120M/S2-A60M must be used to a switched power source (ignition) in the vehicle. The head unit's power antenna lead is on. Make sure the switch...
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... bass boost up to +12 dB to 400 Hz. TURN-ON TYPE "REM": Power is via the head unit speaker line using a speaker-RCA conversion cable (sold separately), set to "HI". These high level signals usually come from the speakers becomes distorted. Input Gain Adjustment Control Set the S2-A120M/S2-A60M input gain to the minimum position. b) If input is turned on by the remote turn on the amplifier, the REMOTE trigger signal must be supplied and the REM setting needs to be used...
... bass boost up to +12 dB to 400 Hz. TURN-ON TYPE "REM": Power is via the head unit speaker line using a speaker-RCA conversion cable (sold separately), set to "HI". These high level signals usually come from the speakers becomes distorted. Input Gain Adjustment Control Set the S2-A120M/S2-A60M input gain to the minimum position. b) If input is turned on by the remote turn on the amplifier, the REMOTE trigger signal must be supplied and the REM setting needs to be used...
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... high. Power supply voltage is abnormal. Amplifier circuit is too high. Turn off the unit and consult your dealer. Then turn off the power supply and eliminate the cause. About Power Indicator Power Indicator Lights up when power is normal. The indicator color changes to a normal level. Use the correct power supply voltage. Indication color Blue Red (blinking) Red Status Amplifier circuit is on the unit and verify that the indicator color has changed to a normal level. Solution Turn down the volume of the head unit (input...
... high. Power supply voltage is abnormal. Amplifier circuit is too high. Turn off the unit and consult your dealer. Then turn off the power supply and eliminate the cause. About Power Indicator Power Indicator Lights up when power is normal. The indicator color changes to a normal level. Use the correct power supply voltage. Indication color Blue Red (blinking) Red Status Amplifier circuit is on the unit and verify that the indicator color has changed to a normal level. Solution Turn down the volume of the head unit (input...
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...the connected head unit does not have a Speaker Output and RCA Extension Cable ( ) cannot be used, you have any questions, contact the nearest Alpine dealer. If you can use the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately). Basic Connection Diagram Speaker Output Terminals Fuse Power Supply Terminal Battery Lead (sold separately) Remote Turn-On Lead (sold separately) Ground Lead (sold separately) Subwoofer System for S2-A120M Input Level and Turn-on how to make a connection, see "About Connecting to the unit. Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker...
...the connected head unit does not have a Speaker Output and RCA Extension Cable ( ) cannot be used, you have any questions, contact the nearest Alpine dealer. If you can use the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately). Basic Connection Diagram Speaker Output Terminals Fuse Power Supply Terminal Battery Lead (sold separately) Remote Turn-On Lead (sold separately) Ground Lead (sold separately) Subwoofer System for S2-A120M Input Level and Turn-on how to make a connection, see "About Connecting to the unit. Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker...
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Remote Turn-On Lead 12-EN Series connection Parallel connection * If the connected head unit does not have a Speaker Output and RCA Extension Cable ( ) cannot be used, you can use the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately). For details on how to make a connection, see "About Connecting to the Speaker Input Level System" (page 14). 2 Subwoofer System for S2-A60M Input Level and Turn-on Type Switch [LO] Head Unit, etc. Subwoofer System for S2-A120M Input Level and Turn-on Type Switch [LO] Remote Turn-On Lead Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer System Head Unit, etc.
Remote Turn-On Lead 12-EN Series connection Parallel connection * If the connected head unit does not have a Speaker Output and RCA Extension Cable ( ) cannot be used, you can use the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately). For details on how to make a connection, see "About Connecting to the Speaker Input Level System" (page 14). 2 Subwoofer System for S2-A60M Input Level and Turn-on Type Switch [LO] Head Unit, etc. Subwoofer System for S2-A120M Input Level and Turn-on Type Switch [LO] Remote Turn-On Lead Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer System Head Unit, etc.
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Multiple Mono Amplifier System for S2-A60M Input Level and Turn-on Type Switch [LO] 13-EN Remote Turn-On Lead Input Level and Turn-on Type Switch [LO] Head Unit, etc.
Multiple Mono Amplifier System for S2-A60M Input Level and Turn-on Type Switch [LO] 13-EN Remote Turn-On Lead Input Level and Turn-on Type Switch [LO] Head Unit, etc.
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... channel input is required if Head Unit, etc. About Connecting to the Speaker Input Level System When connecting by using the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately), switch the Input Level and Turn-on Connection with Y-adapter Low output will result if only one signal output. Proper connection Improper connection Head Unit, etc. The Y-adapter is used. One signal 14-EN Important Tips on Type Switch ( ) to this unit. Speaker output lead (L) Speaker output lead (R) • Do not mistake the Speaker Output Lead...
... channel input is required if Head Unit, etc. About Connecting to the Speaker Input Level System When connecting by using the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately), switch the Input Level and Turn-on Connection with Y-adapter Low output will result if only one signal output. Proper connection Improper connection Head Unit, etc. The Y-adapter is used. One signal 14-EN Important Tips on Type Switch ( ) to this unit. Speaker output lead (L) Speaker output lead (R) • Do not mistake the Speaker Output Lead...
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... block to the vehicle's battery is (A) Wire size used for (A): S2-A120M: 4 AWG/21 mm2 (Max. For details on the wire size to be used, refer to the supplied "Cautions on Power Supply Wires Use the specified wire size according to the total fuse capacity of the power and ground cables exceed 1 m, or if you connect more than 60 A Amplifier (A) External Fuse Vehicle's chassis Vehicle's battery Connection example when installing two amplifiers with 60 A •...
... block to the vehicle's battery is (A) Wire size used for (A): S2-A120M: 4 AWG/21 mm2 (Max. For details on the wire size to be used, refer to the supplied "Cautions on Power Supply Wires Use the specified wire size according to the total fuse capacity of the power and ground cables exceed 1 m, or if you connect more than 60 A Amplifier (A) External Fuse Vehicle's chassis Vehicle's battery Connection example when installing two amplifiers with 60 A •...
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SPECIFICATIONS Performance Power Output THD+N S/N Ratio Frequency Response Damping Factor Control Input Sensitivity Crossover Equalizer Remote Level* General Input Impedance Preamp Output Dimensions Weight Per Channel, Ref.: 4 Ω, 14.4 V Per Channel, Ref.: 2 Ω, 14.4 V Per Channel, Ref.: 1 Ω, 14.4 V Ref.: 10 W into 4 Ω Ref.: 10 W into 2 Ω Ref.: 10 W into 1 Ω Ref.: Rated Power into 4 Ω Ref.: Rated Power into 2 Ω Ref.: Rated Power into 1 Ω IHF A-wtd + AES-17 Ref...
SPECIFICATIONS Performance Power Output THD+N S/N Ratio Frequency Response Damping Factor Control Input Sensitivity Crossover Equalizer Remote Level* General Input Impedance Preamp Output Dimensions Weight Per Channel, Ref.: 4 Ω, 14.4 V Per Channel, Ref.: 2 Ω, 14.4 V Per Channel, Ref.: 1 Ω, 14.4 V Ref.: 10 W into 4 Ω Ref.: 10 W into 2 Ω Ref.: 10 W into 1 Ω Ref.: Rated Power into 4 Ω Ref.: Rated Power into 2 Ω Ref.: Rated Power into 1 Ω IHF A-wtd + AES-17 Ref...