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... Printed in Korea 68-35792Z59-A (Y-A5) M3514659010 ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) FOR CAR USE ONLY/POUR APPLICATION AUTOMOBILE/PARA USO EN AUTOMÓVILES EN S-A60M FR MONO POWER AMPLIFIER S-A32F ES 4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER S-A55V 4 CHANNEL + MONO POWER AMPLIFIER • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil...
... Printed in Korea 68-35792Z59-A (Y-A5) M3514659010 ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) FOR CAR USE ONLY/POUR APPLICATION AUTOMOBILE/PARA USO EN AUTOMÓVILES EN S-A60M FR MONO POWER AMPLIFIER S-A32F ES 4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER S-A55V 4 CHANNEL + MONO POWER AMPLIFIER • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil...
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... WHEN REPLACING FR CONNECTION CHECK LIST 8 FUSES. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with the manual to do so may result in fire or product damage. WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Any function that requires your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to prevent obstructions when driving. Arrange wiring and cables in an accident. SWITCH SETTINGS 9 Failure...
... WHEN REPLACING FR CONNECTION CHECK LIST 8 FUSES. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with the manual to do so may result in fire or product damage. WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Any function that requires your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to prevent obstructions when driving. Arrange wiring and cables in an accident. SWITCH SETTINGS 9 Failure...
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... the unit. DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and it as i locations dealer. 1. For European Customers Should you purchased this reaso location such as a permanent record. Positio screw screw SelfM4 × 2-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE...
... the unit. DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and it as i locations dealer. 1. For European Customers Should you purchased this reaso location such as a permanent record. Positio screw screw SelfM4 × 2-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE...
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... S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V over the screw holes, and secure with four self-tapping screws. Holes (× 4) (e.g. ACCESSORIES • Self-Tapping Screw (M4 × 20 4 und to ing • Hexagon Wrench 1 s in pment INSTALLATION y, and it ordance Due to the high power output of air, FR such as a template, mark the four screw locations. Make sure there...
... S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V over the screw holes, and secure with four self-tapping screws. Holes (× 4) (e.g. ACCESSORIES • Self-Tapping Screw (M4 × 20 4 und to ing • Hexagon Wrench 1 s in pment INSTALLATION y, and it ordance Due to the high power output of air, FR such as a template, mark the four screw locations. Make sure there...
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CONNECTIONS Before making connections, be sure to turn the power off to all audio components. S-A60M External Fuse*2 Vehicle's battery *1 *3, 4 Vehicle's chassis (Left Side) S-A32F (Right Side) External Fuse*2 Vehicle's battery *1 *3, 4 Vehicle's chassis 4-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) (Left Side) (Right Side) S-A55V *1 For det "Cautio *2 Be sure battery of the For det *3 Conne *4 To secu To preve • Locate • Keep th • Connec chassis. • If you a carries v • Your Al
CONNECTIONS Before making connections, be sure to turn the power off to all audio components. S-A60M External Fuse*2 Vehicle's battery *1 *3, 4 Vehicle's chassis (Left Side) S-A32F (Right Side) External Fuse*2 Vehicle's battery *1 *3, 4 Vehicle's chassis 4-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) (Left Side) (Right Side) S-A55V *1 For det "Cautio *2 Be sure battery of the For det *3 Conne *4 To secu To preve • Locate • Keep th • Connec chassis. • If you a carries v • Your Al
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... the wires size to be used, refer to the supplied "Cautions on Power Supply Wires Connection" and "Cautions on the fuse capacity of this machine, see "Battery Lead ( )" (page 6). *3 Connect all equipment to add an External Fuse (e.g. To prevent external noise from entering the audio system • Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm (4") away from the vehicle's harness. • Keep the battery power leads...
... the wires size to be used, refer to the supplied "Cautions on Power Supply Wires Connection" and "Cautions on the fuse capacity of this machine, see "Battery Lead ( )" (page 6). *3 Connect all equipment to add an External Fuse (e.g. To prevent external noise from entering the audio system • Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm (4") away from the vehicle's harness. • Keep the battery power leads...
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... "Cautions on Power Supply Wires" (page 19), and then use the speaker (-) terminals as possible to the battery's positive (+) terminal. Pre-Out Jacks (S-A60M only) These jacks provide a line level output. This is monaural. • Reversing subwoofer polarity (swapping positive and negative connections to the subwoofer) may not work depending on the signal source connected. Fuse S-A60M/S-A55V 30 A × 2 S-A32F 40 A USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Remote Turn...
... "Cautions on Power Supply Wires" (page 19), and then use the speaker (-) terminals as possible to the battery's positive (+) terminal. Pre-Out Jacks (S-A60M only) These jacks provide a line level output. This is monaural. • Reversing subwoofer polarity (swapping positive and negative connections to the subwoofer) may not work depending on the signal source connected. Fuse S-A60M/S-A55V 30 A × 2 S-A32F 40 A USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Remote Turn...
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... Speaker Output Terminals ( ). ections; This is unknown, ask your dealer. S-A32F) 7-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Power Supply Terminal Hexagon Wrench (included) Hexagon hole screw Battery Lead Ground Lead Remote Turn-On Lead Power Supply Terminal (e.g. connection may occur causing operation failure or sound interruption. • On the other hand, if the length is too short, a poor carry the unit. Remove...
... Speaker Output Terminals ( ). ections; This is unknown, ask your dealer. S-A32F) 7-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Power Supply Terminal Hexagon Wrench (included) Hexagon hole screw Battery Lead Ground Lead Remote Turn-On Lead Power Supply Terminal (e.g. connection may occur causing operation failure or sound interruption. • On the other hand, if the length is too short, a poor carry the unit. Remove...
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... be connected to a switched power source (ignition) in the tape or CD Mode). Therefore, the switch should be installed in-line on the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V turn-on (turns off in the vehicle. This switch will remain on (and off when the vehicle 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...
... be connected to a switched power source (ignition) in the tape or CD Mode). Therefore, the switch should be installed in-line on the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V turn-on (turns off in the vehicle. This switch will remain on (and off when the vehicle 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...
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... Switch. a) When making a speaker input connection with RCA Extension Cables (sold separately), set to the minimum position. Reduce the gain slightly so the sound is no longer distorted to "HI". Input Gain Adjustment Control Set the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V input gain to "LO". Now, increase the amplifier gain until the output distorts. Using a dynamic CD as a source, increase the head unit volume until the sound from the speakers becomes distorted. b) When making a speaker input connection with Speaker-RCA...
... Switch. a) When making a speaker input connection with RCA Extension Cables (sold separately), set to the minimum position. Reduce the gain slightly so the sound is no longer distorted to "HI". Input Gain Adjustment Control Set the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V input gain to "LO". Now, increase the amplifier gain until the output distorts. Using a dynamic CD as a source, increase the head unit volume until the sound from the speakers becomes distorted. b) When making a speaker input connection with Speaker-RCA...
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... the need for driving full range speakers or when using an external electronic crossover. When set to "1/2", signal will be output to the speakers with no high or low frequency attenuation. Input Channel Selector Switch (SUB) (S-A55V only) a) When this control to adjust the crossover frequency between 50 Hz to 400 Hz. This setting provides signal to the subwoofer channel when only 4 channel input is used to drive...
... the need for driving full range speakers or when using an external electronic crossover. When set to "1/2", signal will be output to the speakers with no high or low frequency attenuation. Input Channel Selector Switch (SUB) (S-A55V only) a) When this control to adjust the crossover frequency between 50 Hz to 400 Hz. This setting provides signal to the subwoofer channel when only 4 channel input is used to drive...
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... blue. 11-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Indication color Blue Red (blinking) Red Status Amplifier circuit is too high. Decrease the vehicle's interior temperature to blue. Operating temperature is normal. The indicator color changes to a normal level. If it remains red, turn on . An electrical short has occurred, or supply current is FR will Power Indicator s of the head unit (input signal...
... blue. 11-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Indication color Blue Red (blinking) Red Status Amplifier circuit is too high. Decrease the vehicle's interior temperature to blue. Operating temperature is normal. The indicator color changes to a normal level. If it remains red, turn on . An electrical short has occurred, or supply current is FR will Power Indicator s of the head unit (input signal...
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... Basic Connection Diagram for S-A60M Speaker Output Terminals Fuse Power Supply Terminal Battery Lead (sold separately) Remote Turn-On Lead (sold separately) Ground Lead (sold separately) Subwoofer System Speaker Input Level Switch Multip [LO] Remote Turn-On Lead Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer System Head Unit, etc. Series connection Parallel connection * If the connected head unit does not have any questions, contact the nearest Alpine dealer. Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer RCA Extension Cable (sold...
... Basic Connection Diagram for S-A60M Speaker Output Terminals Fuse Power Supply Terminal Battery Lead (sold separately) Remote Turn-On Lead (sold separately) Ground Lead (sold separately) Subwoofer System Speaker Input Level Switch Multip [LO] Remote Turn-On Lead Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer System Head Unit, etc. Series connection Parallel connection * If the connected head unit does not have any questions, contact the nearest Alpine dealer. Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer RCA Extension Cable (sold...
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e unit. If Multiple Mono Amplifier System Speaker Input Level Switch parately) Switch EN [LO] FR Head Unit, etc. ES Remote Turn-On Lead Speaker Input Level Switch [LO] be used, a 13-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES)
e unit. If Multiple Mono Amplifier System Speaker Input Level Switch parately) Switch EN [LO] FR Head Unit, etc. ES Remote Turn-On Lead Speaker Input Level Switch [LO] be used, a 13-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES)
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... Connecting to the Speaker Input Level System" (page 18). 14-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Basic Connection Diagram for S-A32F Speaker Output Terminals Fuse Power Supply Terminal Battery Lead (sold separately) Remote Turn-On Lead (sold separately) Ground Lead (sold separately). Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer RCA Extension Cable (sold separately) Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable (sold separately) Y-Adapter (sold separately) 4 Speaker System Speaker Input Level Switch 2 Spea [LO] Remote Turn...
... Connecting to the Speaker Input Level System" (page 18). 14-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Basic Connection Diagram for S-A32F Speaker Output Terminals Fuse Power Supply Terminal Battery Lead (sold separately) Remote Turn-On Lead (sold separately) Ground Lead (sold separately). Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer RCA Extension Cable (sold separately) Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable (sold separately) Y-Adapter (sold separately) 4 Speaker System Speaker Input Level Switch 2 Spea [LO] Remote Turn...
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2 Speaker + Subwoofer System (Bridged Connections) Speaker Input Level Switch parately) Switch EN [LO] FR Remote Turn-On Lead ES Head Unit, etc. 2 Speaker System (Bridged Connections) Speaker Input Level Switch be used, a [LO] Remote Turn-On Lead Head Unit, etc. 15-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES)
2 Speaker + Subwoofer System (Bridged Connections) Speaker Input Level Switch parately) Switch EN [LO] FR Remote Turn-On Lead ES Head Unit, etc. 2 Speaker System (Bridged Connections) Speaker Input Level Switch be used, a [LO] Remote Turn-On Lead Head Unit, etc. 15-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES)
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...Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer RCA Extension Cable (sold separately) Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable (sold separately) Y-Adapter (sold separately) RCA Input Jacks Pre-Out Jacks Remote Bass Control (optional) Head Unit, etc. Basic Connection Diagram for S-A55V Speaker Output Terminals Fuse Power Supply Terminal Battery Lead (sold separately) Remote Turn-On Lead (sold separately) Ground Lead (sold separately) For S-A55V, change the Input Channel Selector Switch ( )/( ) setting according to the number of channels of the speaker...
...Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer RCA Extension Cable (sold separately) Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable (sold separately) Y-Adapter (sold separately) RCA Input Jacks Pre-Out Jacks Remote Bass Control (optional) Head Unit, etc. Basic Connection Diagram for S-A55V Speaker Output Terminals Fuse Power Supply Terminal Battery Lead (sold separately) Remote Turn-On Lead (sold separately) Ground Lead (sold separately) For S-A55V, change the Input Channel Selector Switch ( )/( ) setting according to the number of channels of the speaker...
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... 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). parately) : /2] 4 Speaker + Subwoofer System Speaker Input Level Switch EN [LO] FR Remote Turn-On Lead ES Head Unit, etc. For details on how to make a connection, see "About Connecting to the Speaker Input Level System" (page 18). 2 Speaker + Subwoofer System (Bridged Connections) Speaker Input Level Switch [LO] Remote Turn-On Lead Head Unit, etc. 17-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F...
... 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). parately) : /2] 4 Speaker + Subwoofer System Speaker Input Level Switch EN [LO] FR Remote Turn-On Lead ES Head Unit, etc. For details on how to make a connection, see "About Connecting to the Speaker Input Level System" (page 18). 2 Speaker + Subwoofer System (Bridged Connections) Speaker Input Level Switch [LO] Remote Turn-On Lead Head Unit, etc. 17-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F...
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... "Speaker Input Level System" setting, connecting the Remote Turn-On Lead is used . One signal Head Unit, etc. Proper connection Improper connection Head Unit, etc. However, the "REMOTE SENSING" function may not work depending on • When t Wire s • When t Wire s • Externa installe 60 A + Ampl (e.g. 6 Ampl (e.g. 6 Ampl (e.g. 4 NOTE: • If the le distribu 18-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) The Y-adapter is not required if a stereo...
... "Speaker Input Level System" setting, connecting the Remote Turn-On Lead is used . One signal Head Unit, etc. Proper connection Improper connection Head Unit, etc. However, the "REMOTE SENSING" function may not work depending on • When t Wire s • When t Wire s • Externa installe 60 A + Ampl (e.g. 6 Ampl (e.g. 6 Ampl (e.g. 4 NOTE: • If the le distribu 18-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) The Y-adapter is not required if a stereo...
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... of the amplifier to be installed and the wire length. aker d due to ot work n no pair Cautions on the wire size to be used . 19-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) For details 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 one amplifier...
... of the amplifier to be installed and the wire length. aker d due to ot work n no pair Cautions on the wire size to be used . 19-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) For details 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 one amplifier...