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...-A (Y-A5) M3514659010 ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) www.alpine.co.uk 184 allée des Erables CS 52016 - 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...
...-A (Y-A5) M3514659010 ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) www.alpine.co.uk 184 allée des Erables CS 52016 - 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...
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.... KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES WHILE DRIVING. DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES. They contain instructions on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. INSTALLATION 3 CONNECTIONS 4 USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FR CONNECTION CHECK LIST 8 FUSES. SWITCH SETTINGS 9 Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire. 1-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V...
.... KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES WHILE DRIVING. DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES. They contain instructions on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. INSTALLATION 3 CONNECTIONS 4 USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FR CONNECTION CHECK LIST 8 FUSES. SWITCH SETTINGS 9 Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire. 1-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V...
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... record. Using screw 2. Drill t 4. DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS. Swallowing them can result in injury or property damages. CAUTION This symbol means important instructions. HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. The wiring and installation of this notice is located on the rear of the unit. USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency...
... record. Using screw 2. Drill t 4. DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS. Swallowing them can result in injury or property damages. CAUTION This symbol means important instructions. HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. The wiring and installation of this notice is located on the rear of the unit. USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency...
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... secure with four self-tapping screws. S-A32F) 3-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) e is in operation. 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.
... secure with four self-tapping screws. S-A32F) 3-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) e is in operation. 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.
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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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... leads as possible. • Connect the ground lead securely to the same ground point while keeping wire length as short as possible 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 as far away from...
... leads as possible. • Connect the ground lead securely to the same ground point while keeping wire length as short as possible 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 as far away from...
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... bridged mode, connect the left and right channels. Tighte hexag Befor shrin exten Power S He Batt Remot Fuse S-A60M/S-A55V 30 A × 2 S-A32F 40 A USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. NOTE: • Do not connect the speaker (-) terminal to negative. Battery Lead (sold separately) to add an External Fuse (e.g. Remote Bass Control (optional) Connect the Remote Bass Control Unit RUX-KNOB.2 (sold separately) Be sure to adjust the output level remotely. About Subwoofer Input/Output (S-A60M/S-A55V...
... bridged mode, connect the left and right channels. Tighte hexag Befor shrin exten Power S He Batt Remot Fuse S-A60M/S-A55V 30 A × 2 S-A32F 40 A USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. NOTE: • Do not connect the speaker (-) terminal to negative. Battery Lead (sold separately) to add an External Fuse (e.g. Remote Bass Control (optional) Connect the Remote Bass Control Unit RUX-KNOB.2 (sold separately) Be sure to adjust the output level remotely. About Subwoofer Input/Output (S-A60M/S-A55V...
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... wire), use the supplied screws to simplify the connection. connection may occur causing operation failure or sound interruption. • On the other hand, if the length is an ofer affected he ace the Cautions on your r arately). ections; 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...
... wire), use the supplied screws to simplify the connection. connection may occur causing operation failure or sound interruption. • On the other hand, if the length is an ofer affected he ace the Cautions on your r arately). ections; 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...
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... perpen S-A60M S-A32F S-A55V Speak Switch 8-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) The head unit does not have a remote turn -on . The head unit's power antenna lead is accessible by the driver. Make sure the switch is turned off ) the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V. b. Using this connection method, the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V will remain on or power antenna lead. The head unit's power antenna lead is activated only when the radio is...
... perpen S-A60M S-A32F S-A55V Speak Switch 8-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) The head unit does not have a remote turn -on . The head unit's power antenna lead is accessible by the driver. Make sure the switch is turned off ) the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V. b. Using this connection method, the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V will remain on or power antenna lead. The head unit's power antenna lead is activated only when the radio is...
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... setting. 9-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) S-A60M ion tap EN FR ES S-A32F S-A55V Speaker Input Level Switch Switch according to the minimum position. SWITCH SETTINGS rn-On • Before switching each Selector Switch, turn off the power and insert a small screwdriver, etc., perpendicularly to "LO". Using a dynamic CD as a source, increase the head unit volume until the sound from the speakers becomes distorted. a) When making a speaker input connection...
... setting. 9-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) S-A60M ion tap EN FR ES S-A32F S-A55V Speaker Input Level Switch Switch according to the minimum position. SWITCH SETTINGS rn-On • Before switching each Selector Switch, turn off the power and insert a small screwdriver, etc., perpendicularly to "LO". Using a dynamic CD as a source, increase the head unit volume until the sound from the speakers becomes distorted. a) When making a speaker input connection...
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... range speakers or when using an external electronic crossover. Input Channel Selector Switch (CH-3/4) (S-A55V only) a) This switch setting is used to the "HP" position when the amplifier is required for Y-adapters. A 4-channel source is used for selecting either 2-channel or 4-channel input mode. b) Setting this mode. b) Set to drive a subwoofer. The frequencies above the crossover point will be attenuated at 12 dB/octave. Crossover Frequency Adjustment Knob...
... range speakers or when using an external electronic crossover. Input Channel Selector Switch (CH-3/4) (S-A55V only) a) This switch setting is used to the "HP" position when the amplifier is required for Y-adapters. A 4-channel source is used for selecting either 2-channel or 4-channel input mode. b) Setting this mode. b) Set to drive a subwoofer. The frequencies above the crossover point will be attenuated at 12 dB/octave. Crossover Frequency Adjustment Knob...
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... Power Indicator s of the head unit (input signal). ob (HP About Power Indicator S-A55V n the signals EN om the vides annel is too high. Operating temperature is abnormal. Solution Turn down the volume of SUB ES V. Amplifier circuit is too high. The indicator color changes to blue. Then turn off . Power supply voltage is on the unit and verify that the indicator color has changed to blue. Use the correct power...
... Power Indicator s of the head unit (input signal). ob (HP About Power Indicator S-A55V n the signals EN om the vides annel is too high. Operating temperature is abnormal. Solution Turn down the volume of SUB ES V. Amplifier circuit is too high. The indicator color changes to blue. Then turn off . Power supply voltage is on the unit and verify that the indicator color has changed to blue. Use the correct power...
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... make a connection, see "About Connecting to the unit. If you can use the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately). Series connection Parallel connection * If 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. 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...
... make a connection, see "About Connecting to the unit. If you can use the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately). Series connection Parallel connection * If 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. 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...
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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) e unit.
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...-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-On Lead Head Unit, etc. 2 Spea * If the connected head unit...
...-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-On Lead Head Unit, etc. 2 Spea * If the connected head unit...
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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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... 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 input. 5-Channel Input: 4-Channel Input: 2-Channel Input: Input Channel [3/4] [1/2] Selector Switch (CH-3/4) Input Channel Selector Switch (SUB) [SUB] [1+2+3+4] 4 Spea * If the co you can connec 2 Spea 16-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output...
... 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 input. 5-Channel Input: 4-Channel Input: 2-Channel Input: Input Channel [3/4] [1/2] Selector Switch (CH-3/4) Input Channel Selector Switch (SUB) [SUB] [1+2+3+4] 4 Spea * If the co you can connec 2 Spea 16-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output...
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... Remote Turn-On Lead ES Head Unit, etc. Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer System 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 18). 2 Speaker + Subwoofer System (Bridged Connections) Speaker Input Level Switch [LO] Remote Turn-On Lead Head Unit, etc. 17-EN ALPINE S-A60M...
... Remote Turn-On Lead ES Head Unit, etc. Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer System 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 18). 2 Speaker + Subwoofer System (Bridged Connections) Speaker Input Level Switch [LO] Remote Turn-On Lead Head Unit, etc. 17-EN ALPINE S-A60M...
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... power supply cord (accessory power) in the ACC position. The Y-adapter is not required if a stereo/mono pair line output is not required due to "HI". Proper connection Improper connection Head Unit, etc. In such a case, connect the Remote Turn-On Lead to drive both inputs of this unit. One signal Head Unit, etc. However, the "REMOTE SENSING" function may not work depending on • When t Wire s • When t Wire s • Externa installe...
... power supply cord (accessory power) in the ACC position. The Y-adapter is not required if a stereo/mono pair line output is not required due to "HI". Proper connection Improper connection Head Unit, etc. In such a case, connect the Remote Turn-On Lead to drive both inputs of this unit. One signal Head Unit, etc. However, the "REMOTE SENSING" function may not work depending on • When t Wire s • When t Wire s • Externa installe...
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... to ot work n no pair 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 one amplifier with a fuse capacity of 60 A and one amplifier, a distribution block should be used , refer to the supplied "Cautions on the wire size to be installed and the wire length. Connection example when installing an...
... to ot work n no pair 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 one amplifier with a fuse capacity of 60 A and one amplifier, a distribution block should be used , refer to the supplied "Cautions on the wire size to be installed and the wire length. Connection example when installing an...