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...Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32 01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain Phone 945-283588 Designed by ALPINE Japan 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 AUTOM...211;VILES EN S-A60M FR MONO POWER AMPLIFIER S-A32F ES 4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER S-A55V 4 CHANNEL + MONO POWER AMPLIFIER • OWNER...
...Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabellón, 32 01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain Phone 945-283588 Designed by ALPINE Japan 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 AUTOM...211;VILES EN S-A60M FR MONO POWER AMPLIFIER S-A32F ES 4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER S-A55V 4 CHANNEL + MONO POWER AMPLIFIER • OWNER...
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...from failure to prevent obstructions when driving. INSTALLATION 3 CONNECTIONS 4 USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FR CONNECTION CHECK LIST 8 FUSES. Alpine cannot be extremely hazardous. Failure to heed them can result in compliance with your prolonged attention should only be dangerous and may result in .... Arrange wiring and cables in serious injury or death. can be performed after coming to do so may result in fire. 1-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock. Failure to do so...
...from failure to prevent obstructions when driving. INSTALLATION 3 CONNECTIONS 4 USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FR CONNECTION CHECK LIST 8 FUSES. Alpine cannot be extremely hazardous. Failure to heed them can result in compliance with your prolonged attention should only be dangerous and may result in .... Arrange wiring and cables in serious injury or death. can be performed after coming to do so may result in fire. 1-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock. Failure to do so...
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.... This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and it as i locations dealer. 1. Positio screw screw SelfM4 × 2-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Swallowing them can result in accordance with high incidence of this reaso location such as a... or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any questions about warranty, please consult your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for information regarding warranty coverage. This may result in serious injury. Using such parts could disable control...
.... This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and it as i locations dealer. 1. Positio screw screw SelfM4 × 2-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Swallowing them can result in accordance with high incidence of this reaso location such as a... or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any questions about warranty, please consult your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for information regarding warranty coverage. This may result in serious injury. Using such parts could disable control...
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... the screw holes, and secure with four self-tapping screws. which will allow for free circulation of the EN S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V considerable heat is produced when the amplifier is 2. S-A32F) 3-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Make sure there are no objects behind the surface that may become... power output of air, FR such as a template, mark the four screw locations. anty, 4. e is in operation. For alternate installation locations, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer.
... the screw holes, and secure with four self-tapping screws. which will allow for free circulation of the EN S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V considerable heat is produced when the amplifier is 2. S-A32F) 3-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Make sure there are no objects behind the surface that may become... power output of air, FR such as a template, mark the four screw locations. anty, 4. e is in operation. For alternate installation locations, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer.
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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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... battery power leads as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information. • Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information. 5-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) For details on Power...
... battery power leads as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine dealer carries various noise suppressors, contact them for further information. • Your Alpine dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information. 5-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) For details on Power...
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...(positive trigger, (+) 12 V only) lead of your audio components to replace appropriate gain level setting between the amplifier and head unit. 6-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Cautio When us wire), use the speaker (-) terminals as a common lead between that point and ...the negative (-) terminal of a short circuit. Pre-Out Jacks (S-A60M only) These jacks provide a line level output. Remote Bass Control (optional) Connect the Remote Bass Control Unit RUX-KNOB.2 (sold separately) ...
...(positive trigger, (+) 12 V only) lead of your audio components to replace appropriate gain level setting between the amplifier and head unit. 6-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Cautio When us wire), use the speaker (-) terminals as a common lead between that point and ...the negative (-) terminal of a short circuit. Pre-Out Jacks (S-A60M only) These jacks provide a line level output. Remote Bass Control (optional) Connect the Remote Bass Control Unit RUX-KNOB.2 (sold separately) ...
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... connections Speaker Output Terminals When using third-party wire cables (power supply wire), use the Hexagon hole screw attached to simplify the connection. S-A32F) 7-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) S-A32F) ES 7 - 10 mm (9/32" - 13/32") NOTES: Lead end side of the exposed wire is an ofer...
... connections Speaker Output Terminals When using third-party wire cables (power supply wire), use the Hexagon hole screw attached to simplify the connection. S-A32F) 7-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) S-A32F) ES 7 - 10 mm (9/32" - 13/32") NOTES: Lead end side of the exposed wire is an ofer...
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...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 this connection method, the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V will remain on and drain the battery. The head unit's power antenna lead is...tape or CD Mode). Be sure to use a 3 A fuse as close as possible to the vehicle's ignition tap Ignition Source Amplifier SWI • Before perpen S-A60M S-A32F S-A55V Speak Switch 8-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES)
...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 this connection method, the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V will remain on and drain the battery. The head unit's power antenna lead is...tape or CD Mode). Be sure to use a 3 A fuse as close as possible to the vehicle's ignition tap Ignition Source Amplifier SWI • Before perpen S-A60M S-A32F S-A55V Speak Switch 8-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES)
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S-A60M ion tap EN FR ES S-A32F S-A55V Speaker Input Level Switch Switch according to "HI". b) When making a speaker input connection with Speaker-RCA Conversion Cables (.... Then, reduce the volume 1 step (or until the output is no longer distorted). Input Gain Adjustment Control Set the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V input gain to achieve the optimum gain setting. 9-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Reduce the gain slightly so the sound is no longer distorted to the...
S-A60M ion tap EN FR ES S-A32F S-A55V Speaker Input Level Switch Switch according to "HI". b) When making a speaker input connection with Speaker-RCA Conversion Cables (.... Then, reduce the volume 1 step (or until the output is no longer distorted). Input Gain Adjustment Control Set the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V input gain to achieve the optimum gain setting. 9-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Reduce the gain slightly so the sound is no longer distorted to the...
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...be attenuated at 12 dB/octave. b) Setting this switch to "3/4" will be attenuated at the inputs of SUB to subwoofer of the S-A55V. 10-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) About Lights up to +12 dB to 400 Hz. Crossover Frequency Adjustment Knob (HP FILTER) (S-A55V only...) Use this case the maximum Bass EQ boost level is reduced. Bass EQ Adjustment Knob (S-A60M/S-A55V only) Add a 50 Hz bass boost up Is off whe Indica Blue Red (blinking Red Input Channel Selector Switch (CH-3/4) (S-A55V only) a)...
...be attenuated at 12 dB/octave. b) Setting this switch to "3/4" will be attenuated at the inputs of SUB to subwoofer of the S-A55V. 10-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) About Lights up to +12 dB to 400 Hz. Crossover Frequency Adjustment Knob (HP FILTER) (S-A55V only...) Use this case the maximum Bass EQ boost level is reduced. Bass EQ Adjustment Knob (S-A60M/S-A55V only) Add a 50 Hz bass boost up Is off whe Indica Blue Red (blinking Red Input Channel Selector Switch (CH-3/4) (S-A55V only) a)...
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... supply voltage is on the unit and verify that the indicator color has changed to a normal level. The indicator color changes to blue. 11-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) ob (HP About Power Indicator S-A55V n the signals EN om the vides annel is off. Is off when...
... supply voltage is on the unit and verify that the indicator color has changed to a normal level. The indicator color changes to blue. 11-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) ob (HP About Power Indicator S-A55V n the signals EN om the vides annel is off. Is off when...
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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. For details on how to make a connection, see "About Connecting to the unit. If you can use the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable (...number of impedance of the speaker connected to the Speaker Input Level System" (page 18). 12-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Basic Connection Diagram for S-A60M Speaker Output Terminals Fuse Power Supply Terminal Battery Lead (sold separately) Remote Turn-On Lead (sold ...
...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. For details on how to make a connection, see "About Connecting to the unit. If you can use the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable (...number of impedance of the speaker connected to the Speaker Input Level System" (page 18). 12-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Basic Connection Diagram for S-A60M Speaker Output Terminals Fuse Power Supply Terminal Battery Lead (sold separately) Remote Turn-On Lead (sold ...
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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) If Multiple Mono Amplifier System Speaker Input Level Switch parately) Switch EN [LO] FR Head Unit, etc. e unit.
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) If Multiple Mono Amplifier System Speaker Input Level Switch parately) Switch EN [LO] FR Head Unit, etc. e unit.
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For details on how to make a connection, see "About 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-...
For details on how to make a connection, see "About 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-...
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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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...: 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)
...: 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)
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... 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/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer System Series connection Parallel connection * If the connected head unit does not have a Speaker...
... 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/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer System Series connection Parallel connection * If the connected head unit does not have a Speaker...
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... 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) Proper connection Improper connection Head Unit, etc. In such a case, connect the Remote Turn-On Lead to "HI...
... 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) Proper connection Improper connection Head Unit, etc. In such a case, connect the Remote Turn-On Lead to "HI...
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... example when installing an amplifier alone • When the wire length from the amplifier to the vehicle's battery is 5 m Wire size used for (A): EN S-A60M/S-A55V: 4 AWG/21 mm2 S-A32F: 8 AWG/8 mm2 • External Fuse capacity: Make it equal to or larger than the fuse capacity of the amplifier... capacity of the number of amplifiers installed 60 A + 60 A + 40 A = equal to or larger than one amplifier, a distribution block should be used . 19-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) For details on Power Supply Wires Connection" and the following connection example.
... example when installing an amplifier alone • When the wire length from the amplifier to the vehicle's battery is 5 m Wire size used for (A): EN S-A60M/S-A55V: 4 AWG/21 mm2 S-A32F: 8 AWG/8 mm2 • External Fuse capacity: Make it equal to or larger than the fuse capacity of the amplifier... capacity of the number of amplifiers installed 60 A + 60 A + 40 A = equal to or larger than one amplifier, a distribution block should be used . 19-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) For details on Power Supply Wires Connection" and the following connection example.