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..., 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 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...
..., 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 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...
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... OR ALTER. INSTALLATION 3 CONNECTIONS 4 USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FR CONNECTION CHECK LIST 8 FUSES. WARNING Points to a complete stop the vehicle in fire. Excessive volume levels that obstruct or hang up inside and may result in this manual carefully before performing these functions. Cables or wiring that obscure sounds such as not to observe the instructions in an...
... OR ALTER. INSTALLATION 3 CONNECTIONS 4 USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FR CONNECTION CHECK LIST 8 FUSES. WARNING Points to a complete stop the vehicle in fire. Excessive volume levels that obstruct or hang up inside and may result in this manual carefully before performing these functions. Cables or wiring that obscure sounds such as not to observe the instructions in an...
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.... Use of other than designated parts may result in injury or property damages. Route 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 repairing. This will prevent crimping and damage to comply with the manufacturer's instructions. SERIAL NUMBER: INSTALLATION DATE: INSTALLATION...
.... Use of other than designated parts may result in injury or property damages. Route 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 repairing. This will prevent crimping and damage to comply with the manufacturer's instructions. SERIAL NUMBER: INSTALLATION DATE: INSTALLATION...
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... 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) For alternate installation locations, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer. ES nit in a location which Self-Tapping Screws...
... 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) For alternate installation locations, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer. ES nit in a location which Self-Tapping Screws...
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...connect the ground lead, use the wire of the specified size. *2 Be sure 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... on Power Supply Wires" (page 19), and then use an already installed screw. 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...
...connect the ground lead, use the wire of the specified size. *2 Be sure 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... on Power Supply Wires" (page 19), and then use an already installed screw. 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...
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... appropriate fuse value requirement: S-A60M/S-A55V 60 amp fuse S-A32F 40 amp fuse • For details on the wires size to be used , refer to the supplied "Cautions on Power Supply Wires Connection" and "Cautions on Power Supply Wires" (page 19), and then use the speaker (-) terminals as a common lead between the amplifier and head unit. 6-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN...
... appropriate fuse value requirement: S-A60M/S-A55V 60 amp fuse S-A32F 40 amp fuse • For details on the wires size to be used , refer to the supplied "Cautions on Power Supply Wires Connection" and "Cautions on Power Supply Wires" (page 19), and then use the speaker (-) terminals as a common lead between the amplifier and head unit. 6-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN...
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... the wires size to be used is an ofer affected he ace the Cautions on wire lead connections Speaker Output Terminals When using third-party wire cables (power supply wire), use the supplied screws to the Power Supply Terminal ( ) or Speaker Output Terminals ( ). Power Supply Terminal Hexagon Wrench (included) Hexagon hole screw Battery Lead Ground Lead Remote Turn-On Lead Power Supply Terminal (e.g. S-A32F) 7-EN ALPINE...
... the wires size to be used is an ofer affected he ace the Cautions on wire lead connections Speaker Output Terminals When using third-party wire cables (power supply wire), use the supplied screws to the Power Supply Terminal ( ) or Speaker Output Terminals ( ). Power Supply Terminal Hexagon Wrench (included) Hexagon hole screw Battery Lead Ground Lead Remote Turn-On Lead Power Supply Terminal (e.g. S-A32F) 7-EN ALPINE...
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... be used to the vehicle's power antenna. The head unit's power antenna lead is activated only when the radio 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 ignition tap Ignition Source Amplifier...
... be used to the vehicle's power antenna. The head unit's power antenna lead is activated only when the radio 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 ignition tap Ignition Source Amplifier...
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... distorted to "LO". a) When making a speaker input connection with RCA Extension Cables (sold separately), set to achieve the optimum gain setting. 9-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) 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. Then, reduce...
... distorted to "LO". a) When making a speaker input connection with RCA Extension Cables (sold separately), set to achieve the optimum gain setting. 9-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) 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. Then, reduce...
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...is required for driving full range speakers or when using an external electronic crossover. This setting provides signal to the subwoofer channel when only 4 channel input is used to drive a subwoofer. Bass EQ Adjustment Knob (S-A60M/S-A55V only) Add a 50 Hz bass boost up Is off whe Indica Blue Red (blinking Red NOTE: •...frequency bandwidth will send the signal 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 tune your bass response. When set to "1/2", signal will be attenuated at 12 dB/...
...is required for driving full range speakers or when using an external electronic crossover. This setting provides signal to the subwoofer channel when only 4 channel input is used to drive a subwoofer. Bass EQ Adjustment Knob (S-A60M/S-A55V only) Add a 50 Hz bass boost up Is off whe Indica Blue Red (blinking Red NOTE: •...frequency bandwidth will send the signal 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 tune your bass response. When set to "1/2", signal will be attenuated at 12 dB/...
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...Blue Red (blinking) Red Status Amplifier circuit is high. Operating temperature is normal. Operating temperature is too high. Decrease the vehicle's interior temperature to a normal level. Use the correct power supply voltage. If it remains red, turn on . Solution Turn down the volume of SUB ES V. Turn off the power...too high. Lights up when power is on the unit and verify that the indicator color has changed to blue. 11-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Amplifier circuit is too high. ob (HP About Power Indicator S-A55V n the signals ...
...Blue Red (blinking) Red Status Amplifier circuit is high. Operating temperature is normal. Operating temperature is too high. Decrease the vehicle's interior temperature to a normal level. Use the correct power supply voltage. If it remains red, turn on . Solution Turn down the volume of SUB ES V. Turn off the power...too high. Lights up when power is on the unit and verify that the indicator color has changed to blue. 11-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Amplifier circuit is too high. ob (HP About Power Indicator S-A55V n the signals ...
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... Bass Control (optional) Head Unit, etc. 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). For details on how to make a connection, see "About Connecting to the unit. Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer RCA Extension Cable (sold separately) Speaker...
... Bass Control (optional) Head Unit, etc. 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). For details on how to make a connection, see "About Connecting to the unit. Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer RCA Extension Cable (sold separately) Speaker...
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... 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-On Lead (sold separately) Ground Lead (sold separately). Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer...
... 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-On Lead (sold separately) Ground Lead (sold separately). Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer...
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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) 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...
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) 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...
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... 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/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 Output and RCA Extension Cable ( ) cannot be used...
... 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/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 Output and RCA Extension Cable ( ) cannot be used...
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... the "Speaker Input Level System" setting, connecting the Remote Turn-On Lead is not required due to the "REMOTE SENSING" function of the bridged amp. Important Tips on the signal source connected. The Y-adapter is not required if a stereo/mono pair line output is used to this product. For detai and the f Conne • When t Wire s S-A60...
... the "Speaker Input Level System" setting, connecting the Remote Turn-On Lead is not required due to the "REMOTE SENSING" function of the bridged amp. Important Tips on the signal source connected. The Y-adapter is not required if a stereo/mono pair line output is used to this product. For detai and the f Conne • When t Wire s S-A60...
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... on Power Supply Wires Connection" and the following connection example. aker d due to ot work n no pair Cautions on Power Supply Wires Use the specified wire size according to the total fuse capacity of the amplifier to the supplied "Cautions on the wire size to be used, refer to be used for (C): 1/0 AWG/53 mm2 (or 4 AWG × 2/21 mm2 × 2) • External Fuse capacity: Make...
... on Power Supply Wires Connection" and the following connection example. aker d due to ot work n no pair Cautions on Power Supply Wires Use the specified wire size according to the total fuse capacity of the amplifier to the supplied "Cautions on the wire size to be used, refer to be used for (C): 1/0 AWG/53 mm2 (or 4 AWG × 2/21 mm2 × 2) • External Fuse capacity: Make...
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... Hz RCA Input Ref.: Rated Power into 4 Ω Variable HPF/LPF Equalizer Bass EQ (fc=50 Hz) Remote Level* General Input Impedance Preamp Output Dimensions Weight Linear Attenuation CH-1/2 Input Pass-through, Buffered Width Height Depth * Requires optional RUX-KNOB.2. NOTE: • Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. 330 W RMS × 1 600 W RMS × 1 ≤0.03% ≤...
... Hz RCA Input Ref.: Rated Power into 4 Ω Variable HPF/LPF Equalizer Bass EQ (fc=50 Hz) Remote Level* General Input Impedance Preamp Output Dimensions Weight Linear Attenuation CH-1/2 Input Pass-through, Buffered Width Height Depth * Requires optional RUX-KNOB.2. NOTE: • Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. 330 W RMS × 1 600 W RMS × 1 ≤0.03% ≤...
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...-17 Ref.: Rated Power into 4 Ω +0/−3 dB, Ref.: 1 W into 4 Ω +0/−1 dB, Ref.: 1 W into 4 Ω Ref.: 10 W into 4 Ω Crossover Variable HPF/LPF Remote Level* Linear Attenuation General Input Impedance Dimensions Weight Width Height Depth * Requires optional RUX-KNOB.2. NOTE: • Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. 55 W RMS × 4 80 W RMS × 4 160 W RMS ×...
...-17 Ref.: Rated Power into 4 Ω +0/−3 dB, Ref.: 1 W into 4 Ω +0/−1 dB, Ref.: 1 W into 4 Ω Ref.: 10 W into 4 Ω Crossover Variable HPF/LPF Remote Level* Linear Attenuation General Input Impedance Dimensions Weight Width Height Depth * Requires optional RUX-KNOB.2. NOTE: • Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. 55 W RMS × 4 80 W RMS × 4 160 W RMS ×...
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...Specifications and design are subject to −20 dB >10 kΩ 286 mm (11-3/8") 57.5 mm (2-3/8") 204 mm (8-1/8") 2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz) * Requires optional RUX-KNOB.2. S-A55V Performance Power Output THD+N S/N Ratio Frequency Response Damping Factor Control Input Select Input Sensitivity Crossover Remote Level* General Input Impedance Dimensions Weight... Signal Configuration (2ch/4ch Input) RCA Input Ref.: Rated Power into 4 Ω Variable HPF/LPF Linear Attenuation Width Height Depth CH-1/2/3/4 SUBWOOFER 40 W RMS × 4 60 W RMS × 4 120 W RMS × 2 ≤0.03% ≤0.05% ...
...Specifications and design are subject to −20 dB >10 kΩ 286 mm (11-3/8") 57.5 mm (2-3/8") 204 mm (8-1/8") 2.9 kg (6 lb 6 oz) * Requires optional RUX-KNOB.2. S-A55V Performance Power Output THD+N S/N Ratio Frequency Response Damping Factor Control Input Select Input Sensitivity Crossover Remote Level* General Input Impedance Dimensions Weight... Signal Configuration (2ch/4ch Input) RCA Input Ref.: Rated Power into 4 Ω Variable HPF/LPF Linear Attenuation Width Height Depth CH-1/2/3/4 SUBWOOFER 40 W RMS × 4 60 W RMS × 4 120 W RMS × 2 ≤0.03% ≤0.05% ...