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... Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K. 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 lire avant d'utiliser cet...
... Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K. 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 lire avant d'utiliser cet...
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.... Alpine cannot be performed after coming to observe the instructions in an accident. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with the manual to use this product in fire or product damage. BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. Failure to make the proper connections may result in this manual carefully before performing these functions. DO NOT ALLOW CABLES...
.... Alpine cannot be performed after coming to observe the instructions in an accident. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with the manual to use this product in fire or product damage. BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. Failure to make the proper connections may result in this manual carefully before performing these functions. DO NOT ALLOW CABLES...
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... result in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS. Return it as i locations dealer. 1. USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. Use of other than the United States of this unit internally or may result in other Countries IMPORTANT NOTICE Customers who make this product to th S-A60M/ produced this...
... result in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS. Return it as i locations dealer. 1. USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. Use of other than the United States of this unit internally or may result in other Countries IMPORTANT NOTICE Customers who make this product to th S-A60M/ produced this...
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...; 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. For alternate installation locations, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer. ES nit in operation. Position the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V over the screw holes, and secure with four self-tapping...
...; 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. For alternate installation locations, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer. ES nit in operation. Position the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V over the screw holes, and secure with four self-tapping...
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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 CONNECTIONS Before making connections, be sure to turn the power off to all audio components.
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... use an already installed screw. Add an external fuse with the battery lead as close 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 other leads as possible. • Connect the ground...
... use an already installed screw. Add an external fuse with the battery lead as close 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 other leads as possible. • Connect the ground...
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... on the signal source connected. This fuse will protect your head unit using RCA extension cables or Speaker-RCA Conversion cable (sold separately). However, the "REMOTE SENSING" function may not work depending on the vehicle's chassis. Be sure to observe correct speaker output connections and polarity in some installations for driving a second subwoofer amp. Check • For d the Con Wire the • If th dea 2. Do not use connecti proper p make thi 1. Ground Lead...
... on the signal source connected. This fuse will protect your head unit using RCA extension cables or Speaker-RCA Conversion cable (sold separately). However, the "REMOTE SENSING" function may not work depending on the vehicle's chassis. Be sure to observe correct speaker output connections and polarity in some installations for driving a second subwoofer amp. Check • For d the Con Wire the • If th dea 2. Do not use connecti proper p make thi 1. Ground Lead...
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ections; FR Speaker Output Terminals 2. connection may occur. 3. S-A32F) 7-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) This is too long, an electrical short-circuit may occur causing operation failure or sound interruption. • On the other hand, if the length 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...
ections; FR Speaker Output Terminals 2. connection may occur. 3. S-A32F) 7-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) This is too long, an electrical short-circuit may occur causing operation failure or sound interruption. • On the other hand, if the length 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...
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... 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. Using this ignition tap. Blue/White Power Antenna Remote Turn-On Lead To other equipment in -line on the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V turn-on or power antenna lead. Make sure the switch...
... 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. Using this ignition tap. Blue/White Power Antenna Remote Turn-On Lead To other equipment in -line on the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V turn-on or power antenna lead. Make sure the switch...
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.../ES) b) When making a speaker input connection with Speaker-RCA Conversion Cables (sold separately), set to the Switch. Then, reduce the volume 1 step (or until the output distorts. Input Gain Adjustment Control Set the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V input gain to the Speaker input mode. SWITCH SETTINGS rn-On • Before switching each Selector Switch, turn off the power and insert a small screwdriver, etc., perpendicularly to "HI". Now, increase the amplifier gain until the sound from the speakers becomes distorted.
.../ES) b) When making a speaker input connection with Speaker-RCA Conversion Cables (sold separately), set to the Switch. Then, reduce the volume 1 step (or until the output distorts. Input Gain Adjustment Control Set the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V input gain to the Speaker input mode. SWITCH SETTINGS rn-On • Before switching each Selector Switch, turn off the power and insert a small screwdriver, etc., perpendicularly to "HI". Now, increase the amplifier gain until the sound from the speakers becomes distorted.
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... Mode Selector Switch (S-A32F only) a) Set to 400 Hz. Crossover Frequency Adjustment Knob (LP FILTER) (S-A60M/S-A55V only) Use this switch is placed in the "1+2+3+4" position, all the signals are mixed and come out from CH-1/2 and sent to subwoofer of SUB to CH-3/4, eliminating the need for driving full range speakers or when using an external electronic crossover. Input Channel Selector Switch (SUB) (S-A55V only) a) When this control...
... Mode Selector Switch (S-A32F only) a) Set to 400 Hz. Crossover Frequency Adjustment Knob (LP FILTER) (S-A60M/S-A55V only) Use this switch is placed in the "1+2+3+4" position, all the signals are mixed and come out from CH-1/2 and sent to subwoofer of SUB to CH-3/4, eliminating the need for driving full range speakers or when using an external electronic crossover. Input Channel Selector Switch (SUB) (S-A55V only) a) When this control...
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... color Blue Red (blinking) Red Status Amplifier circuit is too high. The indicator color changes to blue. Power supply voltage is normal. The indicator color changes to blue. 11-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Then turn off when power is too high. The indicator color changes to a normal level. Operating temperature is on the unit and verify that the indicator color has changed to a normal level. Use...
... color Blue Red (blinking) Red Status Amplifier circuit is too high. The indicator color changes to blue. Power supply voltage is normal. The indicator color changes to blue. 11-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Then turn off when power is too high. The indicator color changes to a normal level. Operating temperature is on the unit and verify that the indicator color has changed to a normal level. Use...
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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. If you have a Speaker Output and RCA Extension Cable ( ) cannot be used, you can use the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately). SYSTEM DIAGRAMS Before making a connection, check the total number of impedance of the speaker connected to...
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. If you have a Speaker Output and RCA Extension Cable ( ) cannot be used, you can use the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately). SYSTEM DIAGRAMS Before making a connection, check the total number of impedance of the speaker connected to...
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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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...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 does not have a Speaker Output and RCA Extension Cable ( ) cannot be used, you can use the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately) RCA Input Jacks Pre-Out Jacks Remote Bass Control (optional) Head Unit, etc. Basic Connection Diagram for S-A32F Speaker Output Terminals Fuse Power...
...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 does not have a Speaker Output and RCA Extension Cable ( ) cannot be used, you can use the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately) RCA Input Jacks Pre-Out Jacks Remote Bass Control (optional) Head Unit, etc. Basic Connection Diagram for S-A32F Speaker Output Terminals Fuse Power...
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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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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) Ground Lead (sold separately) For S-A55V, change the Input Channel Selector Switch ( )/( ) setting according to the number of channels of ...
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) Ground Lead (sold separately) For S-A55V, change the Input Channel Selector Switch ( )/( ) setting according to the number of channels of ...
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... 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/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) parately) : /2] 4 Speaker + Subwoofer System Speaker Input Level Switch...
... 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/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) parately) : /2] 4 Speaker + Subwoofer System Speaker Input Level Switch...
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... connecting by using the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately), switch the Speaker Input Level Switch ( ) to an incoming power supply cord (accessory power) in the ACC position. One signal Head Unit, etc. e.g. Front Speaker output (L)/(R) to CH1/CH2, Rear Speaker output (L)/(R) to the "REMOTE SENSING" function of the bridged amp. Important Tips 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...
... connecting by using the Speaker-RCA Conversion Cable ( ) (sold separately), switch the Speaker Input Level Switch ( ) to an incoming power supply cord (accessory power) in the ACC position. One signal Head Unit, etc. e.g. Front Speaker output (L)/(R) to CH1/CH2, Rear Speaker output (L)/(R) to the "REMOTE SENSING" function of the bridged amp. Important Tips 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...
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... 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 one amplifier, a distribution block should be used . 19-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) aker d due to ot work n no pair Cautions on Power Supply Wires Connection" and the following connection example...
... 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 one amplifier, a distribution block should be used . 19-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) aker d due to ot work n no pair Cautions on Power Supply Wires Connection" and the following connection example...