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...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 AUTOMÓ...VILES EN S-A60M FR MONO POWER AMPLIFIER S-A32F ES 4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER S-A55V 4 CHANNEL + MONO POWER AMPLIFIER • OWNER...
...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 AUTOMÓ...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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English CONTENTS DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. They contain instructions on places such as not to electrical shorts. Alpine cannot be extremely hazardous. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with the manual to use this manual. WARNING ...heat to a complete stop the vehicle in ACCESSORIES 3 fire, electric shock or other than its designed application may result in fire. 1-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS. Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with your ...
English CONTENTS DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. They contain instructions on places such as not to electrical shorts. Alpine cannot be extremely hazardous. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with the manual to use this manual. WARNING ...heat to a complete stop the vehicle in ACCESSORIES 3 fire, electric shock or other than its designed application may result in fire. 1-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS. Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with your ...
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...Please record the serial number of your unit in Subpart J of Part 15 of America and Canada, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for a Class B computing device in accordance with which this unit requires special technical skill and experience. If ...installations or ground connections. This will prevent crimping and damage to the product. Using screw 2. Positio screw screw SelfM4 × 2-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE. If wiring...
...Please record the serial number of your unit in Subpart J of Part 15 of America and Canada, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for a Class B computing device in accordance with which this unit requires special technical skill and experience. If ...installations or ground connections. This will prevent crimping and damage to the product. Using screw 2. Positio screw screw SelfM4 × 2-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE. If wiring...
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... the screw holes, and secure with four self-tapping screws. e is in operation. Holes (× 4) (e.g. For alternate installation locations, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer. 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 ... this reason, the amplifier should be mounted in 1. Make sure there are no objects behind the surface that may become damaged during drilling. 3. S-A32F) 3-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES)
... the screw holes, and secure with four self-tapping screws. e is in operation. Holes (× 4) (e.g. For alternate installation locations, please contact your authorized Alpine dealer. 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 ... this reason, the amplifier should be mounted in 1. Make sure there are no objects behind the surface that may become damaged during drilling. 3. S-A32F) 3-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES)
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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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... 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) S-A55V External Fuse*2 Vehicle's battery *1 *3, 4 Vehicle's chassis (Left Side) EN FR ES (Right Side) *1 For details on the wires size to be used, refer to the ...
... 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) S-A55V External Fuse*2 Vehicle's battery *1 *3, 4 Vehicle's chassis (Left Side) EN FR ES (Right Side) *1 For details on the wires size to be used, refer to the ...
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... available, see "Cautions on lead to the subwoofer) may result in some installations for continuity 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 wire of the specified size. See below for driving a second ...Wires Connection" and "Cautions on Power Supply Wires" (page 19), and then use the speaker (-) terminals as possible to the vehicle's chassis. Fuse S-A60M/S-A55V 30 A × 2 S-A32F 40 A USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. If a remote turn-on lead is monaural. • Reversing ...
... available, see "Cautions on lead to the subwoofer) may result in some installations for continuity 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 wire of the specified size. See below for driving a second ...Wires Connection" and "Cautions on Power Supply Wires" (page 19), and then use the speaker (-) terminals as possible to the vehicle's chassis. Fuse S-A60M/S-A55V 30 A × 2 S-A32F 40 A USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. If a remote turn-on lead is monaural. • Reversing ...
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... connection, use the wire of the specified size. • If the wire gauge used , refer to secure the lead. connection may occur. 3. S-A32F) 7-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Refer to cover any exposed wire extending beyond the terminal. FR Speaker Output Terminals 2. Hexagon Wrench (included) Hexagon hole...
... connection, use the wire of the specified size. • If the wire gauge used , refer to secure the lead. connection may occur. 3. S-A32F) 7-EN ALPINE S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V 68-35792Z59-A (EN/FR/ES) Refer to cover any exposed wire extending beyond the terminal. FR Speaker Output Terminals 2. Hexagon Wrench (included) Hexagon hole...
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...then be mounted so that 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 turn -on and drain the battery. Blue/White ...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) If this connection method, the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V will remain on lead. Make sure the switch is turned off when the vehicle is ...
...then be mounted so that 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 turn -on and drain the battery. Blue/White ...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) If this connection method, the S-A60M/S-A32F/S-A55V will remain on lead. Make sure the switch is turned off when the vehicle is ...
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S-A60M ion tap EN FR ES S-A32F S-A55V Speaker Input Level Switch Switch according to the Switch. b) When making a speaker input connection with Speaker-RCA Conversion Cables (sold separately), set to "LO". Using a ... the minimum position. a) When making a speaker input connection with RCA Extension Cables (sold separately), set to "HI". 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)
S-A60M ion tap EN FR ES S-A32F S-A55V Speaker Input Level Switch Switch according to the Switch. b) When making a speaker input connection with Speaker-RCA Conversion Cables (sold separately), set to "LO". Using a ... the minimum position. a) When making a speaker input connection with RCA Extension Cables (sold separately), set to "HI". 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)
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... or when using an external electronic crossover. 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 tune your bass response. The full frequency bandwidth will keep both...
... or when using an external electronic crossover. 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 tune your bass response. The full frequency bandwidth will keep both...
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...Lights up when power is abnormal. Amplifier circuit 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) Indication color Blue Red (blinking) Red Status Amplifier circuit is too high. Operating temperature is normal.... your dealer. Solution Turn down the volume of SUB ES V. Decrease the vehicle's interior temperature to blue. ob (HP About Power Indicator S-A55V n the signals EN om the vides annel is too high. Is off when power is off the power supply and eliminate the cause. Turn...
...Lights up when power is abnormal. Amplifier circuit 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) Indication color Blue Red (blinking) Red Status Amplifier circuit is too high. Operating temperature is normal.... your dealer. Solution Turn down the volume of SUB ES V. Decrease the vehicle's interior temperature to blue. ob (HP About Power Indicator S-A55V n the signals EN om the vides annel is too high. Is off when power is off the power supply and eliminate the cause. Turn...
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... 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. SYSTEM DIAGRAMS Before making a connection, check the total number of impedance of the speaker connected to the Speaker Input Level System" (page 18). 12...
... 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. SYSTEM DIAGRAMS Before making a connection, check the total number of impedance of the speaker connected to the Speaker Input Level System" (page 18). 12...
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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) 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.
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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) Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer RCA Extension Cable (sold separately) ...
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) Front Output Rear Output Subwoofer Output Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer RCA Extension Cable (sold separately) ...
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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 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 input. 5-Channel Input: 4-... 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 Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer RCA Extension Cable (sold...
... 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 input. 5-Channel Input: 4-... 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 Front Speakers Rear Speaker Subwoofer Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer RCA Extension Cable (sold...
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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)
... 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)
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... Output Lead 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. One signal Head Unit, etc. One signal Caut Use the s length. Front...
... Output Lead 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. One signal Head Unit, etc. One signal Caut Use the s length. Front...
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... (or 4 AWG × 2/21 mm2 × 2) • External Fuse capacity: Make it equal to or larger than the fuse capacity of the amplifier S-A60M/S-A55V: equal to or larger than 60 A FR S-A32F: equal to or larger than 160 A (B) (C) Amplifier (e.g. 60 A) Amplifier External Fuse Distribution block Vehicle's battery...size used for (B): 8 AWG/8 mm2 • When the wire length from the amplifier to the vehicle's battery is 4 m Wire size 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.
... (or 4 AWG × 2/21 mm2 × 2) • External Fuse capacity: Make it equal to or larger than the fuse capacity of the amplifier S-A60M/S-A55V: equal to or larger than 60 A FR S-A32F: equal to or larger than 160 A (B) (C) Amplifier (e.g. 60 A) Amplifier External Fuse Distribution block Vehicle's battery...size used for (B): 8 AWG/8 mm2 • When the wire length from the amplifier to the vehicle's battery is 4 m Wire size 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.