Caliber Racing CA 500E Mode D'emploi page 5

FEATURES
• Mono output.
• Pulse W idthModulated ( PWM)MOSFET P ower s upply
• Variableinput sensitivity: R CA input 0.2V to 3V.
• Thermal-,Overload- and Shortcircuit protection.
• Excellentmuting circuitry assuresno turn on/offpops•.
• Built-in Full Range/ Low Pass Filter
• Chrome plated power connectors for optimal power distribution.
• European design and engineering.
• Chromeplatedspeaker c onnectors for optimalsignal o utput
MOUNTING
The amplifier has to haveat least 5 cm (2") ventilation spaceat all sides. t o allow the heat to rise
awayfrom the amplifier. B e sure that the power and signalcablescan enter and leavethe amplifier
in a straightline,to avoidthe risk of malfunction. Alwaysplacethe power- and signalcables at
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opposite sides of the vehicle to reduce any noises.
The amplifier s houldbe protectedfrom exposure to moistureanddirectsunlight.
Mark the mounting surfaceusingthe amplifierasa template,then drill 2.5 mm ( 118")diameter holes
at the marked locationsand mount the amplifierusingthe supplied self-tappingscrews.
INSTALLATION
Rememberto alwaysdisconnectbattery ground before working on a vehicle'selectricalsystem!
Always placea fuse or circuit breaker no more than 30 cm (12") from the battery, no greater than
the fuse(s)of your amplifier for optimal protection.
GETTING YOUR
First,the + 12V terminal is connected directly to the battery of your car.use a cable of at least
10 mm'. and make sure that the connectors
- Don't forget the extra "Vehicle protection" fuse.
- The 12V + terminal should NOT be connected
Second, t he ground terminal (GND) must be fastenedsecurelyto the chassis of the vehiclewith the
same mma cable asthe positive cable (the sameamount of power has to run through it). Ensure
that all paint, undercoatingor any other insulation is removed from the area where you want to
makeyour ground connection to.
Third,the last cableto connect is your rernote tum-on (REY). Manyradio-cassetteand CD-players
havean output terminal for connection of the REM of an amplifier.If you don't havesuch an out-
put, a separate switch must be installed to control your amplifiers onloff function.
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are of the same value.
to the car fuse box.
RCA INPUT
Connect the RCA-outputs of your radio to the RCA input terminalsofthe amplifier. Takegood care
that you connectthe Rightoutput of your radio to a Rightinput of your amplifier, a ndthat you con-
nect the Left output of your radio to a Left input of your amplifier
AMPLIFIER ADJUSTMENTS
Put the input level adjustmentknob to the minimum.
Put the volume of your radio to 3/4 of the maximum.
Adjust the BassBoostto your personal sound.
Now adjustthe input level of the front channel.Slowlyturn up the input level and listen carefully
untill you hear the amplifierbeginto distort A CaliberAmplifier "clips" very softly,so this can some-
times be a diffcult adjustment. If you have turned up the BassBoost to much, the ampl'fier will start
clippingimmediatly.In that caseyou must turn back the BassBoost and start adjustingthe inputle-
vel again. Y ou will hear that the Bass you wanted can be required in this way.
CALIBER WARRANTY
Due to the complexity of our products we strongly recommend that this amplifier is installedby
your authorized Caliber dealer.If properly installedby your dealer we provide a warranty for
months from the date of purchase,
If you installthis amplifier yourself.we wish you lots of fun and succesin doing so.If you follow our
guidelines, y ou'll get the best result. Our warranty,however,will be imited to and not exceed 30
daysfrom the date of purchase.
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