Blaupunkt PA2100 Install Manual

Blaupunkt PA2100 Install Manual

Pa series plastic amplifiers 2x75 watt rms 2x100 watt rms

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  • Page 2 Thermal shutoff temperature (average heat-sink temp) NOTE: DUE TO ONGOING PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS, DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCED NOTICE TO THE CONSUMER OR RETAILER. PA275 PA2100, 2/1 C PA275 7.9 x7.5x2.6 inches (200x190x67mm) 7.9 x7.5x2.6 inches (200x190x67mm) 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) 14 ga.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 4: What Is An Amplifier

    MOST important to us are the concerns with safety and the installation process. Since our Blaupunkt retail dealers have the tools and experience for an optimized and safe installation, we always recommend they do the final vehicle integration. But, should you choose to install these products yourself, please take the time to read this manual completely and abide by all precautions.
  • Page 5: Safety Concerns & Installation Warnings

    AFETY ONCERNS We always recommend you have your Blaupunkt amplifiers professionally installed but the installation process is often so easy that the average consumer can achieve success with little trouble. Regardless of the person installing, you should be sure to review the following points...
  • Page 6: System Planning

    YSTEM LANNING Before wiring up an audio system that may not achieve the sound quality you want, be sure to choose a system concept that fits your listening requirements. Basic systems, a receiver with internal 4x20 watts and 4 coax speakers, are adequate for many listeners.
  • Page 7: Vehicle Wiring

    EHICLE IRING VEHICLE FUSING For safety purposes, a high current fuse (or circuit breaker) MUST be installed in line with the amplifiers(s) immediately at the battery to prevent vehicle damage should the battery line in advertently shorted to the vehicle chassis. The chart at the right shows the recommended master fuse sizes for an average audio system with noted “rms”...
  • Page 8: Connections & Controls

    & C ONNECTIONS ONTROLS Ground +12 (Battery) POWER CONNECTIONS: GROUND - This is the high current ground connection to the chassis of the car. It should be fastened to a clean ground connection in the vehicle, capable of handling high current loads. This wire should be no longer than 3 feet (1 meter) +12v - A high current line run direct from the batter is highly recommended to insure adequate current and voltage.
  • Page 9 WILL OCCUR to the amplifier and WILL NOT be covered by warranty! (We put this information in this manual because of the interest of our highly skilled Blaupunkt installers - the average consumer should NOT attempt this on their own!) You should ONLY loop the SIGNAL pin to other amps - DO NOT carry the ground and +12V pin voltages to adjacent amps.
  • Page 10: System Configurations 1 & 2

    YSTEM ONFIGURATION Full-Range Full-Range High-Pass Full-Range Full-Range High-Pass 2 Channel Full-range -or- High-Pass Mode This installation is most popular for listeners who want to simply increase the power to the rear speakers in a car. The resulting performance is most commonly a louder overall sound field from the rear. But, such a system’s biggest benefit is the additional bass response since the bass control of the radio can be turned up without distorting the amplifier.
  • Page 11: System Configurations 3 & 4

    YSTEM ONFIGURATION Full-Range Full-Range Full-Range Full-Range 2 Channel Dual Subwoofer Mode The largest improvement in sound quality always comes when adding some kind of subwoofer via a dedicated subwoofer amplifier and electronics crossover. The electronic crossover ensures minimal overlap of the bass response with the mid and high frequencies from the other speakers resulting in a more accurate performance compared to conventional coaxials with additional power.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Chart

    ROUBLE SHOOTING Below is a basic trouble-shooting guide to assist in seeking out and correcting a problem that may occur in the installation process. Although lengthy, this chart cannot address every single problem possible but mainly the ones most common. SYMPTOM No power (power light not on) Power but no sound (power light is on)
  • Page 13: Warranty Information

    We shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages arising from the sale or use of any Blaupunkt car audio products, whether such claim is in contract or tort.
  • Page 14: Assembly & Mounting

    & M SSEMBLY OUNTING Robert Bosch Corporation, Sales Group Mobile Communications Division 2800 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155 www.BlaupunktUSA.com Copyright 2001 by the Robert Bosch Corporation No portion of this work may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the Robert Bosch Corporation Tripath logo, name, and patents are protected by Tripath Corp, Santa Clara, CA Printed in China (May, 2001)

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