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Trigger line voltage range Trigger line current draw Turn on delay time Thermal shutoff temperature (average heat-sink temp) This information is subject to change without notice! - VA1400, 1 C VA1400 15.1x9.1x2.4 inches (382x231x60mm) 14.5 lbs. (6.6 kg) 10 ga.
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& M SSEMBLY OUNTING – 2 – www.midwestelectronics.com...
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.
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 before proceeding with the installation: •...
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.
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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”...
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& C ONNECTIONS ONTROLS REMOTE GAIN SLOPE SWITCH LINE LEVEL INPUTS CONTROL JACK & OUTPUTS LOW PASS GAIN CONTROL CROSSOVER CONTROL REMOTE GAIN CONTROL JACK - For connecting the remote gain control (included). This allows you to adjust the gain while seated in the vehicle with the system operating. LOW PASS CROSSOVER CONTROL - This control sets the upper frequency limit of the amplifier.
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& C ONNECTIONS ONTROLS SPEAKER OUTPUTS SPEAKER OUTPUTS - The amplifier is connected to appropriate impedance speakers via these leads. It is IMPERATIVE that these leads NOT be connected or touch the vehicle chassis in any way or the amplifier will be damaged.
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YSTEM ONFIGURATION Full-Range Full-Range 1 Channel, Single Coil Subwoofer Mode This configuration is the most common usage as a straight ahead subwoofer amplifier. YSTEM ONFIGURATION Full-Range Full-Range Full-Range Full-Range 1 Channel, Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer Mode This configuration is able to drive a dual voice coil subwoofer if the coils are dual 8 ohm, thus 4 ohms in parallel.
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YSTEM ONFIGURATION Full-Range Full-Range Full-Range Full-Range *This configuration is possible, but not recommended for prolonged listening - thermal protection will occur. 1 Channel, Dual, Single Voice Coil Subwoofer Mode Possibly as popular as the single woofer is a pair of single voice coil subs in a standard "wedge"...
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)
NITED TATES Robert Bosch Corporation (for products sold in the United States) warrants new Blaupunkt car audio products distributed in the United States through authorized Blaupunkt dealers, or which are imported as original vehicle equipment by the automobile manufacturer, to be free from defects in material and workmanship, in accordance with the following terms and conditions:...
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