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Blaupunkt ProComponent PCA460 Owner's Manual
Blaupunkt ProComponent PCA460 Owner's Manual

Blaupunkt ProComponent PCA460 Owner's Manual

Pca bridgeable amplifier

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  • Page 2 Turn on delay time 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. PCA460, 4/3/2 C PCA460 4/3/2 10x1.9x12 inches (254x49x305mm) 6.0 lbs (2.7 kg) 14 ga.
  • Page 3 Assistance technique de Blaupunkt ........
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Installation

    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: ■...
  • 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 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 & C ONNECTIONS POWER CONNECTIONS & TRIGGER LINE: 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.
  • Page 9 & C ONNECTIONS Line Level Input LINE LEVEL INPUTS & OUTPUTS - The most commonly used inputs & outputs in the aftermarket are RCA type line level inputs. These can handle up to about 6 Volts rms without overdriving the amplifier. Such high voltages are rarely found from car audio head units so this is a very comfortable value.
  • Page 10 YSTEM ONFIGURATION Full-Range Full-Range 5 Channel Combo (2ch HP + 3ch passive Multi-Mode) The multi-mode system is a “poor-man’s” satellite/subwoofer system. This amplifier is able to drive speakers in stereo mode and at the same time drive low frequencies to a dedicated subwoofer speaker.
  • Page 11 YSTEM ONFIGURATION Full-Range Full-Range Full-Range Full-Range 3 Channel Combo (2ch HP + 1ch Subwoofer) Like the four channel systems as shown above, the benefits, and performance trade-offs are similar. But, this system configuration offers an additional advantage with the internal high-pass crossover. This crossover reduces the bass to the front speakers thus protecting them under heavy low frequency loads.
  • Page 12: Shooting Guide

    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: Limited Warranty

    IMITED ARRANTY 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:...