Connecting The Power - µ-Dimension COMPETITION ProZ2-50 Manual

CONNECTING THE POWER

CAUTION
AS A PRECAUTION, IT IS ADVISABLE TO DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY BEFORE MAKING CONNECTION TO
THE + 12 VOLT SUPPLY WIRING.
10 GAUGE (Thicker if planning for additional Amplifiers) wire is recommended for
both the power and ground wires. 20 Gauge, for the remote turn-on wire. Both
types available at most Mobile Audio Dealers or Installation Shops.
GROUND : To Vehicle Chassis
To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loops, it is essential that the
Amplifier be grounded to a clean, bare, metal surface of the vehicle's chassis.
NOTE
GROUND WIRE SHOULD NOT BE EXTENDED MORE THAN 3 FT. (1 METER).
USING THIS METFOD CAN CAUSE TURN ON AND TURN OFF TRANSIENTS (NOISE)
+12 Volt(Fused) Constant Power :
Due to the power requirements of the Amplifier, this connection should be made
directly to the positive (+) terminal of battery. For safety measures, install an in-line
50 Amp Fuse Holder (not included) as close to the battery positive (+) terminal as
possible .
With an ampere rating not to exceed total value of fuses in amp.
Remote Turn-On Input : To Power Antenna output of Car Stereo
This Amplifier is turned "ON" remotely when the vehicle's stereo is turned "ON".
NOTE
IF YOUR RADIO DOES NOT HAVE A +12 VOLT OUTPUT LEAD WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON, "RMT" TERMINAL ON
THE AMPLIFIER CAN BE CONNECTED TO VEHICLE'S ACCESSORY CIRCUIT THAT IS LIVE WHEN THE KEY IS "ON".
Battery
To Battery (+)
FUSE Holder
Near
Battery
Remote Turn ON
To Power Antenna
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Chassis
Ground
(-)