Alpine SWD-1600 Owner's Manual

Alpine SWD-1600 Owner's Manual

Class d amplifier active subwoofer

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Owners Manual
SWD-1600
Class D Amplifier Active Subwoofer
Please follow these instructions for your safety
Introduction:
Please read this owners manual thoroughly to familiarise yourself with each control and function. We at
Alpine hope that your new SWD-1600 will give you many years of listening enjoyment.
In case of problems when installing your SWD-1600, please contact your authorised Alpine dealer.
CAUTION
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BOLTS OR SCREWS OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN. Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Failure to do to may result
in fire or electric shock.
USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with your dealer if you are
not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc.
BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts.
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES. Never cut away cable insulation to supply power
to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire
or electric shock.
DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS. Arrange
the wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables
or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals,
etc. can be extremely hazardous.
DO NOT DAMAGE PIPES OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES. When drilling holes in
the chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes,
fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.
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Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death.
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Summary of Contents for Alpine SWD-1600

  • Page 1 Please read this owners manual thoroughly to familiarise yourself with each control and function. We at Alpine hope that your new SWD-1600 will give you many years of listening enjoyment. In case of problems when installing your SWD-1600, please contact your authorised Alpine dealer.
  • Page 2 Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and/or cause fire, etc. HALT USE IMMEDIATLEY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your Authorised Alpine Dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Centre for repairing.
  • Page 3 CAUTION IN USE When installing, always use the brackets that are supplied. This product is supplied with brackets for safe use and installation. When installing, always use these brackets to firmly fix the product into place. For further information, please refer to the “installation”...
  • Page 4 Always use the extension power lead included (with 12A fuse), and connect directly to the +ve battery terminal. Only use the extension power cable included. Also, please ensure to connect this directly to the +ve battery terminal. Should you feed off power from the standard vehicle loom, the product may not function properly due to insufficient voltage.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MAX POWER OUTPUT…………………………………………… CROSSOVER……………………………………………………… INPUT IMPEDANCE……………………..………………………… OPERATIONAL VOLTAGE……………………..………………… EARTH TYPE……………………..………………...……………… DIMENSIONS……...……………………..………………………… WEIGHT……...……………………..……………………………… TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with the product then please check the following before taking for repair. SYMPTOMS Unit does not operate. (For example if the fuse is blown) There is power but no sound.
  • Page 6: Packing List

    • Certain products are incompatible with this subwoofer. Please read the instructions of the product that will be used with the SWD-1600, alongside this manual during installation. Park the car at a safe place, on a level surface. Apply the handbrake and remove the key.
  • Page 7 Carefully consider all installation possibilities and locations. Decide where to install the subwoofer. Attach the brackets with the supplied machine screws. • The brackets can be attached for horizontal or vertical mounting. Please attach the brackets accordingly. Mark the self tapping screw locations in your car. Drill a hole 3mm or less in diameter.
  • Page 8 WARNING - DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES. holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire. Machine Screw Floor mat on the vehicle...
  • Page 9 2. CONNECTION Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the car battery. Connect • CONNECTIONS FOR RCA INPUT RCA lead (sold separately) Remote turn on Ground connection Yellow Yellow Battery extension lead Pre-out Blue/White Remote turn on Connect to the ACC line if the head unit has no remote on lead.
  • Page 10 • If you add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine Dealer carries various Alpine noise suppressors, contact them for further information. • Your Alpine Dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information.
  • Page 11 • CONNECTIONS FOR SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT If your head unit does not have this lead, then please connect to the the ACC lead of the vehicle. Head Unit The lead that supplies power when the key is at the ACC position. Remote turn on Blue/White Please connect to either the...
  • Page 12 3. CHECK Secure all loose cables. CAUTION - ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE. Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wires insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole Reconnect the negative lead to the battery terminal...
  • Page 13 01013 Vitoria (Alava)-APDO 133, Spain Phone 945-283588 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A. Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough, Victoria 3173, Australia Phone 03-9769-0000 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD. Alpine House Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K.

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