Contents Before Using This Product Before Using This Product ....2 Connecting the Unit ......5 Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product. Before attempting operation, be sure Product registration ........2 Connection Diagram ........5 to read this manual.
• To prevent an electric shock or short-circuit during connection and installation, be Do NOT install or use your Pioneer amplifier by wiring speakers rated at 4 Ohm (or sure to disconnect the negative (–) terminal of the battery beforehand.
BFC switch using a of 500 mV), set to the NORMAL position. When using with an pin cord. For details, see the “Using the Speaker Input” RCA equipped Pioneer car stereo with max. output of 4 V or small standard tip screwdriver. section.
MAN-PRS-D400-GB.fm Page 5 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 3:43 PM Connecting the Unit ! CAUTION Connection Diagram • Disconnect the negative (–) terminal of the battery to avoid the risk of short-circuit and damage to the unit. • This diagram shows connections using external output (subwoofer output). Slide the input •...
MAN-PRS-D400-GB.fm Page 6 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 3:43 PM Connecting the Unit Connecting the Power Terminal ! WARNING Failure to securely fasten the battery wire to the terminal using the terminal screws • Always use the special red battery and ground wire [RD-223], which is sold could cause the terminal area to overheat and could result in damage and injury separately.
MAN-PRS-D400-GB.fm Page 7 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 3:43 PM Connecting the Unit Using the Speaker Input Connecting the Speakers and Input Wires Connect the car stereo speaker output wires to the amplifier using the supplied The speaker output mode can be four-channel, three-channel (stereo + mono) or two- speaker input wire with RCA pin cord.
MAN-PRS-D400-GB.fm Page 8 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 3:43 PM Connecting the Unit Installation ! CAUTION Two-channel (Stereo) • Do not install in: Input select switch is on the top of the unit. – Places where it could injure the driver or passengers if the vehicle stops suddenly.
MAN-PRS-D400-GB.fm Page 9 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 3:43 PM Installation Specifications Example of installation on the floor mat or on the Power source ................14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system ......................Negative type chassis Current consumption ..............27.7 A (at continuous power, 4 Ω) Average current drawn* .................
MAN-PRS-D400-GB.fm Page 10 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 3:43 PM Additional information • This unit is equipped with a protective function to prevent malfunction of the unit Power Power itself and speakers from too much output, improper use or improper connection.