Pioneer PRS-D4000F - Premier Amplifier Owner's Manual - Page 3

Browse online or download pdf Owner's Manual for Amplifier Pioneer PRS-D4000F - Premier Amplifier. Pioneer PRS-D4000F - Premier Amplifier 6 pages. Bridgeable four-channel power amplifier
Also for Pioneer PRS-D4000F - Premier Amplifier: Owner's Manual (9 pages), Service Manual (37 pages)

Print Page

Pioneer PRS-D4000F - Premier Amplifier Owner's Manual

Connecting the Unit

Connecting the Speakers and Input Wires

The speaker output mode can be four-channel, three-channel (stereo + mono) or two-channel

(stereo, mono). Connect the speaker leads to suit the mode according to the figures shown

below.

Four-channel

Input select switch is on the top of the unit. For two-

channel input, slide this switch to the left. For four-

channel input, slide this switch to the right.

RCA input jack A

(Left)

Speaker out B

RCA input jack B

(Right)

+ ≠ ≠ +

Connecting wires

with RCA plugs

(sold separately)

From car stereo (RCA output)

If only one input plug is used, such as

+ ≠ ≠ +

when the car stereo has only one output

(Right)

(RCA output), connect the plug to RCA

Speaker out A

input jack A, but do not connect a plug to

(Left)

RCA input jack B.

Three-channel

Input select switch is on the top of the unit. For two-

channel input, slide this switch to the left. For four-

channel input, slide this switch to the right.

RCA input jack A

RCA input jack B

Speaker out B

(Mono)

≠

Connecting wires

with RCA plugs

(sold separately)

From car stereo (RCA output)

If only one input plug is used, such as

+ ≠ ≠ +

when the car stereo has only one output

(Right)

(RCA output), connect the plug to RCA

Speaker out A

input jack A, but do not connect a plug to

(Left)

RCA input jack B.

Two-channel (Stereo)

Input select switch is on

the top of the unit. Slide

RCA input jack A

this switch to the left.

In the case of two-channel mode

connect RCA plugs to the RCA

input jack A.

Speaker (Right)

≠

Connecting wire with

RCA plugs

(sold separately)

From car stereo (RCA output)

≠

Speaker (Left)

Two-channel (Mono)

Input select switch is on

the top of the unit. Slide

RCA input jack A

this switch to the left.

In the case of two-channel mode

connect RCA plugs to the RCA

input jack A.

Speaker (Mono)

≠

Connecting wire with

RCA plugs

(sold separately)

From car stereo (RCA output)

≠

Speaker (Mono)

Installation

• Do not install the amplifier on unstable places

CAUTION

such as the spare tire board.

• The best location for installation differs with the

• Do not install in:

car model and installation location. Secure the

—Places where it could injure the driver or pas-

amplifier at a sufficiently rigid location.

sengers if the vehicle stops suddenly.

• Make temporary connections first and check that

—Places where it may interfere with the driver,

the amplifier and the system operate properly.

such as on the floor in front of the driver's

• After installing the amplifier, confirm that the

seat.

spare tire, jack and tools can be easily removed.

• Make sure that wires are not caught in the sliding

mechanism of the seats, resulting in a short-cir-

Example of installation on the floor

cuit.

• Confirm that no parts are behind the panel when

mat or on the chassis

drilling a hole for installation of the amplifier.

Protect all cables and important equipment such

as fuel lines, brake lines and electrical wiring

1. Place the amplifier where it is to be

from damage.

installed. Insert the supplied tapping

• Install tapping screws in such a way that the screw

screws (4 × 18 mm) into the screw

tip does not touch any wire. This is important to

prevent wires from being cut by vibration of the

holes. Push on the screws with a

car, which can result in fire.

screwdriver so they make marks

• DO NOT allow amplifier to come into contact

where the installation holes are to be

with liquids due to, for example, the location

where the amplifier is installed. Electrical shock

located.

could result. Also, amplifier and speaker damage,

smoke, and overheating could result from contact

2. Drill 2.5 mm diameter holes at the

with liquids. In addition, the amplifier surface and

point marked, and install the ampli-

the surface of any attached speakers could become

hot to the touch and minor burns could result.

fier, either on the carpet or directly

• To ensure proper installation, use the supplied

to the chassis.

parts in the manner specified. If any parts other

than the supplied ones are used, they may damage

internal parts of the amplifier, or they may

Replacing the terminal cover

become loose causing the amplifier to shut down.

• Never replace the fuse with one of greater value

1. Align the unit and terminal cover,

or rating than the original fuse. Use of an improp-

er fuse could result in overheating and smoke and

and insert the screw.

could cause damage to the product and injury

including burns.

2. Tighten the screw with a 4 mm

hexagonal wrench (not supplied).

CAUTION:

Screw

To prevent malfunction and/or injury

Tapping-screws

(4 × 18 mm)

• To ensure proper heat dissipation of the amplifier,

be sure of the following during installation.

Terminal Cover

—Allow adequate space above the amplifier for

proper ventilation.

—Do not cover the amplifier with a floor mat or

carpet.

• DO NOT allow amplifier to come into contact

with liquids due to, for example, the location

where the amplifier is installed. Electrical shock

could result. Also, amplifier and speaker damage,

smoke, and overheating could result from contact

with liquids. In addition, the amplifier surface and

the surface of any attached speakers could become

Drill a 2.5 mm diameter hole

hot to the touch and minor burns could result.

Specifications

Power source ........................................................................................................ 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V allowable)

Grounding system .......................................................................................................................................... Negative type

Current consumption .................................................................................................... 27.7 A (at continuous power, 4 Ω)

Average current drawn* ...................................................................................................... 10.4 A (4 Ω for four channels)

Fuse ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30 A × 2

Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 304 (W) × 56 (H) × 202 (D) mm

Weight .................................................................................................................... 3.0 kg (Leads for wiring not included)

Maximum power output ............................................................................................ 150 W × 4 (4 Ω) / 600 W × 2 (4 Ω)

Continuous power output .......................................................... 75 W × 4 (at 14.4 V, 4 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz 1.0% THD)

Load impedance ...................................................................................................................... 4 Ω (2 Ω to 8 Ω allowable)

Frequency response ........................................................................................................ 10 Hz to 40 kHz (+0 dB, –3 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio .................................................................................................................... 100 dB (IEC-A network)

Distortion ........................................................................................................................................ 0.005% (10 W, 1 kHz)

Separation .................................................................................................................................................... 70 dB (1 kHz)

Low pass filter ............................................................................................................ Cut off frequency: 40 Hz to 120 Hz

High pass filter .......................................................................................................... Cut off frequency: 40 Hz to 120 Hz

Gain control .................................................................................................................................... RCA: 400 mV to 6.5 V

Maximum input level / impedance .................................................................................................... RCA: 6.5 V / 22 kΩ

Note:

• Specifications and the design are subject to possible modification without notice

due to improvements.

*Average current drawn

• The average current drawn is nearly the maximum current drawn by this unit

when an audio signal is input. Use this value when working out total current

drawn by multiple power amplifiers.

Floor mat

or chassis

20.2 A (4 Ω for two channels)

20.2 A (2 Ω for four channels)

300 W × 2 (at 14.4 V, 4 Ω, 1 kHz 1.0% THD)

150 W × 4 (at 14.4 V, 2 Ω, 1 kHz 1.0% THD)

(Bridge connection: 4 Ω to 8 Ω allowable)

Cut off slope: –12 dB/oct

Speaker: 1.6 V to 26 V

Speaker: 26 V / 90 kΩ