Specifications
HARNESS CONNECTOR DETAIL
8 pin input connector
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White Front Left Positive Input
White/Black Front Left Negative Input
Grey Front Right Positive Input
Grey/Black Front Right Negative Input
Green Rear Left Positive Input
Green/Black Rear Left Negative Input
Purple Rear Right Positive Input
Purple/Black Rear Right Negative Input
10-pin speaker output connector:
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Red Front Left Positive Speaker Output
Red/White Front Left Negative Speaker Output
Yellow Front Right Positive Speaker Output
Yellow/Gray Front Right Negative Speaker Output
Brown Rear Left Positive Speaker Output
Brown/Green Rear Left Negative Speaker Output
Orange Rear Right Positive Speaker Output
Orange/Purple Rear Right Negative Speaker Output
Blue Remote Turn On
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This connector is for INPUTS ONLY! These wires need to be
connected directly to the output of the radio.
2
This connector is for OUTPUTS only! NEVER connect any
wires from this plug to ground, as serious damage to amplifier
could occur
3
You have two options for this connection. See Remote
Turn on Options on page 13.
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POWER WIRE
The 12 gauge red wire on the 2-pin connector is the 12 Volt positive
power wire. It must be fused and connected directly to the positive
terminal of the battery to provide a power source with a low voltage
drop and low noise. Do not make the power connection at the fuse
block or any point other than the battery. Improper power sources
can reduce output and cause distortion.
The fuse holder should be connected to the battery's positive terminal.
The fuse is designed to prevent fire or damage to your car, should
the battery wire short to ground. Wait to insert the fuse into its
holder until all wire connections have been made. If it is necessary
to lengthen the battery wire, add the required length between the
amplifier and the fuse holder, not the fuse holder and the battery.
Use 16 gauge or larger to extend the battery wire. It is best to use
as short a wire as possible.
Avoid running the power wire near the radio's antenna or power
leads, or near sensitive equipment or harnesses. The power wire
carries substantial currents and could induce noise.
CAUTION
DO NOT substitute the 15-amp fuse included with the CS8A5 with
anything other than the same fast blow current rated fuse. Substitution
or deletion will void the product's warranty and may cause damage
to your car or the CS8A5s internal amplifier.
GROUND WIRE
The 12 gauge black wire on the 2-pin connector is the negative
ground wire. It must be connected directly to the vehicle chassis near
the amplifier. We do not recommend extending the ground wire in
any installation, as this can cause unwanted ground loops.
The ground point in the car should be a piece of chassis metal that
is part of or welded to the main body of the vehicle. Painted surfaces
should be scraped or sanded clean to expose the bare metal before
the ground lug is bolted down. (Cover the bare metal area with paint
or grease after you finish mounting the ground wire to prevent rust.)
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