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BLAUPUNKT SPECIFICATIONS - PCA460, 4/3/2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER All power ratings conform to CEA-2006 standards. PARAMETER/FEATURE PCA460 Channels 4/3/2 Size ( W x H x D) 10x1.9x12 inches (254x49x305mm) Weight 6.0 lbs (2.7 kg) Spade screw speaker terminals? YES Maximum terminal wire size 14 ga.
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BLAUPUNKT! Congratulations! You are the now the owner of an exceptional car audio amplifier from the audio enthusiasts at Blaupunkt. Our engineering staff has spent considerable time refining our PCA series amplifiers in order to introduce great sound to the consumer at an affordable price. With these products we focus on sonic performance but balanced with rugged design and flexible installation. Not only do we offer you a great product but also a supportive owners manual.
SAFETY CONCERNS We always recommend you have your Blaupunkt amplifiers professionally installed but the installation process is often so easy that the average consumer can achieve success with little trouble. Regardless of the person installing, you should be sure to review the following points before proceeding with the installation: ■ READ THE MANUAL! Understanding the product and installation limitations before lifting a screwdriver.
SYSTEM PLANNING Before wiring up an audio system that may not achieve the sound quality you want, be sure to choose a system concept that fits your listening requirements. Basic systems, a receiver with internal 4x20 watts and 4 coax speakers, are adequate for many listeners. But, when you want to really “feel” the music, you will need some kind of subwoofer amplifier/speaker combination.
VEHICLE WIRING VEHICLE FUSING For safety purposes, a high current fuse (or circuit breaker) MUST be installed in line with the amplifiers(s) immediately at the battery to prevent vehicle damage should the battery line in advertently shorted to the vehicle chassis. The chart at the right shows the recommended master fuse sizes for an average audio system with noted “rms” output power levels. POWER WIRING Most vehicles built since 1990 have adequate current capability for your amplifier.
CONNECTIONS & CONTROLS Speaker Outputs Ground +12 (Battery) Trigger POWER CONNECTIONS & TRIGGER LINE: SPEAKER OUTPUTS - The amplifier is connected to appropriate impedance speakers via these leads. It is IMPERATIVE that these leads NOT be connected or touch the vehicle chassis in any way or the amplifier will be damaged. The (+) and (-) leads of the amp are in no way inter-connected to one another.
CONNECTIONS & CONTROLS Line Level Input Crossover Mode Gain Control Low-Pass Frequency High-Pass Frequency Power On LED Bass Boost Protection LED LINE LEVEL INPUTS & OUTPUTS - The most commonly used inputs & outputs in the aftermarket are RCA type line level inputs. These can handle up to about 6 Volts rms without overdriving the amplifier. Such high voltages are rarely found from car audio head units so this is a very comfortable value.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION #1 Full-Range High-Pass Full-Range High-Pass Subwoofer 5 Channel Combo (2ch HP + 3ch passive Multi-Mode) The multi-mode system is a “poor-man’s” satellite/subwoofer system. This amplifier is able to drive speakers in stereo mode and at the same time drive low frequencies to a dedicated subwoofer speaker. By inserting inductors (coils) and capacitors, the result is an inexpensive solution to generating a ‘5' channel system with a 4 channel amplifier.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION #3 Full-Range Full-Range Subwoofer Full-Range Full-Range 3 Channel Combo (2ch HP + 1ch Subwoofer) Like the four channel systems as shown above, the benefits, and performance trade-offs are similar. But, this system configuration offers an additional advantage with the internal high-pass crossover. This crossover reduces the bass to the front speakers thus protecting them under heavy low frequency loads.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Below is a basic trouble-shooting guide to assist in seeking out and correcting a problem that may occur in the installation process. Although lengthy, this chart cannot address every single problem possible but mainly the ones most common.
LIMITED WARRANTY (UNITED STATES ONLY) Robert Bosch Corporation (for products sold in the United States) warrants new Blaupunkt car audio products distributed in the United States through authorized Blaupunkt dealers, or which are imported as original vehicle equipment by the automobile manufacturer, to be free from defects in material and workmanship, in accordance with the following terms and conditions: For twelve (12) months after delivery to you, the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or at our
