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BLAUPUNKT SPECIFICATIONS - PA275 AND PA2100, 2/1 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 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. PARAMETER/FEATURE PA275 PA2100 Channels 2/1 2/1 Size ( W x H x D) 7.9 x7.5x2.6 inches (200x190x67mm) 7.9 x7.5x2.6 inches (200x190x67mm) Weight (with housing) 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) 4.6 lbs (2.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS What is an amplifier? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Concerns & installation warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 PA 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 man
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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. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AT ALL TIMES - Flying debris are al
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SYSTEM PLANNING Before wiring up an audio system that may not achieve the sound quality you want, be sure to choose a system concept Full-Range Full-Range 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. Although many people might jump into an “add-on” amplifier to power to rear coaxial
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VEHICLE WIRING VEHICLE FUSING SYSTEM FUSE CHART For safety purposes, a high current fuse (or circuit breaker) (Fuse size for total amplifier system power in “rms” watts) MUST be installed in line with the amplifiers(s) immediately at 100 W 200 W 500 W 1000 W the battery to prevent vehicle damage should the battery line in advertently shorted to the vehicle chassis. The chart at the Fuse Size 20 A 30 A 50 A 100 A right shows the recommended master fuse sizes for an (in amps) average audio system
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CONNECTIONS & CONTROLS Line Level Input Ground (high-level w/adapter provided) +12 (Battery) Line Level Loop-Thru Fuse Remote Gain Control Input Speaker Outputs & turn-on “trigger” line POWER CONNECTIONS: Power Terminal (+12V) GROUND - This is the high current ground connection to the chassis of the Connect directly to the vehicle battery (+) car. It should be fastened to a clean ground connection in the vehicle, capable terminal with 10 gage wire (minimum) of handling high current loads. Thi
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CONNECTIONS & CONTROLS POWER ON LED CROSSOVER MODE: LP - FULLRANGE - HP (Crossover is either in Low-pass, Full-range, or High-pass mode) HIGH-PASS FREQUENCY: “50 - 250Hz” (Frequencies above this setting will be passed through) LOW-PASS FREQUENCY: “50 -250Hz” (Frequencies below this setting will be passed through) GAIN CONTROL : “0.3 - 6.0 Vrms” (this is the input voltage necessary at this position for full output power) BASS BOOST: “ON/OFF” (+10dB when ON) POWER ON LED - This light will turn
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION #1 Full-Range Full-Range Connect Speakers as shown. For best sound, or always make sure to connect + to + and - to - High-Pass X-OVER MODE HP LP FULL Full-Range or Full-Range High-Pass 2 Channel Full-range -or- High-Pass Mode This installation is most popular for listeners who want to simply increase the power to the rear speakers in a car. The resulting performance is most commonly a louder overall sound field from the rear. But, such a system’s biggest benefit is the a
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION #3 Full-Range Full-Range X-OVER MODE HP LP FULL Subwoofer Full-Range Full-Range 2 Channel Dual Subwoofer Mode The largest improvement in sound quality always comes when adding some kind of subwoofer via a dedicated subwoofer amplifier and electronics crossover. The electronic crossover ensures minimal overlap of the bass response with the mid and high frequencies from the other speakers resulting in a more accurate performance compared to conventional coaxials with addition
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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. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE OR CORRECTION No power (power light not on) Check connections to amps +12 volt, ground, and remote lines. Use voltmeter to verify voltages are at terminals of amp. Check main power connection at battery.
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LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION (UNITED STATES ONLY) Robert Bosch Corporation warrants new Blaupunkt car audio products it distributes 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: For twelve (12) months after delivery to you, the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or at our option replace at no charge to you
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MERCI D’AVOIR CHOISI BLAUPUNKT! Félicitations ! Vous êtes maintenant propriétaire d’un amplificateur pour autoradio exceptionnel, produit par les audiophiles enthousiastes de Blaupunkt. Notre équipe d’ingénieurs a passé un temps considérable à raffiner notre ligne d’amplificateurs PA, afin de vous apporter un son remarquable à un prix abordable. Nous nous concentrons avec ces produits sur la performance sonore, alliée à une conception solide et à une installation flexible. Nous vous offrons non
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ASSEMBLY & MOUNTING Robert Bosch Corporation, Sales Group Mobile Communications Division 2800 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155 www.BlaupunktUSA.com Copyright 2001 by the Robert Bosch Corporation No portion of this work may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the Robert Bosch Corporation Tripath logo, name, and patents are protected by Tripath Corp, Santa Clara, CA Printed in China (May, 2001)
