Pioneer GM-6100F Manuals

Setting the Unit Gain Control Adjusting the gain controls A and B will help match the output of the car stereo to the Pioneer amplifier. Normally, set the gain controls to the NORMAL position. If the output is low, even when the vol- ume of the car stereo is turned up, turn these controls clockwise. If there is dis- tortion when the volume of the car stereo is turned up, turn these controls counter- clockwise. • If you only use one input plug, set the gain controls for speaker outputs A and B to the same position. • When using with an RCA equipped car stereo (standard output of 500 mV), set to the NORMAL position. When using with an RCA equipped Pioneer car stereo with max. output of 4 V or more, adjust level to match the car stereo output level. Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the power is switched on. LPF (Low-Pass Filter)/HPF (High-Pass Filter) Select Switch Set the LPF/HPF select switch as follows according to the type of speaker that is connected to the speaker output connector and the car stereo system: LPF/HPF Select Audio frequency range Speaker Remarks Switch to be output Type LPF (Left) — 80 Hz Subwoofer Connect a subwoofer. OFF (Center) Full range Full range HPF (Right) 80 Hz — Full range Use if you want to cut the very low frequency range because it is not necessary for the speakers you are using. Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product. Before attempting operation, be sure to read this manual. In case of trouble When the unit does not operate properly, contact your dealer or the nearest autho- rized PIONEER Service Station. CAUTION Never replace the fuse with one of greater value or rating than the original fuse. Use of an improper fuse could result in over- heating and smoke and could cause dam- age to the product and injury including burns. CAUTION Do NOT install or use your Pioneer ampli- fier by wiring speakers rated at 4 Ohm (or lower) in parallel to achieve a 2 Ohm (or lower) bridged mode (Diagram B). Amplifier damage, smoke, and overheating could result from improper bridging. The amplifier surface could also become hot to the touch and minor burns could result. To properly install or use a bridged mode for a two-channel amplifier and achieve a 4 Ω load, wire two 8 Ω speakers in parallel with Left + and Right - (Diagram A) or use a single 4 Ω speaker. For a four-channel amplifier, follow the speaker output con- nection diagram for bridging as shown on the back of your amplifier, and wire two 8 Ω speakers in parallel to achieve a 4 Ω load or use a single 4 Ω speaker per channel. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local authorized Pioneer dealer or call Pioneer customer service. WARNING • Always use the special red battery and ground wire [RD-223], which is sold separately. Connect the battery wire directly to the car battery positive terminal (+) and the ground wire to the car body. • Do not touch the amplifier with wet hands. Otherwise you may get an electric shock. Also, do not touch the amplifier when it is wet. • For traffic safety and to maintain safe driving conditions, keep the volume low enough so that you can still hear normal traffic sound. • Check the connections of the power supply and speakers if the fuse of the separately sold battery wire or the amplifier fuse blows. Detect the cause and solve the problem, then replace the fuse with another one of the same size and rating. • To prevent malfunction of the amplifier and speakers, the protective circuit will cut the power supply to the amplifier (sound will stop) when an abnormal condition occurs. In such a case, switch the power to the system OFF and check the connection of the power supply and speakers. Detect the cause and solve the problem. • Contact the dealer if you cannot detect the cause. • To prevent an electric shock or short-circuit during connection and installation, be sure to disconnect the negative (–) terminal of the battery beforehand. • Confirm that no parts are behind the panel when drilling a hole for installation of the amplifier. Be sure to protect all cables and important equipment such as fuel lines, brake lines and the electrical wiring from damage. • 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 hot to the touch and minor burns could result. Diagram A - Proper 8 Ohm Speaker + - 8 Ohm Speaker Pioneer Amplifier 4 Ohm Bridged Mode + L+ R- - Diagram B - Improper 4 Ohm Speaker + - 4 Ohm Speaker Pioneer Amplifier 2 Ohm Bridged Mode + L+ R- - Before Using This Product Input Select Switch For two-channel input, slide this switch to the left. For four-channel input, slide this switch to the right. Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2004 by Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. Publicado por Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2004 Pioneer Corporation. Todos los derechos reservados. Printed in China Impreso na China ES <04I00000> BRIDGEABLE FOUR-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICADOR DE POTENCIA DE CUATRO CANALES EN PUENTE Owner’s Manual GM-6100F Manual del Propietario PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD. 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 BFC (Beat Frequency Control) Switch If you hear a beat while listening to an AM broadcast with your car stereo, change the BFC switch using a small standard tip screwdriver.

Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product. It is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. PIONEER SUGGESTS USING A PRO- FESSIONAL INSTALLER DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THIS PRODUCT. Please read all instructions and WARN- INGS in this manual before attempting operation. Should you have any questions, contact your nearest Pioneer authorized dealer or installation specialist. Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment. Important The serial number of this amplifier is writ- ten on the bottom of the unit. For your own security and convenience, write it down on the enclosed warranty card. Keep the card handy for future reference. Product registration Visit us at the following site: 1 Register your product. We will keep the details of your purchase on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. 2 Receive updates on the latest products and tech- nologies. 3 Download owner’s manuals, order product cata- logues, research new products, and much more. Before Using This Product After-sales service for Pioneer products Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased the product for its after-sales ser- vice (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the necessary information is not available, please contact the companies listed below: Please do not ship your product to the companies at the addresses listed below for repair without advance contact. 7U.S.A. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION P.O. Box 1760 Long Beach, CA 90801-1760 800-421-1404 7CANADA Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT 300 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario L3R OP2 1-877-283-5901 For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product. CAUTION Never replace the fuse with one of greater value or rating than the original fuse. Use of an improper fuse could result in over- heating and smoke and could cause dam- age to the product and injury including burns. CAUTION Do NOT install or use your Pioneer ampli- fier by wiring speakers rated at 4 Ohm (or lower) in parallel to achieve a 2 Ohm (or lower) bridged mode (Diagram B). Amplifier damage, smoke, and overheating could result from improper bridging. The amplifier surface could also become hot to the touch and minor burns could result. To properly install or use a bridged mode for a two-channel amplifier and achieve a 4 Ωload, wire two 8 Ωspeakers in parallel with Left + and Right - (Diagram A) or use a single 4 Ωspeaker. For a four-channel amplifier, follow the speaker output con- nection diagram for bridging as shown on the back of your amplifier, and wire two 8 Ωspeakers in parallel to achieve a 4 Ω load or use a single 4 Ωspeaker per chan- nel. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your local authorized Pioneer dealer or call Pioneer customer service. WARNING • Handling the cord on this product or cords ass ated with accessories sold with the product wi expose you to lead, a chemical known to the S of California and other governmental entities cause cancer and birth defects or other reprod tive harm. Wash hands after handling. • Always use the special red battery and ground wire [RD-223], which is sold separately. Conn the battery wire directly to the car battery pos terminal (+) and the ground wire to the car bo • Do not touch the amplifier with wet hands. Otherwise you may get an electric shock. Also not touch the amplifier when it is wet. • For traffic safety and to maintain safe driving conditions, keep the volume low enough so th you can still hear normal traffic sound. • Check the connections of the power supply an speakers if the fuse of the separately sold batt wire or the amplifier fuse blows. Detect the ca and solve the problem, then replace the fuse w another one of the same size and rating. • To prevent malfunction of the amplifier and speakers, the protective circuit will cut the pow supply to the amplifier (sound will stop) when abnormal condition occurs. In such a case, sw the power to the system OFF and check the connection of the power supply and speakers. Detect the cause and solve the problem. • Contact the dealer if you cannot detect the cau • To prevent an electric shock or short-circuit during connection and installation, be sure to disconnect the negative (–) terminal of the bat beforehand. • Confirm that no parts are behind the panel wh drilling a hole for installation of the amplifier sure to protect all cables and important equipm such as fuel lines, brake lines and the electrica wiring from damage. • DO NOT allow amplifier to come into contact with liquids due to, for example, the location where the amplifier is installed. Electrical sho could result. Also, amplifier and speaker dama smoke, and overheating could result from con with liquids. In addition, the amplifier surface the surface of any attached speakers could bec hot to the touch and minor burns could result. Diagram A - Proper 8 Ohm Speaker + - 8 Ohm Speaker Pioneer Amplifier 4 Ohm Bridged Mode + L+ R- - Diagram B - Improper 4 Ohm Speaker + - 4 Ohm Speaker Pioneer Amplifier 2 Ohm Bridged Mode + L+ R- - Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2004 by Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved. Publication de Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2004 Pioneer Corporation. Tous droits de reproduction et de traduction réservés. Printed in China Imprimé en Chine UC <04I00000> BRIDGEABLE FOUR-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICATEUR DE PUISSANCE PONTABLE A QUATRE VOIES Owner’s Manual GM-6100F Mode d’emploi PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. Box 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: (0) 3/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD. 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 Power source .............................................................................................................. 14.4 V DC (10.8 — 15.1 V allowable) Grounding system ............................................................................................................................................ Negative type Current consumption ...................................................................................................... 35.0 A (at continuous power, 4 Ω) Average current drawn* .......................................................................................................... 9.0 A (4 Ωfor four channels) 15.0 A (4 Ωfor two channels) Fuse .......................................................................................................................................................................... 25 A × 2 Dimensions ........................................................................................................................ 300 (W) × 60 (H) × 327 (D) mm [12 (W) × 2-3/8 (H) × 13 (D) in.] Weight ...................................................................................................... 4.7 kg (10.0 lbs.) (Leads for wiring not included) Maximum power output .............................................................................................. 120 W × 4 ( 4 Ω) / 300 W × 2 ( 4 Ω) Continuous power output ............................................................ 60 W × 4 (at 14.4 V, 4 Ω, 20 Hz — 20 kHz 0.2% THD) 150 W × 2 (at 14.4 V, 4 Ω, 20 Hz — 20 kHz 0.8% THD) 75 W × 4 (at 14.4 V, 2 Ω, 20 Hz — 20 kHz 0.8% THD) Load impedance ............................................................................................................................ 4 Ω(2 — 8 Ωallowable) (Bridge connection: 4 — 8 Ωallowable) Frequency response .......................................................................................................... 10 Hz — 50 kHz (+0 dB, –1 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio ........................................................................................................................ 95 dB (IEC-A network) Distortion ............................................................................................................................................ 0.01 % (10 W, 1 kHz) Separation ........................................................................................................................................................ 70 dB (1 kHz) Low pass filter ................................................................................................................................ Cut off frequency: 80 Hz Cut off slope: –12 dB/oct High pass filter ................................................................................................................................ Cut off frequency: 80 Hz Cut off slope: –12 dB/oct Gain control ...................................................................................................................................... RCA: 200 mV — 6.5 V Speaker: 0.8 — 26 V Maximum input level / impedance ........................................................................................................ RCA: 6.5 V / 22 kΩ Speaker: 26 V / 40 kΩ Power output ........................................................................................ 60 W RMS × 4 channels (4 Ωand 1 % THD+N) 150 W RMS × 2 channels (4 Ωand 1 % THD+N) 75 W RMS × 4 channels (2 Ωand 1 % THD+N) Signal-to-noise ratio ............................................................ 80 dBA (Reference: 1 W into 4 Ω) 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. Specifications