MRP-M1000/MRP-M500

MONO POWER AMPLIFIER
OWNER'S MANUAL Please read this manual to maximize your enjoyment of the outstanding performance and feature capabilities ofthe equipment, then retain the manual for future reference. MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire ce mode d'emploi pour tirer pleinement profit des excellentes performances et fonctions de cet appareil, et conservez-le pour toute reference future. MANUAL DE OPERACION Lea este manual, por favor, para disfrutar al maximo de las excepcionales prestaciones y posibilidades funcionales que ofrece el equipo, luego guarde el manual para usarlo como referencia en el futuro.

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CONTENTS
WARNING CAUTION. INSTALLATION ATIACHING THE TERMINAL COVERS CONNECTIONS CONNECTION CHECK LIST SWITCH SETIINGS SYSTEM DIAGRAMS SPECIFICATIONS 14

TABLE DES MATIERES

AVERTISSEMENT ATIENTION INSTALLATION FIXATION DES CACHE-BORNES CONNEXIONS L1STE DE VERIFICATION DES CONNEXIONS REGLAGES DE COMMUTATEUR DIAGRAMMES DU SYSTEME SPECIFICATIONS 14

INDICE

ADVERTENCIA PRUDENCIA INSTALACION FIJACION DE LAS TAPAS DEL TERMINAL CONEXI ONES L1STA DE COMPROBACION DE CONEXIONES AJUSTES DEL INTERRUPTOR DIAGRAMAS DEL SISTEMA ESPECIFICACIONES 14

ACCESSORIES

Self-Tapping Screw (M4 x 20) Terminal Cover Screw (M3 x 12) Speaker Input Connector SET

ACCESSOIRES

Vis autotaraudeuse (M4 x 20) Cache-bornes Vis (M3 x 12). Connecteur d'entree de haut-parleur JEU

ACCESORIOS

Tornillo autorroscante (M4 x 20) Tapa del terminal Tornillo (M3 x 12) Conector de entrada del altavoz JUEGO 4 1
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Introduction:
Please read this OWNER'S MANUAL thoroughly to familiarize yourself with each control and function. We at ALPINE hope that your new MRP-M1000/MRPM500 will give you many years of listening enjoyment. In case of problems when installing your MRP-MMRP-M500, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer. CAUTION: These controls are for tuning your system. Please consult your authorized Dealer for adjustment. This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or property damages.

IMPIOA QUE LOS CABLES SE ENREDEN CON LOS OBJETOS SITUADOS ALREDEDOR. Disponga la instalacion electrica y los cables conforme a io descrito en el manual para evitar obstaculos durante la conduccion. los cables que obstaculizan la conduccion 0 que cuelgan de partes del vehiculo como el volante de direccion, la palanca de cambios, los pedales de freno, etc., se consideran extremadamente peligrosos. NO EMPAlME CABLES ELECTRICOS. Nunca corte el aislamiento de un cable para suministrar energia aotro equipo. Esto hace que la capacidad portadora del cable se supere y puede ser la causa de incendios 0 descargas electricas. EVITE DANAR LOS TUBOS YEL CABLEADO CUANDO TALADRE AGUJEROS. Si taladra agujeros en el chasis durante la instalacion, tome las precauciones necesarias para no rozar, daAar u obstruir los tubos, las tuberias de combustible, los depositos 0 el cableado electrico. De 10 contrario, podrfa provocar un incendio. NO UTILICE TUERCAS 0 PERNOS EN EL SISTEMA DE FRENOS 0 DE DIRECClllN PARA REALIZAR LAS CONEXIONES AMASA. Los pernos 0 tuercas empleados en los sistemas de freno 0 de direccion (0 en cualquier otro sistema relacionado con la seguridad del vehiculo), 0 los depositos, NUNCA deben utilizarse para instalaciones de cableado 0 conexion amasa. Si utiliza tales partes podra incapacitar el control del vehiculo y provocar un incendio, etc. MANTENGA LOS OBJETOS PEQUENOS, COMO lAS PILAS, FUERA DEL AlCANCE DE LOS NINOS. La ingestion de estos objetos puede provocar lesiones graves. Si esto ocurre, consulte con un medico inmediatamente.
DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES. Never cut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock. DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRilLING HOLES. When drilling holes in the chassis for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure to take such precautions may result in fire.
DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS. Bolts or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

Lh CAUTION

HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing. HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer where you purchased this product to have the work done. USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place. This may cause parts to become loose resulting in hazards or product failure.

1. Using the amplifier as a template, mark the four screw locations. 2. Make sure there are no objects behind the surface that may become damaged during drilling. 3. Drill the screw holes. 4. Position the MRP-M1000/MRP-M500 over the screw holes, and secure with four self-tapping screws. NOTE: To securely connect the ground lead, use an already installed screw on the metal part of the vehicle (marked (*), sold separately). Be sure this is a good ground by checking continuity to the battery (-) terminal. As much as possible connect all equipment to the same ground point. These procedures will help eliminate noise.

Ground Lead

@ Chassis @ Holes
CD Sell-Tapping Screws (M4 x 20)
CD Vis auto-taraudees (M4 x 20) Conducteur de mise ala terre

@ Chassis @ Trous

CD Tornillos autorroscantes (M4 x 20) Cable de tierra

@ Chasis @ Agujeros

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ATTACHING THE TERMINAL COVERS
Attach the terminal covers (supplied) after connections and confirmation of correct operation. Attaching the terminal covers will improve the appearance of the unit.
FIXATION DES CACHE-BORNES
Fixez les cache-bornes (fournis) apres avoir verifie que les raccordements ont ete correctement eftectues et que I'appareil fonctionne correctement. La fixation des cache-bornes ameliore I'aspect de I'appareil.
FIJACI()N DE LAS TAPAS DEL TERMINAL
Fije las tapas del terminal (suministradas) tras realizar las conexiones y confirmar que la unidad funciona correctamente. La fijaci6n de las tapas del terminal mejorara la apariencia de la unidad.
How to attach the term inal covers: Attach the left and right terminal covers using the supplied screws (M3 x 12), as shown in the figure below.
Comment fixer les cache-barnes: Fixez les cache-bornes gauche et droit aI'aide des vis (M3 x 12) fournies, comme indique dans Ie schema cidessous.
Como fijar las tapas del terminal: Fije las tapas izquierda y derecha del terminal con los tornillos (M3 x 12) suministrados, tal como se indica en la siguiente figura.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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This Warranty is in effect for one year from the date of the first consumer purchase.
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6 Power Supply Terminal 7 Speaker Input Leads These leads are input leads for use with head units not equipped with preamp outputs. When not using the RCA Line Input connectors, you should connect these wires to the speaker output leads of your head unit. The MRP-M1000/MRP-M500 accepts input from high power or standard power head units.
6 Terminal de suministro de energa 7 Cables de entrada de altavoz Son cables de entrada para uso con unidades principales sin salidas de preamplificador. Si no utiliza conectores de entrada de lnea RCA, deber conectar estos cables a los cables de salida de altavoz de la unidad principal. El MRP-M1000/ MRP-M500 acepta entrada a partir de unidades principales de alta potencia o de potencia normal.
8 Left Speaker (White (+)) 9 Left Speaker (White/Black ()) ! Right Speaker (Gray (+)) " Right Speaker (Gray/Black ()) NOTE: In case of using the speaker input cord, noises may occur at power off depending on the head unit connected. If you feel uneasy about the noises, add a SPST switch to the connection. (Page 10) 8 Haut-parleur gauche (Blanc (+))
8 Altavoz izquierdo (Blanco (+)) 9 Altavoz izquierdo (Blanco/Negro ()) ! Altavoz derecho (Gris (+)) " Altavoz derecho (Gris/Negro ())
9 Haut-parleur gauche (Blanc/Noir ()) ! Haut-parleur droit (Gris (+)) " Haut-parleur droit (Gris/Noir ()) REMARQUE : Si vous utilisez le fil dentre de haut-parleur, lorsque lappareil est mis hors tension, quelque bruit peut tre produit, selon lunit principale connecte. Si le bruit vous proccupe, ajouter linterrupteur SPST la connexion. (Page 10)
NOTA: Si utiliza el cable de entrada del altavoz, cuando el aparato sea apagado, se puede producir ruido, segn la unidad principal conectada. Si dicho ruido le preocupa, aada un interruptor SPST a la conexin. (Pgina 10)
1m (Max.)/ 1 mtre (Max.)/ 1 m (mx.)
33mm2 or 53mm2/ 33mm2 ou 53mm2/ 33mm2 o 53mm2

21mm2 BATTERY

21mm2 GND
To car battery/ Vers la batterie du vhicule/ A la batera del coche
Distribution block/ Rpartiteur/ Bloque de distribucin

Fig. 4

About Power supply wires (MRP-M1000 only) 21mm2 is the minimum power and ground cable size that should be used to connect this amplifier. The length of these cables should not exceed 1m to assure safe operation. If the length of the power and ground cables exceed 1m, or if you connect more than one amplifier, a distribution block should be used with 33mm2 or 53mm2 power and ground cables depending on the length necessary. Ensure that you install a correctly-rated in-line fuse on the power cable near the battery positive post.

a. The head unit does not have a remote turn-on or power antenna lead. b. The head unit's power antenna lead is activated only when the radio is on (turns off in the tape or CD Mode). c. The head unit's power antenna lead is logic level output (+) 5V, negative trigger (grounding type), or cannot sustain (+) 12V when connected to other equipment in addition to the vehicle's power antenna. If any of the above conditions exist, the remote turn-on lead of your MRP-M1000/MRP-M500 must be connected to a switched power source (ignition) in the vehicle. Be sure to use a 3A fuse as close as possible to this ignition tap. Using this connection method, the MRP-M1000/MRP-M500 will turn on and stay on as long as the ignition switch is on.
If this is objectionable, a SPST (Single Pole, Single Throw) switch, in addition to the 3A fuse mentioned above, may be installed in-line on the MRP-M1000/ MRP-M500 turn-on lead. This switch will then be used to turn on (and off) the MRP-M1000/MRPM500. Therefore, the switch should be mounted so that is accessible by the driver. Make sure the switch is turned off when the vehicle is not running. Otherwise, the amplifier will remain on and drain the battery.
Si existen objeciones a esta alternativa, en adicin al fusible de 3 A mencionado antes, se puede instalar en lnea un interruptor SPST (polo simple, tiro simple) en el cable de encendido del MRP-M1000/ MRP-M500. Este interruptor se utilizar entonces para encender (y apagar) el MRP-M1000/MRPM500. Por lo tanto, el interruptor se deber montar de forma tal que resulte accesible para el conductor. Asegrese de que el interruptor est apagado cuando el vehculo no est en marcha. De lo contrario, el amplificador permanecer encendido y agotar la batera. Azul/Blanco Antena elctrica Cable para encendido remoto A los cables para encendido remoto de otros componentes Alpine Interruptor SPST (opcional) Fusible (3A) Tan cerca como sea posible del contacto de encendido del vehculo Fuente de encendido
Blue/White Power Antenna Remote Turn-On Lead To other Alpine components' Remote Turn-On Leads SPST Switch (optional) Fuse (3A) As close as possible to the vehicle's ignition tap Ignition Source

MRP-M1000 MRP-M500

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SWITCH SETTINGS
# Input Gain Adjustment Control Set the MRP-M1000/MRP-M500 input gain to the minimum (4V) position. Using a dynamic CD as a source, increase the head unit volume until the output distorts. Then, reduce the volume 1 step (or until the output is no longer distorted). Now, increase the amplifier gain until the sound from the speakers becomes distorted. Reduce the gain slightly so the sound is no longer distorted to achieve the optimum gain setting.