FOR CAR USE ONLY/POUR APPLICATION AUTOMOBILE UNIQUEMENT/PARA USO EN AUTOMVILES

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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 PDX-F6/F4 will give you many years of listening enjoyment. In case of problems when installing your PDX-F6/F4, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer. CAUTION: These controls are for tuning your system. Please consult your authorized Dealer for adjustment. WARNING 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.

FRANAIS

Introduction: Prire de lire attentivement ce MODE DEMPLOI pour se familiariser avec chaque commande et fonction. Chez Alpine, nous esprons que le nouveau PDX-F6/F4 donnera de nombreuses annes de plaisir dcoute. En cas de problmes lors de linstallation du PDX-F6/F4, prire de contacter le revendeur agr dALPINE. PRECAUTION: Ces commandes sont utilises pour la syntonisation du systme. Prire de contacter le revendeur agr pour le rglage. AVERTISSEMENT ATTENTION Ce symbole dsigne des instructions importantes. Le non-respect de ces instructions peut entraner de graves blessures, voire la mort. Ce symbole dsigne des instructions importantes. Le non-respect de ces instructions peut entraner des blessures ou des dommages matriels.

ESPAOL

Introduccin: A fin de familiarizarse con los controles y funciones de la unidad, lea detenidamente este MANUAL DE OPERACIN. Nosotros en ALPINE esperamos que su nuevo PDX-F6/F4 le brinde muchos aos de placer auditivo. En caso de presentarse algn problema durante la instalacin del PDX-F6/F4, tome contacto con su distribuidor autorizado ALPINE. PRECAUCION: Estos controles sirven para la sintonizacin de su sistema. Contacte por favor a su distribuidor autorizado para el ajuste. ADVERTENCIA PRUDENCIA Este smbolo indica que las instrucciones son importantes. De no tenerse en cuenta podra ocasionarse heridas graves o muerte. Este smbolo indica que las instrucciones son importantes. De no tenerse en cuenta podra ocasionarse heridas graves o daos materiales.

PDX-F6 PDX-F4

4 CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
OWNER'S MANUAL Please read this manual to maximize your enjoyment of the outstanding performance and feature capabilities of the 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 rfrence future. MANUAL DE OPERACION Lea este manual, por favor, para disfrutar al mximo de las excepcionales prestaciones y posibilidades funcionales que ofrece el equipo, luego guarde el manual para usarlo como referencia en el futuro.

CAUTION

WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident. KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES WHILE DRIVING. Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock. USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS. Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury. USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock. DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire. MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc. BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts. DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS. Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual to prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, gear lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous. 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 BOLTS OR SCREWS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan Phone 03-5496-8231 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A. Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 777 Supertest Road, Toronto, Ontario M3J 2M9, Canada Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)
ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 161-165 Princes Highway, Hallam Victoria 3803, Australia Phone 03-8787-1200 ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-Str. 1-3, 80807 Mnchen, Germany Phone 089-640 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K. LTD. Alpine House Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K. Phone 0870-763 ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L. (RCS PONTOISE B 280) 98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord II, B.P. 50016, 95945 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France Phone 01-48638989
ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A. Viale C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio (MI), Italy Phone 02-484781 ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAA, S.A. Portal de Gamarra 36, Pabelln, Vitoria (Alava) - APDO 133, Spain Phone 945-283588 ALPINE ELECTRONICS (BENELUX) GmbH Leuvensesteenweg 510-B6, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium Phone 02-725-13 15
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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. ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE. Route the cables and wiring away from moving parts (like the seat rails) or sharp or pointed edges. This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring. If wiring passes through a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet to prevent the wires insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole. DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST. Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of moisture or dust. Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may result in product failure.

SERVICE CARE

A Top Cover/ Couvercle suprieur/ Tapa superior

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This Amplifier has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and it must be installed and used properly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. SERIAL NUMBER: INSTALLATION DATE: INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN: PLACE OF PURCHASE:

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided here and keep it as a permanent record. The serial number plate is located on the rear of the unit.

SOINS PRATIQUES

AVIS IMPORTANT
Cet amplificateur a t test et est conforme aux limites des dispositifs informatiques de catgorie B, conformment aux rglements du FCC, section 15, sous-section J. Ce matriel produit et utilise des hautes frquences radio et doit tre install et utilis conformment aux directives du fabricant. NUMERO DE SERIE: DATE DINSTALLATION: INSTALLATEUR: LIEU DACHAT:

For European Customers

Should you have any questions about warranty, please consult your store of purchase.

CUIDADOS PRCTICOS

AVISO IMPORTANTE
Este amplificador ha sido probado y es conforme con los lmites de los dispositivos informticos de categora B, segn la regulacin de FCC, seccin 15, subseccin J. Este equipo produce y utiliza altas frecuencias radio y debe ser instalado y utilizado segn las instrucciones del fabricante. NMERO DE SERIE: FECHA DE INSTALACIN: TCNICO: LUGAR DE ADQUISICIN:
For Customers in other Countries IMPORTANT NOTICE
Customers who purchase the product with which this notice is packaged, and who make this purchase in countries other than the United States of America and Canada, please contact your dealer for information regarding warranty coverage.
Enregistrer le numro de srie de l'appareil dans l'espace prvu ici et le conserver en permanence. La plaque de numro de srie est situe l'arrire de l'appareil.
Pour les clients Europens
Pour plus de dtails sur la garantie, consulter votre revendeur.

IMPORTANTE

Anote el nmero de serie de su unidad en el espacio proporcionado aqu, y consrvelo como un registro permanente. La placa con el nmero de serie est ubicada en la parte posterior de la unidad.

NOTE: For product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Fig. 2

ACCESSORIES
Stacking Plate (PDX-F6 Only)..... 2 Machine Screw (M3 x 7) (PDX-F6 Only)..... 4 Machine Screw (M4 x 24) (PDX-F6 Only).... 4 Self-Tapping Screw (M4 x 36)..... 4 Battery Connector...... 1 Speaker Connector...... 4 Hexagon Wrench (Large/Small)..... 1 SET
A Machine Screw (M3 x 7)/ Vis mcanique/ Tornillo mecnico B Stacking Plate/ Plateau dempilement/ Placa de apilamiento
REMARQUE: Afin d'amliorer ce produit, les spcifications et la conception sont sujettes des modifications sans pravis.
NOTA: Con el propsito de introducir mejoras, las especificaciones y el diseo del producto estn sujetos a cambios sin previo aviso.

ACCESSOIRES

Plateau dempilement (PDX-F6 uniquement).... 2 Vis mcanique (M3 x 7) (PDX-F6 uniquement).... 4 Vis mcanique (M4 x 24) (PDX-F6 uniquement).... 4 Vis auto-taraudes (M4 x 36)..... 4 Connecteur de la batterie...... 1 Connecteur du haut-parleur..... 4 Cl hexagonale (grande/petite)..... 1 SET

ACCESORIOS

Placa de apilamiento (slo PDX-F6)..... 2 Tornillo mecnico (M3 x 7) (slo PDX-F6).... 4 Tornillo mecnico (M4 x 24) (slo PDX-F6).... 4 Tornillo autorroscante (M4 x 36)...... 4 Conector de batera..... 1 Conector de altavoz..... 4 Llave hexagonal (grande/pequea)..... 1 SET
INSTALLATION (Fig. 1 - Fig. 4)
With this series of amplifiers, up to three units can be stacked together in a typical installation. Depending on the number of units you wish to install, refer to instructions A to C below. CAUTION
Caution on connection terminals/parts
Keep electrically conductive objects away from the units terminals/parts (power terminals, fuses, speaker output terminals, RCA connectors, etc.). Doing so prevents a possible short circuit and damage to the unit. Note: Stack installation should always be parallel to the vehicle floor do not install at an incline, such as leaning against a vertical surface, as this will invalidate your warranty. Preparation for installation 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 PDX-F6/F4 over the screw holes, and secure with four self-tapping screws.

Precaucin al conectar los terminales/piezas
Mantenga los objetos conductores elctricos alejados de los terminales/piezas de la unidad (fuente de alimentacin, fusibles, terminal de salida de altavoces, conectores RCA, etc.). De lo contrario, podra producirse un cortocircuito o un accidente.
La instalacin siempre debe realizarse en paralelo con el suelo del vehculo: no realiza nunca la instalacin sobre una superficie inclinada (por ejemplo, apoyndose en una superficie vertical), ya que podra invalidar la garanta.

Fig. 3

NOTE: To securely connect the ground lead, use an already installed screw on the metal part of the vehicle (marked ). 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. A. Single unit installation 1. Position the unit over the screw holes you prepared earlier. 2. Remove the Top Cover by inserting a flat-tipped instrument (such as a panel removal tool or slotted screwdriver) into the 2 notches of the unit (marked A). If removal is still not possible, bend the Top Cover and remove the tabs on both sides. Refer to Fig. 1. 3. Fasten the unit down with the four self-tapping screws (M4 x 36, supplied).Refer to Fig. 2. 4. Attach the Top Cover. B. Stack installation of two units 1. Firstly, securely install one unit, as described in steps 1-3 of A above. 2. Attach the Stacking Plates (*) on the first unit with Machine Screws M3 x 7(*). Refer to Fig. 3. 3. Stack the second unit on top of the installed unit. 4. Attach the second unit with four Machine Screws M4 x 24 (*). Refer to Fig. 4. 5. Attach the Top Cover to the second unit. C. Stack installation of three units 1. Firstly, securely install the first two units firmly as described in steps 1 to 4 of B above. 2. Next, install the third unit as described for the second unit in B above. With this, stack installation of the 3 units is completed. * PDX-F6: Supplied. PDX-F4: Supplied with the stack installation unit.
Preparativos para la instalacin
1. 2. 3. 4. Utilizando el amplificador como plantilla, marque la ubicacin de los cuatro tornillos. Asegrese de que no hay objeto alguno bajo la superficie que pueda verse daado durante la perforacin de los agujeros. Perfore los agujeros para los tornillos. Site el PDX-F6/F4 sobre dichos agujeros, y asegrelo con cuatro tornillos autorroscantes.
A Machine Screw (M4 x 24)/ Vis mcanique/ Tornillo mecnico
Para conectar de forma segura el cable de tierra, utilice un tornillo ya instalado en la parte metlica del vehculo (marcado ). Asegrese de que es un punto de tierra bueno verificando la continuidad con el terminal de la batera (). Conecte siempre que sea posible todo el equipo en el mismo punto de tierra. Esto ayudar a eliminar el ruido.

Fig. 5 Wire/Conducteur/Conductor 7-10 mm (9/32" -3/8")
a Power Supply Terminal b Fuse (30A x 2) USE ONLY THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock. c Speaker Output Terminals Referring to Cautions on speaker wire connections, insert the speaker wire into the speaker connector, which is then inserted in the speaker output terminal. Notes: Fully insert the speaker connector to avoid poor connection, or the wire coming loose due to vehicle vibration, etc. The speaker connector can be connected either way, regardless of polarity indication. Do not connect speaker leads together or to chassis ground. d RCA Input Jacks Connect these jacks to the line out leads on your head unit using RCA extension cables (sold separately). e Battery Connector Make the Battery, Remote Turn-on and Ground lead connections (as shown) to the Battery Connector. Insert Plug to Terminal 1. f Battery Lead (Yellow, sold separately) Be sure to add a a fuse as close as possible to the battery's positive (+) terminal. This fuse will protect your vehicle's electrical system in case of a short circuit. If you need to extend this lead, only use 4AWG-6AWG/13 mm2 - 21 mm2 (the wire gauge) for this connection. g Remote Turn-On Lead (Blue/White, sold separately) Connect this lead to the remote turn-on or power antenna (positive trigger, (+) 12V only) lead of your head unit. h Ground Lead (Black, sold separately) Connect this lead securely to a clean, bare metal spot on the vehicle's chassis. Verify this point to be a true ground by checking for continuity between that point and the negative () terminal of the vehicle's battery. Ground all your audio components to the same point on the chassis to prevent ground loops.
Wire Terminal/Borne de conducteur/ Terminal del conductor Fig. 6
A Battery Connector/Connecteur de la batterie/Conector de batera B Hexagon screw (Large)/Vis six pans (grande)/Tornillo hexagonal (grande) C Hexagon screw (Small)/Vis six pans (petite)/Tornillo hexagonal (pequea) D Ground lead/Conducteur de mise la terre/Cable de tierra E Remote turn-on lead/Conducteur de mise sous tension tlcommande/ Cable para encendido remoto F Battery lead/Conducteur de la batterie/ Cable de la batera
Cautions on speaker wire connections
When you connect the speaker wire to the unit, you need to insert the speaker wire into the speaker connector. Below explains how to insert the speaker wire into the speaker connector. 1. Check the wire gauge. Notes: The available speaker wire gauge for this unit is 8AWG16AWG/8 mm2 - 13 mm2. If in doubt, consult your dealer regarding correct wire gauge to use. 2. Strip back between 7-10 mm (9/32"-3/8") of the wire's insulation to expose the conductor. Notes: If the length of the exposed conductor is too short, a poor connection may occur causing operation failure or sound interruption. Conversely, if the exposed conductor is too long, an electrical short-circuit may occur. 3. Loosen fully the speaker plug's 2 hexagon screws using the hexagon wrench (small, supplied). 4. Insert fully the exposed conductor of the speaker wire into the wire terminal hole. Refer to Fig. 8. Note: Insert the speaker wire observing the +/ indications on the speaker connector. Insert the positive speaker wire into the positive speaker terminal, and the negative speaker wire into the negative speaker terminal. 5. Tighten the 2 hexagon screws using the hexagon wrench (small, supplied).

Fig. 7

A Speaker connector/Connecteur du hautparleur/Conector de altavoz B Hex screw hole/Orifice de la vis six pans/Agujero de tornillo hexagonal C Negative lead terminal hole/Orifice de la borne du conducteur ngatif/Agujero del terminal del conductor negativo D Speaker wire (negative)/Cble du haut-parleur (ngatif)/Cable del altavoz (negativo) E Positive lead terminal hole/Orifice de la borne du conducteur positif/Agujero del terminal del conductor positivo F Speaker wire (positive)/Cble du haut-parleur (positif)/Cable del altavoz (positivo)

SWITCH SETTINGS (Fig. 9)

When making adjustments 10-15 below, remove the hexagon screw (indicated by in the illustration) using the hexagon wrench (small, supplied), and then open the control cover. i Power Indicator Lights up when power is on. Is off when power is off. j, m Input Gain Adjustment Control Set the PDX-F6/F4 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. k, n Crossover Mode Selector Switch a) Set to the "LP" position when the amplifier is used to drive a subwoofer. The frequencies above the crossover point will be attenuated at 12 dB/octave. b) Set to the "HP" position when the amplifier is used to drive a tweeter/midrange system. The frequencies below the crossover point will be attenuated at 12 dB/octave. c) Set to the "OFF" position when the amplifier will be used for driving full-range speakers. The full frequency bandwidth will be output to the speakers with no high or low frequency attenuation. l, o Crossover Frequency Adjustment Knob Permits adjustment of the crossover frequency, by rotating the knob to select any frequency between 30 to 400 Hz as the crossover point. Status Amplifier circuit is normal. Amplifier circuit is abnormal. An electrical short has occurred, or supply current is too high. Red Ambient temperature is too high. Power supply voltage is too high. Turn off the power supply and eliminate the cause. Then turn on the unit and verify that the indicator color has changed to blue. If it remains red, turn off the unit and consult your dealer. Decrease the vehicles interior temperature to a normal level. The indicator color changes to blue. Use the correct power supply voltage. The indicator color changes to blue. Solution