Audiovox Menace PA-S450 Owner'S Manual Download Page 4

PRECAUTIONS

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1.  Although this unit is designed with built-in self-protection circuits, there may be a possibility of damage if it is not wired

correctly.  Please follow the wiring instructions carefully for the type of system being used.

2.  The last lead to be connected is the wire to the positive (

+

) terminal of the battery.  Connect this wire only after having

completed and checked all other connections to the amplifier.

3.  By nature of its design, a power amplifier generates heat and requires good air circulation around it to dissipate that

heat.  Do not install the amplifier in an enclosed area which does not permit adequate air circulation.  Should the
temperature of the unit rise too high, the internal thermal sensors will shut off operation until it has cooled down
sufficiently.

4.  If fuse replacement is necessary, use only fuses of the same ampere rating as originally supplied with the unit.  The

use of fuses with incorrect ratings may cause serious damage to the amplifier.  If fuses blow consistently, carefully
check all electrical connections to the unit.

5.  Supply of adequate battery voltage is critical to the proper operation of the power amplifier.  The leads to the battery

and chassis ground 

must

be of a thick enough gauge to provide this voltage to the amplifier.  We recommend #10 gauge

wire or larger (smaller gauge #) for the battery and ground leads.

6.  Make certain that the speaker(s) to be used with this amplifier are capable of handling the output power (wattage) of

the unit.  Use of speaker(s) not rated for the output of this amplifier may cause damage to or failure of the speaker(s)
for which Audiovox will not be liable.

Summary of Contents for Menace PA-S450

Page 1: ...Owner s Owner s Owner s Owner s Owner s Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Model PA S450 400 Watt 4 Channel Amplifier...

Page 2: ...4 Channel and Mixed Mono Input Wiring Diagram 6 4 Channel and Mixed Mono Output Wiring Diagram 7 3 ChannelInputWiringDiagram 8 3 ChannelOutputWiringDiagram 9 2 ChannelMono Bridged InputWiringDiagram...

Page 3: ...1 SPECIFICATIONS Due to continuing improvement Audiovox reserves the right to change features and design without notice Maximum Output Power 4 ChannelOperation 2 ChannelOperation Output Power 0 05 T H...

Page 4: ...rmal sensors will shut off operation until it has cooled down sufficiently 4 If fuse replacement is necessary use only fuses of the same ampere rating as originally supplied with the unit The use of f...

Page 5: ...oleat each of the four locations CAUTION Before drilling the holes look at the underside of the mounting surface Always checkcarefullytoavoiddrillingintowiring braces fuel or brake lines CHECK BEFORE...

Page 6: ...uge wire for this lead and connect it to the terminal of the battery after all other wiring is completed 2 Ground Connection The ground terminal GND connection is also critical to the correct operatio...

Page 7: ...or high level inputs not both If low level outputs are provided from the car stereo it is recommended that the low level inputs be used for lowest distortion and best performance Use good quality shie...

Page 8: ...UTPUTWIRINGONPAGE 7 6 4 CHANNEL AND MIXED MONO INPUT WIRING DIAGRAM RIGHT FRONT 3 4 RIGHT FRONT 3 2 LEFT FRONT LEFT FRONT LOW LEVEL RCAOUTPUTS WHITE w BLACK STRIPE WHITE GRAY GRAY w BLACK STRIPE LEFT...

Page 9: ...ED MONO OUTPUT WIRING DIAGRAM LEFTREAR SPEAKER 12VOLT VEHICLE BATTERY CHASSIS GROUND USE 10GAUGE WIRE SEETEXT CAR STEREO SPEAKERIMPEDANCE 4 CHANNEL MODE 2 8 OHMS MIXED MONO MODE 4 8 OHMS CH3 CH4 MIXED...

Page 10: ...O USETHISINPUTWIRINGWITH OUTPUTWIRINGONPAGE 9 8 3 CHANNEL INPUT WIRING DIAGRAM 3 4 3 2 LOW LEVEL RCAOUTPUTS WHITE w BLACK STRIPE WHITE GRAY GRAY w BLACK STRIPE 1 WHITE w BLACK STRIPE WHITE GRAY GRAY w...

Page 11: ...WITH INPUTWIRINGONPAGE8 3 CHANNEL OUTPUT WIRING DIAGRAM MONOSPEAKER OR SUB WOOFER 4 8 OHMS 12VOLT VEHICLE BATTERY CHASSIS GROUND USE 10GAUGE WIRE SEETEXT CAR STEREO RIGHT SPEAKER 2 8 OHMS 4 8 OHMS IN...

Page 12: ...ED 1 IMPORTANT USEEITHERHIGHORLOW LEVEL INPUTS NOTBOTH HIGH LEVEL SPEAKER OUTPUTS 4 PIN CONNECTORS 10 USETHISINPUTWIRINGWITH OUTPUTWIRINGONPAGE11 WHITE w BLACK STRIPE WHITE GRAY GRAY w BLACK STRIPE LE...

Page 13: ...OR SUB WOOFER 4 8 OHMS 12VOLT VEHICLE BATTERY AUTO ANTENNALEAD CHASSIS GROUND 11 USETHISOUTPUTWIRINGWITH INPUTWIRINGONPAGE10 CONNECTTHIS WIRELAST EXISTINGSCREWORBOLT CLEANPAINT RUST DIRT OR GREASE FRO...

Page 14: ...urce of the overload must be found and corrected to resume operation of the amplifier Most overload conditions are caused by mis wiring or operation into incorrect speaker loads Re check all wiring an...

Page 15: ...amplified and fed to the speakers Use this setting if the respective amplifier channels are being used to power the full range speakers in a system that also has separate sub woofer s 4 Crossover Freq...

Page 16: ...hrough alteration improper installation mishandling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS W...

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