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OWNERS MANUAL
Installation Guidelines (Cont.)
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Ground Connection (GND)
The main ground connection should be made between the Gnd terminal on the unit and a metal part of the
vehicle close to the mounting location. This wire needs to be as short as possible to minimize the possibility
of induced noise. You should use 18 gauge wire or larger for the ground connection. The metal point on the
vehicle where the ground connection is made needs to have all paint removed and be scuffed down to the bare
metal. The ground wire should have a ring terminal soldered to it and be bolted directly to the vehicle with the
use of a star washer. Do not ground the unit near existing (factory) ground points. These areas generally have
multiple devices ground- ed to them and can cause induced noise.
Power Connection (+12V)
The main power connection should be made at the battery. This will ensure that the unit receives the best
possible connection to minimize noise. There must be an inline fuse (1 amp) placed in series with the unit. The
fuse should be within 18” of the bat- tery. You should use 18 gauge wire or larger for the power connection.
The power wire should have a ring terminal soldered to it and be bolted to the vehicles battery. Do not install
the fuse in the holder until all the systems connections have been made.
Remote In (Optional)
This PDLC81 unit is turned on by ap12 VDC to the remote turn-on terminal. This terminal should be
connected to the remote lead from the car stereo. This remote lead from the source unit will trigger a +12V
output only when the car stereo is turned on. If the source unit does not provide a remote turn on you can use
the accessory terminal in the cars fuse block. This will however turn the unit on and off with the key, regardless
of whether the source unit is on or off.
Remote Out (Optional)
This PDLC81 unit is equipped with a signal sensing circuit that can detect a signal on its input and provide a
+12V output signal to turn on an aftermarket amplifier. Connect this to the remote terminal on an aftermarket
amplifier.