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To adjust the switch, use a flathead screwdri-
ver if needed.

1

Power indicator

The power indicator lights up to indicate
power ON.

2

LEVEL ADJUST (level adjustment) con-

trol

LEVEL ADJUST

(level adjustment) control

helps align the input level of each channel.
Both

LEFT CHANNEL

(left channel) and

RIGHT CHANNEL

(right channel) are avail-

able for

CH A

(channel A) and

CH B

(chan-

nel B).
To increase the level, turn

LEVEL ADJUST

(level adjustment) clockwise. To decrease
the level, turn

LEVEL ADJUST

(level adjust-

ment) counterclockwise.

!

In case of a bridge connection of speak-
ers, set the speakers

LEVEL ADJUST

(level adjustment) switches to the same
position.

!

When connecting to a car stereo that
outputs high power, if you turn up the vo-
lume of the car stereo and distortion is
increased, turn down the car stereo vo-
lume.

3

INPUT SELECT (input select) switch

Select

2CH

for two-channel input and

4CH

for four

channel input.

!

Set the

LEFT CHANNEL

(left channel)

and

RIGHT CHANNEL

(right channel)

switches to the same position.

4

SUPER HI-VOLTAGE MODE (super high-

voltage mode) switch

When connecting to RS-P99 (sold sepa-
rately), turn on the

SUPER HI-VOLTAGE MODE

(super high-vol-

tage mode) switch.

!

Set the

LEFT CHANNEL

(left channel)

and

RIGHT CHANNEL

(right channel)

switches to the same position.

!

When connecting to devices other than
RS-P99, turn the switch to off. If you turn
it on, the volume may decrease.

Setting level adjustment
control appropriately

!

Protective function included to prevent
malfunction of the unit and/or speakers
due to excessive output, improper use or
improper connection.

!

When outputting high volume sound etc.,
this function cuts off the output for a few
seconds as a normal function, but output
is restored when the volume of the head
unit is turned down.

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Section

02

Setting

the

Unit

Setting the Unit

Summary of Contents for RS-A99

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Optical Digital Reference System BRIDGEABLE FOUR CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER RS A99 English ...

Page 2: ...ppropriately 5 Connecting the units Setting example 7 Connection diagram 7 Before connecting the amplifier 8 About bridged mode 8 About suitable specification of speaker 9 Connecting the speakers 9 Connections when using the RCA input jack 10 Solderless terminal connections 11 Connecting the power terminal 11 Connecting the speaker output terminals 12 Installation Before installing the amplifier 1...

Page 3: ... wire first Ensure that the ground wire is properly connected to metal parts of the car s body The ground wire of the one of this unit must be connected to the car separately with different screws If the screw for the ground wire loosens or falls out it could result in fire generation of smoke or malfunction Use a fuse of the rating prescribed Check the connections of the power supply and speakers...

Page 4: ...CAUTION Always keep the volume low enough to hear outside sounds Extended use of the car stereo while the en gine is at rest or idling may exhaust the battery En 4 Section 01 Before you start ...

Page 5: ...the car stereo vo lume 3 INPUT SELECT input select switch Select 2CH for two channel input and 4CH for four channel input Set the LEFT CHANNEL left channel and RIGHT CHANNEL right channel switches to the same position 4 SUPER HI VOLTAGE MODE super high voltage mode switch When connecting to RS P99 sold sepa rately turn on the SUPER HI VOLTAGE MODE super high vol tage mode switch Set the LEFT CHANN...

Page 6: ... ex cess output Despite correct volume and level adjust ment control settings the unit sound still cuts out periodically In such a case please contact the nearest authorized Pioneer Ser vice Station Level adjustment control of this unit If the amplifier level adjustment control is raised inappropriately this will simply in crease distortion with little increase in power If the signal waveform is d...

Page 7: ...diagram 1 2 4 3 5 6 9 a b c d e f 7 8 1 Special red battery wire RD 228 sold separately After completing all other amplifier connec tions finally connect the battery wire terminal of the amplifier to the positive battery terminal 2 Ground wire Black RD 228 sold separately Connect to a clean paint free metal location 3 Car stereo with RCA output jacks sold sepa rately 4 RS P99 sold separately 5 Ext...

Page 8: ...tive cable directly to ground Never band together multiple speaker snega tive cables If the system remote control wire of the ampli fier is connected to the power terminal via the ignition switch 12 V DC the amplifier will re main on with the ignition whether the car stereo is on or off which may exhaust battery if the engine is at rest or idling Install and route the separately sold battery wire ...

Page 9: ...in 180 W Other than subwoofer Speaker channel Power Four channel output Max input Min 100 W Two channel output Max input Min 300 W Three channel Speaker output A Max input Min 100 W Three channel Speaker output B Max input Min 300 W Connecting the speakers The speaker output mode can be four channel three channel stereo and mono or two chan nel stereo or mono Connect the speaker leads based on the...

Page 10: ...hannel switches to the same position 1 2 3 4 1 RCA input jack A 2 RCA input jack B 3 Connecting wires with RCA plugs sold sepa rately 4 From RS P99 sold separately etc RCA out put If only one input plug is used connect the plug to RCA input jack A rather than B Two channel output Stereo Mono Slide INPUT SELECT input select switch to 2CH position Set the LEFT CHANNEL left channel and RIGHT CHANNEL ...

Page 11: ...ially available hexago nal wrench may exert excessive torque possibly resulting in damage to the terminals and wires Connecting the power terminal WARNING The use of a special red battery and ground wire RD 228 available separately is recom mended Connect the battery wire directly to the car battery positive terminal and the ground wire to the car body If the battery wire is not securely fixed to ...

Page 12: ...inals Use a wire of 12 AWG to 18 AWG wire for the speaker wire 1 Expose the end of the speaker wires using nippers or a cutter by about 14 mm to 16 mm 1 1 14 mm to 16 mm 2 Connect the speaker wires to the speaker output terminals Fix the speaker wires securely with the term inal screws 1 2 3 1 Terminal screws 2 Speaker wires 3 Speaker output terminals 3 Put the wire ties in the slits and wrap the ...

Page 13: ...the following during installation Allow adequate space above the amplifier for proper ventilation Do not cover the amplifier with a floor mat or carpet Place all cables away from hot places such as near the heater outlet The optimal installation location differs de pending on the car model Secure the ampli fier at a sufficiently rigid location Check all connections and systems before final install...

Page 14: ...screws 3 terminal cover Changing the direction of the badge 1 To remove the badge loose screws by using a hexagonal wrench small 2 Change the direction of badge and then tighten the screws with a hexagonal wrench small 3 1 2 1 Hexagonal wrench small 2 Screws 3 Badge En 14 Section 04 Installation ...

Page 15: ...equency response 10 Hz to 100 kHz 0 dB 1 dB Signal to noise ratio 108 dB IEC A network Distortion 0 002 1 W 1 kHz Separation 85 dB 100 Hz to 10 kHz 20 kHz LPF Slew rate 100 V µ sec Damping factor 130 Level adjustment Gain control 3 dB L R independent Maximum input Continuous input RCA 10 V 2 5 V Super high voltage mode on Input impedance 5 kW Super high voltage mode on 22 kW Super high voltage mod...

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