Blaupunkt MPA160us Inputs & Controls, Floating Ground Radio Outputs, Common Ground Radio Outputs

INPUTS & CONTROLS

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The inputs and controls for this amplifier are explained in the summaries below and reference the numbered call-outs above.

1.) CROSSOVER FREQUENCY SETTING - the internal crossover frequency control setting of the amplifier can be switched to either the “flat” frequency response position or in a low-pass mode (passes only low frequencies). On this amplifier, the choice is for either 100 Hz or 75 Hz low pass mode only. This unit is NOT high-pass frequency capable.

2.) POWER “ON” LED - This light will turn on when the amplifier receives a +12 volt turn on signal from the radio in the vehicle. The input line to the “trigger” connection must be properly connected to the radio’s trigger line which is often also the power antenna line. If the amp is properly wired, but the light does not turn on, verify the trigger line is properly connected, is receiving +12 volts, and the speaker outputs are not shorted to themselves or ground in any way.

3.) INPUT GAIN CONTROL - This controls the gain setting on the input of the amplifier. For high gain settings ( 0.3 volts), this says that it takes ONLY 0.3 volts to drive the amp to full output. For low gain settings (near 4 volts), this says that it takes nearly 4 volts to drive the amp to full output. If the amp is often going into distortion at only moderate volume settings on the radio, rotate this control towards the 4 volts setting to reduce the distortion.

4.) HIGH LEVEL INPUTS - Should RCA cables not be available from the radio you are able to tap onto the audio signal from the high level speaker outputs of the radio. This is most commonly used when the amp is an add-on device such as for a subwoofer system.

5.) LOW LEVEL INPUTS - The more commonly used inputs, these are connected to the standard RCA outputs available on nearly all aftermarket radios today. These lines are dedicated to left and right outputs of the radio, be it for front or rear speaker installations. The input gain settings of the amplifier (0.3 - 4 volts) are referenced to these inputs.

"Floating Ground" Radio Outputs

	HIGH	-LEVEL		– INPUT
GAIN
				R
	+ -		- +
				L
MIN	MAX

LEFT (+) GREEN

GREEN-BLACK LEFT (–)

(NOT USED)

GREY-BLACK

RIGHT (–)

RIGHT (+) GREY

"Common Ground" Radio Outputs

	HIGH	-LEVEL		– INPUT
GAIN
				R
	+ -		- +
				L
MIN	MAX

LEFT (+) GREEN

GREEN-BLACK (NOT USED)

RADIO CHASSIS GROUND -OR-

COMMON SPEAKER GROUND

GREY-BLACK

(NOT USED)

RIGHT (+) GREY

High Level (Speaker Input) Wiring

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