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Product type 5-channel class D audio/video amplifier
Brand PIONEER
Model GMD9605
Dimensions (W x H x D) 315 mm x 60 mm x 200 mm
Weight 3.2 kg (cables not included)
Power supply 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V acceptable), negative ground
Power consumption 55 A (continuous 4 Ω), average 6 A (4 Ω)
Fuses 30 A x 3 (built-in) + 100 A (battery, sold separately)
Maximum output power 150 W x 4 + 700 W (4 Ω), 200 W x 4 + 1200 W (2 Ω), total 2000 W
Continuous power (RMS) 75 W x 4 + 350 W (14.4 V, 4 Ω), 200 W x 2 + 350 W (14.4 V, 4 Ω), 100 W x 4 + 600 W (14.4 V, 2 Ω)
Load impedance 4 Ω (2 Ω to 8 Ω acceptable)
Frequency response Channels A/B: 10 Hz to 50 kHz; secondary channels: 10 Hz to 500 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio 94 dB (IEC-A network)
Total harmonic distortion 0.05% (10 W, 1 kHz)
Filters Low-pass (LPF) and high-pass (HPF) adjustable from 40 Hz to 500 Hz, slope -12 dB/oct or -24 dB/oct
Gain control RCA: 200 mV to 6.5 V; speaker: 0.8 V to 16 V
Maximum input level / impedance RCA: 6.5 V / 25 kΩ; speaker: 16 V / 12 kΩ
Protection POWER/PROTECT indicator (red in case of fault), protection against short-circuit, overheating, and DC voltage
Inputs 2 RCA inputs (A and B), 1 RCA subwoofer input, 1 speaker input (SP INPUT)
Outputs Terminals for 4 speakers + 1 subwoofer, bridged mode possible
Bass level remote BB-REMOTE jack for adjustment from 0 dB to 18 dB
Maintenance Clean with a dry cloth; do not use solvents
Installation Monitor ventilation, avoid uneven surfaces, check connections before powering on
Safety Disconnect battery before installation; use appropriate fuses; avoid contact with liquids
Spare parts 30 A and 100 A fuses (sold separately), power and speaker cables optional
Warranty Contact the nearest authorized Pioneer dealer

Frequently Asked Questions - GMD9605 PIONEER

How to adjust the amplifier gain?
The gain adjustment allows you to match the car radio's output level to the amplifier. Turn the GAIN control to a lower position if the sound is weak at high volume, or to a higher position in case of distortion. The default position is NORMAL (for a standard RCA output of 500 mV). For a 4 V output, use the H position.
What to do if the POWER/PROTECT indicator turns red?
The red indicator signals a fault. Turn off the power and check the speaker and power connections. Possible causes are a short circuit, overheating, or DC voltage at the output. After correcting the problem, replace the fuse if necessary.
How to connect the amplifier in bridged mode (2-channel stereo)?
For bridging, use two 8 Ω speakers in parallel on the left and right outputs (resulting load 4 Ω) or a single 4 Ω speaker. Refer to the connection diagram on the back of the unit. Make sure the impedance does not drop below 4 Ω.
What types of speakers can I connect?
Use speakers with an impedance between 2 Ω and 8 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω in bridged mode). For the subwoofer, the minimum rated power is 350 W (4 Ω) or 600 W (2 Ω). Always check your speakers' specifications.
How to choose between LPF and HPF filters?
Use LPF (low-pass) for a subwoofer or a bass speaker, and HPF (high-pass) for full-range speakers to remove low frequencies. Set the LPF/HPF switch according to the type of speaker connected.
Can I use the speaker input (SP INPUT) at the same time as the RCA input?
No, do not connect the RCA input and the speaker input simultaneously. Use one or the other depending on your car radio.
How to connect the bass level remote?
Connect the remote cable (supplied) to the BB-REMOTE jack on the front of the amplifier. Secure the remote under the dashboard with the supplied screws.
How to install the amplifier in a vehicle?
Choose a flat and rigid location, preferably under a seat or in the trunk. Leave enough space for ventilation (do not cover). Drill 2.5 mm holes and secure with the supplied self-tapping screws (4 mm x 18 mm). Make sure not to damage existing cables.
What power cable gauge is recommended?
Use 8 AWG cable for lengths under 2.2 m, 6 AWG up to 3.6 m, and 4 AWG up to 6.4 m. The ground wire must have the same gauge. For speakers, use 8 AWG to 16 AWG.
What does the protection function mean and how to reset it?
The protection function cuts the output in case of short circuit, overheating, or abnormal DC voltage. The POWER/PROTECT indicator turns red. After correcting the cause (check connections), the amplifier restarts automatically when the temperature drops or the fault disappears.

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USER MANUAL GMD9605 PIONEER

CLASS D FIVE-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

ThankyouforpurchasingthisPIONEER product

Toensureproperuse, pleasereadthrough this manual before using this product. It is especially important that you read and observe WARNING sand CAUTION sin this manual. Please keep the manual in as safe and accessible place for future reference.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

-Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
-Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipment andreceiver.
-Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiveris connected.
-Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TV technicianforhelp.

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Visitusatthefollowingsite: http://pioneer.jp/group/index-e.html

Weofferthelatestinformationabout PIONEERCORPORATIONnonourwebsite.

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InformationtoUser

Alterationormodificationscarriedoutwithout appropriateauthorizationmayinvalidatethe user'srighttooperatetheequipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference or communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

The Safety of Your Earsisin Your Hands

Getthemostoutofyourequirementbyplaying itatasafelevel—alevelthatletsthesound comethroughclearlywithoutannoyingblaringordistortionand,mostimportantly,withoutaffectingyoursensitivehearing.Sound canbedeceiving.Overtime,yourhearing "comfortlevel"adaptstohighervolumesof sound,sowhatsounds"normal"canactually beloudandharmfultoyourhearing.Guard againstthisbysettingyourequirementata safelevelIBEFOREyourhearingadapts.

ESTABLISHASAFELEVEL:

  • Setyourvolumecontrolatalowsetting.
  • Slowlyincreasethesounduntilyoucan hearitcomfortablyandclearly,withoutdistortion.
  • Once you have established a comfortable sound level, set the dial and leave it there.

BESURETOOBSERVETHEFOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

  • Donotturnupthevolumesohighthatyou can'thearwhat'saroundyou.
  • Usecautionortemporarilydiscontinueuse inpotentiallyhazardoussituations.
  • Donotuseheadphoneswhileoperatinga motorizedvehicle;theuseofheadphones maycreateatraffichazardandisillegalin manyareas.

Ifyouexperienceproblems

Should this product fail to operate properly, please contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

Beforeconnecting/ installingtheamplifier

WARNING

  • Thisunitisforvehicleswitha12Vbatteryandnegativegrounding.Beforeinstallinginrecreationalvehicles,trucksorbuses,checkthe batteryvoltage.
  • Wheninstallingthisunit,makesuretoconnectthegroundwirefirst.Ensurethatthe groundwireisproperlyconnectedtometal partsofthecar'sbody.Thegroundwireofthe oneofthisunitmustbeconnectedtothecar separatelywithdifferentscrews.Ifthescrew forthegroundwireloosensorfallsout,it couldresultinfire,generationofsmokeor malfunction.
  • Besuretoinstallthefusetothebatterywire.
  • Alwaysuseafuseoftheratingprescribed. Theuseofanimproperfusecouldresultin overheatingandsmoke,damagetotheproductandinjury,includingburns.
  • Checktheconnectionsofthepowersupply andspeakersifthefuseoftheseparatelysold batterywireortheamplifierfuseblows.Determineandresolvethecause,thenreplacethe fusewithandidenticalequivalent.
  • Alwaysinstalltheamplifieronaflatsurface. Donotinstalltheamplifieronasurfacethat isnotflatoronasurfacewithaprotrusion. Doingsocouldresultinmalfunction.
  • Wheninstallingtheamplifier, donotallow partssuchasextrascrewstogetcaughtbetweentheamplifierandtheautomobile. Doingsocouldcausemalfunction.
  • Donotallowthisunittocomeintocontact with liquids. Electricalshockcouldresult. Also, damagetothisunit, smoke, and over-heating could result from contact with liquids. Thesurfaces of the amplifier and any attached speakers may also heatup and cause minor burns.

  • Intheeventofanyabnormality, thepower supplytotheamplifieriscutofftoprevent equipmentmalfunction. If this occurs, switch thesystempoweroffandcheckthepower supplyandspeakerconnections. If you are unable to determine the cause, please contact your dealer.

  • Always disconnect then negative terminal of the battery before hand to avoid the risk of electric shockor short circuit during installation.
  • Donotattempttodisassembleormodifythis unit.Doingsomayresultinfire,electric shockorothermalfunction.

PIONEER GMD9605 - WARNING - 1

CAUTION

• Always keep the volumelowenought to hear outsidesounds.
- Extended use of the car stereowhile the engine is at restoridling may exhaust the battery.

About the protection function

Thisproducthasprotectionfunction. Whenthis productdetectssomethingabnormal, the following functions will operate to protect the product and speaker output.

  • The POWER/PROTECT indicator will turn red and the amplifier will shutdown in the situations outlined below.
    —IfaDCvoltageisappliedtothespeaker outputterminal.

- The POWER/PROTECT indicator will turn red and the output will be muted in the situations outlined below.

—If the speaker output terminal and speaker wire a short-circuited.

—If the subwoofer output terminal and subwoofer wire areshort-circuited.

- Theamplifierwillreducethepoweroutputif thetemperatureinsidetheamplifiergets high.Ifthetemperaturegetstoohigh,the POWER/PROTECTindicatorwillturnoff,and theamplifierwillshutdown.

Componentnamesand functions

Frontside
Diagram of a device rear panel with numbered ports and labeled connectors

Rearside
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Toadjusttheswitch, useaflatheadscrewdriverifneeded.

①FREQ(cutofffrequency)control

Cutoff frequency selectable from 40 Hz to 500 Hz.

- Set the LPF/HPF select switch to LPF or HPF according to the typeoff frequency that you want to cutoff.

②LPF(low-passfilter)/HPF(high-passfilter)selectswitch

Switchthesettingsbasedontheconnected speaker.

- Whenafull-rangespeakerisconnected, select HPF or OFF. HPF eliminates low-rangefrequencyandoutputhigh-range frequency.OFFoutputstheentirefrequencyrange.

- Whenalow-rangespeakerorsubwoofer isconnected,selectLPF.

③GAIN(gain)control

Adjusting the gain control helps align the car stereo output to the Pioneer amplifier. The default setting is the NORMAL position. If the output remains slow, even when the car stereovolume is turned up, turn the control to a lower level. If distortion occurs

whenthecarstereovolumeisturnedup, turnthesecontrolstoahigherlevel.

- Incaseofabridgeconnection, setthe gaincontrolsforspeakeroutputsA and Btothesameposition.

- ForusewithanRCAequippedcarstereo (standardoutputof500 mV), settothe NORMALposition. ForusewithanRCA equippedPioneercarstereo, with maximumoutputof4 Vormore, adjustlevel to match that of the carstereo output.

- ForusewithanRCAequippedcarstereo with output of 4 V, set to the H position.

④2CH-4CHINPUTSELECT(inputselect) switch

Fordetails, refertoConnectingthecarstereo onpage9.

⑤SPINPUT(speakerinput)terminal

Pleaseesethefollowingsectionforspeaker connectioninstructions.RefertoConnectionswhenusingthespeakerinputwireon page11.

⑥POWER/PROTECTindicator

The power indicator lights up to indicate power ON.

- If something is not normal, the indicator turns red.

⑦A/B-SWINPUTSELECT(inputselect) switch

Fordetails, refertoConnectingthecarstereo onpage9.

⑧SLOPE(slope)selectswitch

Select the slope of LPF from -12dB (shallow slope) or -24dB (sharpslope).

⑨BB-REMOTE(bassboostlevelremote control)jack

ByconnectingtheBassboostlevelremote controltothejackonthemainunit,youwill beabletoselectabassboostlevelfrom 0 dBto18 dB.

- Thebassboostlevelsettingappliesonly tothesubwooferoutput.

- Forinstructionofconnectingthebass boostremotecontroltotheamplifier,see theConnectiondiagramonpage7.

Settinggainproperly

  • Protectivefunctionincludedtoprevent malfunctionoftheunitand/orspeakers duetoexcessiveoutput,improperuseor improperconnection.
  • When outputting high volumesoundetc., this function cut soffthe output for a few seconds as anormal function, but output is restored when the volume of the head unit is turned down.
  • Acutinsoundoutputmayindicateimpropersettingofthegaincontrol.Toensure continuoussoundoutputwiththehead unitatahighvolume,setamplifiergain controltoalevelappropriateforthepreout maximumoutputleveloftheheadunit,so thatvolumecanremainunchangedandto controlexcessoutput.
  • Despitecorrectvolumeandgainsettings, theunitsoundstillcutsoutperiodically.In suchcases,pleasecontactthenearest authorizedPioneerServiceStation.

Gaincontrolofthisunit

Preoutlevel:2V(Standard:500mV)

NORMAL H 6.5V 0.2V GAIN

Preoutlevel:4V

AboveillustrationshowsNORMALgainsetting.

Relationshipbetweenamplifiergain andheadunitoutputpower

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flowchart
graph LR
    A["Power"] --> B["Normal gain"]
    B --> C["Equal power"]
    C --> D["Power"]
    D --> E["Maximum gain"]
    E --> F["Amplifier gain (maximum)"]
    F --> G["Head unit volume steps"]
    G --> H["Amplifier gain (normal)"]
    H --> I["Head unit volume steps"]

Ifamplifiergainisraisedimproperly, this will simply increased distortion, with little increase in power.

Signalwaveformwhenoutputtingat highvolumeusingamplifiergain control

Normal gain Signal waveform Amplifier gain (normal) Equal power Maximum gain Signal waveform Amplifier gain (maximum)

If the signal waveform is distorted due to high output, even if the amplifier gain is raised, the output power will change only slightly.

Connectiondiagram

PIONEER GMD9605 - Connectiondiagram - 1

flowchart
graph TD
    A["Device ①"] --> B["Switch ②"]
    B --> C["Switch ③"]
    C --> D["Switch ④"]
    D --> E["Switch ⑤"]
    E --> F["Switch ⑥"]
    F --> G["Switch ⑦"]
    G --> H["Switch ⑧"]
    H --> I["Switch ⑨"]
    I --> J["Switch ⑩"]
    J --> K["Switch ⑪"]
    K --> L["Switch ⑫"]
    L --> M["Switch ⑬"]
    M --> N["Switch ⑭"]
    N --> O["Switch ⑮"]
    O --> P["Switch ⑯"]
    P --> Q["Switch ⑰"]
    Q --> R["Switch ⑱"]
    R --> S["Switch ⑲"]
    S --> T["Switch ⑳"]
    T --> U["Switch ⑴"]
    U --> V["Switch ⑵"]
    V --> W["Switch ⑶"]
    W --> X["Switch ⑷"]
    X --> Y["Switch ⑧"]

①Batterywire(soldseparately)

  • Themaximumlengthofthewirebetweenthefuseandthepositive⊕terminalofthebatteryis30cm(12in.).
  • Forthewiresize,refertoConnectingthe powerterminalonpage12.Thebattery wire,thegroundwireandtheoptional directgroundwiremustbesamesize. Aftermakingallotherconnectionsat theamplifier,connectthebatterywire terminaloftheamplifiertothepositive ⊕terminalofthebattery.
    ②Fuse(100A)(soldseparately) Eachamplifiermustbeseparatelyfusedat 100A.
    ③Positive(⊕)terminal
    ④Negative(⊖)terminal
    ⑤Battery(soldseparately)
    ⑥Groundwire, Terminal(soldseparately) Thegroundwiresmustbesamesizeasthe batterywire.

Connecttometalbodyorchassis.

⑦Externaloutput Ifonlyoneinputplugisused, donotconnect anythingtoRCAinputjackBorRCAsubwooferinputjack.
⑧CarstereowithRCAoutputjacks(soldseparately)
⑨ConnectingwirewithRCApinplugs(soldseparately)
⑩Bassboostlevelremotecontrol
⑪Bassboostlevelremotecontrolwire(5m (16ft.5in.))
⑫RCAinputjackA
⑬RCAinputjackB
⑭RCAsubwooferinputjack
⑮Frontside
⑯Fuse(30A)×3
⑰Speaker/subwooferoutputterminals Pleaseseethefollowingsectionforspeaker connectioninstructions.RefertoConnections whenusingthespeakerinputwireonpage11.
⑱Rearside
19 Systemremotecontrolwire(soldseparately) Connectmaleterminalofthiswiretothesystemremotecontrolterminalofthecarstereo. Thefemaleteminalcanbeconnectedtothe auto-antennarelaycontrolterminal.Ifthecar stereolacksasystemremotecontrolterminal, connectthemaleteminaltothepowerterminalviatheignitionswitch.

Note

INPUTSELECT(inputselect)switchmustbeset.

Fordetails, refer to Connecting the car stereo on page9.

Beforeconnectingthe amplifier

WARNING

- Securethewiringwithcableclampsoradhesivetape.Toprotectthewiring,wrapsections incontactwithmetalpartsinadhesivetape.

- Nevercuttheinsulationofthepowersupply tofeedpowertootherequipment.Currentcapacityofthewireislimited.

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CAUTION

  • Neverwirethespeakernegativecabledirectly toground.
  • Neverbandtogethermultiplespeaker'snegativecables.
  • If the system remote control wire of the amplifier is connected to the power terminal via the ignition switch (12VDC), the amplifier will remain on with the ignition whether the car stereoisonor off, which may exhaust battery if the engine is at restoridling.
    • Installandroutetheseparatelysoldbattery wireasfaraspossiblefromthespeakerwires.Installandroutetheseparatelysoldbattery wire,groundwire,speakerwiresandtheamplifierasfarawayaspossiblefromtheantenna,antennacableandtuner.

Aboutbridgedmode

Diagram A - Proper
8 Ω Speaker 8 Ω Speaker Pioneer Amplifier

4 Ω Bridged Mode

Diagram B - Improper
4 Ω Speaker 4 Ω Speaker Pioneer Amplifier

2 Ω Bridged Mode

• Themaximumspeakerimpedanceis4Ω.

Pleasecarefullycheck.Improperconnection totheamplifiermayresultinmalfunctionor personalinjuryduetoburnsfromoverheating.

Forbridgedmodeforatwo-channelamplifier, witha4Ωload,eitherwiretwo8Ωspeakers inparallel,Left⊕andRight⊖(DiagramA)or useasingle4Ωspeaker.Forotheramplifiers, pleasefollowthespeakeroutputconnection diagramforbridgingshownonrear:two8Ω

speakersinparallelfora4Ωloadorasingle 4Ωspeakerperchannel.

Inaddition, refertothespeakerinstruction manualforinformationonthecorrectconnectionprocedure.

- Foranyfurtherenquiries,contactyourlocal authorizedPioneerdealerorcustomer service.

Aboutsuitable specificationofspeaker

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CAUTION

Besuretoconnectthesubwoofertothesubwooferoutputterminalofthisunit,andspeakers otherthanthesubwoofertothespeakeroutput terminalofthisunit.

Ensurespeakersconformtothefollowing standards,otherwisethereisariskoffire, smokeordamage.Speakerimpedanceis2Ω to 8 Ω, or 4 Ω to 8 Ω for two-channel and other bridgeconnections.

Subwoofer

  • Nominalinput:
    Min.350W/4Ω
    Min.600W/2Ω

Otherthansubwoofer(4Ω)

SpeakerchannelPower
Four-channeloutputMax.input:Min.150W
Two-channeloutputMax.input:Min.400W

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Connectingthecarstereo

ConnecttheRCAoutputjackofthecarstereo totheRCAinputjackoftheamplifier,orconnectthespeakeroutputwirefromthecar stereotothespeakerinputterminaloftheamplifier.

CH-Ainput(Two-channelinput)

  • Slidethe2CH-4CHINPUTSELECT(input select)switchtothe2CHposition.
  • SlidetheA/B-SWINPUTSELECT(inputselect)switchtotheA/Bposition.

① 2CH 4CH INPUT SELECT ② ③ ④ ⑤ INPUT SELECT A/B SW

①2CH-4CHINPUTSELECT(inputselect)switch (2CHposition)
②RCAinputjackA
③Fromcarstereo(RCAoutput) Ifonlyoneinputplugisused, e.g. when the carstereohasonlyoneoutput(RCAoutput), connecttheplugtoRCAinputjackA.
④ConnectingwireswithRCAplugs(soldseparately)
⑤A/B-SWINPUTSELECT(inputselect)switch (A/Bposition)

Notes

  • Fordetailsonthespeakeroutput,refertoConnectingthespeakersonpage10.
  • Whenthe2CH-4CHINPUTSELECT(inputselect)switchissetto2CH,donotconnectanythingtoRCAinputjackB.

CH-ACH-Binput(Four-channel input)

  • Slidethe2CH-4CHINPUTSELECT(input select)switchtothe4CHposition.
  • SlidetheA/B-SWINPUTSELECT(inputselect)switchtotheA/Bposition.

ConnectionwhenusingtheRCAinputjack

Diagram showing electronic device connections with labeled components and four terminal connectors

ConnectionwhenusingtheSPINPUT(speaker input)terminal

Diagram of an electronic device control panel with labeled buttons and indicators, showing connections to ports like '120V', '15V', and '20V'.

Notes

  • Whenconnectingtheamplifierusingthe SPINPUT(speakerinput)terminal,donot connectanythingtotheRCAinputjack.
  • Fordetailsonthespeakeroutput,refertoConnectingthespeakersonpage10.

CH-ACH-SInput

  • Slidethe2CH-4CHINPUTSELECT(input select)switchtothe2CHposition.
  • SlidetheA/B-SWINPUTSELECT(inputselect)switchtotheSWposition.

Diagram showing connections between electronic equipment modules and three labeled connectors with pins

Notes

  • Fordetailsonthespeakeroutput,refertoConnectingthespeakersonpage10.
  • Whenthe2CH-4CHINPUTSELECT(inputselect)switchissetto2CH,donotconnectanythingtoRCAinputjackB.

CH-ACH-BCH-SInput

  • Slidethe2CH-4CHINPUTSELECT(input select)switchtothe4CHposition.
  • SlidetheA/B-SWINPUTSELECT(inputselect)switchtotheSWposition.

ConnectionwhenusingtheRCAinputjack

Diagram showing connections between electronic components with labeled pins and indicators

ConnectionwhenusingtheSPINPUT(speaker input)terminal

Diagram showing electronic device connections with labeled components and signal paths

Notes

  • Whenconnectingtheamplifierusing the SPINPUT(speakerinput)terminal, donot connectanythingintoRCAinputjackAorB.
  • Fordetailsonthespeakeroutput,refertoConnectingthespeakersonpage10.

Connectingthespeakers

Thespeakeroutputmodecanbefive-channel outputorthree-channeloutput.

Connectthespeakerleadsbasedonthemode andthefigureshownbelow.

Five-channeloutput

Electrical wiring diagram showing connections between speaker and audio equipment with labeled terminals and switches

①Left
②Right
③SpeakeroutputA
④SpeakeroutputB
⑤Subwooferoutput

Three-channeloutput(Stereo bridge)

In the case of abridge connection, connect the speaker leads based on the figures shown below.

Diagram of an electronic device with labeled ports and connections, showing audio and sound wave connections.

①Left

②Right

③Subwooferoutput

PIONEER GMD9605 - Three-channeloutput(Stereo bridge) - 2

Connectionswhenusing thespeakerinputwire

Connectthecarstereospeakeroutputwires totheamplifierusingthesuppliedspeaker inputwire.

- DonotconnectboththeRCAinputandthe speakerinputatthesametime.

Diagram of a optical or mechanical setup with labeled components: panel 1, lens, and components 2, 3, 4.

①CarStereo

②Speakeroutput

③Speakerleads

White:Frontleft⊕

White/black:Frontleft⊖

Gray:Frontright⊕

Gray/black:Frontright

Green:Rearleft⊕

Green/black:Rearleft

Violet:Rearright⊕

Violet/black:Rearright⊖

④Speakerinputwire

TotheSPINPUT(speakerinput)terminalof thisunit.

Note

If speaker input wires from ahead unit are connected to this amplifier, the amplifier will automatically turn on when the head unit is turned on. When the head unit is turned off, the amplifier turn soff automatically. This function may not work with some head units. In such cases, please use asystem remote control wire (sold separately). If multiple amplifiers are to be connected to others synchronously, connect the head unit and all amplifiers via the system remote control wire.

Solderlessterminal connections

  • Sincethewirewillbecomelooseovertime, itmustbeperiodicallyinspectedandtightenedasnecessary.
  • Donotsolderorbindtheendsofthe twistedwires.
  • Fastenwhilemakingsuretonottoclamp theinsulatingsheathofthewire.
  • Use the supplied hexagonal wrench to tighten and loosent heterminalscrew of the amplifier and use it to securely fasten the wire. Becareful to avoid excessive tightening of this screw, which may damage the wire.

Connecting the power terminal

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WARNING

If the battery wire is not securely fixed to the terminal using the terminals screws, there is a risk of overheating, malfunction and injury, including minor burns.

  • Alwaysusetherecommendedbatteryand groundwire,whichissoldseparately.Connectthebatterywiredirectlytothecarbaterypositive(⊕)terminalandtheground wiretothecarbody.
  • Recommendedwiressize(AWG:American WireGauge)isasfollows.Thebatterywire, thegroundwireandtheoptionaldirect groundwiremustbesamesize.
  • Useawireof8AWGto16AWGwireforthe speaker/subwooferwire.

Batterywireandgroundwiresize

WirelengthWiresize
lessthan2.2m(7ft 3in.)8AWG
lessthan3.6m(11ft 10in.)6 AWG
lessthan6.4m(20ft 12in.)4AWG

1Routebatterywirefromenginecompartmenttothevehicleinterior.

- Whendrillingacablepass-holeintothevehiclebodyandroutingabatterywirethoroughit,takecarenottoshort-circuitthe wiredamagingitbythecutedgesorburs ofthehole.

Aftercompletingallotheramplifierconnections, finallyconnectthebatterywireterminal oftheamplifiertothepositive(⊕)battery terminal.

Technical diagram showing a mechanical or electrical component with labeled parts ①, ②, and ③.

①Positive(⊕)terminal
②Batterywire(soldseparately) Themaximumlengthofthewirebetween thefuseandthepositive⊕terminalofthe batteryis30cm(12in.).
③Fuse(100A)(soldseparately) Eachamplifiermustbeseparatelyfusedat 100A.

2Usewirecuttersorautilityknifeto striptheendofthebatterywire,ground wireandsystemremotecontrolwiretoexposeabout10mm(3/8in.)oftheendof eachofthewires,andthentwisttheexposedendsofthewires.

Twist 10mm(3/8in.)

3Connectthewirestotheterminal.

Fixthewiressecurelywiththeterminal screws.

Diagram of a device with numbered parts, likely illustrating a mechanical or electrical component assembly.

①Batterywire
②Powerterminal
③Groundwire
④Groundterminal
⑤Systemremotecontrolwire
⑥Systemremotecontrolterminal
⑦Terminalscrews

Connectingthespeaker/subwooferoutputterminals

1Usewirecuttersorautilityknifeto striptheendofthespeaker/subwoofer wirestoexposeabout10mm(3/8in.) of wireandthentwistthewire.

Twist 10mm(3/8in.)

2Connectthespeaker/subwooferwires tothespeaker/subwooferoutputterminals.

Fixthewiressecurelywiththeterminal screws.

Diagram showing three labeled components (①, ②, ③) with arrows pointing to internal components, likely illustrating a mechanical or electrical assembly.

Diagram of a device with labeled parts, showing connections and components

①Terminalscrews
Tightenthescrewswitha1.5mm(1/8in.) hexagonalwrenchforterminalscrewsof thespeakeranda3mm(1/8in.)hexagonal wrenchforterminalscrewsofthesubwoofer.
②Speakerwires
③Speakeroutputterminals
④Subwooferwires
⑤Subwooferoutputterminals

PIONEER GMD9605 - 2Connectthespeaker/subwooferwires tothespeaker/subwooferoutputterminals. - 3

Beforeinstallingtheamplifier

WARNING

  • Toensureproperinstallation, usethesupplied partsinthemannerspecified. Ifanyparts otherthanthosesuppliedareused, they may damage internal partsoftheamplifier, orbecomeloosecausingtheamplifiertoshut down.
  • Donotinstallin:

—Placeswhereitcouldinjurethedriveror passengersifthevehiclestopssuddenly. —Placeswhereitmayinterferewiththedriver,suchasonthefloorinfrontofthedriver'sseat.

  • Installtappingscrewsinsuchawaythatthe screwtipdoesnottouchanywire. This is important to prevent wires from being cut by vibration of the car, which can result in fire.
  • Makesurethatwiresdonotgetcaughtinthe slidingmechanismoftheseatsortouchthe legsofapersoninthevehicleasshort-circuit mayresult.
  • Whendrillingtoinstalltheamplifier,always confirmnopartsarebehindthepaneland protectallcablesandimportantequipment (e.g.fuel/brakelines,wiring)fromdamage.

CAUTION

  • Toensureproperheatdissipationoftheamplifier,ensurethefollowingduringinstallation: —Allowadequatespaceabovetheamplifier forproperventilation. —Donotcovertheamplifierwithafloormat orcarpet.
  • Placeallcablesawayfromhotplaces,such asneartheheateroutlet.
  • The optimal installation location differs depending on the car model. Secure the amplifier at sufficient rigidity location.
  • Checkallconnectionsandsystemsbefore finalinstallation.
  • Afterinstallingtheamplifier,confirmthatthe spare tire,jackandtoolscanbeeasilyremoved.

AttachingtheBassboost remotecontrol

Attachwithtappingscrews(3mm×10mm (1/8in.×3/8in.))ataneasilyaccessiblelocationsuchasunderthedashboard.

PIONEER GMD9605 - AttachingtheBassboost remotecontrol - 1

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Tappingscrews(3mm×10mm(1/8in.×3/8in.))

PIONEER GMD9605 - AttachingtheBassboost remotecontrol - 2

Exampleofinstallationon thefloormatorchassis

1Placetheamplifierinthedesiredinstallationlocation.

Insertthesuppliedtappingscrews(4mm×18mm(1/8in.×3/4in.))intothescrewholes andpushonthescrewswithascrewdriverso theymakeanimprintwheretheinstallation holesaretobelocated.

2Drill2.5mm(1/8in.)diameterholesat theimprintseitheronthecarpetordirectly onthechassis.

3Installtheamplifierwiththeuseof suppliedtappingscrews(4mm×18mm (1/8in.×3/4in.)).

Technical diagram of a device with numbered components and dimension lines labeled ① to ⑤

①Tapping-screws(4mm×18mm(1/8in.×3/4in.))
②Drilla2.5mm(1/8in.)diameterhole
③Floormatorchassis
④Hole-to-holedistance:307mm(11-5/8in.)
⑤Hole-to-holedistance:181mm(7-1/8in.)

PIONEER GMD9605 - 1Placetheamplifierinthedesiredinstallationlocation. - 2

Additionalinformation

Specifications

Powersource....14.4VDC(10.8Vto15.1V allowable)

Groundingsystem......Negativetype

Currentconsumption.....55A(atcontinuouspower, 4Ω)

Averagecurrentconsumption 6A (4Ω)

Fuse....30A×3

Dimensions(W×H×D)...315mm×60mm×200mm (1ft.×2-3/8in.×7-7/8in.)

Weight....3.2kg(Leadsforwiringnot included)

Maximumpoweroutput.....150W×4+700W(4Ω). 200W×4+1200W(2Ω) (2000WTOTAL)

Continuouspoweroutput...75W×4+350W(at14.4V, 4Ω) 200W×2+350W(at 14.4V,4Ω) 100W×4+600W(at 14.4V,2Ω)

Load impedance ....4Ω (2Ω to 8Ω allowable)

Frequencyresponse:

A/BCH:10Hzto50kHz

SUBCH:10Hzto500Hz

Signal-to-noiseratio....94dB(IEC-Anetwork)

Distortion....0.05%(10W,1kHz)

Lowpassfilter:

(A/BCH)

Cutofffrequency.....40Hzto500Hz

Cutoffslope....-12dB/oct

(SW)

Cutofffrequency.....40Hzto500Hz

Cut off slope ....-12 dB/oct, -24 dB/oct

Highpassfilter:

(A/BCH)

Cutofffrequency.....40Hzto500Hz

Cutoffslope....-12dB/oct

Bassboost:

(SW)

Frequency.....50Hz

Level.....0dBto18dB

Gaincontrol:

RCA....200mVto6.5V

Speaker....0.8Vto16V

Maximum input level/impedance:

RCA....6.5V/25kΩ

Speaker.....16V/12kΩ

CEA2006Specifications

Amplifier Power Standard CEA-2006 Compliant

Poweroutput....75WRMS×4+350W×1

RMS(4Ωand≤1%THD

+N)

S/Nratio....75dBA(reference:1Winto

4Ω)

Notes

- Specificationsandthedesignaresubjectto modificationswithoutnotice.

•Theaveragecurrentconsumptionisnearly themaximumcurrentconsumptionbythis unitwhenanaudiosignalisinput. Use this value when working out total current consumption by multiple power amplifiers.

Diagram of a device rear panel with numbered ports and labeled connectors

Facearrière
Diagram showing three connected electrical connectors with labeled components and wiring connections

Remarques

Remarques

Connexiondesappareils

①Gauche
②Droite

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①Visdelaborne

Connexiondesappareils

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Visautotaraudeuses(3mm×10mm)

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Français

①Visautotaraudeuses(4mm×18mm)
②Percezuntroude2,5mmdediamètre.
③Tapisdesolouchâssis
④Distanceentrelestrous:307mm
⑤Distanceentrelestrous:181mm

PIONEER GMD9605 - Connexiondesappareils - 2

Pentedecoupure.....-12dB/octave

Pentedecoupure.....-12dB/octave

Accentuation des graves:

Puissancedesortie....75WRMS×4+350W×1 RMS(4Ωet≤1%DHT+B)

Partetrasera
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Notas

Notas

①Cabledebatería
②Terminaldepotencia
③Cabledepuestaatierra
④Terminaldepuestaatierra
⑤Cabledecontroladistanciadelsistema
⑥Terminaldecontroladistanciadelsistema
⑦Tornillosparaterminales

Diagram of a device with numbered components and directional arrows indicating assembly or connection

①Tornillosparaterminales Aprietelostornillosconunallavehexagonalde1,5mm(1/8pulg.)paratornillosparaterminalesdelaltavozyunallavehexagonalde3mm(1/8pulg.)paratornillosparaterminalesdelaltavozdesubgraves.

②Cablesdelaltavoz
③Terminalesdesalidadelaltavoz
④Cablesdelaltavozdesubgraves
⑤Terminalesdesalidadelaltavozde subgraves ■

Antesdeinstalarel amplificador

PIONEER GMD9605 - Antesdeinstalarel amplificador - 1

ADVERTENCIA

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Tornillosderoscacortante(3mm×10mm)

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Potenciadesalida....75WRMS×4+350W×1 RMS(4Ωy≤1%THD+N)

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Diagram of a device with numbered components and directional arrows indicating assembly or connection

فارطلااطبرهيم

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② اقفرط

رکلیس

④ الصرف الأرضي

① الصرف الموجب

ت嫁 رایسیلی و تد

ةعامى١٢٣رخ

③ عَلَمْفُولِط

②نيم

A ③ خرج rmsاعة

B ④ خرج السماعة

②نيم

لاحظات

لاحظات

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Diagram of a device with numbered components and directional arrows indicating assembly or connection

① بیچ های پاینه

① سيم باتری

② پایانه برق

③ سيم اتصال به زمین

نایا (٣) نطه

( يُحْتَفِّا 1 د جت ر و صُم١١٥١)

③ خروجی سابووفر

G E C

تاكذ

الجBOB##ر فيش

کنامجید ت بلمطیزف

① 2CH 4CH INPUT SELECT ② ③ ④ ⑤ INPUT SELECT A/B SW SP INPUT RCA i

نکا

حلك يل ٣ اهم

G E C B

الشام سد ق

SPINPUT ⑤

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