PRS-D800 - Car amplifier PIONEER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PRS-D800 PIONEER

BRIDGEABLE TWO-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER

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In case of trouble

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

Before connecting/ installing the amplifier

WARNING

• This unit is for vehicles with a 12 V battery and negative grounding. Before installing in recreational vehicles, trucks or buses, check the battery voltage.
  Always use a fuse of the rating prescribed. The use of an improper fuse could result in overheating and smoke, damage to the product and injury, including burns.
• Check the connections of the power supply and speakers if the fuse of the separately sold battery wire or the amplifier fuse blows. Determine and resolve the cause, then replace the fuse with and identical equivalent.
• Do not allow this unit to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and overheating could result from contact with liquids. The surfaces of the amplifier and any attached speakers may also heat up and cause minor burns.
• In the event of any abnormality, the power supply to the amplifier is cut off to prevent equipment malfunction. If this occurs, switch the system power off and check the power supply and speaker connections. If you are unable to determine the cause, please contact your dealer.

Before you start

Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery beforehand to avoid the risk of electric shock or short circuit during installation.
- Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this unit. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock or other malfunction.

CAUTION

Always keep the volume low enough to hear outside sounds.
- Extended use of the car stereo while the engine is at rest or idling may exhaust the battery.

About the protection function

The protection function will operate in the conditions outlined below. If the protection function is turned on, the power indicator will turn off, and the amplifier will shut down.

• The output will be muted in the situations outlined below.

If a DC voltage is applied to the speaker output terminal.
If the speaker output terminal and speaker wire are short-circuited.
If there is an error in the internal power supply voltage.

• The power indicator will turn off and the amplifier shut down in the situations outlined below.

If the temperature inside the amplifier gets too high.
If the input voltage becomes irregular.

What's what

Right side

Front side

Back side

To adjust the switch, use a flathead screwdriver if needed.

① GAIN (gain) control

If output remains low, even when the car stereo volume is turned up, turn controls to lower level. If distortion occurs when the car stereo volume is turned up, turn these controls to higher level.

• For use with an RCA equipped car stereo (standard output of 500mV ), set to the NORMAL position. For use with an RCA equipped Pioneer car stereo, with maximum output of 4V or more, adjust level to match that of the car stereo output.

• If you hear too much noise when using the speaker input terminals, turn the gain control to higher level.

• If using only one input plug, set the gain controls for speaker outputs A and B to the same position.

② Terminal cover

Remove the cover before connecting the amplifier. For details, refer to Before connecting the amplifier on page 6.

③ Power indicator

The power indicator lights up to indicate power ON.

④ INPUT (input) switch

Select 2CH for two-channel input and 1CH for one-channel input.

Setting gain properly

• 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.
• A cut in sound output may indicate improper setting of the gain control. To ensure continuous sound output with the head unit at a high volume, set amplifier gain control to a level appropriate for the preout maximum output level of the head unit, so that volume can remain unchanged and to control excess output.
• Despite correct volume and gain settings, the unit sound still cuts out periodically. In such cases, please contact the nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

Gain control of this unit

Above illustration shows NORMAL gain setting.

Relationship between amplifier gain and head unit output power

If amplifier gain is raised improperly, this will simply increase distortion, with little increase in power.

Signal waveform when outputting at high volume using amplifier gain control

Signal waveform distorted with high output, if you raise the gain of the amplifier the power changes only slightly.

Connection diagram

① Special red battery wire RD-223 (sold separately)

After completing all other amplifier connections, finally connect the battery wire terminal of the amplifier to the positive () battery terminal.

② Ground wire (Black)

RD-223 (sold separately)

Connect to metal body or chassis.

③ Fuse (30A)× 2
④ Grommet
⑤ Left side
⑥ Right side
⑦ RCA input jack A
⑧ RCA input jack B

⑨ System remote control wire (sold separately) Connect male terminal of this wire to the system remote control terminal of the car stereo. The female terminal can be connected to the auto-antenna relay control terminal. If the car stereo lacks a system remote control terminal, connect the male terminal to the power terminal via the ignition switch.
10 Connecting wire with RCA pin plugs (sold separately) Please see the following section for RCA input connection instruction. Refer to Connecting the speakers and RCA input on page 8.
11 External output
12 Car stereo with RCA output jacks (sold separately)
13 Speaker output terminals Please see the following section for speaker connection instructions. Refer to Connecting the speakers and RCA input on page 8.
14 Fuse(30A)

Before connecting the amplifier

WARNING

• Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhesive tape. To protect the wiring, wrap sections in contact with metal parts in adhesive tape.
• Never cut the insulation of the power supply to feed power to other equipment. Current capacity of the wire is limited.

CAUTION

• Never shorten any wires, the protection circuit may malfunction.
• Never ground speaker wire directly or band together multiple speakers' negative (Θ) lead wires.
• If the system remote control wire of the amplifier is connected to the power terminal via the ignition switch (12V DC), the amplifier will remain on with the ignition whether the car stereo is on or off, which may exhaust battery if the engine is at rest or idling.

Connecting the units

• Install and route the separately sold battery wire as far as possible from the speaker wires. Install and route the separately sold battery wire, ground wire, speaker wires and the amplifier as far away as possible from the antenna, antenna cable and tuner.
• Avoid routing wires through hot areas, such as near the heater outlet. Heat may damage the insulation, resulting in a short-circuit through the vehicle body.

Removal of the terminal cover

Before connecting and installing the amplifier, you need to remove the terminal cover.

1 Slide the terminal cover outward (I) and pull it toward (II) you.

Reattachment of the terminal cover

1 With the terminal cover slid open, attach the cover as shown in the illustration below.

2 Press on the upper sides of the terminal cover to make sure that the cover is firmly attached to this unit.
3 Press on the lower sides of the terminal cover.

Make sure that the hook on the terminal cover has been inserted firmly into this unit. Refer to the illustration for details.

About bridged mode

Diagram A - Proper
4Ω Bridged Mode

Diagram B - Improper
2Ω Bridged Mode

The maximum speaker impedance is 4 . Please carefully check. Improper connection to the amplifier may result in malfunction or personal injury due to burns from overheating.

For bridged mode for a two-channel amplifier, with a 4 load, either wire two 8 speakers in parallel, Left and Right (Diagram A) or use a single 4 speaker. For other amplifiers, please follow the speaker output connection diagram for bridging shown on rear: two 8 speakers in parallel for a 4 load or a single 4 speaker per channel.

For any further enquiries, contact your local authorized Pioneer dealer or customer service.

About suitable specification of speaker

Ensure speakers conform to the following standards, otherwise there is a risk of fire, smoke or damage. Speaker impedance is 2 to 8 for stereo connection, or 4 to 8 for monaural and other bridge connection.

Subwoofer

Speaker channel	Power
Two-channel output	Nominal input: Min. 125 W
One-channel output	Nominal input: Min. 300 W

Other than subwoofer

Speaker channel	Power
Two-channel output	MAX input: Min. 250 W
One-channel output	MAX input: Min. 600 W

Connecting the speakers and RCA input

The RCA input mode can be two-channel (stereo) or one-channel (mono).

The figures below show examples of connection. Connect the speaker leads and RCA input accordingly to suit the mode.

Two-channel input (Stereo) When connecting two speakers (Left and right)

① Speaker output (Right)
② Speaker output (Left)
③ RCA input jack A
④ RCA input jack B
⑤ RCA cable (sold separately)
⑥ From car stereo (RCA output)

Two-channel input (Stereo) When connecting a speaker (Bridge)

① Speaker output
② RCA input jack A
③ RCA input jack B
④ RCA cable (sold separately)
⑤ From car stereo (RCA output)

One-channel input (Mono) When connecting two speakers (front left and rear left)

• Slide INPUT (input) switch to 1CH position.
  Audio from RCA input A will be output from the speakers.

① Front speaker output (Left)
② Rear speaker output (Left)
③ RCA input jack A
④ RCA cable (sold separately)
⑤ From car stereo (RCA output)

One-channel input (Mono) When connecting a speaker (Bridge)

• Slide INPUT (input) switch to 1CH position.

① Speaker output
② RCA input jack A
③ RCA cable (sold separately)
④ From car stereo (RCA output)

Connecting the power terminal

The use of a special red battery and ground wire RD-223 (sold separately), is recommended. Connect the battery wire directly to the car battery positive terminal and the ground wire to the car body.

WARNING

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

1 Route battery wire from engine compartment to the vehicle interior.

After completing all other amplifier connections, finally connect the battery wire terminal of the amplifier to the positive () battery terminal.

① Positive () terminal
② Engine compartment
③ Vehicle interior
④ Fuse (30A)× 2
⑤ Insert the O-ring rubber grommet into the vehicle body.
⑥ Drill a 14 mm hole into the vehicle body.

2 Connect the wires to the terminal.

Fix the wires securely with the terminal screws.

① System remote control terminal

Connecting the units

② Ground terminal
③ Power terminal
④ Terminal screws
⑤ Battery wire
⑥ Ground wire
⑦ System remote control wire

Connecting the speaker output terminals

1 Use wire cutters or a utility knife to strip the end of the speaker wires to expose about 10mm of wire and then twist the wire.

2 Attach lugs to wire ends.

Use pliers, etc., to crimp lugs to wires.

① Lug (sold separately)
② Speaker wire

3 Connect the speaker wires to the speaker output terminals.

Fix the speaker wires securely with the terminal screws.

① Terminal screws
② Speaker wires
③ Speaker output terminals

Before installing the amplifier

WARNING

• To ensure proper installation, use the supplied parts in the manner specified. If any parts other than those supplied are used, they may damage internal parts of the amplifier, or become loose causing the amplifier to shut down.
• Do not install in:

Places where it could injure the driver or passengers if the vehicle stops suddenly.
Places where it may interfere with the driver, such as on the floor in front of the driver's seat.

Install tapping screws in such a way that the screw tip does not touch any wire. This is important to prevent wires from being cut by vibration of the car, which can result in fire.
- Make sure that wires do not get caught in the sliding mechanism of the seats or touch the legs of a person in the vehicle as short-circuit may result.
- When drilling to install the amplifier, always confirm no parts are behind the panel and protect all cables and important equipment (e.g. fuel/brake lines, wiring) from damage.

CAUTION

• To ensure proper heat dissipation of the amplifier, ensure the following during installation:

• Allow adequate space above the amplifier for proper ventilation.

• Do not cover the amplifier with a floor mat or carpet.

Always install the amplifier on a flat surface. Do not install the amplifier on a surface that is not flat or on a surface with a protrusion. Doing so could result in malfunction.
- When installing the amplifier, do not allow parts such as extra screws to get caught between the amplifier and the automobile.

Doing so could cause malfunction.

• Protection function may activate to protect the amplifier against overheating due to installation in locations where sufficient heat cannot

be dissipated, continuous use under high-volume conditions, etc. In such cases, the amplifier shuts down until it has cooled to a certain designated temperature.

• The optimal installation location differs depending on the car model. Secure the amplifier at a sufficiently rigid location.
• Firstly make temporary connections and check to ensure the amplifier and system operate properly.
• After installing the amplifier, confirm that the spare tire, jack and tools can be easily removed.
• Make sure to hold the middle part of the unit when carrying. If the terminal cover is held to lift the unit, the cover may come off and cause the unit to fall, and result in injury.

Example of installation on the floor mat or chassis

1 Install the brackets to the bottom of the unit.

① Screws (3mm × 8mm)
② Mounting bracket

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2 Install the unit.

① Tapping-screws (4mm × 18mm)
② Drill a 2.5 mm diameter hole
③ Floor mat or chassis

Specifications

Power source 14.4 V DC (10.8 V to 15.1 V

allowable)

Grounding system Negative type

Current consumption 23A (at continuous power,

4Ω)

Average current consumption

6.4 A (4Ω for two channels)

4.1 A (4 Ω for one channel)

8A (2Ω for two channels)

Fuse 30 A

Dimensions (W× H× D) ...255mm×50mm×

104mm

Weight 1.6 kg

Maximum power output ....250W × 2 at 14.4V,4Ω

2 ch) / 600 W × 1 (at 14.4 V,

4Ω,1 ch BRIDGE)

Continuous power output ... 125W× 2 (at 14.4V,4

20 Hz to 20 kHz, ≤ 0.8%

THD)

300W× 1 (at 14.4V,4

BRIDGE 1 kHz, ≤ 0.8% THD)

150W×2 (at 14.4V, 2Ω)

1 kHz, ≤ 0.8% THD)

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

Frequency response .10 Hz to 30 kHz (+0 dB,

-3dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio 105 dB (IEC-A network)

Distortion .0.004% (4W,1kHz)

Separation 70 dB (10 W, 1 kHz)

65 dB (10 W, 100 Hz to

10 kHz)

Gain control 400 mV to 6.5 V

Maximum input level / impedance:

RCA 6.5V/22kΩ

Notes

• Specifications and the design are subject to modifications without notice.
• The average current drawn is nearly the maximum current drawn by this unit when an audio signal is input. Use this value when working out total current drawn by multiple power amplifiers.

Avant de commencer

① Commande GAIN (gain)

BRIDGE 1 kHz, ≤0,8% THD)

150W×2(a 14,4V,2Ω

1 kHz, ≤0,8% THD)

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