XMGS4 - Car speaker SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL XMGS4 SONY

Стерео підсилювач Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.Record the serial number in the space provided below.Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.Model No. XM-GS4Serial No. Operating Instructions

CT2GB Made in Thailand Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation. EU Importer: Sony Europe B.V. Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to product compliance in Europe should be sent to the manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe B.V., Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium. Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of a hot surface. The symbol applies to Europe models only. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. For safety, be sure to install this unit either inside the trunk (boot) or under a seat. For details, see “Installation and Connections” (page 5).3GB Features Maximum power output of 150 W per channel (at 4 Ω). This unit can be used as a bridging amplifier with a maximum output of 350 W. Built-in LP (low-pass) filter, HP (high-pass) filter, subsonic filter and Low boost circuit. Protection circuit and indicator provided. Direct connection can be made with the speaker output of your c ar audio unit if it is not equipped with the line output (High level input connection). Hi-level Sensing Power On feature allows this unit to be acti vated without the need for REMOTE connection. Pulse power supply* for stable and regulated output pow er.

BSONIC FILTER adjustment control Adjust s the cut-off frequency (6 – 70 Hz) for the subsonic filter. LEVEL adjustment control Adjust s the input level. Turn it in the clockwise direction when the output leve l of the car audio unit seems low. Cut-off frequency adjustment control Adjusts the cut-off frequency (50 – 300 Hz) for the low- pass or high-pass filter. FILTER selector switch Selec ts the low-pass filter (LP) or the high-pass filter (H P).

OW BOOST level control Boosts t he frequencies around 40 Hz to a maximum of 10 d

Operation5GB Parts for Installation and Connections This parts list does not include all the package contents. Installation Mount the unit either inside the trunk (boot) or under a seat. Choose the mounting location carefully so the unit will not int erfere with the normal movements of the driver and it will not be exposed to direct sunlight or hot air from the heater. Do no t install the unit under the floor carpet, where th e heat dissipation from the unit will be considerably impaired. Mounting the unit First, place the unit where you plan to install it, and mark the positions of the 4 screw holes on the mounting board (not supplied). Then drill a 3 mm

/8 in) pilot hole at each mark and mount the unit onto the board with the supplied mounting screws. The mounting screws are all 14 mm (

/16 in) long, so make sure that the mounting board is thicker than 14 mm (

/16 in). Connections Before making any connections, disconnect the ground (earth) terminal of the car battery to avoid short circuits. Be sure to use speakers with an adequate power rating. I f you use small capacity speakers, they may be damaged. This is a Phase-Inverted Amplifier. Do not connect the t ermi nal of the speaker system to the car chassis, and do not connect the terminal of the right speaker with that of the left speaker. Install the input and output cords away from the power supply wire. Running them close together may generate interference noise. This unit is a high powered amplifier. Therefore, it may no t perform to its full potential if used with the speaker cords supplied with the car. If your car is equipped with a computer system for navigat ion or some other purpose, do not remove the ground (earth) wire from the car battery. If you disconnect the wire, the computer memory may be erased. To avoid short circuits when making connections, disconnect the +12 V power supply wire unt il all the other wires have been connected. Making the terminal connections Note When you tighten the screw, be careful not to apply too much torque as doing so may damage the screw (the torque value should be less than 1 N•m). Connect the +12 V power supply wire only after all the other wires have been connected. Be sure to connect the ground (earth) wire of the unit secure ly to a metal point of the car. A loose connection may cause a malfunction of the amplifier.

e sure to connect the remote control wire of the car audi o unit to the remote input (REM) terminal. When using a car audio unit without a remote output f or the amplifier, connect the remote input (REM) terminal to the accessory power supply. Installation and Connections

Power Connections6GB Use a power supply wire with a fuse (60 A) attached. All power wires connected to the positive battery post sh ould be fused within 450 mm (17

/4 in) of the battery post, and before they pass through any metal. Make sure that the car’s battery wires connected to the c ar (ground (earth) to chassis) are of a wire gauge at least equal to that of the main power wire connected from the battery to the amplifier.

uring full-power operation, a current of more than 60 A will run through the system. Therefore, make sure that the wires to be connected to the +12 V and GND terminals of this unit are at least 8- Gauge (AWG -8) or have a sectional area of more than 8 mm² (

/32 in²). Making power connections Power connection wires (not supplied) are required. *1 If you have the factory original or some other car audio unit without a remote output for the amplifier, connect the remote input (REM) terminal to the accessory power supply. In High level input connection, the car audio unit can also be activated without need for REMOTE connection. However, this function is not guaranteed for all car audio units. *2 Ground (earth) to chassis. Line input connection With the speaker connection , , or (page 7, 8) Note You can enjoy high-resolution sound when this unit is connecte d to a high-resolution audio supported car audio unit (e.g. RSX-GS9). Line input connection With the speaker connection (page 8) Note You can enjoy high-resolution sound when this unit is connecte d to a high-resolution audio supported car audio unit (e.g. RSX-GS9). Fuse (60 A)+12 V car batteryless than 450 mm (17 /4 in)to a metal point of the car Input Connections Front Rear Left Right7GB High level input connection With the speaker connection , , or (page 7, 8) Note Also, refer to the manual supplied with your car audio unit for furth er details. Set the FILTER selector switch on the control panel to “HP” (high-pass filter), “LP” (low-pass filter) or “OFF” according to the speaker system. Also, refer to the manual supplied with your speake rs for further details. Recommended high-resolution audio system Note Certain products shown in the diagram may not be available in your country or region. 6-speaker system (recommended for the high-resolution audio system) With the input connection or (page 6, 7) Gray Gray/Striped White White/Striped Green Green/Striped Purple Purple/Striped Front left speaker outputFront right speaker outputRear right speaker outputRear left speaker outputHigh Level Input Connector

Speaker Connections Hi-Res Audio supported car audio unit (e.g. RSX-GS9)XM-GS4(this unit)Power amplifier(e.g. XM-GS100)Super tweeter(e.g. XS-GS1)Full-range speaker(e.g. XS-GS1621)Subwoofer(e.g. XS-GSW121D) Front speaker (min. 4 Ω)Rear speaker (min. 2 Ω)Crossover networkFront super tweeter (min. 4 Ω)8GB 4-speaker system With the input connection or (page 6, 7) 3-speaker system With the input connection or (page 6, 7) Notes In this system, the volume of the subwoofer will be control led by the car audio unit fader control. In this system, the output signals to the subwoofer will be t he combination of both the REAR L INPUT and REAR R INPUT jacks or the REAR high level input connector signals. 2-way system With the input connection or (page 6, 7) Note In this system, the volume of the subwoofer will be controll ed by the car audio unit fader control. 2-subwoofer system With the input connection (page 6) Front speaker (min. 2 Ω) Rear speaker (min. 2 Ω) Full range speakers (min. 2 Ω) Subwoofer (min. 4 Ω) Full range speakers (min. 2 Ω) Subwoofer (min. 2 Ω) Subwoofer (min. 4 Ω)9GB Precautions This unit is designed for negative ground (earth) 12 V DC operation only. Use speakers with an impedance of 2 to 8 Ω (4 to 8 Ω when us ed as a bridging amplifier). Do not connect any active speakers (with built-in amplifi ers) to the speaker terminals of the unit. Doing so may damage the active speakers. Avoid installing the unit in areas subject to: high temperatures such as from direct sunlight or hot air from the heater rain or moisture dust or dirt. If your car is parked in direct sunlight and there is

consid erable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool down before use. When installing the unit horizontally, be sure not to cover t he fins with the floor carpet, etc. If this unit is placed too close to the car audio unit or antenna (aer ial), interference may occur. In this case, relocate this unit away from the car audio unit or antenna (aerial). If no power is being supplied to the car audio unit, check the connections. This power amplifier employs a protection circuit* to protec t the transistors and speakers if the amplifier malfunctions. Do not attempt to test the protection circuits by covering the heat sink or connecting improper loads. Do not use the unit on a weak battery as its optimum per formance depends on a good power supply. For safety, keep your car audio unit volume moderat e so that you can still hear other sounds.

• Protection circuit This amplifier is provided with a protection circuit that operates in the following cases: when the unit overheats when a DC current is generated when the speaker terminals are short-circuited. The illumination indicator will change from white to red, and the unit will shut down. If this happens, take out the cassette tape or disc, turn off the connected equipment, and determine the cause of the malfunction. If the unit has overheated, wait until it cools down before use. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Maintenance When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage stated above the fuse holder. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace both the fuses. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information Fuse Replacement Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.10GB Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

CTA2006 Standard Power Output: 70 Watts RMS × 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 93 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms) Circuit system OTL (output transformerless) circuit, Pulse power supply Inputs RCA pin jacks, High level input connector Input level adjustment range

0.3 – 6 V (RCA pin jacks),

3 – 12 V (High level input) Outputs Speaker terminals Speaker impedance 2 – 8 Ω (stereo), 4 – 8 Ω (when used as a bridging amplifier) Maximum output 2 Speakers: 350 W × 2 (at 4 Ω) 4 Speakers: 150 W × 4 (at 4 Ω) Rated output (supply voltage at 14.4 V, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 1 %

2 Speaker s: 160 W × 2 (at 4 Ω) 4 Speakers: 80 W × 4 (at 2 Ω), 70 W × 4 (at 4 Ω) Frequency response 10 Hz – 100 kHz ( dB) Harmonic distortion

0.05 % or less (at 1 kHz, 4 Ω)

Low-pass filter 50 – 300 Hz, 12 dB/oct High-pass filter 50 – 300 Hz, 12 dB/oct Subsonic filter 6 – 70 Hz, 12 dB/oct Low boost 0 – 10 dB (40 Hz) Power requirements 12 V DC car battery (negative ground (earth)) Power supply voltage

Current drain At rated output: 33 A (4 Ω, 70 W × 4) Remote input: 1 mA Dimensions Approx. 272 × 51 × 202 mm (10

/8 × 8 in) (w/h/d) not incl. projecting parts and controls 272 mm (10

/8 in) Mass Approx. 2.7 kg (6 lb) not incl. accessories Package contents: Main unit (1) Mounting screws (4) High level input cord (1) Your dealer may not handle some of the above

isted acc essories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. Design and specifications are subject to change without no tice. +0.5

3.011GB Troubleshooting The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, refer to the connection and operating procedures. The illumination indicator does not light up. The fuse is blown. Replace the fuse with a new one. The ground (earth) wire is not securely connected.

asten the ground (earth) wire securely to a metal p oint of the car. The voltage going into the remote input (REM) termi nal is too low. Turn on the car audio unit if it is not turned on. Use a relay if the system employs too many amplif iers. Check the battery voltage (10.5 – 16 V). The illumination indicator changes from white to red. Turn off the power switch. The speaker outputs have shorted. Rectify the cause of the short. Turn off the power switch. Make sure the speaker cord an d ground (earth) wire are securely connected. The unit becomes abnormally hot. The unit heats up abnormally. Use speakers with suitable impedance: 2 – 8 Ω (stereo ), 4 – 8 Ω (when used as a bridging amplifier). Make sure to place the unit in a well ventilated locatio

The sound is interrupted. The thermal protector has activated. Reduce the volume. Alternator noise is heard. The power connecting wires are installed too close to the RCA pin cords. Keep the wires away from the cords. The ground (earth) wire is not securely connected.

asten the ground (earth) wire securely to a metal p oint of the car. Negative speaker wires are touching the car chassis.

REAR L INPUT REAR R INPUT