SWE-1000 - Power amplifier ALPINE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SWE-1000 ALPINE

WARNING À WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER. Doing so may result in an accident, fre or electric shock. KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consul a physician immediately. USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure 10 do so may resul in fre, etc. BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts. DO NOT SPLICE INTO ELECTRICAL CABLES. Never eut away cable insulation to supply power to other equipment. Doing so will exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fre or electric shock DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION, SUCH AS THE STEERING WHEEL OR SHIFT LEVER. Doing so may obstruet forward vision or hamper movement etc. and results in serious accident DO NOT DAMAGE PIPE OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES. When drilling holes in the for installation, take precautions so as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. Failure 10 take such precautions y result in fire. DO NOT USE BOLTS OR NUTS IN THE BRAKE OR STEERING SYSTEMS TO MAKE GROUND CONNECTIONS. Bolt or nuts used for the brake or steering systems (or any other. safety-related system), or tanks should NEVER be used for installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause fire etc. DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR

ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR

VEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed afer coming 10 a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident DO NOT INSTALL THE MONITOR NEAR THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG. If the unit is not installed correctly the air bag may not function correctly and when triggered the air bag may cause the monitor 10 spring upwards causing an accident and injuries. DO NOT ALLOW CABLES TO BECOME ENTANGLED IN SURROUNDING OBJECTS. Arrange wiring and cables in compliance with the manual 0 prevent obstructions when driving. Cables or wiring that obstruct or hang up on places such as the steering wheel, shift lever, brake pedals, etc. can be extremely hazardous. DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS. Doing so may cause heat 10 build up inside and may result in fre. KEEP THE VOLUME AT À LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISES WHILE DRIVING. Excessive volume levels that obscure sounds such as emergency vehicle sirens or road warning signals (train crossings, etc.) can be dangerous and may result in an accident. LISTENING AT LOUD VOLUME LEVELS IN A CAR MAY ALSO CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE. USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS: Use for other than its designed application may result in fire. electric shock or other injury MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS. Failure to make the proper connections may resul in fire or produet damage. 1 -EN

À CAUTION This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage. HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF À PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage (0 the product. Return it 10 your authorized Alpine dealer or he nearest Alpine Service Centre for repairing. USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. Be sure Lo use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely instal he unit in place. This may cause parts to become Loose resulting in hazards or product failure. DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST. Avoid installing the unit in locations with high incidence of moisture or dust, Moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may result in product failure. HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. The wiring and installation of this unit requires special skill and experience, To ensure safety, always contact the dealer where you purchased {his product 10 have the work done. ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE. Route the cables and wiring away from moving part (like he seat rails) or sharp or pointed edes, This will prevent crimping and damage to the wiring. IF wiring passes through a hole in metal, use a rubber grommet 10 prevent the wire‘ insulation from being cut by the metal edge of the hole chnical Zen ALPINE SWE-1000 68-04123Z97-A (EN)

When installing, be sure to use the supplied brackets. For safety, accessories are supplied to install the product. When installing, be sure to use the supplied brackets to securely fix the product. For further information, refer to *MOUNTING" (page 6). Do not place magnetic strips, such as credit cards or store cards near the product. The product contains a strong magnet. Do not place your wallet or bags near it Data contained on the magnetic strips of credil/store cards may be damaged or lost Do not place drinks/water close to the product. Spiling any drink ar water on the product may result in malfunction. Especially during the summer, the temperature inside a vehicle may become excessive. If this happens, use the product after decreasing the temperature to a normal level in the vehicle. For the protection, the product is designed to not sound automatically when you use it in the high temperature. If na sound is output, wait until the temperature decreases to a normal level in the vehicle, and then turn the head unit off and on again. (if there is no remote turn-on lead on the head unit and the product is not comected to the head unit, turn the ignition key off and on again.) Use this product even when it happens. This is not a malfunction Do not lift the product by its opening. Lifting the product opening may result in malfunction. Do not insert any objects in the product. Inserting objects in the product may result in malfunction S.EN ALPINE SWE-1000 68-04123Z97-A (EN)

Be sure to use the supplied power extension cable (with 10 A fuse), and connect the cable directly to the positive (+) post of the battery. Be sure to use the supplied power extension cable, and connect the cable direct} to the positive (+) post of the battery. If a power cable is connected by dividing an existing power cable of the vehicle, low voltage may result in poor product function; this power cable may result in heat, smoke or fire. Tr Le = q——— Ne av) En re :

Securely connect a ground lead from the product to a bare metal part of a vehicle chassis. Securely fasten using the screw. If connection is not securely made, the product may not function normally. For à good chassis ground connection, remove any paint on the metal with a fie. DO NOT EXCEED THE INPUT LEVEL SPECIFIED FOR THIS PRODUCT. If sound distortion or popping noise is output from the speaker, the input level to the speaker is excessively increased. If the input level to the speaker remains excessive, its performance may result in deterioration or cause damage to the speaker. DAMAGE CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE INPUT LEVEL IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. If gain is adjusted to eliminate distortion at the output, maximum available, volume level may be insuffcient. In this case, place the product closer to the listener. Theoretically, halving the distance will result in 4 times the volume. DO NOT USE A MOBILE PHONE NEAR THE PRODUCT. Use of a mobile phone may cause malfunction and noise:

If you have a problem with the product, check he following items before taking for repair. .150W 50-125Hz (-12dB / oct) 0°, 180° . 22k Q (Line Input) 5.9k Q (Speaker Input) DC 14.4V (11-16V allowable) Negaïive Earth 250mm (9-18/16*) x 272mm (10-7/10°) x 1 14mm (4-1/2") . 8.5kg SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit is not functional {for example, fuse is blown) Head unit is not tumed on. Tum the head unit on. Ground cable is not properly connected. Check the ground cable is properly connected Battery power cable is not properiy connected Check the battery power cable is properly connected Power can be tumed on but no sound is output. Fuse is blown. Replace the fuse with its specified rating. Remote turn-on lead is not properiy connected Check the remote turn-on lead is properly connected RCA cable is not properiy con- nected. Connect RCA cable to the terminal propery. Speaker input lead is not properly connected. Check the speaker input lead is properly connected [The gain is not at the correct level for the system. Adjust the gain setting to an appropriate level for the system.

ACCESSORY LIST Parts Qty. Parts Qty. Power Supply Connector 1 Bracket (large) 1 Battery extension lead 1 Bracket (small) 2 (6.5m) (216-1/2") Truss Screw (M5 x 8mm) 4 Speaker to RCA Converter Cable 2 (6m) (236-1/5°) Flat Screw (M5 x 10mm) 4 RCA Cable (0.5m) (19-3/5") 1 Self-tapping Screw (MS x 18mm) 4 Remote Control Cable 1 Owners Manual 1 set (6m) (236-1/5") Velcro Fastener 1 set Adhesive Pad

+ Make sure there is sufficient length of the various cables for your desired subwoofer location. + Certain products are incompatible with this subwoofer. Read the Owners Manual of the product to be used with the subwoofer, alongside this manual during mount. 1° Park the car in a safe, level place. Apply the handbrake and remove the key. Determine where to install the subwoofer, and check that there is sufficient cable length. 2 Mount the subwoofer. © Recommended Mounting Location You can enjoy extended bass by mounting the subwoofer in the rear baggage compariment of the vehicle. © How to mount the Remote Control +__ Attach the soft side of fastener to the base of the remote control + Attach the rough side of fastener to the mounting location (console box, etc.) ALPINE SWE-1000 68-04123Z97-A (EN) Velcro 2. Fastener (supplied) ES Remote — Control Protective Paper Console box, etc.

© Mounting example Vertical Mounting Bracket (large) (supplied)

Truss Screw (supplied) Adhesive Pad (supplied) <Vertical Mounting B> Bracket (large) (supplied) Truss Screw (supplied)

• Mounting procedure the same as for vertical mountins, @ Determine the mounting location in the vehicle. @ Determine mounting method Select how to mount the subwoofer, vertical mounting A), or horizontal mounting (B). @ Atach the supplied adhesive pad to the centre of the base. (“Vertical Mounting A°<) @ Atach the supplied bracket to the subwoofer using the supplied screws. @ Mark the screw mounting location in the vehicle. @ Dril a hole (68.5mm) (1/8') for the screw. @__ Install the subwoofer in the vehicle using the supplied screu. Seltapping |Screw (supplied) Bracket (large) (supplied)

Selftapping |Screw (supplied) Bracket (large) (supplied) Flat Screw supplied) fBracket (small) (supplied) Selftapping IScrew (supplied)

1 Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the car battery. 2 Connect

© CONNECTIONS FOR RCA INPUT

RCA Cable (sold separately) Remote tum-on RCA Cable Pre-out Head Unit Remote tum-on lead Blue/White lead

Cu Connect to the ACC line if the head unit has no remote turn-on lead. Ground lead Yellow Yellow Battery extension lead Connect the ground lead securely and safely to a metal spot of the chassis.

+_ Be sure to use the supplied extension cable for connection to the positive (+) post of the battery DO NOT connect this lead to the head unit DO NOT modify this cable. It may cause malfunction and damage to the product. (Type of Lead Additional Information Remote turn-on lead Ground lead Battery extension lead Connect to the remote tur-on lead of the head unit + lé your head unit does not have a remote tur-on lead, connect the ACC power lead to the unit. (Power is supplied to this lead when the ignition key is set to the ACC position.) Connect securely to a bare metal spot of the chassis. Connect directly to the positive (+) post of the battery. 8zx ALPINE SWE-1000 68-04123Z97-A (EN)

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/ e NOTE € This product cannot be used with cars fitted with a common negative speaker system. To prevent external noise from entering the audio system: + Locate the unit and route the leads at least 10 cm away from the car hamess + Keep the battery power leads as far away from other leads as possible. + Connectthe ground lead securely and safely to a bare metal spot (remove the coating if neces- sary) of the car chassis. +__Ifyou add an optional noise suppressor, connect it as far away from the unit as possible. Your Alpine Dealer carries various Alpine noise suppressors, contact them for further information: + Your Alpine Dealer knows best about noise prevention measures so consult your dealer for further information. Make all connections securely. Any unused connections should be insulated with electrical insulation tape. On cars fitted with computers and other such devices (e.g. head units with security code), you may loose the memory when disconnecting the negative lead.

1 Secure all loose cables. 2 Reconnect the negative lead to the battery terminal. 3 By switching on the head unit, verify that the subwoofer is working. 4 Check all electrical equipment (lights, indicators, horn, etc.) in the cai 10: functional. | ALPINE SWE-1000 68-04123Z97-A (EN)

® Power indicator: Lights when power is on. (nl

Input sensitivity adjustment (GAIN): Adjusts volume (increase/decrease) Decrease the volume by setting towards MIN.

Low pass filter frequency adjustment (LP FILTER): Adjusts the centre frequency of the low pass filter. Balance between speakers can be adjusted. @ Phase switch: Adjusts the speaker phase. ® Phase alignment between speakers can be adjusted. Phase can be Switched between norm phase (0° - NORM) and reverse phase (180° - REV) CEE AUALPINE CAUTI 0 N DO NOT EXCEED THE INPUT LEVEL SPECIFIED FOR THIS PRODUCT. If sound distortion or popping noise is output from the speaker, the input level to the speaker is excessively increased. If the input level to the speaker remains excessive, its performance may result in deterioration or cause damage 0 the speaker. Set the GAIN to MIN, PHASE to NORM, LP FILTER to CENTER before switching on the system. Set the Bass/Treble adjustment to zero on the head unit. Set the volume to your average listening level. It may help to use a music source that is familiar. Next, gradually increase the gain level. Increase the level to the point where the sound of your system, as a whole, is balanced. If the gain level is set too high, the subwoofer may begin to distort. Distortion may also occur if the volume is set too high on the head unit. Check that the other speakers have not begun to distont before proceeding with the adjustment. If the entire speaker system in the car is distorting, reduce the volume of the head unit. Once the gain has been set, adjust the LP FILTER at a frequency which compliments your speaker system. Adjusting the LP FILTER will change the output volume of the subwoofer. Repeat procedures 3 and 4 until the ideal setting is found. The final adjustment is the PHASE of the subwoofer. While sitting in the drivers seat and with music playing, switch between NORM and REV. Select the setting which sounds better -The ideal PHASE setting varies from car to car, depending on the location of the subwoofer and the acoustic characteristics ofthe vehicle interior. Ilan ALPINE SWE-1000 68-04123Z97-A (EN)