Pioneer GM-D8601 Owner's Manual - Page 3

Before you start Section 01 English BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: ! Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you. ! Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. ! Do not use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle; the use of headphones may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. About This Product This product is a mono amplifier for subwoofer. If both L (left) and R (right) channels are connected to the RCA input of this product, output is mixed because this product is a mono amplifier. Before connecting/ installing the amplifier WARNING ! Handling the cord on this product or cords as- sociated with accessories sold with the product may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. ! 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. ! When installing this unit, make sure to connect the ground wire first. Ensure that the ground wire is properly connected to metal parts of the car's body. The ground wire of the one of this unit must be connected to the car separately with different screws. If the screw for the ground wire loosens or falls out, it could result in fire, generation of smoke or malfunction. ! Be sure to install the fuse to the battery wire. ! 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. ! 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. ! 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. ! 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 en- gine is at rest or idling may exhaust the battery. En 3