Panasonic Stereo Amplifier CY PA2003W User Manual

4 Channel Power Amplifier  
Model:  
Model:  
CY-PA4003W  
2 Channel Power Amplifier  
CY-PA2003W  
Digital Mono Amplifier  
(CY-PA4003W)  
Model:  
CY-PAD1003W  
Operating Instructions  
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep this manual for future reference.  
 
Safety Information  
(continued)  
Caution  
Use the spacer included when installing the unit so  
that the fan and air hole on the base side of the unit  
are not covered. <CY-PAD1003W>  
Caution for the power cord (option):  
Follow an expert’s instruction for the use of the cord  
separately sold.  
Observe the following cautions when installing.  
Refer wiring and installation to qualified service  
personnel.  
If the fan and air hole on the base side of the unit are  
covered, the unit will become extremely hot and may  
fail.  
For the power, make sure to use the battery lead (yellow)  
separately sold and specially designed for Panasonic  
car-audio/AV system, and to connect directly to the car  
battery. Use the cord having the fuse capacity larger  
than that of this unit. Connect the power cord and other  
cords corresponding to the power supply after all the  
connections to the speaker are completed.  
Keep the battery lead (yellow) away from the speaker  
cord.  
Make sure to use the ground lead (black) separately  
sold and specially designed for car audio system, and  
to connect it to the metal portion of the car chassis.  
Wire the battery lead (yellow), the ground lead (black),  
the speaker cords, and this unit with as much distance  
as possible from the antenna, the antenna cords and  
the car stereo (car radio).  
Installation of this unit requires special skills and  
experience. For maximum safety, have it installed by  
your dealer. Panasonic is not liable for any problems  
resulting from your own installation of the unit.  
Follow the instructions to install and wire the product.  
Not following the instructions to properly install and  
wire the product could cause an accident or fire.  
Take care not to damage the leads.  
Prevent them from getting caught in the vehicle  
chassis, screws, and moving parts such as seat rails.  
Do not scratch, pull, bend or twist the leads. Do not run  
them near heat sources or place heavy objects on them.  
If leads must be run over sharp metal edges, protect  
the leads by winding them with vinyl tape or similar  
protection.  
Use the designated parts and tools for installation.  
Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate  
tools to install the product. The use of parts other than  
those supplied or designated may result in internal  
damage to the unit. Faulty installation may lead to an  
accident, a malfunction or fire.  
Caution for mounting the unit:  
Never mount the unit in any of the following locations  
to avoid damage due to overheating;  
• Near the heater port.  
• Places like the dashboard or rear deck, where it may  
be exposed to direct sunlight.  
Do not mount the unit near the door, where it could be  
exposed to rain.  
Keep a safe distance between the unit and other  
electronic equipment.  
When a short circuit occurs, such as in the speaker  
output terminal, etc. the overload protection circuit will  
operate. This circuit protects the power amplifier from  
further damage when a short circuit occurs. Operation  
will temporarily stop. In this case, check the cause of  
the short-circuit and if the problem is fixed, normal  
operation will resume.  
If the ground wire is common to both left/right and  
front/rear speaker wirings, this unit cannot be used.  
Always use the independent lead wire for the speakers  
to be used. In this case, redo the wiring.  
Since the power amplifier has a very large output, the  
unit should be installed in the trunk of your car.  
Do not install this unit under a carpet, otherwise the  
unit may fail because of immature heat dissipation.  
In case more than one power amplifier is used, make  
sure to employ the power cord and the fuse having  
the current capacity larger than the total current  
corresponding to the maximum consumption powers  
of all the amplifiers.  
Caution for the speaker cord (option):  
The speaker cords and the power amplifier unit should  
be kept away from the antenna and antenna extension  
cord.  
Do not directly ground the speaker cords; do not share  
the negative leads of multiple speakers.  
When using the RCA cords, keep away from the  
speaker cords.  
Do not install the product where it is exposed to  
strong vibrations or is unstable.  
Avoid slanted or strongly curved surfaces for  
installation. If the installation is not stable, the unit may  
fall down while driving and this can lead to an accident  
or injury.  
We strongly recommended you to wear gloves for  
installation work to protect yourself from injuries.  
Failure to heed this caution may result in an accident  
and/or injury.  
Caution for the speaker (option):  
Use speakers with a suitable maximum input.  
In case of 4-channel/3-channel connection  
<CY-PA4003W>:  
Use speakers with the impedance of 28 .  
In case of 2-channel/stereo connection:  
Use speakers with the impedance of 48 .  
Be sure to grip both sides of this unit securely before  
attempting to move it.  
Since this unit is quite heavy, the unit may fall down  
and this can lead to an accident or injury.  
Cover the unused terminals with insulating tape to  
prevent them from short circuiting.  
When an extension lead is used, it should be as  
thick and short as possible; connect it firmly with  
insulating tape.  
Wire breaks and short circuits can cause electrical  
shock or fire.  
CY-PA4003W/PA2003W/PAD1003W  
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Before Reading These Instructions  
Before Use  
Check the connections according to the manual of  
the device you have connected, and switch on the  
connected device’s power supply.  
Adjust the GAIN to a satisfactory volume. (page 11, 12)  
Refer to individual instruction and installation manuals  
for each device for detailed installation and wiring.  
Contents  
English  
Panasonic welcomes you to our constantly growing  
family of electronic products owners. We endeavor to give  
you the advantages of precise electronic and mechanical  
engineering, manufactured with carefully selected  
components, and assembled by people who are proud  
of the reputation their work has built for our company.  
We know this product will bring you many hours of  
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CY-PA4003W  
4 Channel Power Amplifier  
CY-PA2003W  
2 Channel Power Amplifier  
enjoyments, and after you discover the quality, value and  
reliability we have built into it, you too will be proud to be  
a member of our family.  
CY-PAD1003W  
Digital Mono Amplifier  
Differences among 3 Models  
This Operating instruction manual is for 3 models CY-PA4003W, CY-PA2003W and CY-PAD1003W. All illustrations  
throughout this manual represent model CY-PA4003W unless otherwise specified. The following table describes the  
differences among 3 models.  
Safety Information..................... 2  
Before Reading These Instructions ... 6  
Before Use .............................. 7  
Features................................. 8  
Location of Controls .................. 10  
Models CY-PA4003W  
CY-PA2003W  
CY-PAD1003W  
Features  
Speaker connection  
4/3/2-channel speaker  
2/1-channel speaker  
1-channel speaker  
Maximum power output  
Input channel  
250 W4 channel  
600 W2 channel  
1 100 W1 channel  
Speaker System Setting  
<CY-PA4003W>.................... 14  
Speaker System Setting  
<CY-PA2003W>.................... 17  
Speaker System Setting  
<CY-PAD1003W>.................. 18  
Note for Bridge Speaker Connection.... 19  
4-channel  
Yes  
2-channel  
2-channel  
4CH/2CH input selection  
HPF (High Pass Filter)  
Subsonic filter switch  
Fuse  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
35 A2  
25 A3  
25 A3  
Installation............................. 20  
Wiring .................................. 22  
Speaker input connector  
2 (1 for front speaker, 1 for  
rear speaker)  
1 (for left/right speaker)  
1 (for left/right speaker)  
Wiring <CY-PA4003W> .............. 24  
RCA..........................................................24  
SPEAKERS INPUT....................................25  
Wiring <CY-PA2003W> .............. 26  
RCA..........................................................26  
SPEAKERS INPUT....................................27  
Wiring <CY-PAD1003W>............. 28  
RCA..........................................................28  
SPEAKERS INPUT....................................29  
Accessories  
Note:  
Item  
Diagram  
Qty.  
The number in parenthesis underneath each accessory  
part name is the part number for maintenance and  
service.  
Accessories and their parts numbers are subject to  
modification without prior notice due to improvements.  
Operating Instructions  
(YEFM285832A)  
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Installation Hardware (screws, cords, etc.) (page 20)  
CY-PA4003W/PA2003W/PAD1003W  
Troubleshooting....................... 30  
Maintenance........................... 32  
Specifications ......................... 32  
CY-PA4003W/PA2003W/PAD1003W  
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Features  
<Common features of 3 models>  
5.1-channel Surround System (Combination with other Panasonic car audio products)  
You can enjoy a powerful 5.1-channel surround system by connecting Head Unit (CQ-VD7003W, CQ-VD6503W, option),  
4-channel amplifier (CY-PA4003W) and monaural amplifier for subwoofer (CY-PAD1003W).  
For more details, refer to the operating instructions for the connected devices.  
CY-PA4003W  
250 W 4 channel maximum power output  
High Level Speaker Input connection:  
The high-quality playback sound is produced when  
connecting the unit to the speaker output lead of the Head  
Unit.  
Total 1 000 W maximum power output  
Use it when the Head Unit is not equipped with the  
terminal for the RCA output lead.  
An amplifier connected to the 4-, 3- or  
2-channel speaker  
4 Channel Power Amplifier:  
CY-PA4003W  
Bass boost control system:  
Head Unit  
(In-dash color LCD monitor/  
DVD player):  
CQ-VD7003W, option  
2CH/4CH input selection:  
The bass boost circuit is employed to play back the deep  
bass on the front and rear speakers.  
The 4-channel speaker output is available under the  
2-channel speaker input setting.  
Digital Mono Amplifier (for  
subwoofer):  
CY-PAD1003W  
Crossover Frequency Control:  
The frequency band in the treble and the bass, which  
are played back on the front and rear speakers, can be  
adjusted.  
or  
Low-Pass Filter for subwoofer, High Pass  
CQ-VD6503W, option  
Filter:  
Subwoofer: CJ-SW3003N, option  
Switchover of LPF/OFF/HPF is available.  
Center speaker:  
EAB-CF2, option  
RCA output terminals:  
Equipped with RCA output for adding a power amplifier.  
Surround Speakers:  
Front speakers:  
CJ-DA1733N, option  
CY-PA2003W  
600 W 2 channel maximum power output  
CJ-DA6943N, option  
Total 1 200 W maximum power output  
Low-Pass Filter for subwoofer, High Pass  
Filter:  
Switchover of LPF/OFF/HPF is available.  
CY-PAD1003W  
1 100 W 1 channel maximum power output  
Low-Pass Filter for subwoofer:  
Switchover of LPF/OFF is available.  
CY-PA4003W/PA2003W/PAD1003W  
CY-PA4003W/PA2003W/PAD1003W  
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Location of Controls  
<CY-PA4003W>  
  
   
   
  
For channel A (except )  
For channel B (except )  
Crossover filter switch (LPF, OFF, HPF)  
BASS BOOST control knob  
Fuses (FUSES) (35 A2)  
Caution  
LPF (Low Pass Filter): LPF cuts off the treble, and  
outputs only a low-pitched sound for the subwoofer.  
OFF: All frequency bands are output without filtering.  
Select when a subwoofer is not connected.  
HPF (High Pass Filter): Sound is output from the  
speakers for a high-pitched sound and midrange  
sound after deleting the low-pitched sound.  
Turn this knob to boost the 45 Hz frequency sound.  
It enhances the low-pitched sound.  
For some speakers, the sound may be distorted  
because of the excessive power input to them. In that  
case, turn down the bass level until the distortion  
stops.  
Turn off the power supply before changing the  
switch setting.  
Upper cover  
Stop to use the unit when the red indicator  
(PROTECT) lights up.  
If the red indicator lights up, this unit will  
automatically shut down. Confirm the speaker and  
other audio system’s wiring.  
Channel B speaker output connector (SPEAKERS)  
Left Side ()  
Left Side ()  
Right Side ()  
Right Side ()  
Setting range: 0 dB to 15 dB  
Crossover frequency control knob (FREQUENCY)  
The frequency band of the treble and the bass played  
back on the front and rear speakers is adjusted.  
Setting range: 50 Hz to 250 Hz  
GAIN control knob  
In some instances, the acoustical output from each  
speaker may not be balanced properly depending upon  
the type of speakers or Head Unit being used.  
Up: Turn up the knob when the sound volume is not  
satisfactory even though the volume of the Head  
Unit is increased.  
Battery connector (12 V)  
High level speaker input terminal (SPEAKERS  
To the car battery, continuous 12 V DC.  
INPUT)  
When connecting Head Unit without RCA output  
terminals.  
Amplifier control connector (CONT)  
Speaker output terminals (For CH A)  
Equipped with RCA output for adding a power  
amplifier.  
To the head unit’s external amplifier control power  
lead or to the car battery, continuous 12 V DC.  
Power/protection indicator (PWR/PROTECT)  
Lights green: When the Head Unit power is on.  
Lights red:  
Down: Turn down the knob when the sound is  
distorted.  
It is not a Speaker input terminal.  
Ground connector (GND)  
To a clean, bare metallic part of the car chassis.  
• When the speaker cords are short-circuited.  
• When the speaker output line comes contact with the  
car grounding wire.  
• When this unit fails and the speaker output generates  
a DC power source.  
• When the amplifier internally creates a high-pitched  
sound.  
• When the connection of the Head Unit or this unit is  
not completed.  
Channel A input terminals (LEFT, RIGHT)  
Input select switch (LINE, SPEAKERS)  
LINE: When using RCA INPUT connectors.  
SPEAKERS: When using SPEAKER INPUT connectors.  
Channel B input terminals (LEFT, RIGHT)  
The upper cover can be reinstalled along with the  
reinstallation of the main body of the unit, such that  
the cover is aligned with other devices for neat and  
better look.  
Speaker channel select switch (4CH, 2CH)  
4CH: When connecting Head Unit with 2 preout leads.  
2CH: When connecting Head Unit with 1 preout lead.  
Channel A speaker output connector (SPEAKERS)  
Left Side ()  
Left Side ()  
Right Side ()  
Right Side ()  
How to dismount:  
Unscrew the terminal screw  
with Allen wrench .  
Note:  
Do not insert anything between the upper cover and  
this unit. Doing so will cause damage to this unit.  
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