INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The car amplifier can be mounted in the dashboard or center console of
the car. (The mounting method differs depending on the type of the
car.) It can also be mounted under the dashboard using the supplied
mounting kit.
CAR AMPLIFIER
CA-115
CA-130
Thank you very much for purchasing TOA's
Car Amplifier. To prolong the life of your
amplifier by operating and using it correctly,
When using the supplied mounting kit, attach the mounting bracket to
the dashboard first, and then the amplifier to the bracket.
please read
this instruction
manual
carefully. The Car Amplifier described in
this manual has a rated output of 15 W
(CA-115) and 30 W (CA-130) and is suited
to general public address applications
made from cars.
Note: To avoid the amplifier's failure, do not use devices other than the
supplied mounting kit when installing.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to read the instructions in this section carefully before use.
Make sure to observe the instructions in this manual as the conventions of
safety symbols and messages regarded as very important precautions are
included.
W e also recommend y ou keep this instruction
reference.
manual handy for future
Indicates a potentiallyhazardous situation which, if
mishandled, could result in death or serious
personal injury.
Do not install the unit in the following locations to avoid a traffic
accident and personal injury:
• Locations which block the driving of a car.
• Locations where the unit contacts the user's body or cloth when
getting on or down the car.
Indicatesa potentiallyhazardoussituationwhich, if
mishandled, could result in moderate or minor
personalinjury,and/or propertydamage.
Connect the power cord as instructed below. Failure to do so could
result in electric shock or a failure of the amplifier or car.
• Connect the red cord directly to the positive
terminal of the
battery, and the blue cord to the negative terminal.
• Insulatejoints between the power cord and battery terminal with
the vinyl tape.
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NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTION
CONNECTIONS
Connectthe power supply and speaker as follows:
Power switch [POWER]
Power is switched on and off with each depression of this switch.
Power indicator
Lights when the power is switched on.
Mid input jack [MIC 1]
Connects to either the supplied or other microphone.
Mic 2 input jack [MIC2]
Connects to either the supplied or other microphone.
Mic 1 volume control [MIC1]
Adjusts the volume ofthe microphoneconnected to Mic 1 jack.
Mic 2 volume control [MIC2]
Adjusts the volume ofthe microphoneconnected to Mic2 jack.
Notes
Auxiliary input jack [AUX]
Connects to a tape recorder, radio, etc.
The amplifier cannot be installed in the car using a 24 V battery.
The amplifier cannot be installed in the car of the negative grounding
type.
Power cord
See to it that the amplifier's output does not exceed the speaker's
Connects to the power supply.
(total) permissible input.
Ensure that the amplifier's output impedance matches the speaker's
total impedance. The amplifiermay fail if they are not matched.
Speaker cable
Connects to the speaker.
Fuseholder
Be sure to use the fuse of specified rating.
(CA-115:4 A and CA-130:8 A)
Accessories
OPERATION
1
1
2
1
Dynamic microphone (with talk switch)
Microphone holder
Mounting screw (4x16)
Mounting bracket
1. Press the power switch
lights. (If the power indicator does not light, check the power cord
for correct connection.)
and ensure that the power indicator
Mounting screws
Hexagonbolt(M5×15)
Screw (M4×8)
2
4
2
2
4
4
4
1
1
1
2. Insert the microphone plug into Mic 1 input jack
t(M5Nu)
3. Turn on the microphone switch and adjust the volume using Mic 1
Spring washer (M5)
Spring washer (M4)
Plain washer (M5)
volumecontrol
2 input jack
When using Mic 2, connect the microphone to Mic
and adjust the volume with Mic 2 volume control
Up to two microphones can be used per amplifier.
Plain washer (M4)
Power cord (1.5m)
Speaker cable (0.3 m)
Fuse (CA-115: 4 A/CA-130: 8 A)
4. When using a tape recorder or radio, connect the earphone terminal
or LINE OUT terminal of the tape recorder, etc. to the auxiliary input
jack
by means of a shielded wire. Use the volume control of the
tape recorder, etc. to adjust the volume.
To connect the amplifier to the tape recorder, use either a
commercial "phone plug-to-miniature plug" cord or such a
connection cord as is shown below.
Solder Hot and Cold in the shielded cable correctly so that they
do not contact each other.
I SPECIFICATIONS
Model No.
CA130
CA-115
PowerSource
Standard voltage: 14 VDC
Operating range: 10 - 16 VDC (12 V battery)
Current Consumption
Under 2.7 A
(rated output)
15W
Under4.4 A
(rated output)
30W
RatedOutput
Distortion
Under 5% (1 kHz, rated output)
FrequencyResponse
100 Hz -10 kHz within ±3 dB
Input
V1c:64m0Mi0,
(Usable plug: 6.3 mm phone plug)
Mic 2:600 ,4mV
(Usable plug: 6.3 mm phone plug)
Aux: 10k ,500mV
(Usable plug: 6.3 mm phone plug)
178(w)×50(h)×121(d) 178(w)×50(h)×136(d)
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
0.9kg
1.1 kg
(amplifier only)
(amplifier only)
Supplied Microphone
Uni-directional dynamic microphone
(with talk switch)
Impedance: 600
Sensitivity: -73 dB ±3 dB
Note : The design and specifications are subject to change without notice for
improvement.
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