Carson SA-430-17 Car Amplifier User Manual


 
SA-430-17 Installation and Operating Instructions Page 11 of 15
08/05/08 CP5010A
SIREN SWITCH
This momentary push-button switch provides Horn or Manual tone control.
It can optionally control Horn Ring Cycler 2 operation in the Standby position
if the HRC2 option is selected.
SIREN
Horn - A simulated Air-horn tone momentarily sounded.
Manual Wail - Manual control of Wail tone rise and fall.
Manual Mech - Manual control of Mech tone rise and fall.
The Siren push-button optionally provides the following function while in Standby mode.
See OPTION SWITCHES section.
DIP
SW-3
DIP
SW-4
Siren push-button and Auxiliary Input Function
with Rotary Selector Switch in Standby
OFF OFF (Default) Produces Horn tone while pressed.
ON OFF Manual control of Mechanical tone.
Also Mechanical tone continues to fall when Rotary
Selector Switch is changed from Mechanical position.
OFF ON Manual control of Wail tone.
ON ON Activates Horn Ring Cycler 2 (HRC2) function.
AUXILIARY INPUT
During installation an auxiliary input may be connected to the horn ring or other switching
device. It provides the same operation as pressing the Siren push-button.
HORN RING CYCLER 2 (HRC2)
During installation, the auxiliary input must be connected and the HRC2 option selected. While
the siren is in standby, tap the horn ring for different tones.
See OPTION SWITCHES section for further details.
RADIO VOLUME ADJUST
Radio Volume
The radio repeat volume level is set using an adjustment on the side
of the amplifier. Set the Selector Switch to the Radio position and
turn on the power. With the radio volume itself set to a normal level,
set the siren radio volume adjust control to the desired level.
CUTOUT INPUT
During installation, a cutout input may be connected to a door switch. It turns off any siren tone
when the door is opened. The siren tone will continue to be cut off even when the door is
closed. Changing any switch or input will restore normal function.