This document is the user manual for the Philips CMP400 model. The manual includes safety instructions, usage precautions, environmental information, and more.
This manual introduces the Philips CMP400 car power amplifier, lists the package contents, and explains the front‑panel controls such as input level, frequency filters, bass boost and protection indicators. Detailed installation guidance shows how to mount the unit, connect power, ground and remote wires, and wire speakers in mono‑bridged, stereo or tri‑mode configurations.
The document also contains product specifications, environmental information, a parts hazardous‑substance table, and a troubleshooting section that covers common issues like fuse failure, protector activation, and improper speaker connections.
| Power Output (RMS) | 4 Ω – 4 Ω (bridged) – 2 Ω |
|---|---|
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.01% |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 106 dB |
| Channel Separation | 50 dB |
| Frequency Response | 5 kHz – 100 kHz |
| Input Sensitivity | 300 mV – 6 V |
| Input Impedance | 22 kΩ |
| Fuse Rating | 20 A (x2) |
| Dimensions (D×W×H) | 54.4 mm × 336.5 mm × 240.2 mm |
The amplifier uses two 20 A fuses, which are supplied with the unit.
Use speakers with an impedance of 2 Ω to 8 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω when the amplifier is used in bridged mode).