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Page 2: ...ohms watts rms 1 x 600 W Max Dynamic Power watts rms 700W Total Harmonic Distortion full power 0 3 THD Signal Noise ratio gain controls in center Measured 1 watt 1 kHz dBA 80 Measured full rated power 0 1 THD dBA 100 Damping factor 100 Frequency response full range mode 50 250 Hz High pass crossover frequency limits N A Low pass crossover frequency limits 50 H z 250 Hz variable 12dB oct Input impe...

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Page 4: ...or even possible damage as most other amps do Once initiated this temporary system gain pullback lets you know you are really pushing the system hard but it s not letting you down going into full shut down UNIQUE INSTALLATION FLEXIBILITY Included in your amplifier kit is the very cool looking side rails and end caps The side rail system allows you to butt amps side by side building a multi channel...

Page 5: ...rs or blankets to protect the work areas from scratches or dings DISCONNECT THE LEAD ON THE BATTERY No sparks or fires please REVIEW THE INSTALLATION Before using any tools or moving vehicle components take five minutes to review the installation intentions e g verify that an amplifier will fit in an area of a car before tearing out all the interior REVIEW THE VEHICLE Before drilling any holes or ...

Page 6: ...al quality midrange tweeter speakers and usually better placement To build such a system though complexity goes up due to the addition of passive or active crossovers which take time to install and may inject noise into the system due to potential noise signal pick up The results though of such a system can be dramatically pleasing INSTALLATION TOOLS For most installations simple hand tools are ad...

Page 7: ...e or no performance improvements FINAL VEHICLE WIRING Current requirements for an upgraded audio system dictate a dedicated power line be run from the amplifier directly to the battery of the vehicle This line should NOT be run to the fuse panel of the vehicle but directly to the battery DO NOT run to the alternator either There MUST be a fuse installed at the battery with adequate amperage as sho...

Page 8: ...nly takes 0 3V to drive the amp to full output Such a low setting allows for the amp to be easily overdriven and more susceptible to noise so a mid position is highly recommended for most radios LINE LEVEL INPUTS OUTPUTS The most commonly used inputs and outputs in the aftermarket are RCA type line level These can handle up to about 6 Volts rms without overdriving the amp Such high voltages are ra...

Page 9: ...mp trigger output This line is required to go high 12V to turn on the amp If this line is not available use the power antenna line trigger which is normally available in most radios GROUND This is the high current ground connection to the chassis of the car It should be fastened to a clean ground connection in the vehicle capable of handling high current loads This wire should be no longer than 3 ...

Page 10: ...2 1 Channel Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer Mode This configuration is able to drive a dual voice coil subwoofer if the coils are dual 8 ohm thus 4 ohms in parallel Although the amp is able to run into a 2 ohm load DVC subwoofer with coils in parallel we do not recommend it for prolonged times due to potential overheating 2Ω Dual Coil Subwoofer coils in series Full Range Full Range Full Range Full Range...

Page 11: ...ull Range Full Range 4Ω 2Ω This configuration is possible but not recommended for prolonged listening thermal protection will occur 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4 1 channel Dual Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer Mode Dual DVC subwoofers in a common wedge box in a car works great but is often forgotten For a pair of DVC subwoofers with dual 4 ohm coils this produces a 2 ohm load Now by placing these 2 spe...

Page 12: ...nnections Verify speaker loads 2 ohms on all channels non bridged mode Input gain control too high lower accordingly closer to 4 0 volt setting Verify speaker loads 2 ohms on all channels non bridged mode Verify the mounting location allows for free air movement around the amp Preferably the amp should be mounted with fins up and down so rising heat moves quickly away from amp turn on race disconn...

Page 13: ...plate unauthorized service or parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions or perform normal maintenance activities Normal maintenance activities for car audio products include but are not limited to cleaning such as cleaning radio faceplate connectors and tape heads tape player head demagnetization and tape player lubrication compact disc and lens cleaning and other minor maintenance activ...

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