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1) Music

The material chosen for head unit/amplifier system setup must be both clear in
recording quality and dynamic in amplitude. Many audiophile “test” discs have
musical tracks with both of these characteristics and should be used.

2) Input Sensitivity Control (Gain)

Turn control all the way counterclockwise (minimum position). In this position, the
amplifier will be less sensitive to the input signal from the head unit (refer to the
diagram on page 3).

3) Crossover Control

Crossovers should be turned “OFF” during this phase of setup . Move the X-OVER
switch to the “OFF” position (refer to the diagram on page 3), with these settings,
full-range signal is sent to the speaker outputs. If over-excursion is detected from
speakers, move the switch to “HP” and slowly rotate clockwise until over-excursion
is eliminated.

4) Head Unit

The head unit should have all controls such as bass, treble, balance, and fader set to
the flat or centered position. The volume control should be at the minimum setting.
If the head unit has any equalization or bass management features such as 

boost

,

they should be defeated at this time. Turn head unit on, and verify that the BLUE 
status LED is illuminated on the amplifier.

5) Volume

With the chosen musical track playing, turn the head unit volume control up until the
maximum level of undistorted signal is heard from the speakers. (For most head
units, this will be near the end of the volume control range.)

Tuning The Amplifier - Front or Rear Speakers

Configuration and Connection Diagram: 

GTA 2-Channel Amplifier Powering a Pair of Full Range Speakers (80Hz Highpass)

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Page 1: ...High Performance Two and Four Channel Amplifiers GTA Downloaded from http nothickmanuals info...

Page 2: ...10Hz 50kHz 10Hz 50kHz 10Hz 50kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 90dB 90dB 90dB A Weighted THD N 0 05 0 05 0 05 Highpass Crossover Frequency Range 50Hz 200Hz 50Hz 200Hz 50Hz 200Hz Slope dB Per Octave 12dB 12dB...

Page 3: ...tatus LED Blue Normal Red Fault Mode Fuse Replace with same value only refer to specifications on page 2 Power Block 12v Remote Ground 13 14 15 3 5 1 4 8 9 10 11 7 2 6 3 5 1 4 8 9 10 11 7 2 6 3 5 1 4...

Page 4: ...Do not run the power wire near any low level signals or audio cables such as the RCAs from the head unit Noise can be introduced into the amplifier when this occurs It is helpful to diagram the wire...

Page 5: ...the power wire must be routed through a drilled or existing hole use a nylon panel grommet to prevent the insulation from fraying Failure to do so could lead to an electrical short if the wire insulat...

Page 6: ...peaker outputs If over excursion is detected from speakers move the switch to HP and slowly rotate clockwise until over excursion is eliminated 4 Head Unit The head unit should have all controls such...

Page 7: ...ver point is now set at 200Hz Q Tune should be set to off Slowly rotate the input sensitivity control clockwise until maximum undistorted playing level is heard from the speakers Listen closely for bo...

Page 8: ...ts this will be at the end of the volume control range WARNING A distorted signal from the head unit sent to the amplifier can cause speaker failure at higher listening levels 3 Input Sensitivity Cont...

Page 9: ...may choose to use Q Tune to increase the bass information Q Tune will offer a 6dB bass boost centered at 45Hz which can be beneficial if more low bass output is desired To engage Q Tune move the sele...

Page 10: ...d signal from the head unit sent to the amplifier can cause speaker failure at higher listening levels 3 Input Sensitivity Control Gain Turn control refer to the diagram on page 3 all the way counterc...

Page 11: ...In this setting lowpass signal is sent to the speaker outputs Experiment with the crossover point settings while the subwoofer is active A higher setting will increase the perceived output and a lower...

Page 12: ...Thermal Protection Mode Verify Amplifier is mounted with adequate space around heatsink Amplifier is not mounted under carpet Speakers meet correct impedance for application mono or stereo hookup Amp...

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