Cadence Momentum CSA SERIES Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

FEATURES

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Thank you for purchasing this Cadence Momentum CSA Series amplifier. Over the years, the technology used to create 
audio amplifiers has grown by leaps and bounds. We have tens of thousands of satisfied customers still using our first 
generation Ultra Drive amplifiers which are more than 19 years old. Our competition is satisfied with just continuing to build 
the same units year after year without thought for improvement, but not Cadence.  We consider it our mission to use our 
expertise in developing the latest technologies and to bring you the absolute best sounding, most powerful amplifiers on 
the market and of course at a reasonable price. You will be amazed at the quality and power that these new amps offer.  
You will “Boom-Harder!” with Momentum CSA Series amplifiers. 

We have spared no expense in designing these amplifiers, creating the most rugged, reliable, powerful and best performing 
amplifiers. In fact we are so sure of the quality we backup every Momentum amplifier with our exclusive two-year warranty 
which exemplifies our commitment to excellence in car audio musical reproduction. (See enclosed warranty card for details.) 

Please read this installation guide carefully for proper use of your Cadence amplifier. Should you need technical assistance 
during or after your installation please call our technical line M - Th between 9:30 am and 5:00 PM EST at (732) 370-5400. 
Read this entire guide fully before attempting your installation. 

WARNING: BE AWARE!

 Use of this amplifier at extreme high volumes for extended periods of time may cause hearing loss 

and or hearing damage. During periods of prolonged high volume levels it is recommended that you use ear safety devices. 
Playing Cadence amplifiers at high volume levels while driving will impair your ability to hear necessary traffic sounds. While 
driving always keep your sound volume at reasonable levels. We at Cadence want you listening for many years to come. 

When installing the amplifier, secure it tightly. An unmounted amplifier in your car can cause serious injury to passengers and 
damage to your vehicle if it is set in motion by an abrupt driving maneuver or short stop.

INTRODUCTION

Summary of Contents for Momentum CSA SERIES

Page 1: ...CSA SERIES AMPLIFIER OWNERS MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...lifier with our exclusive two year warranty which exemplifies our commitment to excellence in car audio musical reproduction See enclosed warranty card for details Please read this installation guide...

Page 4: ...ICS Before you begin with your installation disconnect the NEGATIVE terminal from your car s battery This safety precaution will avoid possible short circuits while wiring your amplifier Cadence ampli...

Page 5: ...fully adjustable low pass and high pass electronic filters For Low Pass sub woofer systems set the FILTER switch to LOW PASS Now the knob marked LPF or LOW PASS will control the low pass frequencies...

Page 6: ...OWER GROUND REMOTE WIRING DIAGRAM 5 POWER INPUT GND 4 OHM BRIDGED CH1C H2 CH3 CH3 CH4 BRIDGED 4 OH M CH4 REM 12V FUSES BATTERY FUSE FUSE GROUND REMOTE TURN ON Terminal of head unit FM2 93 3 STEREO LOU...

Page 7: ...cation with unobstructed airflow The Momentum CSA series amplifiers feature four mounting tabs located near the amplifiers four corners Using the supplied screws and grommets gently mount the amplifie...

Page 8: ...acks use RCA Y adaptors to split the signal Right output should go to Channel 1 2 inputs Left output should got to Channel 3 4 inputs TO AUDIO OUTPUTS OF HEAD UNIT OR SIGNAL PROCESSOR WITH STEREO OUTP...

Page 9: ...utput that typically needs to be attached to a separate subwoofer amplifier When configuring a 4 channel amplifier to a 3 channel system you can use an RCA Y adaptor to send the subwoofer preamp signa...

Page 10: ...PEAKER 2 4 OHM RIGHT SPEAKER 2 4 OHM LEFT SPEAKER 2 4 OHM RIGHT SPEAKER 2 4 OHM FRONT SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS Install any combination of speakers independently on all 4 channels being careful not to lo...

Page 11: ...FER MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS When bridging the four channel amplifier make sure that your final woofer impedance on each bridged channel is no lower than 4 ohms Set the Crossover mode switch to Low Pa...

Page 12: ...IER IN 3 CHANNEL MODE CSA 1000 4 Channels 1 and 2 should be wired to speakers no lower than 2 ohm loads per channel in stereo Channel 3 and 4 should be bridged as per the diagram wiring the woofer to...

Page 13: ...FER MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 8 OHMS FRONT SPEAKERS LOW PASS FILTER INDUCTOR LEFT SPEAKER 4 OHM RIGHT SPEAKER 4 OHM Set the crossover mode switch of Channels 1 and 2 to High Pass while Channels 3 and 4 should...

Page 14: ...HMS FRONT SPEAKERS REAR SPEAKERS HIGH PASS FILTER CAPACITORS LOW PASS FILTER INDUCTOR LOW PASS FILTER INDUCTOR LEFT SPEAKER 4 OHM LEFT SPEAKER 4 OHM RIGHT SPEAKER 4 OHM RIGHT SPEAKER 4 OHM ALL CROSSOV...

Page 15: ...D 2 OHM STEREO FUSE POWER INPUT GND REM 12V 14 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 2 OHM 4 OHM STEREO CSA 1000 2 2000 2 LEFT SPEAKER 4 OHM OR 2 OHM RIGHT SPEAKER 4 OHM OR 2 OHM For this configuration place crossover...

Page 16: ...O BRIDGED 2 OHM STEREO FUSE POWER INPUT GND REM 12V 15 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 4 OHM BRIDGED CSA 1000 2 CSA 2000 2 SUBWOOFER MINIMUM IMPEDANCE 4 OHMS For this configuration place crossover mode switch in...

Page 17: ...OR The CSA 3000 1 and CSA 4000 1 are 2 ohm Class A B mono block amplifiers No matter how many woofers you choose to wire up to these models the final impedance should not fall below 2 ohms Please see...

Page 18: ...ny woofers you choose to wire up to this amplifier the final impedance load should not fall below 1 ohm Please see pages 21 and 22 for various speaker impedance configurations Please note that the Das...

Page 19: ...18 INSTALLATION NOTES...

Page 20: ...RS ACRYLIC MOLDED TERMINALS THERMAL PROTECTION SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION RATED POWER 500 WATTS RMS 2 OHM MONO RATED POWER 250 WATTS RMS 4 OHM MONO PEAK POWER 1000 WATTS DYNAMIC POWER 2000 WATTS MINIMUM...

Page 21: ...TORS ACRYLIC MOLDED TERMINALS RCA LINE OUTPUT THERMAL PROTECTION SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION RMS POWER 1200 WATTS RMS 1 OHM MONO RATED POWER 600 WATTS RMS 2 OHM MONO PEAK POWER 2400 WATTS DYNAMIC POWER 3...

Page 22: ...RIES VOICE COILS ALL IN PARALLEL SERIES SINGLE VOICE COIL SPEAKERS PARALLEL SINGLE VOICE COIL SPEAKERS SPEAKER WIRING CHART 2 OHM TO AMPLIFIER 2 OHM TO AMPLIFIER 4 OHM TO AMPLIFIER 4 4 OHM 2 OHM 2 OHM...

Page 23: ...ies amplifier is 2 ohm stereo and 4 ohm mono bridged Lower impedance loads will cause overheating and may damage the amplifiers Do not mix different impedance speakers in series and or parallel combin...

Page 24: ...ments these specifications are subject to change without notice Though we tried our best to insure that this manual is free and clear of errors please don t hold us responsible for printing errors Cop...

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