7 Diamond Audio Technology
SPEAKER WIRING
Diamond Audio recommends using speaker wire of at least 16 gauge. Lay out
the wire in the vehicle from the individual speaker locations to the amplifier(s).
Observe safe wiring precautions.
Your
D5 Professional Reference Series Amplifier
will accept speaker wire up to
10 gauge directly. Locate the speaker terminal block on the end of the
amplifier. Strip approximately 1/2 inch of insulation from the wire, insert the
wire into the terminal, and tighten the Allen screw. Repeat for all speaker
wires. Please observe our recommended minimum speaker impedances to
prevent possible damage.
Banana Jacks using up to 8 gauge wire can be inserted into the speaker block.
Remove the set screw completely and insert the Banana Jack into the end of
the block.
BRIDGING
All pairs of Diamond Audio
D5
amplifier channels are capable of being
bridged to a 4 Ohm mono output. Creation of the mono channel is
accomplished by using the left channel positive (+) output connection of the
amplifier for the speaker positive and the right channel negative (-) output
connection of the amplifier for the speaker negative.
Note:
It is important that a 4 Ohm minimum total speaker impedance
load is observed when bridging the amp! If an impedance load of less
than 4 Ohms is used, you will eventually damage your amplifier and
void your warranty.
RCA INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
CH 1/2 & 3/4 INPUTS
The RCA cables from your source unit should be inserted here.
AUX. OUTPUT
These RCA outputs are used to provide filtered or unfiltered signals to an
outboard processor or amplifier.
