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SUBSONIC FILTER ADJUSTMENT

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Sealed Enclosure:

Set to Fs of the woofer or higher.

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Ported Enclosure:

Set to tuning frequency of enclosure or higher.

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Sealed Bandpass:

Set to Fs of enclosure.

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Ported Bandpass:

Set to low tuning frequency of enclosure.

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Infinite Baffle:

Set to Fs of the woofer or higher.

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Aperiodic:

Set to Fs of the woofer or higher.

This amplifier incorporates a subsonic filter
to maximize the performance of a
subwoofer. The subsonic filter is a high pass
filter that removes unwanted bass output
at very low frequencies from the woofer.
This increases the output of a subwoofer by
as much as 3 dB by increasing the mechan-
ical power handling of the subwoofer.
Depending on the type of enclosure the
subsonic filter can increase the useable low
frequency output by an additional 10 dB!
Acceptable boost levels are determined by
the type of enclosure used, wattage of the

amplifier, and the woofer’s excursion capa-
bility.

To adjust this filter, place the Subsonic Filter
switch to the IN position and turn the
Subsonic Frequency adjustment to the
desired frequency (15–50 Hz).

The following guidelines should be used
for proper set-up of the subsonic filter to
provide optimum performance and relia-
bility from your system.

Summary of Contents for 1200T

Page 1: ...model 1200t ...

Page 2: ... Audio power amplifiers continue to set new standards of perfor mance reliability and affordability in the mobile electronics industry Featuring high efficiency MOSFET power supplies flexible on board crossovers and state of the art audio design Directed Audio power amplifiers will excite and delight the mobile sound enthusiast with years of high quality audio reproduction Directed Audio power amp...

Page 3: ... accident or unreasonable use neglect improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY IMPLIED WARRANTY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR PARTIC ULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND DIRECTED NEIT...

Page 4: ...SP I O ports for connection for ESP 2 Security components and current Bitwriter module with Audio programming Continuously variable 12 dB octave two way crossover Selectable 24 dB LP mono mode Variable 0 15 dB bass EQ function Buffered stereo full range RCA output jacks Gold plated RCA jacks ensure maximum signal transfer Rugged one piece extruded heat sink finished with injection molded mounting ...

Page 5: ...seat bolts or brackets that are spotwelded 7 Always fuse your power connection within in 8 to 10 inches of the battery terminal Use a fuse or circuit breaker rated slightly more than the on board fuse s of the amplifier s The gauge of power wire used should take into account the total current draw of the system and the length of the wire used IASCA and other auto sound competition organizations ha...

Page 6: ...ce speaker applications or restricted ventilation installations an external cooling fan may be advisable 9 Battery and ground connections to the vehicle should be made with crimped ring terminals of the appro priate size surface area is what counts soldering the terminals after crimping is also recommended 10 Due to the high frequency MOSFET switching power supply filtering the power cable is not ...

Page 7: ... Set 1 or 2 4 ohm to match the stereo load impedance of the system 4 F Fa an n P Po or rt t connection port for connecting external 12v DC brush less fan 5 E ES SP P P Po or rt t For connecting the ampli fier to ESP 2 alarm or second 1200T amplifier 6 R Re em mo ot te e L Le ev ve ell Optional accessory which allows the level to be adjusted remotely usually located for control by the vehicle s dri...

Page 8: ...ted audio system battery W WA AR RN NIIN NG G Always protect this power wire by installing a fuse or circuit breaker of the appropriate size within 12 inches of the battery terminal connection 6 R RE EM M R Re em mo ot te e T Tu ur rn n O On n This terminal turns on the amplifier when 12 volt is applied to it Connect it to the remote turn on lead of the head unit or signal source If a 12 volt remo...

Page 9: ...he gain and filter controls are located under a control panel cover on top of the amplifier The control panel cover must be removed to gain access to the gain and filter controls Remove Install Four Allen head screws hold the control panel cover to the amplifier top panel one at each corner They can be removed with the wrench supplied in the hardware pack TOP PANEL FEATURES ...

Page 10: ...low pass mode only 6 IIn np pu ut t G Ga aiin n A Ad djju us st tm me en nt t Controls amplifier sensitivity and is used to match the input level of the ampli fier to the output level of the signal source 7 B Ba as ss s B Bo oo os st t A Ad djju us st t 0 to 15 dB of additional bass boost Rotating control clockwise increases bass boost Amp Mode Switches 8 M Mo on no o S St te er re eo o S Sw wiit ...

Page 11: ...LOW FULL HIGH 1 3 2 7 9 4 5 6 8 FIGURE 3 AMPLIFIER CONTROLS TOP N NO OT TE E The adjustment for Gain is a digital control potentiometer Although it will have the feel of adjustment like the other controls on this panel there are no detents the Gain control has 33 discrete steps in adjustment Hence a small rota tional change in the Gain adjustment may not affect the gain of the amplifier ...

Page 12: ...A An nt tii T Th he ef ft t from the menu ii Select A An nt tii T Th he ef ft t R Re es se et t from the submenu iiii Press W Wr riit te e twice C C Select A An nt tii T Th he ef ft t from the menu again ii Select O Of ff f from the submenu iiii Press W Wr riit te e twice A W Wr riit tiin ng g S Su uc cc ce es ss sf fu ull message will appear on the Bitwriter display if the procedure was successfu...

Page 13: ...1 13 3 2004 Directed Electronics Inc SPEAKER WIRING DIAGRAMS Stereo operation top view Mono operation top view Simultaneous stereo mono operation top view ...

Page 14: ...s stereo mono bass appli cations start by playing some music you are familiar with With the gain adjustment on the amplifier in the middle of its rotation bring up the volume on your head unit to the 3 4 volume setting or until you start to hear distortion or clipping If you hear distortion before you reach the 3 4 volume setting of your head unit reduce the gain setting on the ampli fier and star...

Page 15: ...ss output at very low frequencies from the woofer This increases the output of a subwoofer by as much as 3 dB by increasing the mechan ical power handling of the subwoofer Depending on the type of enclosure the subsonic filter can increase the useable low frequency output by an additional 10 dB Acceptable boost levels are determined by the type of enclosure used wattage of the amplifier and the wo...

Page 16: ...lope 12 dB octave stereo 24 dB octave mono Lowpass mode Bass Equalization Variable 0 to 12 dB Subsonic Filter Variable 15 50 Hz SPECIFICATIONS RMS continuous power per channel driven in 4 ohm mode 14 4 VDC RMS continuous power per channel driven in 1 ohm mode 14 4 VDC 225 Watts RMS 4 ohms 450 Watts RMS 2 ohms 900 Watts bridged 4 ohms 150 Watts RMS 4 ohms 275 Watts RMS 2 ohms 500 Watts RMS 1 ohms 1...

Page 17: ...nel in 2 channel buffered full range out Input Impedance 30K ohms Input Sensitivity Variable from 250 mV to 8 volts Supply Voltage 10 to 16 VDC Fusing and Power 30A qty 3 Minimum Cable Requirements AWG 8 Dimensions 19 x 9 x 2 inches Port Output Optional Fan 12V 200mA ...

Page 18: ...d electronic tech nology Directed is ISO 9001 registered Directed is committed to delivering world class quality products and services that excite and delight our customers Directed Electronics Inc Vista California 92081 www directed com Directed is a proud member of Quality Directed products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world Call 800 274 0200 for more information...

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