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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations for choosing a Directed
Audio power amplifier from Directed
Electronics, the industry leader in high
quality automotive security and audio
equipment since 1990.
Directed 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 amplifiers come
with a two-year limited warranty if
installed by an authorized Directed
dealer. If not installed by an authorized
dealer, Directed Audio power amplifiers
are covered by a one-year, parts-and-
labor limited warranty.
Be sure to retain your original sales
receipt and refer to the warranty section
of this guide for full details about your
coverage.
Limited Two-Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Top Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Top Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Speaker Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Combining Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Multiple Amplifier Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Parallel Synced Gain Connections/Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Crossover Settings and Gain Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
