Directed Audio Xtreme 1500X, Owner'S Manual

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© 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc
1. SSppeeaakkeerr OOuutt TTeerrm
miinnaallss - Connect
the speakers to these terminals.
(Refer to the
Speaker Connection
section of this guide.)
2. PPoow weerr FFuussee -- This fuse protects the
amplifier against internal electrical
damage and is meant to protect the
amplifier only. All other power
connections should be fused at the
source.
3. ((++)) 1122 VVoolltt PPoow weerr - Connect this
terminal through a FUSE or CIRCUIT
BREAKER to the positive terminal of
the vehicle battery or the positive
terminal of an isolated audio
system battery.
W WAARRNNIINNGG:: Always protect this power wire by installing a fuse
or circuit breaker of the appropriate size within
12 inches of the battery terminal connection.
4. RReem moottee TTuurrnn OOnn - 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 remote turn lead is not avail-
able, a Remote Power Adapter
(P/N #55000) can be used to
supply a remote turn on signal. DO
NOT connect this terminal to
constant (+) 12 volt.
5. GGrroouunndd -- Connect this terminal
directly to the sheet metal chassis
of the vehicle using the shortest
wire necessary to make this
connection. Always use wire of the
same gauge or larger than the (+)
12 volt power wire. The chassis
connection point should be scraped
free of paint and dirt. Use only
quality crimped and/or soldered
connectors at both ends of this
wire. DO NOT connect this terminal
directly to the vehicle battery
ground terminal or any other
factory ground points.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS