DLS CA30ENG How To Install And Operate Download Page 1

How to install and operate the DLS CA30,
three channel amplifier.

Art.no 10-30290

Welcome!

This owners manual is written in easy english and
uses a lot of drawings to simply the installation and
use of the above amplifiers.

Your DLS amplifiers must be installed correctly in
order to work well. This manual will show you how
to install the amplifier like a pro. Please read the
entire manual before beginning the  installation.
Install the amplifier yourself if you feel confident  with
our instructions and if you have the proper tools.
However if you feel unsure, turn over the installa-
tion job to someone better suited to it.

Warranty Service

This amplifier is covered by warranty, depending
on the conditions in the country where it is sold. If
the amplifier is returned for service, please include
the original dated receipt with the product.

 

Technical Assistance

For technical assistance ask the shop where the
product was sold or the distributor in your very coun-
try.
You can always phone the DLS Helpdesk in Sweden
+ 46 31 84 00 60 or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Information can also be found on our WEB-site
www.dls.se

Contents

Specifications................................

1

Features……………………………..

2

Installation…………………….…….

2

Trouble-shooting……………………..

2

Tools and materials needed……….

3

Amplifier installation kit…………....

3

Routing Wires……………………....

3

Wiring

Power and Outputs……………..….

4

Inputs and controls………………...

5

Input level control..........................

5

Crossovers…………......................

5

Phase control.....………………...…

5

Speaker wiring:

Front system..................................

6

Subwoofers………………………….

6

Testing...........................................

6

Professional tips……………………..

7

Specifications

DLS CLASSIC

CA 30

Number of channels

3

Power output in 4 ohm (0,1% THD)

2 x 50 W

Max output in  2 ohm (0,1% THD)

2 x 80 W

Power output sub channel, 4 ohm

1 x 170 W

Max output sub channel, 2 ohm

1 x 280 W

All above output power ratings at 13,8 Volt

Signal to noise ratio, A-weighted

>100 dB

Damping factor

>100

Frequency response

10 Hz - 30 kHz

Input impedance, low level

>10 kohm

Input impedance, high level

100 ohms

Input sensitivity

0,25 - 5V

Phase control sub channel

0-180 degrees
continuous

Filter highpass (ch A & B)

50-150 Hz

Filters ch C (mono sub channel):

Filter subsonic, 18 dB slope

25 Hz fixed*

Filter lowpass 12 db slope

50-120 Hz

* can be switched in/out

Power consumption, idle

1,0 A

Fuse

2 x 30A

Dimensions (mm)

51,5x350x290

Dimensions (inch)

2,03x13,8x11,4

Weight

4,6 kg / 10 lb

We follow a policy of continuous advancement in
development.
For this reason all or part of specifications & designs
may be changed without prior notice.

Summary of Contents for CA30ENG

Page 1: ...be found on our WEB site www dls se Contents Specifications 1 Features 2 Installation 2 Trouble shooting 2 Tools and materials needed 3 Amplifier installation kit 3 Routing Wires 3 Wiring Power and Outputs 4 Inputs and controls 5 Input level control 5 Crossovers 5 Phase control 5 Speaker wiring Front system 6 Subwoofers 6 Testing 6 Professional tips 7 Specifications DLS CLASSIC CA 30 Number of cha...

Page 2: ...aking any connections CA30 If problems occour during the installation or later this guide might help you to find out whats s wrong THE AMPLIFIER IS DEAD 1 Check power lead ground and remote connections at the amplifier using a multi meter 2 Check the battery terminal connections 3 Check the power lead fuse or circuit breaker If fuse damage continues inspect the power lead for short circuits 4 Chec...

Page 3: ...allation kit If available buy an amplifier installation kit It contains normally all you need This is what you have to buy if you buy the items separately 20 25 feet 6 7 5 meter power cable preferably AWG 8 10 mm2 or heavier 1 pc of fuseholder to install close to the car battery fuse 50 Ampere 20 feet of AWG 15 1 5 mm2 wire for remote turn on off cable from radio RCA cable for input from radio 20 ...

Page 4: ...e to the 12 Volt on the amplifier Be sure to use a rubber grommet or a plastic insulating tube where the cable passes the firewall or other places when it can easily be jammed Use ty wraps to secure to existing cables in the engine compartment 4 DLS DLS FH 1B fuse holder Connect to a good chasis ground The ground connectionshould be clean unpainted metal to prov ide a good electrical connection Us...

Page 5: ...and right speaker wires coming from the car stereo to the high level input as shown You must connect both plus and minus as the inputs are balanced connecting plus only gives lower level and bad sound quality By changing the polarity of plus and minus you can change the phase Hi level input plug on amp Automatic turn on when using high level in put With the Hi Low input swich set to Hi the amplifi...

Page 6: ...heck the ground connection 2 Turn up the head units volume slightly All speakers should operate if not check wiring connections at amplifier and speakers Filter settings channel A B 6 CA30 Speaker wiring CA 30 Two fullrange speakers to channel A B HPF Off On 50Hz 150Hz With the HPF filter in OFF position the amplifier allows the speakers to play fullrange If you for some reason want to limit the l...

Page 7: ... wire to the terminal of a 1 5 Volt flashlight battery Tap the wire on to the terminal of the battery and observe the movement of the cone The cone should move outwards when the wire touches the battery and inwards when the battery is removed If it is the other way around the speaker has been connected backwards and it must be removed and connected correctly If your system also has a subwoofer con...

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