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How to install and operate the 

DLS amplifier models

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 installation 
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.

Contents

Features……………………………..............   2
Installation…………………….…….............   2
Routing Wires……………………................   2
Tools and materials needed……….............   3

Wiring & crossovers:

Power and remote wiring............................. 3-4
Low & High level input wiring ......................   4
Input level control, BASS EQ, etc ...............   5
Features on each model .............................   5

 
CCi500 / CCI500-40 speaker wiring:

One or more subwoofers...............................  6

CCi2 speaker wiring:

Front speakers…...………………................   7
Subwoofer…………………………...............   7

CCi4 / CCi44 / CCI44-40 speaker wiring:

Four speakers……………………................   8
Two speakers and bridged subwoofer........   8
Two subwoofers or a stereo speaker pair
connected in bridge mode .........................   9

Testing………………………………............     10
Troubleshooting……………………............     10    
Professional tips………………….........…..      11
Specifications………………………............     12

Technical Assistance

For technical assistance ask the shop where the 
product was sold or the distributor in your very 
country. Information can also be found on our WEB-
site www.dls.se
We follow a policy of continuous advancement in 
development. For this reason all or part of specifica-
tions & designs may be changed without prior notice.

This product must be returned to the 
separate collection system for electronic 
products. Do not dispose this product 
together with general household waste.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

DLS amplifiers for vehicles are manufactured in 
accordance with the EU directive EEC 95/54 (72/245/
EEC) and are marked with the approval number. 
They are also marked in accordance with the WEEE-
directive 2002/96/EC.
The products are also produced in accordance with 
the EU RoHS directive 2002/95/EC.

CCi2 / CCi4 

CCi44 / CCi44-40

CCi500 / CCi500-40

Sound tuned in England.

Modified 2021-12-20

Winn Scandinavia AB

Elementvägen 15 - SE-702 27 Örebro - Sweden

Tel: +46 19 20 67 65 - E-mail: [email protected]

www.dls.se

DLS amplifiers are engineered by DLS Sweden,

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Summary of Contents for CCi2

Page 1: ...speakers 7 Subwoofer 7 CCi4 CCi44 CCI44 40 speaker wiring Four speakers 8 Two speakers and bridged subwoofer 8 Two subwoofers or a stereo speaker pair connected in bridge mode 9 Testing 10 Troubleshooting 10 Professional tips 11 Specifications 12 Technical Assistance For technical assistance ask the shop where the product was sold or the distributor in your very country Information can also be fou...

Page 2: ...CCi44 40 accept AWG 5 cables so If possible buy AWG 5 16 mm2 cable for best performance CCi500 CCi500 40 accepts AWG 2 33 mm2 power cable Both the positive wire and the ground wire must have the same size NOTE To avoid cable fire be sure not to oversize the main fuse value for the power wires THE DC FEED Maximum main fuse values for different cable sizes 6 mm2 9 AWG 25 A 10 mm2 7AWG 40 A 16 mm2 5A...

Page 3: ...l input cable if high level input is used Wire ties Insulating grommet or insulating tube Power wiring There are no internal fuses in the amplifiers so we recommend the use of an external fuse holder Fuse values CCi2 and CCi4 40 A CCi44 CCi44 40 60 A CCi500 CCi500 40 60 A Fuses Power terminal 12V Be sure to use a rubber grommet or a plastic insu lating tube where the cable passes the firewall or o...

Page 4: ...put Low level RCA is to prefer for the best sound quality 4 For RCA cable signal input Connect the radio power antenna lead remote turn on off from the car stereo to the amplifier remote connection This turns on the amplifier whenever the car stereo is turned on You can either use the built in remote cable in the RCA cable itself or use a separate cable Sometimes a small disturbance may enter the ...

Page 5: ... HPF LPF but ton to LPF button IN to activate the filter or OFF if you want to run the amplifier in full range mode without limiting the frequency range The CCi4 CCi44 model have the same setup of filters on channels 1 2 and 3 4 as well Low Pass filter LPF CCi2 CCi4 CCi44 Features on each model Bass EQ CCi2 CCi500 CCi500 40 Bass EQ or Bass boost is used to increase the bass volume at a specific fr...

Page 6: ...ontrol box The external remote works to gether with the interanal gain control the setting of the internal gain decides the maximum level also for the external level control Connect to REMOTE socket on CCi500 CCi500 40 Remote sub level control The low pass filter is mostly used for sub woofers It will allow low frequencies only and blocks higher frequen cies A typical setting is 60 70 Hz The LPF f...

Page 7: ...1 2 for 2 channel stereo use Filter settings CH 1 2 for subwoofer use The high pass filter blocks very low fre quencies from reach ing the speakers mostly used to protect small speakers from deep bass Set the push button to ON and the HPF LPF button to HPF button OUT to activate the filter or OFF if you want to run the amplifier in full range mode without limiting the frequency range Adjust with t...

Page 8: ... It will allow low frequen cies only and blocks hig her frequencies Atypical setting is 60 70 Hz Set the push button to ON and the HPF LPF button to LPF button IN to activate the filter The high pass filter blocks very low fre quencies from reach ing the speakers mostly used to protect small speakers from deep bass Set the push button to ON and the HPF LPF button to HPF button OUT to activate the ...

Page 9: ...for sub woofers It will allow low frequencies only and blocks higher frequen cies A typical setting is 60 70 Hz Set the push button to ON and the HPF LPF button to LPF button IN to activate the filter When the CC 4 is used for bridging a stereo speaker pair set use only the HPF filter Set the push button to ON and the HPF LPF button to HPF button OUT to activate the filter or OFF if you want to ru...

Page 10: ...ol down the heat sink 3 Overheating can also be caused by an impedance load below the level permitted NO OUTPUT FROM ONE OR MORE SPEAKERS Check the following 1 Balance control position 2 Fader control position 3 Speaker cable connections to both ampli fier and drivers 4 Signal lead plugs and cables 5 Change left and right signal lead plugs in the amplifier to see if the problem moves to a diffe re...

Page 11: ...ght 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 connected through a passive 6 or 12 dB crossov...

Page 12: ...n max 43A 40A 64 A Fuse no internal fuses used use external fuse 40 A use external fuse 40 A use external fuse 60 A Extra Internal cooling fan Dimensions HxWxD mm 51 x 129 x 260 51 x 129 x 260 55 x 129 x 320 Dimensions inch 2 x 5 1 x 10 2 2 x 5 1 x 10 2 2 2 x 5 1 x 12 6 Weight 1 87 kg 1 8 kg 2 4 kg All output power ratings are RMS Watts 14 4 VDC CEA standard CCi500 CCi500 40 Number of channels 1 A...

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