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How to install and operate

the

DLS CAD11

&

DLS CAD15

digital mono amplifiers

Welcome!

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

Your DLS amplifier must be installed correctly in or-
der 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

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

Bass boost control.........................

6

Remote bass level control.............

6

Speaker wiring:

Single amplifier system………….….

6

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

6

Bridging two CAD11.........................

7

Bridging two CAD15........................

8

Subwoofer connections……………..

9

Professional tips...............................

10

Technical data..................................

11

Trouble shooting..............................

11

DLS Svenska AB

P.O. Box 13029

S-40251 Göteborg, Sweden

Tel: +46 31 840060

Fax: +46 31 844021

E-mail: [email protected]

www.dls.se

DLS Svenska  

AB -  2007-01-10

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

Approval of electromagnetic compatability according
to the EEC Directive 95/54/EC

 E 13

   CAD15 approval No: 022944

   CAD11 approval No: 022495

Summary of Contents for DLS CAD11

Page 1: ...he 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 info dls se Information can also be found on our WEB site www dls se Contents Specifications 1 Features 2 Installation 2 Tools and materials needed 3 Amplifier installation kit 3 Routing Wires 3 Wiring Power and Outputs 4 Inputs and controls 5 Input level...

Page 2: ... remember that the amplifier generates a lot of heat Choose a location where air can circulate freely around the amplifier Do not cover the amplifier with carpets or hide behind trim panels Do not mount the amplifier in an inverted or upside down position Check all locations and placements carefully before making any cuts drilling any holes or making any connections This is the best direction to m...

Page 3: ...11 1 pc of ANL fuseholder to install close to the car battery fuse CAD11 150A CAD15 200A 20 feet of AWG 15 1 5 mm2 wire for remote turn on off cable from radio RCA cable for input from radio 20 feet or 5 meter for trunk installations 12 feet or 2 3 meter for under seat installations One ring crimp terminal for the amplifier ground connection Wire ties Insulating grommet or insulating tube Routing ...

Page 4: ...uit Fuses Use only ATC blade type fuses CAD11 uses four 30 amp fuses CAD15 use four 40 amp fuses 40A For High Level input We recommend you to connect the remote wire as described above The amplifier will produce soft on soft off operation this way You must set the Hi level Low level switch to Low level position in this case In the case that there is no remote voltage available from the car stereo ...

Page 5: ...equency from 15 to 50 Hz A typical setting is 25 30 Hz Low Pass Filter The LPF low pass filter allow low frequencies only and blocks higher frequencies A typical setting is 60 80 Hz Choose the setting that sounds best in your car Phase control The phase control can be set continuously from 0 180 degrees This is very useful when you want to adjust the bass sound for best front stage image Start at ...

Page 6: ... on the head unit but do not turn up the volume The amplifier power light should come on If not check the remote and 12 volt wires Also check the ground connection 2 Turn up the head units volume slightly All speakers should operate if not check wiring connections at amplifier and speakers The Subsonic filter at 25 30 Hz and the LPF filter setting at 60 80 Hz Filter settings 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 1...

Page 7: ...level output of head unit Bridged mode Master Slave Bridged mode Master Slave Bridged mode Master Slave Bridged switch Slave position Bridged switch Master position Connection of DC input to both amplifiers and Remote sub level control to Master amplifier 7 Connecting two CAD11 in bridge mode will double the output power Minimum speaker load is then 2 ohms The RCA signal must be connected only to ...

Page 8: ...ed switch Slave position Bridged switch Master position Connection of DC input to both amplifiers and Remote sub level control to Master amplifier 8 Connecting two CAD15 in bridge mode will double the output power Minimum speaker load is then 2 ohms The RCA signal must be connected only to the amplifer set to run as Master The filters as well as the level control is only working on the Master ampl...

Page 9: ...ifier speaker terminal Connection of two subwoofers with 4 ohm dual voice coils Impedance 1 ohm 4Ω On DLS mono amplifiers with dual speaker connectors both the and terminals are internally connected in parallel CAD11 and CAD15 has a speaker terminal different from this illustration but we hope you understand what we mean 9 Amplifier speaker terminal 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω Amplifier speaker terminal 4Ω 4Ω ...

Page 10: ...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 conn...

Page 11: ...occur 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 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 Check the amplifier protection fuses Are these brok...

Page 12: ...DLS Svenska AB P O Box 13029 SE 40251 Göteborg Sweden Tel 46 31 840060 Fax 46 31 844021 E mail info dls se www dls se ...

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