DLS DLS CAD11 Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

CAD11 &15 include

RCA input and output
High level input with auto start
Continuous variable low pass crossover
Continuous variable subsonic crossover
Bass boost feature
Remote bass level control

Phase control  cont. variable 0-180 degrees
Bridge mode master / slave selector
Electronic protection circuitry against
short-circuit, DC offset and thermal overload.

Installation

Before you begin the install

Before you begin you need to read the manual, to have
some tools, cables and other material available. There
is one such list of material on the following page.

Amplifier location

 

Important

 

Allow air circulation around the amplifier.

2

Disconnect Battery

Before starting the instal-
lation, always disconnect
the negative terminal of
the battery.

The DLS Peformance series of amplifiers have a
compact design that allows great flexibility in
mounting. You can mount it under a seat or in the
trunk.
When you select a location, do 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
mount the amplifier to get
the best cooling.

CAD11, CAD15

DLS logo on amplifier cooling flange

The DLS logo on top of the amplifier is attached
with two hex. screws. The logo can be removed
and twisted 90 or 180 degrees,  and then screwed
back in wanted position. The logo can be mounted
in four different ways to match your installation.

Removal of side flanges

In order to fasten the amplifier to the surface and
connect speaker and power cables, the flanges on
the sides must be removed. This is done by
loosening the hex screws on top of the amplifier.
Use a 3 mm hex key.

Remove these
screws using a 3
mm hex. key for
removal of side
flange. Remount
after fastening the
amplifier and
connection of the
speaker and power
cables.

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...

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