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Important

Use either the low level or the high level input, do
not use both at same time.

Low level input

Use a pair of shielded stereo audio cables with RCA
type jack. Most trunk-mount amplifiers need a 20
feet RCA cable ( appr 5 – 6 meters). Most under
the seat installations require
12 feet ( 2 – 3 meters) RCA
cables. Avoid placing the RCA
cable close to speaker cables,
power cables and remote
control cable. Connect to in-
put socket A & B.

High Level Input

Connect left 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 input.

With the Hi/Low input swich set to Hi, the amplifier turns
on automatically on high input. You dont need to connect
a separate remote wire from your head unit.

When using High Level input:

Set the switch to position ”Hi / Level”

When using Low level input:

Set the switch to position ”Low / Level”
If the switch is set to wrong
position, the amplifier still
works, but the risk for
disturbances or distortion
increases.

Input and controls

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Input Level control

Subsonic filter

The

 Subsonic filter

 blocks

 

the very

deepest  frequencies from reaching the
subwoofers. It has a  variable
frequency 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 0 and turn the control slowly
clockwise until you experience the bass
sound  coming from the front.
You may have to change the polarity of
the speaker connection to get the best
result.

High Input

White

: Ach.+

White/Black

: A ch.-

Grey/Black

: B ch.-

Grey

: Bch.+

Input Wiring

Inputs may be low level from the RCA output of the car
stereo or high level from the car stereo speaker
output.Low level = RCA is to prefer for the best sound
quality.

Subsonic

15Hz 50Hz

    LPF

15Hz 150Hz

The input level control, 5V – 0,15 V,
matches the output of your radio to the
input of the amplifier. After installation
is complete, make sure the input of the
amplifier is turned down all the way (
counter-clockwise at 5V ). Play a tape
or CD, make sure all bass or treble
settings or equalizer are flat, and turn
the volume of the radio up until  you
just start to hear distortion. Turn the
volume control down just a bit. On the
amplifier increase the input level control
( clockwise or to the right ) until you just
start to hear distortion, then back the
level control just a bit. Now your radio
and amplifier levels are matched.

   Level

5 V

0,15 V

  Phase

  0

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Low / Level

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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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