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Crossovers

The DLS RA50 amplifier include high pass filter (HP),
low pass filter (LP) and subsonic filter.
The slope of all filters are 12 dB / octave (subsonic 18
dB). The filters can be switched off if you want to run
the amplifier in full range mode. Some of the filters
can be used on different frequency ranges by the use
of multiplication switches.
The filter configuration on the respective channels can
be found in the technical specifications.

The

 HP-filter  

 

( high pass filter )

blocks

 

very low frequencies from

reaching the speakers. It is
mostly used at say 60 Hz to
protect small speakers ( like 6
inch and smaller ) from deep
bass.

High Pass Filter

Low Pass Filter

The 

LP-filter

 ( low pass filter) is

mostly used for subwoofers. It will
allow low frequencies only and
blocks higher frequencies.
A typical setting is 50 – 80 Hz.
The filter can be switched IN-OUT.
The LP-filter on ch 1&2 has an-
other frequency range used for
other applications.

RA50

    LP-filter
FREQUENCY

40 125

Hz

    HP-filter
FREQUENCY

50

140

Hz

Subsonic filter

The subsonic filter is used to take
away the very deepest
frequencies from a bass box.
The x-over frequency is 25 Hz.

Filters on CH 1 and CH2

CH1 and CH2 include high pass filter (HP) and low
pass filter (LP).
The slope of the filters are 12 dB / octave. The filt-
ers can be switched off if you want to run the
amplifier in full range mode.
The 

LP-filter

 can be used in two different frequency

ranges by changing a switch in the bottom plate of
the amplifer. The switch has two positions giving
the following frequency ranges:

x1 = 250 - 700 Hz
x10 = 2,5 kHz - 7 kHz

The LP-filter is used when running a 2- or 3-way
system in active mode. See the examples later in
the manual.

Switches
in bottom
plate

The 

HP-filter

 is adjustable between 50 - 140 Hz. It

blocks

 

very low frequencies from reaching the

speakers. It is mostly used at say 60 Hz to protect
small speakers ( like 6 inch and smaller ) from deep
bass.

 CH1 CH2 LP filter
 Frequency selector

   x1

   250 - 700 Hz

   x10

   2,5 - 7 kHz

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IN

OUT

Summary of Contents for RA50

Page 1: ...ice 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 info dls se Information can also be found on our WEB site www dls se This manual is modified 2005 04 06 for RA50 with separate...

Page 2: ...lity 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 ...

Page 3: ... you buy the items separately 20 25 feet 6 7 5 meter power cable AWG 4 21 mm2 or heavier 1 pc of fuseholder to install close to the car battery fuse 80 100 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 feet or 5 meter for trunk installations 12 feet or 2 3 meter for under seat installations Two ring crimp terminals one for connectio...

Page 4: ... RCA cable itself or use a separate cable Sometimes a small disturbance may enter the amplifier coming from the remote voltage through the built in remote wire and into the RCA cable Thus we recommend to use a separate remote wire and run the RCA lead separate from remote wire power cables and speaker cables Insert the cable directly into the amplifier terminal If there is no remote voltage availa...

Page 5: ...e close to speaker cables power cables and remote control cable Connect to RCA input sockets Set the input selector switch to position Low level SUB INPUT selector switch in bottom plate The amplifier has a separate input for the sub channel CH 5 The signal to the sub channel can either be fed from the input for CH 1 CH2 or separate through the SUB IN RCA connector There is a switch under the bott...

Page 6: ...e or to the right until you just start to hear distortion then back the level control just a bit Now your ra dio and amplifier levels are matched On multi channel amplifiers like theRA50 it s necessary to adjust the levels indiviually to achieve a good sound balance between the different speakers different speakers have different sensitiv ity When using two of the channels for subwoofer operation ...

Page 7: ...er frequency range used for other applications RA50 LP filter FREQUENCY 40 125 Hz HP filter FREQUENCY 50 140 Hz Subsonic filter The subsonic filter is used to take away the very deepest frequencies from a bass box The x over frequency is 25 Hz Filters on CH 1 and CH2 CH1 and CH2 include high pass filter HP and low pass filter LP The slope of the filters are 12 dB octave The filt ers can be switche...

Page 8: ...ing is 50 80 Hz The subsonic filter is used to take away the very deepest frequencies from a bass box The x over frequency is 25 Hz Grand Bass is used to increase the bass volume with a center frequency of 40 Hz You can select the amplification between 0 dB no amplification and 18 dB full amplification This function is used to compensate for the bass box function and to adjust for your own taste o...

Page 9: ...ge If you for some reason want to limit the low bass reproduction switch IN the HP filter The typical setting is then around 60 80 Hz LP filter OUT Bottom plate switch position x1 Filter settings CH1 CH2 Front speaker pair Rear speaker pair Filter settings CH5 Filter settings CH3 CH4 HP filter in OUT position the amplifier allows the speakers to play fullrange If you for some reason want to limit ...

Page 10: ...reproduction switch IN the HP filter The typical setting is then around 60 80 Hz LP filter OUT Bottom plate switch position x1 Filter settings CH1 CH2 Front speaker pair connected in bridge mode Filter settings CH5 Filter settings CH3 CH4 HP filter in OUT position the amplifier allows the speakers to play fullrange If you for some reason want to limit the low bass reproduction switch IN the HP fil...

Page 11: ...uction switch IN the HP filter The typical setting is then around 60 80 Hz LP filter IN setting 400 Hz x10 4 kHz Bottom plate LP filter switch position x10 This setting gives a low pass crossover point of 4 kHz or use your own setting Filter settings CH1 CH2 Woofers Tweeters Filter settings CH5 Filter settings CH3 CH4 HP filter in IN position setting 80 Hz x50 4 kHz Bottom plate HP filter switch p...

Page 12: ... to limit the low bass reproduction switch IN the HP filter The typical setting is then around 60 80 Hz LP filter IN setting 400 Hz or use your own setting Bottom plate LP filter switch position x1 Filter settings CH1 CH2 Mid bass Midrange Filter settings CH5 Filter settings CH3 CH4 LP filter 60 80 Hz Subsonic filter position IN For GRAND BASS and PHASE settings see page 8 Filter box Filter box Tw...

Page 13: ...FF AFTER 10 30 MINU TES The amplifier is overheating due to inadequate venti lation Check mounting position is free from obstruction Do this 1 Move the amplifier to a place with better ventil ation 2 Install one or two fans to cool 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 con...

Page 14: ...t 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 crossover...

Page 15: ...ration on Rear channels Filter high pass 50 140 Hz Freq x 1 x5 x50 can be switched in out Pre amp configuration on RA50 sub channel Filter lowpass 40 125 Hz Fixed subsonic filter 25 Hz 18 dB octave filter slope Phase shift 0 180 degrees continously Yes Grand bass adjustable gain 40 Hz 0 18 dB Remote bass level and phase control Yes can be switched in out Protection current thermal DC offset Max ca...

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