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Introduction

Table of Contents

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PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause

permanent hearing loss. High powered auto sound systems may produce sound

pressure levels well over 130dB. Use common sense and practice safe sound.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Installation Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Battery and Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wiring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remote Level Control (LA1.300.2 only) . 7
Using Passive Crossovers . . . . . . . . . . . 7

NOTE: Review each section for more detailed information.

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adjusting Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting Crossover (X-Over). . . . . . . . . 8

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Limited Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . 9
International Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Thank you for purchasing the Lightning Audio Amplifier.

Our customers have come to expect that Lightning Audio pushes the edge in audio. Now we will
push the edge in the amplifier and woofer business with high value and high performance
models.

If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product, we recommend 
that you see your Lightning Audio dealer. If you need further assistance, you can call us direct 
at 1-888-881-8186. Be sure to have your serial number, model number and the dated proof of
purchase available when you call.

The serial number can be found on the outside of the box. Please record it in the space provided
below as your permanent record. This will serve as verification of your factory warranty and may
become useful in recovering your amplifier if it is ever stolen.

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Summary of Contents for LA1.150.2

Page 1: ...LA1 150 2 LA1 300 2 Installation and Operation Installation et fonctionnement Instalaci n y operaci n AMPLIFIER...

Page 2: ...tning Audio Amplifier Our customers have come to expect that Lightning Audio pushes the edge in audio Now we will push the edge in the amplifier and woofer business with high value and high performanc...

Page 3: ...ut Jacks Line Level from Radio Pre outs The industry standard RCA jack provides an easy connection for signal level input They are platinum coated to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion...

Page 4: ...ble installation and to minimize signal or power loss 6 Think before you drill Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks fuel lines brake or hydraulic lines vacuum lines or electrical wiring when...

Page 5: ...esses The power wires carry substantial current and could induce noise into the audio system 1 Plan the wire routing Keep RCA cables close together but isolated from the amplifier s power cables and a...

Page 6: ...e careful not to mount the amplifier on cardboard or plastic panels Doing so may enable the screws to pull out from the panel due to road vibration or sudden vehicle stops 8 Connect the source signal...

Page 7: ...determining amplifier loads CAUTION The Lightning Audio amplifiers are not recommended for impedance loads below 2 stereo and 4 bridged mono loads 80 4 1mH 1000 F 8 2mH 500 F 16mH 250 F 100 3 1mH 800...

Page 8: ...desired crossover point is achieved Symptom Diagnosis Remedy Amplifier does not turn on Amplifier Noise Turn On Pop Engine Noise B or REM not between 10 5 and 15 5 volts or no voltage present Amplifi...

Page 9: ...he receipt stating the customer name dealer name product purchased and date of purchase Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced with a product deemed to...

Page 10: ...age 16 Caract ristiques 16 Garantie limit e 17 Nous vous remercions d avoir achet cet ampli Lightning Audio Notre client le s attend ce que Lightning Audio pousse toujours plus loin les limites du son...

Page 11: ...e pr sorties radio les prises RCA de norme industrielle permettent une connexion facile pour les entr es de signaux Elles sont plaqu es or pour r sister la d t rioration de signal due l effet de la co...

Page 12: ...ation fiable et minimiser la perte de signal ou de puissance 6 R fl chissez avant de percer quoique ce soit Faites attention de ne pas couper ou percer le r servoir d essence les conduites de carburan...

Page 13: ...tation transportent un courant lev et peuvent produire du bruit dans le syst me audio 1 Planifiez l acheminement des fils Gardez les c bles RCA ensemble mais en les isolant des c bles d alimentation d...

Page 14: ...x lev s dans les prises d entr e de l ampli 9 Connectez les haut parleurs d nudez les fils des haut parleurs de 1 2 et ins rez la partie d nud e dans la borne du haut parleur puis serrez la vis sans t...

Page 15: ...iner les charges de l ampli MISE EN GARDE les amplificateurs Lightning Audio ne sont pas recommand s pour des charges d imp dance inf rieures 2 st r o ou 4 pont es mono 80 4 1mH 1000 F 8 2mH 500 F 16m...

Page 16: ...Bruit de moteur Tension de B ou de t l com non situ e entre 10 5 et 15 5 V ou bien absente L ampli pas mis la masse correctement Pointe de tension provenant de l unit source p n trant l entr e de l a...

Page 17: ...ux durant la p riode de garantie seront r par s ou remplac s par un produit jug quivalent au choix de Lightning Audio Non couverture 1 Dommages caus s par accident abus mauvaise utilisation eau vol 2...

Page 18: ...sobre la garant a limitada 25 Gracias por comprar el Amplificador Lightning Audio Nuestros clientes pueden contar con que Lightning Audio traspase los l mites del audio Ahora traspasaremos lo l mites...

Page 19: ...t ndar de la industria proporciona una conexi n f cil para la entrada del nivel de la se al Estos enchufes est n enchapados en oro para resistir la degradaci n de la se al que es causada por la corros...

Page 20: ...ner una instalaci n fiable y reducir la p rdida de potencia 6 Piense antes de perforar Tenga cuidado de no cortar o perforar el tanque de combustible las l neas de combustible o l neas hidr ulicas l n...

Page 21: ...orriente y podr an inducir ruido en el sistema de audio 1 Planifique la ruta de cableado Mantenga los cables RCA juntos pero aislados de los cables de alimentaci n del amplificador y de cualquier acce...

Page 22: ...Conecte los altavoces Pele 1 2 pulgada 1 3 cm de los cables de los altavoces ins rtelos en los terminales de los altavoces y ajuste el tornillo de fijaci n en su lugar Aseg rese de mantener la polari...

Page 23: ...impedancia del altavoz al determinar las cargas del amplificador PRECAUCI N No se recomienda el uso de amplificadores Lightning Audio para cargas de impedancia menores de 2 est reo y 4 puenteado mono...

Page 24: ...Ruido del amplificador Chasquidos Ruido de motor B o REM no est n entre 10 5 y 15 5 voltios o no hay voltaje presente El amplificador no est correctamente conectado a tierra Una punta de tensi n de la...

Page 25: ...el nombre del distribuidor el producto comprado y la fecha de compra Los productos que est n defectuosos durante el per odo de la garant a ser n reparados o reemplazados con un producto considerado eq...

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