SUBA -500 AMPLIFIER
INSTALLATION USER MANUAL
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SUBA -500 AMPLIFIER
INSTALLATION USER MANUAL
CONNECTION
! CAUTION:
All connections and switching must be done with the amplifier
turned off. Connect the power cord last to ensure that the amplifier is off during
all the connections and set up.
RCA Line Level
Use high-quality RCA cables that feature low impedance with adequate shielding
and high-quality connectors.
Speaker Outputs
Use 14 or 16 gauge stranded two-conductor speaker wire. Connect the
appropriate conductor to each screw terminal, observing correct polarity.
! CAUTION:
When two subwoofers are connected in parallel, the nominal
impedance of each subwoofer should not be less than 8Ω.
SINGLE SUB CONNECTIONS
Set Up Guide
AMPLIFIER POSITIONING
Placing the amplifier can have a large impact on performance and longevity.
Please take the following guidelines into consideration:
• Ensure that the unit is in a well-ventilated area that provides adequate cooling.
• A minimum of 5” should be allowed above and below the amplifier for optimum
performance.
INSTALLATION
• Attach ears to the amplifier if mounting into rack.
• Bottom feet on the amplifier chassis may be removed if necessary.
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2” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BEHIND UNIT
(FOR CABLES AND CONNECTORS)
2” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BEHIND UNIT
(FOR CABLES AND CONNECTORS)
5” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ABOVE
5” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BELOW
3” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ON SIDE
3” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ON SIDE
3”
3”
5”
5”
5” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ABOVE
5” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BELOW
3” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ON EACH SIDE
3”
3”
2”
5”
5”
4 Ω minimum
LFE SUB OUT
Single Sub Connection
SWITCHED OUTLET
AV RECEIVER
CEN
SUB
RS
LS
L
R
OUT
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2” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BEHIND UNIT
(FOR CABLES AND CONNECTORS)
2” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BEHIND UNIT
(FOR CABLES AND CONNECTORS)
5” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ABOVE
5” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BELOW
3” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ON SIDE
3” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ON SIDE
3”
3”
5”
5”
5” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ABOVE
5” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BELOW
3” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ON EACH SIDE
3”
3”
2”
5”
5”
AMP
MIN. OF FREE AIR SPACE ON SIDE
MIN. OF FREE AIR SPACE BEHIND UNIT
MIN. OF FREE AIR SPACE ON SIDE
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2” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BEHIND UNIT
(FOR CABLES AND CONNECTORS)
2” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BEHIND UNIT
(FOR CABLES AND CONNECTORS)
5” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ABOVE
5” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BELOW
3” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ON SIDE
3” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ON SIDE
3”
3”
5”
5”
5” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ABOVE
5” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE BELOW
3” MINIMUM OF FREE AIR SPACE ON EACH SIDE
3”
3”
2”
5”
5”
4 Ω minimum
LEFT & RIGHT PRE-AMP OUT
Single Sub Connection
SWITCHED OUTLET
AV RECEIVER
CEN
SUB
RS
LS
L
R
OUT
