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ASA SERIES CLASS A/B AMPLIFIER

Owners Manual

Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new amplifi er. Should your PowerBass

AutoSound mobile amplifi er ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.

ASA3-200.2
ASA3-300.2
ASA3-400.2
ASA3-600.2
ASA3-800.2

ASA3-1200.2

ASA3-400.4
ASA3-600.4
ASA3-700.5

ASA3-1100.5

Summary of Contents for ASA3-1100.5

Page 1: ...o familiarize yourself with your new amplifier Should your PowerBass AutoSound mobile amplifier ever require service you will need to have the original dated receipt ASA3 200 2 ASA3 300 2 ASA3 400 2 A...

Page 2: ...or they may be selected only to power subwoofers It is important that you closely follow the wiring instructions contained in this Owners Manual so that you get the most from your PowerBass AutoSound...

Page 3: ...e Inputs and Outputs INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE Installation of PowerBass mobile amplifiers requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring and proper speaker impedance We strongly recommend installati...

Page 4: ...im away fabric from hole locations before drilling or cutting When running power cables through sheet metal be sure to use grommets to properly insulate the metal edges from the wire insulation If pos...

Page 5: ...s please consult your authorized PowerBass Dealer WARNING Do not install in a place where it could injure the driver or passengers if the vehicle stops suddenly Upside down mounting will compromise he...

Page 6: ...with source units that have RCA line level outputs A source unit with a minimum output of 200mV is required for proper operation However this input will accept levels up to 6Vrms 3 GAIN Control This c...

Page 7: ...lashes when the built in protection circuitry is activated This indicates a problem with the system in relation to the amplifier see Troubleshooting Tips 11 SPEAKER Output Terminals As shown in the wi...

Page 8: ...tery of your car audio system must be disconnected until the entire wiring installation is completed Your PowerBass Autosound amplifier requires unrestricted current to deliver peak performance so do...

Page 9: ...your application Remember Bigger is Better BATT POWER This amplifier should be wired directly to the vehicle battery using the appropriate size cable Start at the vehicle battery and run the power ca...

Page 10: ...the amplifier Insert the ground first and then the 12V and please make sure that you place them into the correctly marked terminals Then tighten the screws down securely use care not to over tighten a...

Page 11: ...ystem be fused within 18 inches 45cm of the connection to the vehicle battery The value of this fuse or circuit breaker should be no greater than the sum of the fuses found on all of the equipment bei...

Page 12: ...bles Car environments are notorious for poorly insulated wires This means that hiss engine noise and fan noise can easily be picked up through RCA cables if run incorrectly Make sure that the cables f...

Page 13: ...a damaged amplifier SET UP ADJUSTMENTS Input GAIN Adjustment Fig 6 GAIN Control GAIN MIN MAX HPF High Pass Filter Adjustment When you are using coaxial or component speaker system this allows you to...

Page 14: ...all frequencies below where the control it is set from going to your subwoofer s This will prevent your subs from playing any low frequencies that may harm the speaker INPUT MODE The INPUT MODE switch...

Page 15: ...om going to the speaker s This will prevent your subwoofer or other speaker from playing any ultra low frequencies that may potentially harm them from over excursion SPECIAL CONTROLS FOR THE ASA3 1200...

Page 16: ...ble Terminate these wires at the speaker end using insulated speaker terminals not supplied or by soldering the connection Make sure the speaker connections are positive to positive and negative to ne...

Page 17: ...600 2 ASA3 800 2 ASA3 1200 2 2 1 Channel Bridged Mode Speaker Output Connection 1 2 Channel Speaker Output Connection Fig 13 2 CH Speaker Connection Do not connect total impedance under 2 ohms Fig 14...

Page 18: ...nnel Speaker Output Connection 4 3 Channel Stereo Mono Speaker Output Connection 5 2 Channel Bridged Mode Speaker Output Connection Fig 16 3 CH Speaker Connection Fig 17 2 CH Speaker Connection 4 ohms...

Page 19: ...ions 5 Channel Models ASA3 700 5 ASA3 1100 5 6 5 Channel Speaker Output Connection 7 3 Channel Speaker Output Connection Fig 19 3 CH Speaker Connection Fig 18 5 CH Speaker Connection 2 ohms minimum 19...

Page 20: ...r more information about recommended power wire check out our website at www powerbassusa com PERSONAL NOTES Name ______________________________________________________________ Date Purchased ________...

Page 21: ...ir flow around the amplifier Voltage protection engaged Voltage to the amp is not within the 10 17 VDC operating range Have the battery charging system inspected Short circuit protection is engaged Ch...

Page 22: ...y Response 20Hz 22kHz 20Hz 22kHz 20Hz 22kHz S N Ratio 94dB 94dB 94dB Damping Factor 150 150 150 Input Sensitivity 0 2 6 0 Volts 0 2 6 0 Volts 0 2 6 0 Volts Crossover Slope 12 dB 12dB 12dB High Pass Cr...

Page 23: ...22kHz 20Hz 22kHz S N Ratio 94dB 94dB 90dB dB EIA Below full rated output Damping Factor 150 150 150 Input Sensitivity 0 2 6 0 Volts 0 2 6 0 Volts 0 2 6 0 Volts Crossover Slope 12dB 12dB 12dB High Pas...

Page 24: ...THD 0 05 0 05 Frequency Response 20Hz 22kHz 20Hz 22kHz S N Ratio 94dB 94dB Damping Factor 150 150 Input Sensitivity 0 2 6 0 Volts 0 2 6 0 Volts Crossover Slope 12 dB 12dB High Pass Crossover Freq Hz 4...

Page 25: ...50 150 Input Sensitivity 0 2 6 0 Volts 0 2 6 0 Volts Crossover Slope 12dB 12dB High Pass Crossover Freq Hz 40 250Hz 40 250Hz Low Pass Crossover Freq Hz 40 250Hz 40 250Hz Variable Subwoofer EQ 0 18dB 0...

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Page 28: ...uid damage or exposure to excessive heat Attempted repairs or alterations of any nature Product that has not been installed according to this owners manual Any implied warranties including warranties...

Page 29: ...PowerBass Autosound A division of PowerBass USA Inc 2133 S Green Privado Ontario CA 917161 Tel 909 923 3868 Fax 909 923 8048 www powerbassusa com...