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ATM COMPACT CLASS D AMPLIFIER

Owners Manual

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

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

ATM 600.1D
ATM 900.1D

Summary of Contents for ATM 600.1D

Page 1: ...ners Manual Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new amplifier Should your PowerBass AutoSound mobile amplifier ever require service you will need to have the original dat...

Page 2: ...rs these models are designed specifically for low frequencies and are intended only to power subwoofers It is important that you closely follow the wiring instructions contained in this Owners Manual...

Page 3: ...u Line Output Jacks Remote Gain Control Included INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE Installation of PowerBass mobile amplifiers requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring and proper speaker impedance We s...

Page 4: ...to trim 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 I...

Page 5: ...eat For alternate installation locations please consult your authorized PowerBass Dealer NOTE Do not use a drill with driver bit to mount the amplifier Excessive force could cause the plastic mounting...

Page 6: ...s indicates a problem with the system in relation to the amplifier see Troubleshooting Tips 3 REMOTE Gain This is the connector port for the Remote Gain Control Now the amplifiers secondary gain circu...

Page 7: ...s of frequencies and is adjustable from 40Hz through 180Hz to eliminate unwanted high frequencies 9 SUB SONIC Control This control is continuously adjustable from 17Hz through 50Hz at 12dB per octave...

Page 8: ...the car battery see Power Cable Selection Chart for recommended wire gauge for each model 15 REM Remote Input Terminal All PowerBass AutoSound amplifiers can be turned on by applying 12 volts to this...

Page 9: ...r car audio system must be disconnected until the entire wiring installation is completed Your PowerBass Autosound Class D amp will draw large levels of current so use the largest gauge power ground c...

Page 10: ...de GND Ground When grounding your amplifier locate a metal area close to the amplifier that is good source of ground preferably the floor pan Once again investigate the area you wish to use for electr...

Page 11: ...urce unit that will turn on and off the amplifier in correspondence with the source If the source unit does not have a remote turn on lead then a power antenna wire can be used If neither of these lea...

Page 12: ...cables 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 cable...

Page 13: ...evel outputs i e factory radio This connection will allow you to connect directly to the speaker output of the radio without the need of an external adapter Determine the type of radio you have and ma...

Page 14: ...above may leave you with damaged speaker and or a damaged amplifierr LPF Low Pass Filter Adjustment The crossover frequency adjustment filters out frequencies that you don t want your subwoofer s to...

Page 15: ...us allowing you to tailor your sound system to your particular tastes The BASS FREQ lets you choose the frequency that the BASS EQ will boost from 30Hz 80Hz You will want to experiment with both contr...

Page 16: ...ls not supplied or by soldering the connection to the subwoofer Be certain to maintain correct polarity throughout the system Make sure the subwoofer connections are positive to positive and negative...

Page 17: ...woofer 1 4 ohm Fig 11 Two 4 ohm Subwoofers with Single Voice Coil Speaker Output Configurations 1 A SINGLE VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKER 2 TWO SINGLE VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS Note Don t connect sp...

Page 18: ...1 ohm as shown above 1 4 ohms DUAL VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER Dual 4 ohm becomes 8 ohm as shown above Dual 2 ohm becomes 4 ohm as shown above Dual 1 ohm becomes 2 ohm as shown above CAUTION Maintaining pro...

Page 19: ...website at www powerbassusa com PERSONAL NOTES Name ______________________________________________________________ Date Purchased ______________________________________________________ Dealer _______...

Page 20: ...plifier Voltage protection engaged Voltage to the amp is not within the 10 16 5 VDC operating range Have the battery charging system inspected Short circuit protection is engaged Check for speaker wir...

Page 21: ...ter 40Hz 180 Hz Crossover Slope 12dB Octave Sub Sonic Filter 17Hz 50Hz Bass EQ 0 18 dB Bass FREQ 30Hz 80Hz Input Gain Control 0 5V 5 0V Low Level Input Impedance 22K Ohms Damping Factor 150 into 4 Ohm...

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Page 23: ...id 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 o...

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