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ROUBLE SHOOTING THE SYSTEM

We have put together this trouble-shooting guide if you experience problems after 

installing the amplifier. Please keep in mind that the majority of problems incurred are 

caused by improper installation and not the equipment itself. In addition, there are many 

components in the system that could cause various signal problems such as inducted 

electrical noise and engine noise.

Before you can properly address the problem, you must first find the component that is 

causing the problem. This will take patience and a process of elimination.

 

LOOK FOR…..   

 

 

 

SOLUTION

No Output

 

Blown fuse 

 

 

 

          Replace

 

Bad RCA Cable(s) 

 

 

          Replace

 

+12V at power terminal 

 

 

          Check connection

 

+12V at remote terminal   

 

          Check connection

 

Grounding point clean and tight 

 

          Check for ground w/meter

 

Head Unit’s fader not in center position 

          Set to center position

 

Master & Slave settings   

 

          Confirm correct setting

Low Output

 

Check level adjustments   

 

          Re-adjust

 

Bad RCA cable(s)  

 

 

          Replace

 

Improper level matching   

 

          Re-adjust

 

Master & Slave settings   

 

          Confirm correct setting

Engine Noise

 

Grounding points are clean and tight 

          Check for ground w/meter

 

Ground all components at same point 

          Ground at same point

 

Try different grounding point 

 

          Change for better ground

 

Bad RCA cable(s)  

 

 

          Replace

 

Use High Quality shielded RCA cables 

          Rejects inducted noise

 

Low Vehicle charging system and/or battery            Fix and/or replace

Red Protection L.E.D. illuminated

 

Speaker short 

 

 

 

          Check speakers connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

          for short circuit

 

Speaker grounding out 

 

 

          Make sure speaker wires

 

 

 

 

 

 

          Do not touch chassis ground

 

Impedance too low 

 

 

          Check speaker impedance

 

Overheating 

 

 

 

          Check mounting location

 

 

 

 

 

 

          for Adequate air circulation

 

 

 

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PECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

Input Voltage @ 11 - 14.4 VDC:

Dynamic Power

 

4 ohm

 

4 ohms Bridged

 

2 ohm

Frequency Resp.

S/N Ratio (A-weight)

Low Input Level

Crossover Type

Crossover Freq. (Lowpass)

Crossover Slope

Bass EQ.

Size  (L x W x H)

Fuse Rating

Input Voltage @ 11 - 14.4 VDC:

Dynamic Power

 

4 ohm

 

2 ohm

 

1 ohm

Frequency Resp.

S/N Ratio (A-weight)

Low Input Level

Crossover Type

Crossover Freq. (Lowpass)

Crossover Slope

Bass EQ.

Subsonic Filter

Remote Control Included

Fuse Rating

 

 

   

13

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QCA4500D

4500 watts

1 x 875 watts

1 x 2250 watts

1 x 4500 watts

20Hz - 250Hz

>90dB

246mV - 5.9V

Low Pass

40Hz - 150Hz

18dB per octave

18dB @ 45Hz

20Hz - 50Hz

optional

3 x 30 amp

QCA4400

2500 watts

4 x 400 watts

2 x 1200 watts

4 x 700 watts

10Hz-20Khz

>90dB

200mV. - 5.8 V

Hi/Low Pass

55Hz - 400Hz

12db per octave

18dB @ 45Hz

14.75 x 9.75 x 2.6

2 x 25 amp

QCA2500D

2500 watts

1 x 625 watts 

1 x 1500 watts

1 x 2500 watts

20Hz - 250Hz

>90dB

246mV - 5.9V

Low Pass

40Hz - 150Hz

18dB per octave

18dB @ 45Hz

20Hz - 50Hz

optional

2 x 20 amp

QCA3500D

3500 watts

1 x 750 watts

1 x 1750 watts

1 x 3500 watts

20Hz - 250Hz

>90dB

246mV - 5.9V

Low Pass

40Hz - 150Hz

18dB per octave

18dB @ 45Hz

20Hz - 50Hz

optional

2 x 30 amp

Due to continuous improvment of the product the specifications are subject to change without notice. 

Summary of Contents for QCA4400

Page 1: ...e only QUANTUM AUDIO will either repair or replace as its option any unit that has been found to be defective and under warranty provided the defect occurs within One 1 year if purchased through an authorized QUANTUM AUDIO dealer This limited warranty does not extend to units that have been subjected to misuse abuse neglect or accident Products that in QUANTUM AUDIO s judgment shows evidence of ha...

Page 2: ... amplifiers power wire at the battery Be sure to fuse the power wire within 12 of the car s battery This will protect the car s battery in case of a short circuit between the power amplifier and battery THIS IS A MUST the amplifier s built in fuse will only protect the power amplifier not the car s battery Use high grade wire connectors To ensure maximum power transfer and secure safe connections ...

Page 3: ...lifier from damage due to a short found in the speakers or wiring If one of the speakers or its wiring comes in contact with ground the amplifier will shut down To resume normal operation correct the problem and turn the head unit off then back on The amplifier will reset and play again Thermal Protection To protect the amplifier circuitry against damage caused by prolonged exposure to high temper...

Page 4: ...raw large levels of current that cannot be provided by any circuit in the car s fuse box We recommended using a 4 to 8 gauge power wire for your connections depending on the amplifier and length of the wire Strip one end of the wire to connect to the terminal on the amplifier marked batt Loosen screw terminal and connect bare wire and tighten Use caution to make sure no stray wire strands come in ...

Page 5: ... sets of speaker terminals on the amplifier These terminals are connected in paralleled internally connected together The second set of speaker terminals are intended for ease of connection when running multiple woofers 8 REMOTE LEVEL IN OUT MIN MAX 20Hz 50Hz 40Hz 130Hz 0dB 18dB SUBSONIC LPF BASS BOOST www QuantumAudio net 2500 Watts Dynamic Power Class D Monoblock Amplifier QCA2500D 94 7 L R Opti...

Page 6: ...nt Once you select your mounting location you will need to run the control wire from the remote to the amplifier To avoid possibility of induced noise from the car s electrical system i e popping noises or engine noise run the cable from the remote to the amplifier away from the car s electrical wiring 10 9 Ch4 Ch4 Ch3 Ch3 Ch2 Ch2 Ch1 Ch1 POWER PROTECT BRIDGE MODE BRIDGE MODE www QuantumAudio net ...

Page 7: ...uder faster as you turn the volume control on the radio Ideally to properly level match the system the goal is to achieve maximum output from the amplifier without distortion at about of the volume control To determine if the amplifier s gain is set properly turn the system on and slowly increase the volume control You should be able to use about volume before the system gets loud but not distorti...

Page 8: ...m and or battery Fix and or replace Red Protection L E D illuminated Speaker short Check speakers connection for short circuit Speaker grounding out Make sure speaker wires Do not touch chassis ground Impedance too low Check speaker impedance Overheating Check mounting location for Adequate air circulation SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage 11 14 4 VDC Dynamic Power 4 ohm 4 ohms Bridged 2 ohm Frequency ...

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