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Installation
Germanium Two
Fasten amplifier to a suitable, well-ventilated location in the vehicle, if possible to the auto body, with included
sheet metal screws and insulated washers.
The amplifier’s heatsink can get very hot, making sufficient distance to temperature sensitive parts absolutely
necessary.
Caution:
Clamp the negative pole of the battery before working on connections. This work requires expertise
and should be performed with careful consideration to the relevant safety regulations.
Before connecting the power supply and loudspeaker cables all screws on the amplifier terminal block must be
unscrewed in an upward direction, so that the screws do not obstruct the path of the cables. Under no circumstances
should screws be completely unscrewed, however.
Caution:
Important Safety Notice Concerning Risk of Fire and Injury.
Unscrewing or turning of the screws on the amplifier terminal block during active amplifier operation
(amplifier is performing) is not permitted, as the risk of a short circuit between the screwdriver and the
heatsink cannot be excluded, thus making extreme damage to the amplifier or car, or a burn injury
caused by the electrical current on the screwdriver, unavoidable.
Drilling out the amplifier terminal block for the purpose of cross-section extension for cable insertion
can cause damage to the electronics and will result in an immediate voiding of the warranty.
Attach red cable with diameter of 16 mm2 to 35 mm2 directly to the positive terminal (+) of the battery or the
central positive point of the HiFi unit and run to the amplifier. Make absolutely certain that the main electrical
cable is secured with a fuse. (see below).
Provide the free end of the power cable with a protective sleeve and insert into the clamp „+12 V“ (3) of the
amplifier. Firmly tighten the clamping screw.
Connect black cable with diameter of 16 mm2 to 35 mm2 directly to the autobody or to the central ground of the
HiFi unit and run to the amplifier.
Provide the free end of this power cable with a protective sleeve and insert into the clamp „GND“ (1) of the
amplifier. Firmly tighten the clamping screw.
The total electrical consumption of the complete audio system must be calculated to determine the appropriate fuse
to be employed. Therefore, the total electrical requirements of each audio device must be considered. Review
manufacturers data for each individual unit and add together to determine total consumption (include fuses with
Amp data). The resulting sum is the total electrical consumption in ampere and corresponds to the fuse
requirements. The fuse must always be inserted into the main power cable directly behind the battery (+).
Remote Connection
Run cables with small diameter from the car radio or CD-player-remote terminal to the amplifier connection
„REM“ (2) using a protective cable sleeve.
When switching the car radio/CD-radio on and/or off the amplifier is switched on and/or off over a soft muting
with a time delay of approximately one second.