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Bluetooth
The ATOM 8 provides Bluetooth connectivity via an auto-paring feature. Please note: when Bluetooth mode is active, RCA input is disabled.
Bass Equalization Circuitry
A narrow “Q” peaking equalization circuit is included in the amplifiers. The equalization system is preset at 45Hz. The equalizer control allows you to add up to 12dB of bass boost.
Utilize the bass equalizer to tailor your bass response to your systems needs. Make sure your speakers can handle the extra power output! It would be foolish to add 12dB of gain to
low excursion 8˝ and 10˝ Sub woofers or mid ranges and tweeters. It’s a sure way to blow your speakers.
Audio Output Section
The audio output section of this amplifier features rugged, fast switching MOSFETs.
4-Way System Protection Circuitry
ATOM 8 amplifiers feature our unique IC controlled protection circuitry. This sophisticated circuit constantly monitors the heat sink internal temperature and various voltages, adjusting
the amp automatically and protecting it from dangerous conditions. The status LED located on the input panel of the amplifier provides indication of the amplifier status. It will be green
when the amplifier is receiving proper power, ground and remote voltages and the IC monitoring sequence indicates the amp is functional. In case the amplifier encounters a diagnostic
condition as listed below, the LED will turn red indicating a diagnostic condition. When a diagnostic condition is sensed the amplifier will then go into a self-preservation mode and, if
the cause of the diagnostic condition is not corrected, will eventually shut down. There are certain critical diagnostic conditions which will turn the amplifier off immediately.
Thermal Protection:
When the amplifier reaches an unsafe operating temperature of 80 degrees Celsius the amplifier will turn off. Once the amplifier cools down to a safe temperature,
it will automatically turn on again. If you live in a hot climate and your amp is installed in an enclosed space, we suggest installing additional cooling fans to exhaust the hot air which
can build up in the installation area. This will help keep the ambient temperature in that area as low as possible so that your amps work flawlessly and without any musical interruption.
Speaker Short Circuit Protection:
Should your speakers short circuit due to voice coil burn out, or should the amplifier sense an impedance too low to handle, the Protection LED will
light, indicating a diagnostic condition. Turn off your system, disconnect one speaker at a time and try to determine which speaker might be faulty. Correct the condition and restart
the amplifier. You must reset the amplifier by turning it OFF and then ON again by the Remote power connection after correcting a diagnostic condition. (Turn your radio off and then
on again.) Clipping or total shutdown may also be a result of a bad ground connection or loose ground. If you find that your speakers and speaker wires are not shorted, please check
your ground and power connections.
Input Overload Protection:
This circuit will either shutdown the amplifier completely or make the amplifier spurt on and off indicating that it is in a diagnostic condition. Turn the system
off and reduce the gain on the amplifier or volume from your head unit, this should result in a corrected condition.
DC Offset Protection:
Should any DC voltage try to enter the amplifier via the speaker terminals it will cause the amplifier to shut down and not operate until this condition is remedied.
This circuit will also protect damaging high DC voltages from reaching your speakers should your amplifier ever malfunction.
You must reset amplifier by turning it OFF and then ON again after correcting a diagnostic condition (turn your radio off and then on again). If the amplifier stays in protection after a
reset, it is most likely faulty. Please note: To reset the amplifier, you must first diagnose what caused the problem, correct the fault and restart the system.
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