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The speaker level inputs provide connections for a stereo without RCA outputs. Use them if your 
source unit does not have RCA outputs.
The subwoofer outout channel will always be operational when using the high-level speaker 
inputs.

4.2 High-Level (Speaker) Input Wiring

Stereo with 2x full-range speaker outputs (Front L/R).

Speaker 

Outputs

White (+)

White/Black (-)

Gray (+)

Gray/Black (-)

CH1 - FL

CH2 - FR

Left

Right

Stereo with 4x full-range speaker outputs (Front L/R & Rear L/R).

Speaker 

Outputs

White (+)

White/Black (-)

Gray (+)

Gray/Black (-)

Green (+)

Green/Black (-)

Purple (+)

Purple/Black (-)

CH1 - FL

CH2 - FR

CH3 - RL

CH4 - RR

FL

FR

RL

RR

Input Wiring

AD600.5  COMPACT 5/4/3 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

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Summary of Contents for Aquatic AV AD600.5

Page 1: ...USER INSTALLATION MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION AD600 5 COMPACT 5 4 3 CHANNEL WATERPROOF AMPLIFIER ...

Page 2: ... Output Wiring 5 1 5 Channel Mode 5 2 Bridged 5 Channel Mode 5 3 4 Channel Mode 5 4 Bridged 4 Channel Mode 5 5 3 Channel Mode 5 6 Bridged Mode 6 Amplifier Operation 6 1 Setting Operating Level 6 2 Setting Bass Boost 6 3SettingCrossovers 6 4 Final System Checks 7 Troubleshooting 8 Specifications Dimensions 8 1Specifications 8 2Dimensions 9WarrantyInformation 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 9 10 10 11...

Page 3: ... 2 Ohms 150 Watts 2 Continuous 4 Ohms Bridged 2 Ohm Stable Low Level RCA Inputs High Level Speaker Inputs Bass Boost Adjustment 0 to 18dB Low Distortion MOS FET Power Supply 12dB Oct Low High Pass Electronic Crossover Signal to Noise Ratio 70dB Variable Gain Controls Turn On Off Muting Circuitry Soft Mute Ground Loop Isolation Input Circuit Power and Protection LED Corrosion Resistant Nickel Plate...

Page 4: ...ews Take special care when you work near the gas tank fuel lines hydraulic lines and electrical wiring Never operate the amplifier when it is unmounted Attach all audio system components securely within the amplifier to prevent damage especially in an accident Do not mount this amplifier so that wire connections are unprotected in a pinched condition in contact with any metal surfaces in your vess...

Page 5: ... wire loom when possible Check for proper length to both termination points knowing where each compo nent mounts before you cut anything When routing RCA cables always keep these cables away from the power cables and output speaker wiring Using cables that are too long can cause signal loss and act as an antenna for noise Use only high quality RCA cables that are no longer than necessary to make c...

Page 6: ...lack Rear Line Input Gray Subwoofer Line Input Purple CH1 Front Left White CH2 Front Right Red CH3 Rear Left White CH4 Rear Right Red CH5 Sub Left White CH5 Sub Right Red CH1 Front Left CH2 Front Right CH3 Rear Left CH4 Rear Right White Black Gray Gray Black Green Green Black Purple Purple Black 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 1 High level Speaker inputs 2 Low level RCA inputs 3 Subwoofer Gain control 4 Subw...

Page 7: ... use RCA Y connectors to allow all six of the amplifier s RCA inputs to be connected Always use high quality RCA cables for best audio performance 4 1 Low Level RCA Input Wiring Front Rear Sub Front Right Sub Right Sub Left Front Left Rear Right Rear Left Stereo with 4x RCA full range outputs Front L R Rear L R and 2x RCA subwoofer output L R Front Right Rear Sub Right Rear Sub Left Front Left Rig...

Page 8: ...uts 4 2 High Level Speaker Input Wiring Stereo with 2x full range speaker outputs Front L R Speaker Outputs White White Black Gray Gray Black CH1 FL CH2 FR Left Right Stereo with 4x full range speaker outputs Front L R Rear L R Speaker Outputs White White Black Gray Gray Black Green Green Black Purple Purple Black CH1 FL CH2 FR CH3 RL CH4 RR FL FR RL RR Input Wiring AD600 5 COMPACT 5 4 3 CHANNEL A...

Page 9: ...Purple Black Yellow Black CH5 Subwoofer Yellow In this application the AD600 5 is used to power four full range speakers and a subwoofer 2 ohm and 4 ohm stable in stereo mode 5 2 Bridged 5 Channel Mode In this application the AD600 5 is used to power two full range speakers with increased power and a subwoofer See section 5 6 for further details on Bridge Mode operation 2 ohm and 4 ohm stable in b...

Page 10: ...ay Black Green Purple Black In this application the AD600 5 is used to power four full range speakers 2 ohm and 4 ohm stable in stereo mode 5 4 Bridged 4 Channel Mode In this application the AD600 5 is used to power two full range speakers with increased power See section 5 6 for further details on Bridge Mode operation 2 ohm and 4 ohm stable in bridge mode Output Wiring AD600 5 COMPACT 5 4 3 CHAN...

Page 11: ... the AD600 5 is used to power two full range speakers and a subwoofer 2 ohm and 4 ohm stable in stereo mode 5 6 Bridged Mode Bridged Mode operation allows you to combine the power of two output channels into a single output channel Each bridged channel can power one full range 4 ohm speaker Output Wiring AD600 5 COMPACT 5 4 3 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 11 www aquaticav com ...

Page 12: ...udness off and set all tone or equalisation controls to flat positions 5 Play music content from the source unit and set the volume to 75 of full level 6 Slowly increase the gain control Stop when you hear a slight distortion in the signal and decrease the gain slightly below this threshold 6 2 Setting Bass Boost The amplifier includes a Bass Boost circuit which acts much like an equalizer with va...

Page 13: ...ings Use care when adjusting the controls 4 Turn the source unit s balance controls to extreme positions left and right and listen to the results Audio output from the speakers should match the source unit settings i e audio from left speaker when balance is left 5 Increase the volume and ensure the amplifier produces the audio at full frequencies and without distortion If you hear any distortion ...

Page 14: ...ult an authorized Aquatic AV dealer Distorted audio Gain is not properly set or the speaker cones are damaged Review instructions for setting gain Inspect each speaker cone for signs of damage such as frozen cone or burning smell Amplifier fuse keeps blowing Wiring is connected incorrectly or there is a short circuit Review the installation precautions and diagram in this manual and Check all wiri...

Page 15: ...CH Bass Boost Frequency 50Hz High Pass Electronic Crossover 12dB Oct Variable 50 250Hz Low Pass Electronic Crossover 12dB Oct Variable 50 250Hz Current Draw 2mA standby Gain Control Type Variable Gain Control Ground Loop Isolation Input Circuit Yes Allowable Battery Voltage 10 8V 15 6V Power Fuse Yes in Power Cable Additional Features Nickel plated connectors LED Indicator Remote Turn On Turn On O...

Page 16: ...u thorized Aquatic AV dealer Limit on implied warranties Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above Some states do not allow limita tions on the length of an implied warranty so this limitation may not apply No person is author ized to assume for Aquatic AV any other liability in c...

Page 17: ...the interference by one of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 3 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by th...

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