MC
500
Five Hundred Watt
Multiple-Channel
Amplifier
Page 1: ...MC 500 Five Hundred Watt Multiple Channel Amplifier P...
Page 2: ...performance CONTENTS Wiring diagram 3 Design feature 4 Installation 5 Power connections 6 Remote power on connection 7 LED power indicators a Selecting operating mode a Input connections 9 Output con...
Page 3: ...3 Figure I 2Channel Opmztian Flgun 2 3 Channel OperatIm I...
Page 4: ...tion dynamic headroom is reduced instead of a complete shutdown until normal operating temperature is reached Then full output capacity is restored The entire process is automatic and inaudible In the...
Page 5: ...son you may want to consider using a professional installer who has the tools and more importantly the experience to do the job right If you decide to install your equipment yourself we hope that this...
Page 6: ...s wiring is laid out and run your wires in the same locations when possible Many passageways wire hooks and strain relief devices already exist in your car take advantage of them Keep all wiring insid...
Page 7: ...ately fused The GROUND terminal 2 should be connected directly to the automobile chassis with 8 gauge wire or larger Make this wire as short as possible to prevent noise in the system A nearby bolt ca...
Page 8: ...s its own LED indicating power on 13 for main CHANNEL A and 24 for main CHANNEL 8 Since power should be disconnected during installation these LEDs should be dark until you are finished Both LEDs will...
Page 9: ...deck Some tuner decks use preamp output connectors other than RCA jacks in which case you will need a special cable or adaptor available from your dealer If your tuner deck has speaker outputs and no...
Page 10: ...is operating in mono and all four terminals for the other main channel The terminals on your loudspeakers are marked for polarity and loudspeaker wire is coded by color or by markings on the jacket B...
Page 11: ...s for each channel To optimize the MC500 impedance move the appropriate pair of fuses for each channel Note that the fuse pair positions will optimize main CHANNEL A or CHANNEL B for 4 or 2 ohms in 4...
Page 12: ...heck both sources and set levels using the lesser of the outputs usually the tape LINEAR SUUUOUFER EXTENSIUN CIRCUIT LSE The LSE circuit will compensate for the natural rolloff of most loudspeakers an...
Page 13: ...the loudspeaker wires for shorts using an ohmmeter or continuity checker Check the LED indicators If both are out check the relay or fuse in the power line if that fuse is blown replace it with anothe...
Page 14: ...rrent draw Input sensitivity Input impedance Linear subwoofer extension Dimensions 250 watts continuous per channel x 2 into 4 or 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz 250 watts continuous mono into 4 or 8 ohms 20 Hz 2...
