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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Check fuses in amplifier.
Be sure Turn-on lead is connected

Repair power wire or connections

Check connections to radio

Check fuse

Inspect for short circuit or an
open connection.

Reverse Left and Right 
RCA inputs to determine if it is
occurring before the amp.
Check Tuner/Deck volume level.
Clean contacts on fuse holders.

Be sure proper speakers are used
to ensure impedance
recommendations are observed.
(If you use an Ohmmeter to 
check speaker resistance, 
please remember that DC
resistance and AC impedance
may not be the same.)

NO SOUND

AMP NOT 

SWITCHING

ON

NO SOUND

IN ONE

CHANNEL

AMP

TURNING

OFF

MEDIUM/

HIGH

VOLUME

SYMPTOMS 

CHECK POINTS                                   CURE 

Is the power
LED illuminated?

No power to power wire

No power to remote
wire with receiver on

Fuse broken

Check speaker leads

Check audio input
leads

Check speaker load
impedance

Summary of Contents for EV5500

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Page 2: ... recommended that you read this Owners Manual before beginning installation WARNING High powered audio systems in a vehicle are capable of generating Live Concert high levels of sound pressure Continued exposure to excessively high volume sound levels may cause hearing loss or damage Also operation of a motor vehicle while listening to audio equipment at high volume levels may impair your ability ...

Page 3: ...fier and the 2 front speakers Then use the built in power of your radio to drive the 2 rear speakers 3 Are your components matched The RMS power rating of your speaker s must be equal or greater than the RMS power rating of your amplifier Your speaker s also must be 2 8 Ohms impedance for stable amplifier operation Impedance information is normally printed on the speaker basket or magnet 4 Where w...

Page 4: ...vehicle s Chassis NOTE GROUND WIRE SHOULD NOT BE EXTENDED MORE THAN 3 FT 1 METER 2 12 Volt Fused Constant Power To Battery Due to the power requirements of the Amplifier this connection should be made directly to the positive terminal of battery For safety measures install an in line Fuse Holder not included as close to the battery positive terminal as possible with an ampere rating not to exceed ...

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Page 7: ...attery or the positive terminal of an isolated audio system battery Warning Always protect this power wire by installing a fuse or circuit breaker of the appropriate size within 12 inches of the battery terminal connection 10 SPEAKERS The speaker connector in here 11 LED Will illuminate BLUE to indicate the amplifier is on and operating normally and will be illuminated RED if the amplifier shuts d...

Page 8: ...FIG 2 FIVE CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATION 8 3CH 1CH 2CH 5CH 4CH 5CH 5CH 5CH FIG 1 FIVE CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION ...

Page 9: ...FIG 4 FIVE CHANNEL TRI MODE CONFIGURATION 5CH 5CH 5CH 9 FIG 3 FIVE CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATION 5CH 5CH 5CH ...

Page 10: ...contacts on fuse holders Be sure proper speakers are used to ensure impedance recommendations are observed If you use an Ohmmeter to check speaker resistance please remember that DC resistance and AC impedance may not be the same NO SOUND AMP NOT SWITCHING ON NO SOUND IN ONE CHANNEL AMP TURNING OFF MEDIUM HIGH VOLUME SYMPTOMS CHECK POINTS CURE Is the power LED illuminated No power to power wire No...

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Page 12: ...d or are subject to pinching or damage from nearby objects The 12V DC power wire must be fused at the battery positive terminal connection Before making or breaking power connections at this system power terminals disconnect the 12V wire at the battery end Confirm your radio cassette player and or other equip is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals If you need to repla...

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