AudioBahn A5000SPL, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Planning Your System
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b. Are your components matched? The RMS power rating of your speakers must be
equal or greater than the amplifier's. They also must be 1-8 Ohms impedance
(this information is normally printed on the speaker magnet).
c. Consider both the length of your leads, and routing when determining the mounting
location. Pre-Amp input Jacks require a length of high quality shielded male to male
RCA patch cord.
NOTE:
DISTORTION LEVEL IS CONSIDERABLY LOWER FROM PRE-AMP (LOW LEVEL)
OUTPUTS, THAN SPEAKER (HIGH LEVEL) OUTPUTS.
Before beginning the installation, consider the following:
a. If you plan to expand your system by adding other components sometime in the
future, ensure that adequate space is left, and cooling requirements are met.
If your radio/source is equipped with Pre-Amp outputs, it is possible to utilize them
to drive an Amplifier and connecting (amplifier) to the 2 rear speakers.
Then, use the built-in power of your radio to drive the 2 front speakers.
a. Select a suitable location that is convenient for mounting, accessible for wiring, and
has ample room for air circulation and cooling.
b.
The mounting position of your amplifier will have a great effect on its ability to dissipate
the heat generated during normal operation. It has an ample heat sink for heat
dissipation, and also is designed with a thermal shut-down (for heat protection) circuit,
having enough air directed over the cooling fins will improve heat dissipation dramatically.
DO NOT enclose the amplifier in a small box or cover it so that air can not flow around
the fins. Temperatures in car trunks have been measured as high as (155 F) in the
summer time. Since the thermal shut-down point for the amplifier is (158 F) it is easy
to see that it must be mounted for maximum cooling capability. To achieve the maximum
advantage of convection air flow in an enclosed trunk, mount the amplifier in a horizontal
position. Cooling requirements are considerably relaxed when mounting inside the
passenger compartment since the driver will not allow temperatures to reach a critical
point. Floor mounting under the seat is usually satisfactory as long as there is at least 1
inch (2.54 cm) above the amplifier's fins for ventilation.
CAUTION: Before connecting any wires to the amplifier, disconnect the ground lead from
the battery. Leave the ground lead disconnected until you are done wiring the
amplifier.
Planning Your System
Mounting Your System
Use the included mounting hardware included with the packaging to install your
amplifier using the diagram shown later in this manual.