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A Word About
Amplifier Current Draw...

The following basic formula can be used as a quick guide to determine the
total amperage draw of a mobile audio system. This formula is based on a 85%
class “d” amplifier efficiency rating. 

Diamond Audio D5

amplifiers are more

efficient. Others may be less. Typical class “ab” mobile amplifiers are around
50% efficient.

Formula:

Total amplifier rated RMS power divided by .85 = Total Input Wattage

Total Input Wattage = Current Draw (in Amps)
Battery Voltage

Example:

An 

D5

600.1 amplifier has 1 channel at 600 Watts RMS into 1 Ohm  totaling

600 Watts. Work the formula as follows:

600 Watts / .85 = 705.88 W

705.88 W = 58.82 A Total Current Draw

12 V

If using a 

D5

1200.1 amplifier driven to a 1 Ohm mono load, double the total

wattage number:

1200 / .85 = 1411.76 W

1411.76 W = 117.65 A Total Current Draw

12 V

Note: If you are installing multiple amplifiers, add up the total current draw

for all of them and choose the appropriate gauge based on the grand
total.

TURN-ON CONNECTION (REMOTE)

Locate the terminal labeled “REMOTE” between the ground and +12V power
connection points on the end of the amplifier. Your source unit should have a
wire in its harness labeled “REMOTE” or “AMP TURN-ON.” Some source units
come equipped with a “Power Antenna” lead only. This should also work. Run
this wire from your source unit to the amplifiers REMOTE connection. Strip
approximately 1/2 inch of insulation from the wire. Insert the wire into the
terminal, and tighten the Allen screw. Your 

D5 Professional Reference Series

Amplifier

will accept remote turn-on wire up to 10 gauge directly.

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Содержание D5 1200.1

Страница 1: ...nd warranty non warranty repairs Repair or replacement under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer DAT shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any expressed or implied warranty on this product Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited ...

Страница 2: ...600 1 1200 1 Owner s Manual Serial Number__________________________ Date of Purchase________________________ www diamondaudio com Professional Reference Series Amplifier ...

Страница 3: ...able Electronic Crossovers Nickel Plated Solid Brass Circuit Board Mounted 4 Gauge Direct Power Ground Connector Blocks Nickel Plated Solid Brass Circuit Board Mounted 10 Gauge Direct or Banana Plug Direct Speaker Connectors Fly Cut Billet Aluminum End Plates Fully Adjustable Mounting Feet SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 10 500 Hz Signal to Noise Ratio 80dB THD 0 10 Input Sensitivity 2 to 5V RMS...

Страница 4: ...erworth FUSE RECOMMENDATIONS D5 Professional Reference Series Amplifiers come with circuit board mounted fusing In addition to that we recommend that you install the correct size fuse holder combination to the main power cable within 18 inches of the battery This will protect your vehicle from fire damage due to a short circuit to the chassis or vehicle body If a single amplifier is installed foll...

Страница 5: ...d airtight panels Let the amplifier breathe Without air circulation your amplifier will shut down its power output to protect itself D5 Professional Reference Amplifiers do not utilize any fan driven cooling system Care must be taken to provide a sufficient flow of air around the amplifier for the thermal management system to operate at peak efficiency Air should be able the flow over the top and ...

Страница 6: ...er for both the vehicle AND the audio system a high output alternator should be installed for best performance A Word About Batteries and High Output Alternators The battery in your car is a chemical storage device for electrical energy generated by the alternator It is capable of briefly supplying high currents for cold starting the vehicle as well as powering other important electrical loads eit...

Страница 7: ...s brake or fuel lines computers etc Remove any paint and carpet glue to a spot approximately 1 inch in diameter Drill a hole into the middle of this area Cut a length of ground cable long enough to go from the ground point to the amplifier Terminate the ground cable with a ring connector and attach it to the bare metal using a bolt star washer and nut Seal the area from above and below to prevent ...

Страница 8: ...en to a 1 Ohm mono load double the total wattage number 1200 85 1411 76 W 1411 76 W 117 65 A Total Current Draw 12 V Note If you are installing multiple amplifiers add up the total current draw for all of them and choose the appropriate gauge based on the grand total TURN ON CONNECTION REMOTE Locate the terminal labeled REMOTE between the ground and 12V power connection points on the end of the am...

Страница 9: ...erence Series Amplifier will accept speaker wire up to 10 gauge directly Locate the speaker terminal block on the end of the amplifier Strip approximately 1 2 inch of insulation from the wire insert the wire into the terminal and tighten the Allen screw Repeat for all speaker wires Please observe our recommended minimum speaker impedances to prevent possible damage Banana Jacks using up to 8 gauge...

Страница 10: ...order 24dB octave lowpass and second order 12dB octave subsonic Butterworth filters These filter networks sum to a flat response at their 3dB break points This results in a smooth and seamless transition from one frequency band to the next Butterworth filters provide maximally flat frequency responses when compared to other filter structures All crossover controls are mounted on the signal side of...

Страница 11: ...this control sets the Subsonic filter point from 15Hz fully counterclockwise to 40Hz fully clockwise PHASE IN OUT Pushing this button IN engages the Phase switch putting the amp 180 degrees out of phase Pushing this button OUT keeps the amp in phase In some vehicles this can help with the timing and overall response of your system If your woofers are not in phase with the rest of the system it can...

Страница 12: ...ted when playing music Check to make sure all RCA and speaker wire connections are good and tight Make sure gains are not turned up above clipping 3 The amplifier channels squeal when operating One or more speaker wires are shorted or one or more speaker voice coils are shorted or rubbing If speakers and wires are OK contact your authorized dealer 4 Amplifier volume cuts out as music is playing wi...

Страница 13: ...11 Diamond Audio Technology D5 Class D D5 2 Channel 2 way Component Set With Passive Crossovers Subwoofers 1 Ohm Min Impedence Source Unit Front RCA Rear RCA SYSTEM DIAGRAM 1 ...

Страница 14: ...Diamond Audio Technology 12 D5 Class D Source Unit 2 way Comp Set With Passive Crossovers Rear Fill Subwoofers 1 Ohm Min Impedence D5 4 Channel Front RCA Rear RCA SYSTEM DIAGRAM 2 ...

Страница 15: ...2 way Component Set with Passive Crossovers 2 way Component Set with Passive Crossovers Subwoofers 1 Ohm Min Impedence D5 Class D D5 2 Channel D5 2 Channel Source Unit Right RCA Left RCA Sub Out EQ bridged bridged SYSTEM DIAGRAM 3 ...

Страница 16: ...e Crossovers 2 way Component Set with Passive Crossovers Subwoofers 1 Ohm Min Impedence D5 Class D Source Unit Right RCA Left RCA Sub Out EQ Subwoofers 1 Ohm Min Impedence D5 Class D Rear Fill Rear Fill D5 4 Channel D5 4 Channel bridged bridged SYSTEM DIAGRAM 4 ...

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