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SPEAKER WIRING AND CONFIGURATIONS

Speaker Load

Keep in mind your PowerBass Autosound Class D amp is a high power amplifier and not a high current amplifier. 

In other words this amplifier requires a minimum impendance of 1-Ohm mono to operate trouble 
free. 

Lower impedance will send the amplifier into protection and possibly damage the electronics inside.

Subwoofer Wiring

Choose the correct speaker wire for your application. We recommend a minimum of 16 gauge wire. Route 
these using the same precautions as you did when you ran the power cable. Terminate these wires at the 
subwoofer end using insulated speaker terminals (not supplied) or by soldering the connection to the sub-
woofer. Be certain to maintain correct polarity throughout the system. Make sure the subwoofer connections 
are positive-to-positive and negative-to-negative. Most speaker wire has some indicator (color code, ribbing, 
or printing) on one of the two wires to help you distinguish the positive (+) and negative (-) leads.

At the amplifier end, insert the speaker wires into the properly marked terminals. Use a Phillips screw driver to 
loosen the speaker terminals on the amplifier. Make certain that no bare wire ends touch each other. Such contact 
could result in an electrical short and cause the amplifier to turn off (short circuit protection) or malfunction.

DO NOT attempt to “bridge” the speaker outputs of this amplifier with the speaker outputs of a second amplifier.

NOTE: 

It is highly recommended that a hand screw driver and NOT a power drill is used 

to tighten the screws on the terminal blocks. This will prevent stripping or other possible 
damage to the amplifier.

Содержание ACS-1000D

Страница 1: ...hrough this manual to familiarize yourself with your new amplifier Should your PowerBass AutoSound mobile amplifier ever require service you will need to have the original dated receipt ACS 500D ACS 1...

Страница 2: ...only to power subwoofers It is important that you closely follow the wiring instructions contained in this Owners Manual so that you get the most from your PowerBass AutoSound Class D Mono mobile amp...

Страница 3: ...RIENCE Installation of PowerBass mobile amplifiers requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring and proper speaker impedance We strongly recommend installation by an authorized PowerBass dealer T...

Страница 4: ...to trim away fabric from hole locations before drilling or cutting When running power cables through sheet metal be sure to use grommets to properly insulate the metal edges from the wire insulation...

Страница 5: ...owerBass Dealer NOTE Do not use a drill with driver bit to mount the amplifier Excessive force could cause the plastic mounting feet to crack WARNING Upside down mounting will compromise heat dissipat...

Страница 6: ...with source units that have RCA line level outputs A source unit with a minimum output of 250mV is required for proper operation However this input will accept levels up to 6Vrms 4 BASS EQ Switch This...

Страница 7: ...on the amplifier chassis are for protecting the amp against over current situation To protect the vehicles electrical system an additional fuse should be used within 18 inches of the battery on the 12...

Страница 8: ...completed Your PowerBass Autosound Mono amp will draw large levels of current so use the largest gauge power ground cable possible Using too small of power cable can result in unnecessary over heatin...

Страница 9: ...emember to leave the fuse out or circuit breaker off until all other cable connections are made GND Ground When grounding your amplifier locate a metal area close to the amplifier that is good source...

Страница 10: ...source remote output to the wire Go back to the amplifier and cut the wire to length Loosen the screw terminal marked REM on the amplifier FUSE REQUIREMENTS While the panel on your PowerBass amplifie...

Страница 11: ...un incorrectly Make sure that the cables for power and audio signal are not on the same side of the vehicle and that they do no cross each other this will help reduce any noise that may radiate from t...

Страница 12: ...he High Level inputs if you have already wired the Low Level Inputs CAUTION Before making any connections determine the type of radio to avoid possible damage to amplifer and or radio ACS 500D LOW INP...

Страница 13: ...amaged speaker and or a damaged amplifier LPF Low Pass Filter Adjustment The crossover frequency adjustment filters out frequencies that you don t want your subwoofer s to repro duce Using the LPF con...

Страница 14: ...l the module within easy reach on or under your dash Fig 9 Optional PB GAIN1 Control Module with Pre wired Plug Bass EQ Switch This special feature is designed to provide you more powerful sound quali...

Страница 15: ...t polarity throughout the system Make sure the subwoofer connections are positive to positive and negative to negative Most speaker wire has some indicator color code ribbing or printing on one of the...

Страница 16: ...ns 1 OHM STABLE DESIGN Minimum Impedance Load is 1 OHM 1 A SINGLE VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKER 2 TWO SINGLE VOICE COIL SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS SPEAKE R SU BWOOFER OUTPU T FUSE 25 A 25 A BATT G ND RE M STAT...

Страница 17: ...ohm as shown above Dual 1 ohm becomes 2 ohm as shown above 1 OHM STABLE DESIGN Minimum Impedance Load is 1 Ohm Maintaining proper impedance is critical when wiring the Class D model amplifiers Imprope...

Страница 18: ...s is strictly prohibited without the express consent of PowerBass USA Inc Copyright 2015 PowerBass USA Inc RECOMMENDED WIRE SIZES Power Cable Selection Chart Fuse Total 4Ft 4 7Ft 7 10Ft 10 13Ft 13 16...

Страница 19: ...amplifier Voltage protection engaged Voltage to the amp is not within the 10 16 5 VDC operating range Have the battery charging system inspected Short circuit protection is engaged Check for speaker w...

Страница 20: ...50Hz S N Ratio EIA Rated 90dB 90dB Input Sensitivity 0 25V 6 0 Volts 0 25V 6 0 Volts Crossover Slope 12dB 12dB Low Pass Crossover Freq Hz 30 250Hz 30 250Hz Bass EQ on off 0 12dB 0 12dB Subwoofer EQ Fr...

Страница 21: ...NOTES 21...

Страница 22: ...NOTES...

Страница 23: ...uid damage or exposure to excessive heat Attempted repairs or alterations of any nature Product that has not been installed according to this owners manual Any implied warranties including warranties...

Страница 24: ...PowerBass Autosound A division of PowerBass USA Inc 2133 S Green Privado Ontario CA 91761 Tel 909 923 3868 Fax 909 923 8048 www powerbassusa com...

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