Quick Start

Recommended for experienced professional installers only!

1.Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Note: If the vehicle’s radio features a code type security system, make certain you know the code before disconnecting the battery!

2.Mount the amplifier to the desired location using four screws.

3.Run a minimum AWG #10 power cable complete with a 20 amp fuse (not included) directly from the posi- tive +12V battery terminal to the desired amplifier location. Keep the fuse to within 5" of the battery terminal, and before the wire runs through any metal partition.

Note: All wiring connections should be made either by soldering with heat- shrink tubing insulation or with high quality crimp type insulated connectors installed with a good crimping tool. Soldering crimp connections is recom- mended to further enhance connection reliability. Never use wire-nuts, insula- tion-displacement connectors (i.e. ScotchLok type), or “twist and tape” connections. Do not use electrical tape; it will loosen with age and extreme temperatures. Never leave bare wire exposed.

4.Connect power wiring as shown in the Wiring Diagram on page 13, using the supplied power harness.

5.Connect the outputs from the signal source to the appropriate inputs of the amplifier according to the Wiring Diagram (page 13) with either high quality low-level signal cables with RCA plugs, with the supplied Speaker-level input connector, or both.

6.Connect the speakers to the ampli- fier according to the wiring diagram on page 13.

7.Turn the input sensitivity adjustment to the 1/4 position.

8.Set the input level switch to “line” if you are using the line-level (preamp) inputs.

9.Set the crossover switch as desired.

10.Set the input mode switch to stereo, left + right or right input only operation.

11.Reconnect the negative battery cable.

12.Turn on the signal source at a low volume level and check for the correct output from each speaker.

13.Adjust the amplifier gain control, using the procedure described in the Gain Adjustment section on page 20.

14.Read the rest of the manual to get maximum use and enjoyment from your amplifier.