Coustic 320QE, & 480QE Connect the Amplifier to the Battery, Connect the Amplifier Remote Control

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Connect the Amplifier to the Speakers. Use thicker speaker wires (e.g. 8 - 10 gauge desirable) for these connections.

For Stereo Mode

1.Connect the front left negative ("–") speaker output of the amplifier to the negative terminal of the left speaker.

2.Connect the front left positive ("+") speaker output of the amplifier to the positive terminal of the left speaker.

3.Connect the front right ("–") speaker output of the amplifier to the negative terminal of the right speaker.

4.Connect the front right ("+") speaker output of the amplifier to the positive terminal of the right speaker.

5.Repeat the same for the rear channel speaker connections.

 

 

BRIDGE

 

 

+

L

-

+

R

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FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

REAR

+

L

-

+

R

-

 

 

BRIDGE

 

 

 

Figure 7: Stereo Connection

For Bridged (Mono) Mode

1.Connect the front left positive ("+") speaker output of the amplifier to the positive input terminal of the speaker.

2.Connect the front right negative ("–") speaker output of the amplifier to the negative input terminal of the speaker.

3.Repeat the same for the rear channel.

4.Make sure that ALL RCAs (front and rear left/right) are plugged in, other wise bass response and output will suffer.

 

 

BRIDGE

 

 

+

L

-

+

R

-

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

REAR

+

L

-

+

R

-

 

 

BRIDGE

 

 

 

Figure 8: Bridged Single Woofer Connection

CAUTION: ANY DEVIATION FROM THE ABOVE SPEAKER CONNECTION MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER AND/OR SPEAKERS. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE CONNECTION BEFORE TURNING THE SYSTEM ON.

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Connect the Amplifier to the Battery

Heavy gauge wire is preferred. Add a fuse or circuit breaker to any power wire that runs through a firewall or sheet metal to protect the battery, the vehicle, and more importantly, you. It is highly recommended that installation is carried out by an authorized Coustic dealer.

Connect the Amplifier Remote Control

Connect the remote input terminal of the amplifier to the remote output terminal of the source unit to establish amplifier remote on/off through the power on/off of the source unit. If the source unit does not provide a remote output, connect to its power antenna lead or other switched 12-volt source, e.g. ignition switch.

Connect the Amplifier Ground to Vehicle Chassis

Find a good ground spot in the vehicle and connect the ground terminal of the amplifier to this point via a large gauge ground cable.

Reconnect the Battery Ground to the Vehicle Chassis

Double check all the previous installation steps, in particular, the wiring and component connec- tion. If everything is in order, complete the installation by reconnecting the battery ground to the vehicle chassis.

Optional RS Remote Subwoofer Level Control (not available on 320QE)

If the optional remote subwoofer level control (model RS) is used, connect the plug of the RS to the port on the end panel of the amplifier.

NPUTS

 

 

FRONT

 

 

REAR

 

 

T

REAR

MODE

 

 

FREQ

MODE

 

 

FREQ

 

 

 

 

60

 

60

 

 

 

HPF OFF LPF180

 

HPF OFF LPF180

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

300

30

 

 

300

30

 

 

 

 

SENS

 

BOOST

SENS

 

BOOST

REMOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIN

 

0

 

MIN

 

0

 

 

 

 

MAX

 

+18

MAX

 

+18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 9: Remote Subwoofer Level Control (480QE only)

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Contents For 320QE, & 480QE Features CONTROLS, INDICATORS, and Terminals Front PanelRear Panel System Configuration Installation Reconnect the Battery Ground to the Vehicle Chassis Connect the Amplifier to the BatteryConnect the Amplifier Remote Control Connect the Amplifier Ground to Vehicle ChassisCrossover Selection Input Sensitivity AdjustmentFinal System Check Crossover Frequency SelectionTypical Full Range System Symptom Probable Cause SymptomRO U B L E S H O OT I N G S E C T I O N Specifications 320QE 480QE

& 480QE, 320QE specifications

The Coustic 320QE and 480QE represent cutting-edge advancements in the realm of audio equipment, specifically designed for high-performance acoustic applications. Renowned for their impeccable sound quality and robust design, these models come packed with features that set them apart in the competitive landscape of professional audio systems.

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