Directed Audio 4600X, 1500X, 2300X manual Congratulations, Table of Contents

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations for choosing an Xtreme Series power amplifier, by Directed Audio. This high performance product has been designed and engineered by Directed Electronics, the industry leader in high quality automotive security and audio equipment since 1990. With the Xtreme Series power amplifiers, Directed Audio continues to set new standards of performance, reliability, and affordability in the mobile elec- tronics industry.

Featuring high-efficiency MOSFET power supplies and flexible built-in crossovers housed in a rugged, extruded aluminum

extrusion with black chrome trim panels, Xtreme power amplifiers will excite and delight car audio enthusiasts with years of high performance audio reproduction.

Xtreme Series amplifiers come with a two-year limited warranty if sold and installed by an authorized Directed dealer. If not installed by an authorized dealer, Xtreme Series amplifiers are covered by a one-year, parts-and-labor limited warranty. Be sure to retain your original purchase receipt, and refer to the warranty section of this guide for full details about your coverage.

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Congratulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Limited Two-Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Front Panel Connections/Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Input Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Crossover Settings and Gain Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Bridge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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Contents Page Table of Contents CongratulationsLimited TWO-YEAR Consumer Warranty Adjusting your audio system Features„ Adjustable input gain „ Power/status LEDs „ Complimentary bipolar transistor outputsNot current limited by the power and ground supply wires Front Panel CONNECTIONS/CONTROLS ShutdownInput Wiring Diagrams Four Channel Crossover Settings and Gain Adjustment Rear Panel Connections Speaker Connections 25A fuses25A fuse Four ChannelBridge Mode SpeakerSpecifications