Polk Audio D5000.5 manual Amplifier Wiring, Amplifier Installation, Installation Guidelines

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Amplifier Wiring

Power Connections

PA D5000.5 Fuse Size: 2 x 40 AMP ATC

Power connections accept up to 4 AWG wire.

4 AWG power and ground wire recommended for optimal performance.

Connect +12V to the battery through fuse holder. This connection provides +12V main power to the amplifier.

Power wire must be fused within 12" of the battery.

Ground the amplifier using a good chassis ground as close as possible to the amplifier.

Connect REM terminal to remote turn-on lead from the head unit. This connection provides +12V power to turn-on the amplifier.

Add extra ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis.

Speaker Wiring Diagram PA D5000.5

 

SUB

 

RL

RR

FL

FR

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

RL

RR

FL

FR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB

RL

RR

FL

FR

SUB

RL

RR

FL

FR

1Ω min

2Ω min

2Ω min

1Ω min

4Ω min

4Ω min

2Ω min

2Ω min

Bridging

The amplifier is capable of bridging two full range channels into a single full range channel with higher output power.. For instance, the front channels (FL and FR) when wired as shown will increase the output power from 70W per channel to 200W per channel (for a 4 Ohm load).. The same is true for the rear channels (RL and RR).. You can do it with the front or rear channels, or both.. The most common configurations are shown in the figure above: four full range channels and a subwoofer channel, or two bridged full range channels and a subwoofer channel..

Internal Bridging

Terminals that can be used in bridging mode are identified by the black and outlined boxes next to each terminal.. The two black boxes and the two outlined boxes work together to create an internally bridged hookup..

Amplifier Installation

Mounting Locations

The location of your amplifier will depend on several important issues.. Due to the low profile and compact

size of the Polk Audio PA D Series amplifier, there are many possible installation locations that will yield satisfactory amplifier performance.. Always mount the amplifier in a place that protects the amplifier from the elements..

In addition, mount the amplifier on a stable, flat surface..

NOTE: Mounting amplifiers upside down is not recommended and may cause premature thermal shutdown..

WARNING! Do not mount any amplifier in the engine compartment.. Amplifiers are not designed to endure the harsh environment of an engine compartment..

Passenger Compartment

If you are going to mount the amplifier in the passenger compartment, make sure you have adequate room for ventilation. When mounting your amplifier under a seat or similar area, keep a minimum of 1" of clearance around the amplifier for adequate cooling..

Trunk Compartment

Mounting your amplifier in the trunk provides excellent performance as long as you do not restrict the airflow around the heatsink of the amplifier.. For optimal results, mount the amplifier with as much clearance as possible.. This type of mounting will yield the best cooling due to the convection effect of the amplifier chassis..

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Power for systems with a single amplifier can be supplied by most automotive electrical systems.. Systems with multiple amplifiers may require a higher capacity battery, alternator or the use of a storage capacitor.. Polk Audio PA D Series amplifiers do generate a certain amount of heat as part of normal operation.. Be sure the area around the amplifier

is unobstructed to allow adequate air circulation.. Remember, beach blankets, last week’s laundry, school books and homework papers placed on top of the amplifier impede air flow and may cause damage..

1.Please read this owner’s manual carefully before installing your amplifier..

2.Disconnect the battery ground terminal prior to making any electrical connections..

3.Check for any hazards or obstructions such as gas tanks, fuel or brake lines, and wiring harnesses before mounting the amplifier..

4.Pick a mounting location that will provide adequate access and ventilation and protect the amplifier from heat, moisture, and dirt..

5.Avoid sharp metal areas when routing cables to the amplifier, and run RCA cables away from the power cables and other potentially noisy car harnesses..

6.The amplifier should be grounded with a short, heavy gauge wire connected directly to the car at a bare metal surface, preferably scraped body metal.. Do not use factory ground locations, seat bolts, or brackets that are spot welded..

7.Always fuse your power connection within 12 inches of the battery terminal.. Use a fuse or circuit breaker rated slightly more than the on-board fuse(s) of the amplifier(s).. The gauge of power wire used should take into account the total current draw of the system, and the length of wire used.. IASCA and other auto sound competition organizations have charts available for this; you can also find a chart in the MECP study guide.. Minimum wire gauge recommendations for the individual amplifiers are listed on the specification page.. Always use the same gauge wire for the amplifier ground that you use for the power wire.. Be sure

to examine the battery ground cable of the vehicle, and if necessary, upgrade it by adding an additional ground wire that is the same gauge as the amplifier’s power wire.. Remember, the amplifier can only deliver its rated output when it is not current limited by the power and ground supply wires..

8.This amplifier is designed to drive a speaker load that measures from 2 to 8 Ohms for full range channels and 1 Ohm for subwoofer channel.. Keep in mind that heat is the long-term enemy of automotive electronics and the lower your speaker load, the more heat is generated.. For low-impedance speaker applications

or restricted ventilation installations, an external cooling fan may be advisable..

9.Battery and ground connections to the vehicle should be made with crimped ring terminals of the appropriate size (surface area is what counts;) soldering the terminals after crimping is also recommended..

10.Due to the high-frequency MOSFET switching power supply, filtering the power cable is not generally required (remember that the amp can’t deliver full output if the power supply is restricted..) Proper grounding of the signal source is mandatory for the amplifier to reach its performance peak.. If the RCA inputs are not grounded adequately via the signal source, electrical noise from the vehicle may be picked up in the system..

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Contents D5000.5 Table of Contents WHAT’S in the BOXEnd Panel Layouts Tools of the TradeAmplifier Installation Amplifier WiringInstallation Guidelines SET UP and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting TipsSymptom Probable Cause Action To Take Specifications Amplifier PA D5000.5Introduction Conservez Cette Information Dans VOS DossiersContenu DE LA Boîte Avertissement Écoutez BienOutils Requis Contrôles ArrièreContrôles avant PA D5000.5 Alimentation/Sorties haut-parleurConseils Pour L’INSTALLATION Installation DE L’AMPLIFICATEURCâblage DE L’AMPLIFICATEUR Installation Etape Par Etape Réglage ET DépannageVérification Du Système Réglage Du Son Du SystèmeSymptôme Cause probable Solution Conseils DE DépannageÍndice SpécificationsAmplificateur PA D5000.5 Introducción Anote Esta Información EN SUS ArchivosLO QUE HAY EN LA Caja Herramientas DEL OficioCableado DEL Amplificador Normas DE Instalación Instalación DEL AmplificadorConexión Interna EN Puente Sugerencias DE Detección Y Reparación DE Averías Configuración Y Detección Y Reparación DE AveríasSíntoma Causa probable Medidas a tomar Especificaciones Mala respuesta de bajosEl fusible de la batería se quema El fusible del amplificador se quemaInhalt EinführungHeben SIE Diese Informationen AUF KartoninhaltVordere Regler DIE WerkzeugeNetzanschlüsse/Lautsprecherausgänge des PA D5000.5 Installationsrichtlinien VerstärkerinstallationVerstärkeranschluss Schrittweise Installation Einstellung UND ProblemlösungSystemtest Systemsound einstellenProblemlösungen Symptom Mögliche Ursache LösungIndice Technische DatenVerstärker PA D5000.5 Corredo PER L’INSTALLAZIONE IntroduzioneContenuto Della Scatola ATTENZIONE. Usare Cautela Durante L’ASCOLTOCablaggio DELL’AMPLIFICATORE Comandi posterioriComandi anteriori Adattatore morsettieraInstallazione DELL’AMPLIFICATORE Linee Guida PER L’INSTALLAZIONEImpostazione E Soluzione DEI Problemi Soluzione DEI ProblemiSintomo Causa probabile Intervento necessario Dati Tecnici Risposta ai bassi scadenteFusibile della batteria bruciato Fusibile dell’amplificatore bruciatoIntrodução Anote Estas Informações Para USO PessoalAtenção Ouça COM Cuidado Ligação EM Ponte Interna Conteúdo DA EmbalagemFerramentas Necessárias Controles dos canais frontaisInstalação do Amplificador Conexão DOS Cabos do AmplificadorDiretrizes DE Instalação Preparação Final E Solução DE Problemas Do volume nessa posição durante o ajuste do sistemaInstalação passo a passo Teste do sistemaSugestões Para Solucionar Problemas Problema Provável causa Medida a ser tomadaEspecificações