Adjustments and Controls, Setting Gain Control

Adjustments and Controls

Setting Gain Control

The gain control is provided for level matching purposes The control does not give the amplifier any more power by turning it up Its purpose is to adjust the sensitivity of the amplifier in relation to the output level provided by the source

Start with the amp gain set to minimum by turning the control counter- clockwise Turn the source level up until distortion is barely audible Then turn it down slightly This will typically be at about 85% to 95% of full volume Raisethe amplifier gain until distortion is just audible The gain is now set correctly Check the level with cd/tape and tuner to make sure the adjustment is correct for all sources

Setting KICKEQTMControls

The Bass and Treble controls on your Impulse Amplifier are provided to help tune your system for ideal sound quality After the system is installed and the vehicle is put back together, do a listening test with music that is typical of the type you normally listen to

Initially set the tone controls on the source unit to flat and turn the K/CKEQTM controls fully counter-clockwise Depending on your personal taste and the speakers used in the system, you may want to increase the high or low frequencies by turning the K/CKEQTMcontrols clockwise Remember that once the vehicle is in motion there will be an apparent loss of bass due to the masking effect of road noise Do not attempt to make adjustments while the vehicle is in motion It is safer to pull off the road to make changes

Never change the crossover settings while the amplifier is on A loud pop will result which could destroy speakers or cause hearing loss

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