Power Acoustik owner manual Table of Contents, Planning Your System, Mounting Your Amplifier

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM	4
MOUNTING YOUR AMPLIFIER	4
WIRING CONNECTION	5-7
POWER INDICATOR LED	7
INPUT SENSITIVITY CONTROL	8
CONNECTING THE SPEAKER	9-12
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE	13
WARNING	14
SPECIFICATION	15-16

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PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM

Before beginning the installation,consider the following:

a.If you plan to expand your system by adding other components sometime in the future, ensure adequate space is left,and cooling requirements are met.

b.Speaker level or RCA,which to use and why?

If your source unit is equipped with both types of outputs,Use the RCAs for the amplifier inputs,as this provides for increased bandwidth and you can still utilize the speaker Outputs,for driving the (smaller) front speakers directly.

NOTE:

DISTORTION LEVEL IS CONSIDERABLY LOWER FROM PRE-AMP(LOW LEVEL) OUTPUTS,THAN SPEAKER (HIGH LEVEL)OUTPUTS.

c.Are your components matched? The peak power rating of your speakers must be equal or greater than the Amplifier s.They also must be 2-8 Ohms impedance(This information is normally printed on the speaker magnet).

d.Consider both the length of your leads,and routing when determining the mounting location.Pre-Amp input Jacks require a length of high quality shielded male to male RCA patch cord.

MOUNTING YOUR AMPLIFIER

The mounting position of your Amplifier will have a great effect on its ability to dissipate the heat generated during normal operation.It has an ample heat sink for heat dissipation,and it is also designed with a thermal shut-down(for heat protection)circuit,making air to be

directed over the cooling fins will improve heat dissipation dramatically.DO NOT enclose the amplifier in a small box or cover it so that air cannot flow around fins.

Temperatures in car trunks have been measured as high as 175F(80 c)in the summer time. Since the thermal shut-down point for the Amplifier in 185F(85 c)it is easy to see that it must be mounted for maximum cooling capability.To achieve maximum advantage of convection air flow in an enclosed trunk,mount the amplifier in a vertical position,on a vertical surface.

Cooling requirements are considerably relaxed when mounting inside the passenger compartment since the driver will not often allow temperatures to reach a critical point. Floor mounting under the seat is usually satisfactory as long as there is at least 1 inch(2cm) above the Amplifier s fins for ventilation.

a.Select a suitable location that is convenient for mounting,is accessible for wiring,and has an ample room for air circulation and cooling.

b.Use the amplifier as a template to mark the mounting holes.Remove the Amplifier and drill 4 holes.With extreme caution,inspect underneath surface before drilling.

c.Secure the Amplifier using the screws provided.

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