SETTING THE CROSSOVER AND BASS BOOST
Select your crossover type and frequency.
(Please note: If you intend to use the amplifier in the
The California amplifiers are equipped with a
Select the crossover type on the
amplifiers side panel.
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| FINE TUNE THE SYSTEM | |||||
Fine tune the amplifier's input sensitivity. |
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Min | Max | direction, the amplifier's input will become more sensitive and |
the music will play louder. This is not a volume control and you will not get more power out of the amplifier in the maximum position! It may seem to deliver more output, but actually the system is only playing louder faster as you turn the volume control on the radio. Ideally, to properly level match the system the goal is to achieve maximum output from the amplifier without distortion at about 3/4 of the volume control.
To determine if the amplifier's gain is set properly, turn the system on and slowly increase the volume control. You should be able to use about 3/4 volume before the system gets loud but not distorting. It is very important when making these adjustments that you do not over drive the speakers (at point of distortion) this will cause permanent damage to the speakers. If you are unable to achieve 3/4 volume before distortion you will need to adj ust gain control (in this case you would reduce the gain). The gai n controls should be adjusted very slowly. It may help to have another person to assist you by adjusting the gain controls while you listen for distortion.
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