Quantum Audio QCA4400 Introduction, Keep Your Sales Receipt, Recommendation, Safety Precautions

Models: QCA4400

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a QUANTUM AUDIO state-of-the-art power amplifier. Your selection of a QUANTUM AUDIO car audio product indicates a true appreciation of fine musical reproduction. Whether adding to an existing system or including your DB Drive amplifier in a new system, you are certain to notice immediate performance benefits.

KEEP YOUR SALES RECEIPT

Take this time to attach your sales receipt to the manual and put in a safe place. In case of any unforeseen reason this product may need warranty service, your receipt will be neces- sary to establish purchase date.

RECOMMENDATION

A power amplifier’s performance is only as good as its installation. Proper installation will maximize the system’s overall performance. It is recommended that you have our product installed by an authorized QUANTUM AUDIO retailer. However, if you decide to install it yourself, please carefully read through this manual and take your time to do a quality instal- lation.

Due to continuing product improvements and possible manual revisions, we recommend checking our website for latest product information at www.quantumaudio.net.

IMPORTANT! Before making any connections, disconnect the car’s battery until the installation is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system.

WARNING!

Exposure to high power sound system can cause hearing loss or damage. Listening to your system at loud levels while driving will impair your ability to hear traffic sounds and emergency vehicles. Use common sense when listening to your system.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Fuse amplifiers power wire at the battery

Be sure to fuse the power wire within 12” of the car’s battery. This will protect the car’s battery in case of a short circuit between the power amplifier and battery. THIS IS A MUST, the amplifier’s built-in fuse will only protect the power amplifier not the car’s battery!

Use high grade wire connectors

To ensure maximum power transfer and secure safe connections, it is recommended to use high grade barrier spades (for connection at amplifier) and terminal rings (for connection at battery).

Do not run any wires underneath vehicle

Exposed wires have a chance of being cut or damaged. It is best to run all wires through the vehicle under the carpet and/or side panels. This leads to a cleaner installation and less risk of damage.

Use caution when mounting amplifier

Remember there are many electrical wires, gas lines, vacuum lines, brake lines as well as a gas tank in the automobile. Make sure you now where they are when mounting the ampli- fier to avoid puncturing lines, shorting wires or drilling holes in the gas tank.

Run signal wires away from electrical wires

To avoid possibility of induced noise from the car’s electrical system (i.e. popping noises or engine noise), run wires away from the car’s electrical wiring.

Make all ground wires as short as possible and at the same point

In order to reduce the chance of ground loops (i.e. engine noise), make the grounding wire as short as possible to reduce the wire’s resistance. Also, when using multiple components, make sure all units are grounded at the same point.

Avoid sharp edges when running the wires

To avoid the possibility of power, signal or speaker shorts, be careful not to allow the amplifi- ers wires to come in contact with sharp edges. Use a grommet to protect the wire when running through the fire wall.

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Quantum Audio QCA4400 instruction manual Introduction, Keep Your Sales Receipt, Recommendation, Safety Precautions