CONNECTIONS

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Wiring Layout

In general, you should plan to connect the DTAl between the digital source and the control head unit, as shown in Figure 3. If you are using an equalizer or active crossover, be sure to insert the DTAl in the chain before any of these components.

Determine how your vehicle’s wiring is laid out, and plan to run your new wiring along the same routes. Be sure to keep power wires away from all audio signal wires. (NOTE: Wires containing audio signals can cross a power wire, but not run alongside it.)

You can route the new wires under the carpeting, but make sure they do not interfere with the vehicle’s normal operation. Keep all

Figure 2

Power Connections (Barrier Strip)

Remote: Connect to control head unit remote turn-on.

Ground: Connect to Chassis Ground.

+12V Connect to +12 Vdc. An adjacent LED indicator confirms power to DTAl .

Digital Inputs

Optical: Fiber-optic lack - First Digital Input.

1:75Q RCA coaxial lack - Second Digital Input.

2:75~ RCA coaxial lack - Third Digital Input.

Analog Audio Outputs

Left: RCA audio lack - Analog Left Output.

Right: RCA audio jack - Analog Right Output.

INSTALIATION Automotive sound system installations can be tricky, especially for first-timers. For this reason, we recommend using o professional

installer, who has the tools and, more importantly, the experience to do the lob right. If you decide to install the equipment yourself, we hope this manual will serve as a helpful guide.

Recommended Signal Cables

The DTAl uses custom gold-plated RCA iacks for analog and 2 of the available 3 digital audio connections. For best analog signal transfer, we recommend using Soundstream DL.1 Stereo Audio Cable, Streamline Audio Cable, or an equivalent premium cable. For digital audio connections, use a precision flexible 75 ohm cable like Soundstream’s HRV. 1, 75 ohm Interconnect Cable, to insure accurate transmission of digital signals.

Figure 3

7-Way Electronic Crossover

Speakers

DTAl

Zenter Channel

 

 

 

Aftermarket Source Unit

(CD, DA J or Cassene Player)

Subwoofers

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