ARC Audio ALD Owners manual
ALD
Advanced Line Driver
MANUAL AND USER GUIDE
ALD
10 Volts RMS Output RCA/Balanced
RJ45 Balanced Line Output
Selectable Hi-Level/RCA Input
Input Clip Indicator for
Easy Gain Setting
Gold Plated RCA Connectors
Balanced Differential Speaker
Level input
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Channels 3+4
Connect Leads 1,2,3,6
From RJ45 at ALD #2
From ALD’s
8765432
to same leads on RJ45
at Amplifier
87654321
To Amplifier
REMOTE
GND
+12V
BALANCED
OUT
4
OUTPUT
LR
GND
-
+
-
LR
SPEAKER IN
+
BALANCED LINE DRIVER
ALD
R
INPUT
L
ALD#2
SPEAKER INRCA IN
INPUT
5
SE Balanced Cable
Balanced Output
Pi n 1 - White-Orange
Pi n 2 - Orange
Pi n 3 - White-Green
Pin4-Blue
Pi n 1 - Rear Left +
Pi n 2 - Rear Left -
Pi n 3 - Rear Right +
Pi n 4 - Front Left+
Balanced Cable is a Standard
Catagory 5 Patch Cable
EI/TI 568B color Scheme
Pi n 5 - White-Blue
Pi n 6 - Green
Pi n 7 - White-Brown
Pi n 6 - Rear Right -
Pi n 5 - Front Left-
Pi n 7 - Front Right -
Pi n 8 - Brown
Pi n 8 - Front Right +
RR
87654321
RFLF
LR
+
-
-
+
+
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+
1
(To Amplifier)
(For SE4100 and SE4200 Applications)
Dedicated 4 channel configuration
Speaker Level Left Channel Positive
(Speaker Level Input)
Hi-Level Balanced Input
Speaker Level Left Channel Negative
Channels 1+2 -
Connect Leads 4,5,7,8
Speaker Level Right Channel Positive
Speaker Level Right Channel Negative
From RJ45 at ALD #1
to same leads on RJ45
Signal Ground
87654321
To Amplifier
REMOTE
GND
+12V
BALANCED
OUT
4
OUTPUT
LR
GND
-
+
-
LR
SPEAKER IN
+
BALANCED LINE DRIVER
ALD
R
INPUT
L
ALD #1
SPEAKER INRCA IN
INPUT
5
at Amplifier.
(RCA) .002 @ 1watt
(Balanced) .0007 @ 1 watt
Frequency Response 20hz-20kHz
THD
THD
S/N Ratio 98dB (Min)
118dB (Max)
Fuse 1 amp
Note: Signal Ground must be grounded
to the chassis of the source unit.
Input 6v max
REMOTE
LR
GND
+12V
BALANCED
OUT
OUTPUT
BALANCED LINE DRIVER
ALD
4
SPEAKER INRCA IN
INPUT
3
2
1
GND
-
+
-
LR
SPEAKER IN
+
R
INPUT
L
8
7
6
5
5. First set your source volume to about 75% then Adjust the "Input Level"
control on your ALD to match the source unit's output. Look at the clip light
on the side of the ALD. It should not be on! It may flash occasionally.
6. If using the RJ45 Balanced level output (SE amplifiers only) Please note
4. Connect the output of you head unit to the input of the ALD. If Hooking
3. . Hook up +12 volt power, ground, and remote turn-on. Make sure the
Installation Information
1. The ALD needs to be installed in the signal path between your source
unit and your external amplifier(s).
2. Make sure the ALD is kept clean, cool and dry. Do not mount it in any
location where it can be affected by moisture or covered with with stuff
ground is perfectly clean and tight. Remove all the paint and under coat
that always seems to collect in our cars.
up to the Hi-Level Inputs please see diagram on next page
before you screw it down. Don't trust the stock ground. Make a new one.
that the ALD only supports 2 channels of input. If you are using a SE4100
7. Enjoy the results
or SE4200 you will be required to run dual ALD’s (See Diagram for wiring)
Connections and Controls
1. RCA Output (2 Channel)
2. Balanced Out (RJ45)
3. Power Connector
4. Fuse
5. Input Selection Switch
6. RCA
7. Input Gain
8. Balanced Hi Levels
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