Audiobahn A18001DJ, A12001DJ User Manual

A12001DJ / A18001DJ

OWNER’S MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT. RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

The Audiobahn Way

To bring the product to market that excites the consumer through sound and vision from an orientation of integrity and customer service. We make you look as good as you sound. We strive to take car audio to an extreme the world has never seen, and a world that never stops evolving.

Audiobahn was established in 1997 with one long-term goal in mind, “Build it Bigger, Badder, & Better, and the people will take notice!” We back this statement with an engineering team that has brought home several Innovations, Design & Engineering Showcase Awards, and a marketing team from around the world that spends countless hours developing our no compromise products to satisfy the most discriminating enthusiasts.

Our global manufacturing facilities feature ISO9002 ratings (the highest level of quality control awarded in the electronics manufacturing industry), fully robotic assembly lines and a state of the art, California based R & D laboratory.

Our Technical Department and entire staff look to strive above and beyond the rest of the pack by going that extra mile to help you out. Whether you happen to be a veteran competitor, or a beginner car audio enthusiast who does not know a voice coil from a spider. We are all her to help you get the best system you can with what you have.

Judge for yourself, and remember what it’s all about, “If it’s not Bigger, Badder & Better, it’s not Audiobahn.” If audio is your life, Audiobahn is the brand for you! We make you look as good as you sound. People never stop trying to get the best product, so we will never stop making it.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction______________________________________________________	3
Features and Specifications_________________________________________	4
Control and Functions_____________________________________________	5-10
Planning / Mounting Your System____________________________________	11
Wiring Diagram__________________________________________________	12
Bridging 2 Amplifiers______________________________________________	13-14
Adjusting and Tuning______________________________________________	15
Troubleshooting__________________________________________________	16
Warning / Disclaimer______________________________________________	17
Warranty_______________________________________________________	18-19
Notes__________________________________________________________	20-22

INTRODUCTION

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Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the worlds finest brand of car audio products. Here at

Audiobahn Inc. we are devoted to making our musical reproduction the vert best, and we are pleased you have chosen our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship, and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve.

For maximum performance we recommend you have your Audiobahn product installed by an Authorized Audiobahn Dealer, as we provide specialized training through our Audiobahn Installer Training Programs. Please read your warranty, keep your receipt, and original carton for possible future use.

To get a free brochure on Audiobahn products in the US call [phone] or e-mail us at [e-mail].

WARNING

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss. High powered autosound systems may produce sound pressure levels well over 135dB. Need we say more! Use common sense.

If after reading this manual you still have questions regarding your product, we recommend that you see your nearest Audiobahn Dealer. A list of Authorized Audiobahn Dealers can be found on our web page. If you need further assistance, feel free to call us at [phone] and ask for the Technical Department. Be sure to have the model number, date of purchase, and invoice number available when you call.

The model number can be located on the outside of the carton. Record this in the space provided below along with the date of purchase. It is a good idea to keep your receipt with this as you will need it in the case of needing a warranty, repair service or exchange.

Date of Purchase: _____________________Model Number:___________________

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

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FEATURES

1-CHANNEL HIGH OUTPUT CLASS D AMPLIFIER

DOUBLE SIDED CIRCUIT BOARD

DUAL COOLING FANS

VARIABLE LOW PASS FILTER

REMOTE BASS BOOST CONTROL

DIGITAL DISPLAY VOLT-METER

ILLUMINATED CIRCUIT BOARD

L.E.D. ILLUMINATED HEAT SINK

VAIRIABLE LOW PASS FILTER

50Hz - 150Hz

VARIABLE SUBSONIC FILTER

15Hz - 40Hz

VARIABLE BASS BOOST

0 - 18dB

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

+ 3dB FROM 15Hz to 150Hz

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO

> 100dB

INPUT SENSITIVITY

200mV to 8V

TYPICAL CURRENT DRAW

1.4 AMPS

SPECIFICATIONS
	Fuse Ratings
	A12001DJ:	30A x 4
	A18001DJ:	30A x 5
	Dimensions
	A12001DJ	(W x H x L) : 11 15/16" x 2 1/2" x 14 3/4"
	A18001DJ	(W x H x L) : 11 15/16" x 2 1/2" x 16 7/8"
	POWER OUTPUT
	A12001DJ
	INTO 4 OHMS........................................................			1 x 450 WATTS RMS Power
	INTO 2 OHMS........................................................			1 x 800 WATTS RMS Power
	INTO 1 OHM...........................................................			1 x 1500 WATTS RMS Power
	A18001DJ
	INTO 4 OHMS........................................................			1 x 700 WATTS RMS Power
	INTO 2 OHMS........................................................			1 x 1300 WATTS RMS Power
	INTO 1 OHM...........................................................			1 x 2500WATTS RMS Power

A12001DJ / A18001DJ

A12001DJ / A18001DJ

FUNCTIONS & CONTROLS 5

A12001DJ: 4 EA A18001DJ: 5 EA

CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS

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1. Bass Boost Gain Remote Control

This plug connects the amplifier and the remote bass knob using the supplied cable.

2. Input Sensitivity Control

This control adjusts the amplifier's input sensitivity. The input sensitivity is variable from 200 Millivolts to 8 volts. Turning clockwise increases sensitivity. Turning counter clockwise decreases sensitivity. This knob is not a volume control for the amplifier. The amplifier can be driven to full power with a wide range of input signals. A lower signal level will require increased sensitivity to reach full power. A higher signal level will require decreased sensitivity.

3. Low level Input RCA Jacks

These inputs are for signal cables from the source. Always use high quality, shielded RCA cables.

CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS

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4. Low Level LINE OUT RCA Jacks

The LINE OUT allows you to build a multiple amplifier system without having to use splitter cords or Y-adapters to distribute the signal. Now it is simply a matter bringing one set of RCAs into the first amplifier, then using the line out RCA jacks as the feed to the next amplifier.

5. Bass Boost Control

By using the bass boost function, bass notes at 45Hz are emphasized as much as 18dB.

6. Phase Shift Control

Allows you to change the phase of your subwoofer from 0 to 180 degrees to help compensate for timing differences between drivers.