Boss Audio Systems powerDrive PD-1000, powerDrive PD-2000, powerDrive PD-3000, powerDrive PD-4000 User Manual

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amplifier. POWER DRIVE amplifiers are designed, and engineered in the USA to the hi­ghest level of quality, and will afford you years of listening enjoyment.

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All POWER DRIVE amplifiers utilize fully-regulated

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Electrical Wiring

All

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POWER DRIVE amplifiers are equipped with easy access screw terminals.
These terminals are nickel-plated in order to ensure excellent electrical contact and
to resist corrosion.

When making electrical connections to the amplifier, please observe the following:

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Use at least 4 gauge or heavier wires for power and ground connections.
Connect the BATTERY-(+) terminal to the positive

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terminal of the car battery.

Be sure to install a fuse (or other circuit protection device) within

18

inches of the battery.
Wire the amplifier directly to the car battery.
For the ground connection, use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground point.

Wire the Remote connection to the remote turn-on lead of vour eaualizer or source unit.

antenna lead).

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Power fuses protect both the amplifier and the electrical system of your vehicle from fault
conditions. If you must replace the fuse in your POWER DRIVE amplifier, use a fuse of exactly

ing of fuse may result in damage or fire.

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Mounting

the

Amplifier

Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the amplifier where you wish
to install

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mark the mo

ounting surface

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carpeted, measure the hole centers and

vk with a felt tip pen.

Drill pilot holes in the mounting surface for the mounting screws and insert the mounting

screws into these

holes.jTighten them securely.

Note: Be sure to take note ok.any wires, lines or other devices in your vehicle which may be
located behind any mounting surface!

Electrical Wiring

All

33s'

POWER

DRIVE amplifiers are equipped with easy access screw terminals.
These terminals are nickel-plated in order to ensure excellent electrical contact and
to resist corrosion.

When making electrical connections to the amplifier, please observe the following:

.

Use at least 4 gauge or heavier wires for power and ground connections.
Connect the BAlTERY.(+) terminal to the positive

(+)

terminal of the car battery.

Be sure to install a fuse (or other circuit protection device) within

18

inches of the battery.

Wire the amplifier directly to the car battery.

For the ground connection, use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground point.

Wire the Remote connection to the remote turn-on lead of your equalizer or source unit.
(This is sometimes also u-gwer antenna lead).

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Power fuses protect both the amplifier and the electrical system of your vehicle from fault
conditions. If you must replace the fuse in your POWER DRIVE amplifier, use a fuse of exactly

ing of fuse may result in damage or fire.

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Mounting the Amplifier

Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the amplifier where you wish

ounting screws) inserted in each mounting hole

to mark the mo

ounting surface

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carpeted, measure the hole centers and

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with a felt tip pen.

Drill pilot holes in the mounting surface for the mounting screws and insert the mounting
screws into these

holesiiTighten them securely.

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Note: Be sure to take note o>.any wires, lines or other devices in your vehicle which may be
located behind any mounting 'surface!

WARNINGS

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HIGH

CURRENT

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resulting

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possible damage

to

other areas

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your

automobile.

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Please note that

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completely remove

the end-caps before power connections can be made.

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Tri-mode

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PD.4000, PD-3000, PD-2000,

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PD-1000

Tri-Mode Operational Output is a unique feature which allows two channels of an amplifier to
drive a subwoofer operated in MONO mode, while simultaneously driving full range
speakers in STEREO.

To engage the amplifier in this mode, place the Crossover (Subwoofer) switch in the

"FULL"

position. Use a 1 OOv non-polar capacitor for a high pass crossover and a wire coil inductor
to block high frequencies from

the(Subwoofer) as shown in the figure below. Please review
the table below for inductor and capacitor component values to determine the desired
crossover frequencies.

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Precautions

Before you drill or cut any holes, investigate your car's layout very carefully. Take care when

you work near the gas tank, fuel lines, hydraulic lines and electrical wiring.

Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted. Attach all audio system components

securely within the automobile to prevent damage, especially in an accident.

Do not mount this amplifier so that the wire connections are unprotected or in a pinched
condition, or likely to be damaged by nearby objects.

Before making or breaking power connections in your system, disconnect the vehicle battery.
Confirm that your head unit or other equipment is turned off while connecting the input jacks
and speaker terminals.

If you need to replace the power fuse, only replace

it

with a fuse identical to that supplied with
the system. Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage to your system
which isn't covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Troubleshooting

If your amplifier is not operating properly, refer to the list below and follow the
suggested procedures. Always test the speakers and check the wiring first.

No output

Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight.
Check both in-line and built-in fuses. Both the

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2v" and the "REMOTE" terminals must

have

+12v referenced to chassis ground.

Confirm that the audio signal source (car radio, equalizer, etc.) is connected and is
supplying output signal. To check if the amplifier is supplying signal, unplug the RCA
cables from the signal source (but leave them plugged into the amp). Briefly tap the
center pin of each of the disconnected RCA plugs with your finger. This should produce
a noise (feedback) in your speakers.

Only one

Confirm that all speaker strip connections are secure and tight.

channel
works

Check the "BALANCELcontrol on the head unit (or other source) to verify that

it

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If you are u ing the Low Level RCA inputs, reverse the input plugs at the amplifier (switch
the

R

with the L).

If

the channel which is silent switches to the other side, the problem

IS

either in the head unit/other source or the connecting cables.

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Weak

output

Readjust the Input Sensitivity Control to better suit the input signal.

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If the noise is a "whine" whose pitch follows the engine speed, confirm that the amplifier

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and any other signal sources (head unit, etc.) are properly grounded.
If the noise is a "clicking" or "popping" noise whose rate follows the engine speed, this

usually means that the vehicle is equipped with resistor spark plugs and wires, or that

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the ignition is in need.of service.

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se routing of the speaker and input wires to make sure they are not adjacent

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to wires which interconnect lights and other accessories.
If the above steps fail to improve or clear noise interference, the system should be

checked by a professional mobile audio installer.