Diamond DE400.4 Owner's Manual

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1225 E. 7th Street

Los Angeles, CA. 90021

DIAMOND ELITE SERIES

DIAMOND ELITE SERIES

©2014 Diamond Audio. All rights reserved.

(a division of CV & DA Holdings, Inc.)

4 & 5 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS

DE400.4/DE900.5D

MULTI-AMPLIFIERSMULTI-AMPLIFIERS

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FEATURES

ABOUT THE DIAMOND AUDIO EXPERIENCE

POWER RATINGS

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

Diamond Audio Technologies

1225 E.7th ST
LOS ANGELES,CA 90021
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: diamondaudio.com

Service/Tech Support:

213-261-4161

Tech Support Email

[e-mail]

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High density aluminum alloy heat sink with backlit logo

Class AB stereo /class D mono/FullRange Class D 5 channel and multi-channel options

Double sided and double layered PCB design for reduced footprint size

Fully variable 12 & 24dB crossovers and variable phase provide precise system adjustment

Remote level controller option, standard on Mono-channel models

Integrated guiding soft clip light for quick system set up

Frequency response 20 HZ – 30khz

Bridgeable / 2ch-4ch input switch control

Bass EQ boost +12DB @45HZ

Premium 4 guage power connections

RMS Power (4 Ω)
RMS Power (2 Ω)
Bridged (mono 4 Ω)
Bridged (mono 2 Ω)
Bridged (stereo 4 Ω)

70 W X 4
100 W X 4

200 X 1(+100W X 2 - 3 CH mode)
N/A
200 W X 2

75 W X 4/250 X 1
100 W X 4/400 X 1

250 W X 1
400 W X 1
200 W X 2/ 400 X 1(2 Ω)

400 W RMS

DE400.4

900 W RMS

DE900.5D

In the event a DAT product should require service, you should visit the authorized DAT retailer you purchased the product
from and they can expedite your claim. All claims must fall into the guidelines listed above and be accompanied by a copy
of the original sales and installation receipt from that authorized DAT retailer.

Product returned for warranty service must be freight-prepaid, properly packaged and clearly marked with the Return
Authorization (RA) number issued by DAT. Any product returned to DAT that is improperly packaged, does not have a
RA number clearly marked on the package, or never received a RA number may be refused upon delivery. DAT does not
assume responsibility for lost or misdirected product.

Repair or replacement under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. DAT shall not be liable for any
incidental or consequential damages for breach of any expressed or implied warranty on this product. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

Customers outside the United States should contact their local sales office to obtain information on pricing, exchange unit
availability, instructions, service and warranty/non-warranty replacement or repair.

Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the finest mobile audio products on the
market. Diamond Audio products represent the latest advances in electronical and acoustical
technologies in sound reproduction for your vehicle. Diamond Audio products are designed,
developed, and engineered in the USA using the latest innovative materials and components
to provide the finest sound reproduction possible. Every Diamond Audio product has been
verified and tested to ensure the best sounding and most reliable product on the market, if
installed properly. Diamond Audio products will provide many years of the ultimate listening
experience.

Please note that prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100dB can cause
permanent hearing loss. Using Diamond Audio products can exceed that level so please
exercise restraint in its operation in order to preserve your ability to enjoy its high fidelity sound
for many years to come.

Diamond Audio recommends our products be professionally installed by an authorized
Diamond Audio dealer to achieve the best possible system recommendation and installation.
This will ensure a true Diamond Audio listening experience and sound you would expect from
Diamond Audio products. With proper validation, using a Diamond Audio Retialer for installation,
your newly purchased amplifier, Diamond Audio will extend the product warranty from one year
to Two Years!!

Go ahead, Hear the Music

THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE AND APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT
IN ITS ORIGINAL INSTALLATION. Original purchaser must reside in the United States and be able to provide proof of
purchase and installation with the sales receipt and completion of online regoistration from the authorized DAT retailer that
sold and installed the product.

Should a manufacturing defect occur during above said warranty period, DAT will replace or repair the defective product
with a product of the same or equivalent value and performance, at DAT’s discretion.

Damage or failure caused by any of the following is not covered under this warranty policy: negligence, improper use,
abuse, product modification, unauthorized repair attempts, accident, acts of God, misrepresentations by DAT retailers, and
improper/inadequate packaging during return shipping.

Warranty is void if serial numbers have been removed, altered or defaced.

Diamond Audio Technologies (DAT), a division of CV & DA Holdings Incorporated, warrants this product to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase, provided it was
purchased from an authorized DAT retailer within the United States. Product warranty period starts at the date of
purchase or one year past the manufacture date whichever is first. However, upon purchase and completion of the
on-line registration and installation by an authorized DAT dealer you warranty period will be extended to two (2) years.
This warranty extension offer will only be recognized upon completion of the on-line registration of your product within
thirty (30) days of the date of purchase.

TOTAL RMS POWER

RMS Power Rating

Power Supply
Power Supply Threshold

Distortion

THD 4 (1KHz @4Ω)

S/N Ratio (A weighted @1W)

S/N Ratio (A weighted @ FP)

0.06%

-80dBA

-100dBA

Input Sensitivity

Low Input Level

High Input Level

Input Impedance

Low Input Level

High Input Level

Crossover (-12dB/Oct)

Variable High-Pass

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Variable Low-Pass

Variable Sub-Sonic

Fuse Ratings

Power Supply

Output Stage

Output Impedance

Damping Factor (50Hz @ 4Ω)

Idle Current

ATC

Dimensions

Lenght x Width x Height (inches)

Lenght x Width x Height (mm)

Bandwidth (-3dB)

Topology

Type

Installation

WARNING:

Prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100dB can cause permanent hearing loss.

Diamond Audio amplifiers can exceed that level so please exercise restraint when listening and enjoying your new amplifier.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

• This unit is designed for negative ground 12V DC operation only.

• Total system impedance must NOT be less than 2ohms, (DE300.2) stereo configuration

1 ohm for DE600.1D/DE1200.D

• Avoid installing the unit where:

- It would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight or hot air from the heater.

- It would be exposed to rain or moisture.

- It would be subject to dust or dirt.

• Do not cover the unit with carpet or wires.

• Do not use the unit with a weak auto battery. Optimum performance depends on a normal battery supply voltage.

• For safety reasons, keep the volume of your car audio system moderate while driving your vehicle so that you can still hear

normal traffic sounds outside your car.

• There is NO speaker level input connector, you can cut RCA’s and solder the wires and connect directly thru low level input(RCA)

MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS

Although Diamond Audio amplifiers incorporate heat sinks and protection circuits, mounting the amplifier in a tight space

without any air movement can still damage internal circuitry over time. Choose a location that provides adequate ventilation

around the amplifier. For easy system set-up, mount the amplifier so the side panel controls will be accessible after
installation. To increase thermal run times on low impedance loads, an additional fan is recommended, remember any moving

air across the amplifier will reduce heat.

In addition, observe the following precautions:

1. Using a felt pen mark the mounting hole locations.

2. Mounting the amplifier on carpet will significantly reduce air flow, resulting in reduced thermal run times.

3. Mount the amplifier on a solid surface. Avoid mounting to sub woofer enclosures or areas prone to vibration. Do not install
the amplifier on plastic or other combustible materials.

4. Prior to mounting the amplifier, make sure not to cut or drill into the fuel tank, fuel lines, brake lines (under chassis) or

electrical wiring.

WIRING PRECAUTIONS

1. Before installation, make sure the source unit power switch is in the OFF position.

2. Disconnect the negative (-) lead of the battery before making any power connections.

3. When making connections, be sure that each one is clean and secure. Insulate all of your connections. Failure to do so

may damage your equipment.

4. A secure clean ground connection is critical to the performance of your amplifier. Connect the ground directly to the car
chassis to minimize resistance and avoid any noise problems.

5. Add an external fuse on the amplifier’s positive (+) power lead and connect it as close as possible to the vehicle’s (+)

battery terminal. Use a rating that equals the total current consumption at full output of all amplifiers in the system. This
external fuse will protect the vehicle from short circuits that can cause a fire.

RMS Power (4 Ω)
RMS Power (2 Ω)
Bridged (mono 4 Ω)
Bridged (mono 2 Ω)
Bridged (stereo 4 Ω)

DE400.4

200mV - 5.0V

N/A

20 KΩ

N/A

50Hz - 250Hz
50Hz - 250Hz

N/A

Full PWM

10.0VDC -

17.0VDC
(0.7A)

25A X 2

11.4” x 6.8” x 2.3”

290 x 172.7 x 59.7

0.011 Ω

>250

10Hz-35KHz

Class A/B

70 W X 4
100 W X 4

200 X 1(+100W X 2 - 3 CH mode)
N/A
200 W X 2

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DE900.5D

0.3%

--70dBA

-90dBA

200mV - 5.0V

N/A

20 KΩ

N/A

50Hz - 250Hz (ch 1/2/3/4)
40Hz - 250Hz

1Fixed 27Hz@24dB

Full PWM

10.0VDC -

17.0VDC
(0.7A)

40A X 2

11.7” x 6.8” x 2.3”

298 x 172.7 x 59.7

0.0297 Ω

>250

10Hz-35KHz

Full Class D

75 W X 4/250 X 1
100 W X 4/400 X 1

250 W X 1
400 W X 1
200 W X 2/ 400 X 1(2 Ω)