Diamond Audio D300.2, D300.4, D600.4, D400.1, D600.1 Installation Manual

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Control

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Frequency Response:
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Channel
THD+N[Total Harmonic Distortion+ Noise)
RCA
Min
High/Low

Crossover Configuration:
Dimensions

Separation

Input

Sensitivity:

to

Max

Voltage requirements

Pass

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to

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100w
150w
300w

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2

x

2

x

1

Frequency Response:
Signal to Noise Ratio :

Channel
THD+N[Total Harmonic Distortion+ Noise)
RCA
Min to
High/Low

Crossover Configuration :
Bass
Dimensions

Frequency Response:
Signal to Noise Ratio:
THD+N[Total Harmonic Distortion+ Noise)

RCA
Min to
High/Low

Crossover Configuration:
Bass
Dimensions

Frequency Response:
Signal to Noise Ratio:
THD+N[Total Harmonic Distortion+ Noise)
RCA
Min
Low

Crossover Configuration:
Bass

Dimensions

Separation

Input

Sensitivity:

Max

Voltage requirements

Pass

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EQ

Input

Sensitivity:

Max

Voltage requirements

Pass

Crossover:

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Input

Sensitivity:

to

Max

Voltage requirements

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75w

150w

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250w

400w

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600

Watts

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Output

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275w
450w
600w

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1

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Frequency Response:
Signal to

Channel
THD+N[Total Harmonic Distortion+ Noise)
RCA
Min
High/Low

Crossover Configuration:
Bass
Dimensions

Frequency Response:
Signal to Noise Ratio:
THD+N[Total Harmonic Distortion+ Noise)
RCA
Min
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Crossover Configuration:
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Dimensions

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Ratio:

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Input

Sensitivity:

to

Max

Voltage requirements

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to

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source

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output is unaffected by the onboard crossover.

Input

Gain

control.

Pass-Thru

unit

using

and "Rear" input jacks are present.

Adjustment-

The

range is between 150mV and

Output-

RCA

type audio cables, keeping them away from

This control matches the preamp stage

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RCA

The

5V.

jacks

allow

for a normal

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power

allows

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the Diamond

and Right channel signal input. Simply connect

wiring wherever possible.

the signal

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source unit. This

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High Level Inputs (0300.2, 0300.4, 0400.1) - This plug {included} is
Although this is a
side

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if

the system is experiencing excessive noise problems.

Crossover Selection Switch - This switch allows you
speakers.
are only available

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Pass

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Sub-Sonic
the tuning frequency
(D600.1, D1000.1,

Phase

Adjustment

to

the mids

of

your

system.

Bass Boost- This control adds 0
adding boost
no bass boost is added.

Bass Boost Frequency

-125Hz}.

popular

method

of

plug

is the LEFT channel; the

Use

Low

Pass

for

as

Adjustment-

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Variable From 16-60Hz}

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and

tweeters. This is selectable

to

some

subwoofers. In the OFF position, the crossover

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Pass.

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of a ported

subwoofer

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connecting a factory

this adjustment

enclosure. This helps

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to

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systems

01000.1)-

far

right

side is

to

select the crossover point.

of

the adjacent switch.

01000.1)-

as

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for 0 or

of

boost

at

they may not

This is

to

for

car

stereo, some systems may require additional adaptors.

for

the Right channel.

to

select the crossover.

allows

to

protect

180

degrees. This is EXTREMELY useful

the frequency

be

able to handle the additional

adjust the specific frequency that

use when the source

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wire in the middle is

Use

adjustment

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to

the woofer from

remove the unwanted sub-sonic frequencies

over

to

adjust the "phase" so

that

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High Pass

unit

knob has no effect.

for

that

your

excursion. (D400. 1 Switchable (OFF/ON})

as

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to

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frequency boost. In the

your

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for

chassis

ground

midrange

choice

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set

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or

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to.

high frequency

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output.

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far

left

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Master/Slave
This allows one remote level control
and

the need to adjust the slave amplifier{s}, while increasing efficiency.

Master/Slave
the other(s}
One

remote level control knob

Remote Level
to

allow

the

additional boost,

Status LED's - These

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Power

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control both amplifiers.

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these terminals. Stereo connections are made

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2 and 4 channel

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on the Slave

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sync cable between both

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new

multiple

Wiring

Select one
EQ

and gain

load

a

Single

Diamond Audio

amplifiers.

amplifier

the
an

the negative

the

Impedance

controls

adjustment

amplifier

RCA

cables

RCA

cable

sub

woofer

Bass

amplifiers

You

must

to

be

the

master

on the slave

switch

to 180°.

from

the head

from

the

amplifiers.

outputs

must

Knob

be

of both

to the positive

be

2

to

have the unique

using at least two D600.1's

amplifier

amp

are disabled]

on the

Master

Ohms

Master

unit

amplifiers

amplifiers

terminal

or

Control

greater.

and one

amplifier

to the

using a piece of 8 gauge wire.

of each

amplifier

Master

Slave

amplifier.

to

0°

and the phase

amplifier.

OUT

terminal

to

be

Multiple Amplifiers

ability

to use one

or

two

D1000.1's.

remote

the

slave

amplifier.

adjustment

to the Slave

to6oo.1,

level

control

(All

switch

amplifiers

o1ooo.11

to

control

1)

Select one
EQ

and gain

2)

Set the phase
on the Slave

3)

Connect

4)

Connect
sync cable between both

5)

Connect

7)

The

load

amplifier

controls

adjustment

amplifier

the

RCA

cables

an

RCA

cable

the

remote

Impedance

to

on the slave

level

must

be

the

switch

to

0°.

from

from

the

amplifiers.

control

be

master

amp

on the

the head

Master

to the

2

Ohms

amplifier

are disabled]

Master

unit

amplifiers

Master

or

and one

amplifier

to the

amplifier.

greater.

Master

Slave

amplifier

to 0°

and the phase

amplifier.

OUT

terminal

to

be

the slave

to the Slave

amplifier.

adjustment

(All

switch

amplifiers

7

co

One

Master

Amp

Used

to

Control

Two

Bridged

Sets

of Amplifiers

One

Master

Amp

Used

to

Control

Three

Slave

Amplifiers

Master

Amplifier

1 /Master/Slave selection

set

to

Normal

2/Phase selection

set

to

0°

3/Remote level control Pluged in

Woofer Wiring
1/Connect both

amplifiers

neg(-/

terminals

together

2/Connect the woofer(s/ to both

amplifers

post+/ terminals

Master

Amplifier

1/Master/Slave selection

set

to

Normal

2/Phase selection

set

to

0°

3/Remote level control Pluged in

Woofer Wiring
1/Connect both

amplifiers

neg(-/

terminals

together

2/Connect the woofer(s/ to both

amplifers

pos(+/ terminals

Slave

Amplifier

#1

1 /Master/Slave selection

set

to Slave

2/Phase selection

set

to

180°

Woofer Wiring

Slave

Amplifier

#2

1/Master/Slave selection

set

to Slave

2/Phase selection

set

to

180°

1/Connect both

amplifiers

neg(-/ terminals together

2/Connect the woofer(s/ to both

amplifers

post+/ terminals

Slave

Amplifier

#1

1 /Master/Slave selection

set

to Slave

2/Phase selection

set

to

180°

Woofer Wiring

Slave

Amplifier

#2

1 /Master/Slave selection

set

to Slave

2/Phase selection

set

to

180°

1/Connect both

amplifiers

neg(-/ terminals together

2/Connect the woofer(s/ to both

amplifers

pos(+/ terminals

Slave

Amplifier

#3
1/Master/Slave selection set to Slave
2/Phase selection

set

to

180°

Slave

Amplifier

#3
1 /Master/Slave selection set to Slave
2/Phase selection

set

to

180°

Installation

Supplies

Tools

Listed below are the

and

and supplies needed to complete

tools

Guidelines

installation:

this

• Volt/Ohm

• Wire
Phillips

•

•

•

•

•

• Adequate

• Adequate

• Adequate

The

This section focuses on some of the considerations
Pre-planning

on

ing
making

CAUTION:

cian.

#2
Battery
Hand held
High
Soldering iron and

Importance

your

the layout of

adjustments.

you

lf

Meter

strippers

post wrench

quality

feel unsure about installing this system yourself,

and wire

screwdriver

w/assorted

drill

electrical

Length­Length­Length-Remote

Pre-Planning

of

audio system layout and best

new components,

your

cutters

bits

or

tape

assorted

solder

Power Wire
Ground Wire

or

Turn-on Wire

heatshrink

crimp

(minimum

(minimum

wiring

sure

be

tubing

connectors

4 gauge recommended)

4 gauge recommended)

gauge)

(minimum

installing

for

routes

that

22

new Diamond Audio amplifier.

your

save installation time. When decid-

will

each component

it installed

have

will

easily accessible

be

a qualified techni-

by

for

CAUTION:

unit, fire

Before

Be

1)

The

For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the

2)

keep any unintended
amplifier.
For easier assembly, run

3)

Route

4)

puters. This
Use high

5)

Think before you

6)

lines, vacuum lines,
Never run

7)

Avoid

8)

ALWAYS

9)

When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle, scrape

0)

1

Before installation, disconnect the

and/or

beginning

sure to carefully read and understand the

instructions

protection.

protect any

propriate fuse
battery

clean ground connection. Grounding connections should
connected to
trunk

possible injury.

any installation, follow

can only help

cables close

RCA

of the

all

greatly

will

quality

running

protect the

terminal.

hinges,

connectors

drill!

or

underneath the vehicle. Running the

wires

wires

wires

holder

metal

or

over

routed through metal, especially the

battery

This is

that

poorly joined

make the installation successful.

you

circuits from damaging vehicle electronics

short

prior

wires

all

together

minimize

careful not to cut

Be

electrical

or

and fuse

for

is welded to the main body,

the chances of unwanted noise.

a reliable installation and to

for

wiring

through

electrical

and

the

on

protection of the wire

metal

negative(-)

sensible guidelines:

these

instructions

to mounting

and away

or

when

sharp edges.

system

power

12V

+

grounding points.

for

battery

your
from

into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake

drill

working

ALWAYS

from

wire

running

or

battery

on any vehicle.

wires

firewall.

damage

within

all

chassis of the vehicle.

terminal

before

prior

be

attempting

to beginning the installation. It

amplifier

any high

minimize

inside the vehicle provides the best

use

with

18

through

paint from the

short

as

to prevent damage to the

during

in place.

current

signal

rubber

inches (45. 7 mm) of the positive

the vehicle.

or

proper

metal

as possible, yet

install

to

wires

or

plastic

fusing.

Do

the amplifier.

installation of the

vehicle

or

power loss.

or

grommets

Install

to ensure a good,

adequately

be

not use seat bolts,

will

com-

hydraulic

tO

the ap-

9

Mounting

Locations

Engine

Never
void

Trunk

Mounting
it to an existing panel,
subwoofer
Mounting
not to deposit baggage and
down to

the

Passenger

Mounting
amount
the
the
compartment
and is not

Vehicle

Amplifiers
system.
system has enough capacity to handle the increased load
electrical
fier
listening
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mount

your

this

warra:-~ty.

Mounting

tre

amplifier

enclosure). Excess

the

amplifier

the

rear

performance

Compartment Mounting

the

amplifier

of

air

for

vehicle, you

amplifier

with

will

recommended.

Electrical

(regardless

OAT

recommends

systems

without

problems,

habits.

"capacitor.

unit

in

the

engine

vertically

be

sure

vibration

flat

on

other

deck

of

the

trunk

of

the

amplifier

in

the

the

amplifier

must

have at least 1 inch (2.54cm) of

less

than

1 inch (2.54cm) of

not provide

proper

compartment.

will

provide adequate cooling of

it's not prone to excessive

is not

the

floor
items

will

NOT provide adequate heat dissipation and

and is not

passenger

to cool itself.

cooling and

System

which

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maximize

of brand name)

checking

are in good condition

although

battery

the

will

your

and

performance

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recommended

of

the

trunk

will

provide the best cooling, however

over

the

top of

recommended.

compartment

If

you are going to

air

gap

will

the

will

air

gap around

around

severely affect

Requirements

put an increased load on

alternator

alternator

should

of

your

and

battery

be able to handle

life can

amplifier,

the

vibration

for

electronic

amplifier.

work

mount

the

amplifier's

condition to

of

your

be

reduced depending on

we

unit

in

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engine

the

amplifier.

(such as

as long as you provide a

the

the

the

stereo system.

suggest

mounting

products,

Mounting

the

amplifier

amplifier's

heatsink

performance

vehicle's

ensure

the

extra load of any

the

compartment

If

you

will

to

amplifiers

the

amplifier

will

severely affect

under

heatsink.

in

the

of

battery

that

Original

your

use of a reserve

be

mounting

the

back of a
included.

be

cautious

upside

sufficient

the

seat

Mounting

passenger

the

amplifier

and

charging

the

electrical

equipment

OAT

ampli-

individual

will

of

power

Wiring

CAUTION:

equipment
audio system

1)

the

the

2)

the
terminal
in place.

the

to

and ens.ure
use

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eventually

the

Amplifier

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or

harnesses.

through

Plan

the

wire

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from
cessories,
coupling

audio
firewall
or

rubber

wires
at a
Prepare
fier

by

end of

NOTE:

vehicle's positive

install

the

section.

the

amplifier's

the

signal.

or

any
grommets

long at

later

time.

the

stripping

and

The

a

appropriate

suffer

especially

the

8+

waterproof

connections

running

noise

metal

power

tighten

cable MUST

power

The

power

the

audio cables.

routing

5/8 inch (15.9mm) of

wire.

as

described

Keep

RCA

power

electric

from

radiated

When feeding

barrier,

to prevent

this

point to adjust

wire

for

Insert

the

set

battery

fuseholder

are

fuseholder,

corrosion

wires

cables and any high

attachment

the

screw

be

from

near

the

low

level

wires

carry

substantial

in

the

"Importance

cables close

motors.

electrical

the

wires

protect

post. Choose a location

water

them

short

bare

wire

to secure

fused 18"

under

tight.

the

moisture

together

This is done to prevent

fields

through

with

plastic

circuits.

for

to the

insulation

or

If

connection

Leave

a precise fit

ampli-

into the

the

cable

less

the

hood

you do not

and heat.

power

the

from

8+

from

will

input

cables, antenna,

current

of

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but

isolated

auto

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into

power

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Install

Fuse

the

near

3)

Trim the

power

fuse holder.

4)

Strip

1/2 inch (12.7mm)

the cable. Connect the

DO

ca

bl8

NOT

within

install

from

ring

18

inches (t

the fuse at

the

battery

terminal

to the positive

5.

7mm) of the positive

this

time.

end of the

power

(+)

cable and

battery

battery

post.

post and splice in a

crimp

a large ring

in-line

terminal

to

YOU

Power

Connections

WARNING

HUST

USE

AN

THE

D1000.1

OUTBOARD

ONBOARD

NEEDS

FUSES

J.N

FUSE

ON

INLINE

ON

THE

FUSE

THE

D1000.1.

RATED

D1000.1.

AT 100 AHPS.

THERE

ARE

NO

WHEN

US/NO

HUST

AHPLIFIER SYSTEH

5)

Prepare the ground

A HULTIPLE AHPLIFIER SYSTEH

HAVE

AN INLINE

of the wire,

THE

Insert

FUSE

RATED

D1000.1 HUST

wire

for

the bare wii e into the GND

WITH

EQUAL

TO

THE

HAVE

AN INLINE

attachment

ONE

HAIN

SUH

FUSE

LOCATED

to the

POWER

OF

ALL

RATED

NEAR

terminal

THE

THE

amplifier

in place. Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any point
clean the area of

all

di(t

and grease.

Strip

the

other

Fasten the cable to the chassis using a non-anodized

NOTE:

vehicle body

6)

It is

important

or

chassis to achieve

Prepare the
!nsulation
screw

from

to secure the

tive source. The

to upgrade the ground connection b2tween the

REM

turn-on

the

end of the wire.
wire

switched
source unit does not have
switch

in line

with a 12

volt source to activate the

optimum

wire

for

electrical

attachment

Insert

the bare

in place. Connect the

voltage is

this

usually

output

taken

available, the

to

other

WIRE,

THE

HAIN
AHPLIFERS INLINE AND
AT 100 AHPS AT

BATTERY.

n:'

and

end of the
screw

POWER

THE

stripping

tighten

from

the
vv1re

and a

performance.

the

amplifier

wire

end of the

from

the source

into

the

REM

by

REM

recommended

amplifier.

WIRE

CONNECTED

ONBOARD

AHPLIFIER AS

5/8" of

the set

metal

star

insulation

screw

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and

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washer.

negative(-)

stripping

terminal

wire

to a switched

unit's

remote

solution

TO

THE

FUSES.

WELL

AS A HAIN

to secure

BATTERY

IN A HULTIPLE

and

FUSE

from

the end

the

cable

thoroughly

a ring connector.

battery

post and the

~

5/8 inch (15.9mm) of

and

tighten

amp

on lead.

is to

wire a mechanical

12

volt posi-

the set

If

the

7) Securely

cardboard
vibration

mount

or

the

amplifier

or

plastic

panels. Doing so may enable the

sudden vehicle stops.

to the vehicle

or

amp

rack. Be

screws

careful

to

pull

not to

out

mount

from

the

amplifier

the panel due to road

on

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8)

Connect

from

source signal

by

connecting the

fier.

9)

Connect the car speakers. Speakers should
shown in the diagrams (except where noted
1/2"

(12.

7mm) and insert into the speaker
place.
as

Be

sure to maintain proper speaker polarity.

unstable operation

or

damage to the

RCA

be

4 Ohms.

on

D400.1, D600.1,

terminal

amplifier

Audio

Input

audio cables to the input jacks at the

If

connecting one speaker per channel

D1

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Strip the speaker wires

ampli-

block, then tighten the set screw to secure into

DO

NOT

chassis ground any of the speaker

and/or

Connections

speaker may result.

as

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ALL

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Speakers

terminals. This makes it easier to connect
the two positive

terminals

are connected. in parallel and the two negative
in parallel. This means that if one 4 ohm woofer is connected to each
this

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more

must

connect

or

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impedance

current

to drive

more

Parallel

is

lower

them.

than

one

speaker

connections are

compared

to

The following

driving a single

diagrams

per

channel,

harder

on

the

show

there

are

amplifier

speaker,

"bridged"

two

methods

in which to do so:

than series connections, as the

and

the

amplifier

connections

must

from

the amplifier.

produce

FR

Speaker

4

Channel

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Mode, 1 speaker

per

0300.,,

channel

2

Channel

0600.,

Mode,

both

pairs

4-Channel

FR

of

channels

Amplifier

FL

Speaker

3

Channel

bridged

Speaker

Mode, 1 pair

stereo

plus

Subwoofer

one

bridged

channel

Left

Speaker

Right Speaker

2

Channel

Mode, 1 speaker

per

channel

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1,

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Mode

Amplifier

@

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@

@

If

you

are

connecting

more

Mono

Mode

(This

is

the

only

than one speaker

configuration

for

this

amplifier)

per

channel, please see the

next

section.

13

Parallel

Connection

Series

Connection

+

Installing

The

0400.1, 0600.1,

control the level

For

more

wiring

options,

the

Remote

&

D

1000.1

by

attenuating the amplitude

Level

come packaged with a remote level control. This allows

see

the

Support

Controller

+

section

at

or

increasing

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(up

to the maximum set-point)

the amplifier's input gain control. This control does not add additional
you

to control the level to suit your tastes.

1)

Locate a position
locations

2)

To

mount the

are

in

the front

on,

in,

or

under the

unit,

attach the bracket using the supplied hardware

of

the vehicle where this will be easy to reach. Common

dash,

in

the

center

console,

or

in

tion.

you

gain,

it

simply allows

the glove

box.

to your chosen loca-

to

of

3)

Route the telephone style data cable back to the amplifier location and connect into the

remote level port. Test

Get

Ready

to

Listen! -

Perform a final check

to

make

of

the completed system wiring

sure

the operation

is

functioning.

to

ensure

that all connections are

accurate. Check all power and ground connections for frayed wires and loose connections
which could
to make

Adjustment

To

adjust the gain
Turn the source unit volume
the distortion is inaudible. This will be
one

or

until adequate volume

NOTE:

users

Avoid

find

setting the amplifier gain very

For a more

diamondaudio~com

cause

some

of

two "clicks"

Ideal

signal to noise and dynamic range are achieved with the gain at minimum. Most

adequate gain and volume

in

problems. Install

adjustments

Input

Gain

setting,

to

fine tune your audio system for optimum performance.

turn the amplifier gains all the way down (counterclockwise).

up

down from maximum volume.

is

achieved.

depth level setting

in-line fuse

near

battery connection at this time. Prepare

until distortion is audible and then turn

NEARLY

is

achieved at about halfway

hi

'

gh

as

(gai~

adjustment) procedure, visit the

full volume

Next,

on

most source units,

increase the amplifier gain setting

in

the adjustment range.

noise and distortion will increase significantly.

OAT

it

down a bit until

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perhaps

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14

Adjustment

Pldcing the switch in the
ALL frequencies to pass to the speakers. (Not available
switch in the

of Built-In

HP

or

LP

Crossover

FULL

position activates the crossover.

(All

Models}

position sets the

amplifier

to Full

on

Range.

0600.1, & 01000.1). Placing the

This setting allows

Placing the switch in the
frequencies

Placing the switch in the
frequencies

Turn the crossover
crossover

Adjustment

After

setting the input gain adjustment and crossover, you may choose to add a small

amount

between 30Hz and 125Hz (0600.1,
feature
good to begin with.

1)

Make sure any
or
those to add boost

above

below the cutoff point to pass.

adjustment

of

of

··boost"

will

not fix a poorly designed subwoofer enclosure

FLAT.

If you have

the cutoff point to pass.

adjustment

the

Bass

in the

bass

HP

position sets the

LP

position sets the

knob

up

slowly

EQ

(0400.1, 0600.1, & 01000.1}

Low

frequency region. The bass boost frequency is variable

EQ

or

low

other

first

outboard signal processors

and

Leave

amplifier

amplifier

knob

all

the way down. With the system playing,

until

the desired crossover point is achieved.

& 01000.1

ONLY).

Remember that the Bass Boost

frequency equalization

the

amplifier's

bass boost alone.

to the

to the

or

from

with

High

Pass

Low

Pass

subwoofers that

the source unit is set to

equalization, you should use

mode, enabling

mode, enabling

didn't

turn

sound

the

OFF

2)

While playing the same musical selections used during the gain setting process, slowly
increase the
between 0 and +12dB. If you
benefit to increase the boost further.

3)

If the boost has audible benefits

suits

your taste. Remember: it's much easier to construct the right subwoofer enclosure

for

your Listening preferences than relying

Remember
amplifier
and

that

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of attenuation. It

that

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Level

of the Bass

the Bass

function as

EQ.

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should

do

not notice much difference, then

without

EQ

feature has

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will

not add boost beyond the

adding appreciable distortion,

an

optional dash mounted control included

be

able to notice a demonstrable change

it

will

find

on

a bass boost control to do the job!

maximum

Level

you choose at the amplifier.

Level

set at the

not serve any

a level that

with

the

amplifier

Troubleshooting

It's imperative that you read the manual fully to eliminate the possibility of mistakes made from

assumptions about how you

be

to
such

Bass

of
there's a serious problem.

installed. If the

as

blown fuses, incorrect

EQ,

and gain controls set incorrectly, etc. These

initial

problems, so take your time and double check

amplifier

"think"

the

amplifier

does not appear to

wiring

configurations, poor

might

be

elements

work

versus how it's recommended

working, check obvious things

or

all

Loose

of

connections, crossover,

are the most common cause

yourwork

before assuming

first

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