
AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION MANUAL
D1 250.2
D1 300.4 | D1 400.1
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Congratulations!
Thank you for choosing a Diamond Audio Technologies D1 Series amplier. We sincerely believe that DAT products offer you outstanding performance and value. DAT products are engineered and produced with the highest quality materials and incorporate the latest technology. We
think you will nd your new DAT amplier meets or exceeds your expectations and provides excellent value.
Properly installed, your new DAT D1 Series amplier will provide years of high quality sonic reproduction. Before installing the DAT amplier in
your vehicle, please read the entire manual carefully. It is required reading for the protection of your vehicle and for the maximum performance of
your mobile audio system. All DAT ampliers have been extensively tested and “burned-in” for maximum reliability. If after reading this manual,
you still have questions regarding this product, we recommend that you contact your authorized DAT dealer for expert installation assistance.
If you need assistance with repair or warranty, detailed warranty and return/repair information is listed in the back of this manual. Be sure you
record your serial number, model number and date of purchase for your DAT amplier as this will be necessary for any returns.
Please Practice Safe Sound!
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100 dB may cause permanent hearing loss. High powered mobile audio systems may produce
sound pressure levels well over 130dB. Use common sense and practice safe sound.
All Diamond Audio D1 Series Amplifiers Feature:
• Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) MOSFET Switching Power Supply
•Nickel plated, low resistance power and speaker connector blocks
• Power ON and Protection LED Lighting for Easy Diagnostics
• Thermal, Short Circuit, and Overload (Low Impedance) Protection
•Extruded Aluminum Heatsink
•Nickel Plated RCA Low Level Audio Inputs
• Chassis mounted ATC/ATO type automotive fuses
• Proudly Designed and Engineered in the USA
• 6dB bass boost
D1 250.2 / D1 300.4 Features
•Class AB Amplier Topology
• Stereo/Mono Mix Capability (Hybrid 3rd channel from 2 channels)
• Internal 12dB/Octave High Pass or Low Pass Filter (40-400Hz)
• Bridgeable Output Capability (4 Ohms)
•Stable into 2 Ohm Stereo Loads
•Pass -Thru Line Output for Daisy Chaining Ampliers
• Versatile for either full range or subwoofers
D1 400.1 Features
•Class AB Amplier Topology
• Internal 12dB/Octave Low Pass Filter (40-250Hz)
• Bass Boost EQ (0 to +6dB) at 50Hz
• Remote Level Control for Dash Mounting
• Intended for use on subwoofers
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Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20KHz +/-3 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Channel Separation 50dB
THD+N(Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)
RCA Input Sensitivity: 150mV to 4V
RCA Input Impedance:
Hi-Level Input Sensitivity: 1.5V to 14V
Hi-Level Input Impedance: 32 Ohms
Min to Max Voltage requirements 10.2V to 15.5V DC
High/Low Pass Crossover:
Crossover Conguration: Switchable (OFF/HP/LP)
Bass EQ 0 or 6dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20KHz +/-3 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Channel Separation 50dB
THD+N(Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)
RCA Input Sensitivity: 150mV to 4V
RCA Input Impedance:
Hi-Level Input Sensitivity: 1.5V to 14V
Hi-Level Input Impedance: 32 Ohms
Min to Max Voltage requirements 10.2V to 15.5V DC
High/Low Pass Crossover: 12dB/Oct, 40-400 Variable
Crossover Conguration: Switchable (OFF/HP/LP)
Bass EQ 0 or 6dB
>95dBA (20 to 20kHz)
<0.2% (Output-1W 4 Ohms)
>20K Ohms
12dB/Oct, 40-400 Variable
@ 50Hz (Selectable)
>90dBA (20 to 20kHz)
<0.2% (Output-1W 4 Ohms)
>20K Ohms
@ 50Hz (Selectable)
D1 250.2
2-Channel Amplifier
250 Watts RMS Output Power
(All Channels Driven):
(Into 4 Ohms) 75w x 2
(Into 2 Ohms) 125w x 2
(Bridged into 4 Ohms) 250w x 1
D1 300.4
4-Channel Amplifier
300 Watts RMS Output Power
(All Channels Driven):
(Into 4 Ohms) 50w x 4
(Into 2 Ohms) 75w x 4
(Bridged into 4 Ohms) 150w x 2
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20KHz +/-3 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Channel Separation 50dB
THD+N(Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)
RCA Input Sensitivity: 150mV to 4V
RCA Input Impedance:
Hi-Level Input Sensitivity: 1.5V to 14V
Hi-Level Input Impedance: 32 Ohms
Min to Max Voltage requirements 10.2V to 15.5V DC
Low Pass Crossover: 12dB/Oct, 40-250Hz Variable
Crossover Conguration: Low Pass only
Bass EQ 0 to 6dB
>90dBA (20 to 20kHz)
<0.2% (Output-1W 4 Ohms)
>20K Ohms
@ 50Hz
D1 400.1
Mono Amplifier
400 Watts RMS Output Power
(Single Channel Driven):
(Into 4 Ohms) 200w x 1
(Into 2 Ohms) 400w x 1
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Connections and Controls
218 x 57.5mm
L
HIGH INPUT
X-OVER
FILTER BASS BOOST
40Hz
400Hz
GAIN
MIN
L
R
RL
MAX
0dB +6dBHP LP
FLAT
30A FUSE
BRIDGE
L R
++– + –
–
REM
GND +12V
INPUT OUTPUT
218 x 57.5mm
L
25A
25A
HIGH INPUT
X-OVER
FILTER BASS BOOST
40Hz
400Hz
GAIN
MIN
L
R
RL
MAX
0dB +6dBHP LP
FLAT
30A FUSE
F
R
BRIDGE
L R
++– + –
–
BRIDGE
++– + –
–
25A FUSE
REM
GND +12V
HP
LP
FLAT
GAIN
MIN
MAX
LF LR L
RF RR R
0dB
+6dB
FRONT
INPUT
FILTER
X-OVER
40Hz 400Hz
HIGH INPUT
R
BASS BOOST
L
HP
LP
FLAT
GAIN
MIN
MAX
REAR
FILTER
X-OVER
40Hz 400Hz
HIGH INPUT
R
BASS BOOST
L
0dB
+6dB
INPUT OUTPUT
OUTPUT
REM
GND +12V
218 x 57.5mm
L
25A
15A
15A
15A
25A
HIGH INPUT
X-OVER
FILTER BASS BOOST
40Hz
400Hz
GAIN
MIN
L
R
RL
MAX
0dB +6dBHP LP
FLAT
30A FUSE
15A FUSE
F
R
BRIDGE
L R
++– + –
–
BRIDGE
++– + –
–
SUBWOOFER
+ + - -
25A FUSE
REM
GND +12V
REM
HP
LP
FLAT
GAIN
MIN
MAX
LF LR L
RF RR R
0dB
+6dB
FRONT
REMOTE
INPUT
FILTER
X-OVER
40Hz 400Hz
GAIN
MIN
MAX
X-OVER
40Hz 250Hz
BASS BOOST
0dB +6dB
HIGH INPUT
R
BASS BOOST
L
HP
LP
FLAT
GAIN
MIN
MAX
REAR
FILTER
X-OVER
40Hz 400Hz
HIGH INPUT
R
BASS BOOST
L
HIGH INPUT
R
R
L
L
0dB
+6dB
INPUT OUTPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
REM
GND +12V
GND+12V
This section describes how all of the terminals and adjustments of DAT D1 Series ampliers function.
5 6
4
3
1 1
8
D1 250.2
2-Channel Amplifier
These Functions are Identical for Each
Pair of Channels (Front and Rear)
D1 300.4
4-Channel Amplifier
9
4 3 25
6
8
7 1 5
10
10
2
191
11
11
326
D1 400.1
Mono Amplifier
4
10
8
11
9