Fusion CA-DA41400, CA-DA12250, CA-DA51600 User Manual

USER MANUAL

D-CLASS AMPLIFIER

CA-DA12250 CA-DA41400 CA-DA51600

Specications and design are subject to change without notice

AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATIONS

CA-DA12250 CA-DA41400 CA-DA51600

Peak Power (Watts)

Frequency Response

Dimensions (mm)

Power Ratings

2250 1400 1600

10Hz - 250Hz 10Hz -65kHz 10Hz -50kHz

300(l) x 210(w) x 50(h)
11-13/16 x 8-1/4 x 2”

500W RMS x 1 @ 4Ω 1%
THD+N

850W RMS x 1 @ 2Ω 1%
THD+N

1100W RMS x 1 @ 1Ω 1%
THD+N

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

1. Ensure the +12V lead is disconnected from
the battery before you connect any new
equipment.

2. Ensure the mounting location will not
interfere with the gas tank, brake lines or
electrical wiring.

3. Ensure the Amplier is securely fastened to
the vehicle to prevent injury in the event of
an accident.

4. Ensure all wiring is protected to avoid
pinching or crushing which could result in
damage to the audio system.

300(l) x 210(w) x 50(h)
11-13/16 x 8-1/4 x 2”

150W RMS x 4 @ 4Ω 1%
THD+N

220W RMS x 4 @ 2Ω 1%
THD+N

440W RMS x 2 @ 4Ω
Bridged 1% THD+N

300(l) x 210(w) x 50(h)
11-13/16 x 8-1/4 x 2”

80W RMS x 4 +
250W RMS x 1 @ 4Ω 1%
THD+N

130W RMS x 4 +
330W RMS x 1 @ 2Ω 1%
THD+N

250W RMS x 2 @ 4Ω
Bridged 1% THD+N +
250W RMS x 1 @ 4Ω 1%
THD+N

5. Ensure the mounting location has sufcient
air ow around the amplier. If the amplier
is mounted in an enclosed space a 3” fan
with ducting should be used to aid in air
ow.

6. Do not mount any amplier on a subwoofer
enclosure as extended exposure to vibration
may cause malfunction of the amplier.

7. Ensure you use the recommended gauge
wire/cable for all amplier connections.

POWER

FUSION ampliers should be connected directly
to the +12V battery terminal with an inline fuse or
circuit breaker as close the battery as possible.

GROUND

When grounding/earthing your amplier ensure that
the location is a good source of ground (preferably
the oor pan). Make sure the metal is clean of paint
etc as a poor earth could damage your audio system.

REMOTE TURN ON

This connection turns the amplier on & should be
connected to the remote turn on wire from the Head
Unit. If one is not available a switched 12v source must
be used. Either a power antenna wire or ACC +12V.

LOW LEVEL INPUTS

Choose the correct length RCA cable & run them to the
RCA outputs of the source/head unit, avoiding running
beside other looms & or power cable.

WIRING

1. Ensure the audio system is turned off before
making any connections to the amplier,
speakers or source unit, failure to do so could
result in permanent damage to the audio
system.

2. When wiring the FUSION amplier ensure
that the cable is protected from sharp objects
and always use rubber grommets when wiring
through metal panels.

3. Ensure all terminals and connections are
protected from the vehicle chassis and from
each other as failure to do so could result in
permanent damage to the audio system.

For specic wiring information please
refer to www.fusionelectronics.com

LEVEL CONTROL

This control is used to match the input level of the amplier to the output level of you head unit. We recommend
the following method. NOTE: Remove screws and the top cover of amplier to access controls.

1. Turn the amplier level to zero

2. Turn the volume of the head unit to ¾ and the
bass and treble to zero

3. Adjust the level control until the desired
maximum volume is achieved without
distortion.

4. Failure to follow these steps may cause
permanent damage to the audio system.

CROSSOVER TABLE

Model Channels Crossover Type Crossover Frequency Bass Boost

CA­DA51600

CA­DA41400

CA­DA12250

Front Selectable - LPF, HPF, or

FULL

Rear Selectable - LPF, HPF, or

FULL

Sub Fixed LPF and Fixed HPF

(Subsonic)

Front Selectable - LPF, HPF, or

FULL

Rear Selectable - LPF, HPF, or

FULL

All Fixed LPF and Fixed HPF

(Subsonic)

LPF or HPF Tunable - 32Hz

- 320Hz

LPF or HPF Tunable - 32Hz

- 320Hz

LPF Tunable - 32Hz - 320Hz
HPF Tunable - 10Hz - 80Hz

LPF or HPF Tunable - 32Hz

- 320Hz

LPF or HPF Tunable - 32Hz

- 320Hz

LPF Tunable - 32Hz - 320Hz
HPF Tunable - 10Hz - 80Hz

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem Possible Reason Solution

Amplier not switching
on. Power LED not ‘on’.

Amplier not working,
but Power LED is ‘on’

No Sound No RCA Signal

No +12v to power wire
No power to remote wire
Fuse broken
Fuse on amplier blown

Amplier too hot
Speaker wires shorted

Gain control not set up
Head Unit off or low vol
Amplier
Speakers

Check fuses and connections to battery
Check remote on connections to head unit
Replace fuse with correct type and amperage
Replace fuse with correct type and amperage

Move amplier to vented area
Turn head unit down
Check that there are no speaker wires shorted to
another wire or to the vehicle chassis

Check RCA connection to head unit
Ensure you have set up the amplier gain level control
Check head unit volume level
Check all power, remote on and ground connections
Check speakers for wire shorts

Tunable - 0dB­12dB

Tunable - 0dB ­12dB

Tunable - 0dB ­12dB

AMPLIFIER DIMENSIONS

CA-DA12250, CA-DA41400, CA-DA51600

300

268

11-13/16"

10-9/16"

1/4"

6.5

8-9/32"

6-5/16"

210

160

15/32"
12

All dimensions provided are in millimeters (mm) unless indicated

1-31/32"
50

CA-DA12250 - CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

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1. SPEAKER OUTPUT:

Connect your subwoofer(s) to these terminals.
NOTE: The positive (+) and negative (-) are internally linked.

2. REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL CONNECTION:

Connect the optional (supplied) Remote Level Controller to
this socket.

3. RCA INPUT:

Connect these RCA connectors to a head unit with a low level
output connection.

4. RCA OUTPUT:

Use these RCA connectors to connect to a secondary
amplier. This output is a pass-thru connection derived
from the RCA input connectors so that the signal level and
frequency response is the same as the original input signal.

5. POWER AND STATUS LED’S:

This displays “green” if the amplier has been correctly
powered up & ‘red’ if any faults are present.

6. FUSES:

Please ensure the correct type of fuse is tted. For CA­DA12250 3 x 40A fuses.

7. +12V CONNECTION:

Connect directly to the vehicle battery positive (+) terminal via
a 4 gauge power cable, with an inline fuse or circuit breaker
at the battery end. NOTE: This is the last wire to connect up
during installation. Damage could result if this is not done.

8. REMOTE TURN-ON CONNECTION:

This terminal is for turning the amplier on and off. The
remote input requires a switched positive (+12V) to power
‘ON’ the amplier. This can usually be found on the rear of
the head unit in the form of a remote output. If not available
you can wire to the ACC position on the ignition key.

9. GROUND CONNECTION:

Connect directly to the vehicle’s chassis via a 4 guage power
cable. NOTE: This is the rst wire to connect up during the
installation.

10. LEVEL CONTROL:

This allows level adjustment of the input signal. Use this
control to directly match the head unit to the amplier. To
set this control correctly, turn the amplier level to MIN and
the head unit to 3/4 volume, with the bass and treble on zero,
then slowly turn up the level control towards the MAX end of
the control. NOTE: If the sound becomes distorted, turn this
control down.

11. SUBWOOFER LP FILTER FREQUENCY:

This sets the crossover frequency point for the subwoofer
channels’ low pass lter between 32Hz and 320Hz.

12. FUSION LOW FREQUENCY CONTROL:

The FUSION Low Frequency Control (F.L.F.C.) is a dual stage
control interface. The combination of a Subsonic lter and a
Bass Boost control allows precise shaping of the audio signal
for your subwoofer(s). The Subsonic lter is essentially a
high-pass crossover which blocks the frequency signal from
10Hz - 80Hz. This signal often contains no music and its
removal will improve subwoofer control. The Bass Boost is a
variable control to increase the level at 45Hz from 0 - +12dB
of gain. Adjust these controls with extreme care.

CA-DA41400 - CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

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1. SPEAKER OUTPUT:

Connect your speakers to these terminals.

2. RCA OUTPUT:

Use these RCA connectors to connect to a secondary
amplier. This output is a pass-thru connection derived
from the RCA input connectors so that the signal level and
frequency response is the same as the original input signal.

3. REAR RCA INPUT:

Connect these RCA connectors to a head unit with a rear low
level output connection.

4. FRONT RCA INPUT:

Connect these RCA connectors to a head unit with a front low
level output connection.

5. POWER AND STATUS LED’S:

This displays “green” if the amplier has been correctly
powered up & ‘red’ if any faults are present.

6. FUSES:

Please ensure the correct type of fuse is tted.
For CA-DA41400 2 x 40A fuses.

7. +12V CONNECTION:

Connect directly to the vehicle battery positive (+) terminal via
a 4 gauge power cable, with an inline fuse or circuit breaker
at the battery end. NOTE: This is the last wire to connect up
during installation. Damage could result if this is not done.

8. REMOTE TURN-ON CONNECTION:

This terminal is for turning the amplier on and off. The
remote input requires a switched positive (+12V) to power
‘ON’ the amplier. This can usually be found on the rear of
the head unit in the form of a remote output. If not available
you can wire to the ACC position on the ignition key.

9. GROUND CONNECTION:

Connect directly to the vehicle’s chassis via a 4 guage power
cable. NOTE: This is the rst wire to connect up during the
installation.

10. REAR LEVEL:

This allows level adjustment of the front input signal. Use this
control to directly match the head unit to the amplier. To
set this control correctly, turn the amplier level to MIN and
the head unit to 3/4 volume, with the bass and treble on zero,
then slowly turn up the level control towards the MAX end of
the control. NOTE: If the sound becomes distorted, turn this
control down.

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11. BASS BOOST:

The Bass Boost is a variable control to increase the level at
45Hz from 0 - +12dB of gain. Adjust this control with extreme
care.

12. FRONT LEVEL:

This allows level adjustment of the rear input signal. Use this
control to directly match the head unit to the amplier. To
set this control correctly, turn the amplier level to MIN and
the head unit to 3/4 volume, with the bass and treble on zero,
then slowly turn up the level control towards the MAX end of
the control. NOTE: If the sound becomes distorted, turn this
control down.

13. REAR FILTER FREQUENCY:

This sets the crossover frequency point for the rear lter
between 32Hz and 320Hz. NOTE: Failure to correctly set
could result in speaker damage.

14. REAR FILTER SELECTION:

This switch selects the type of lter used for the rear audio
signal. Either Low Pass, High Pass or Full Range can be
selected. The Low Pass lter is designed to lter out all mid
to high frequencies that only full range speakers should
produce. The High Pass lter is designed to lter out all
low frequencies that only subwoofers should produce. Full
Range allows all frquencies.

15. FRONT FILTER SELECTION:

This switch selects the type of lter used for the rear audio
signal. Either Low Pass, High Pass or Full Range can be
selected. The Low Pass lter is designed to lter out all mid
to high frequencies that only full range speakers should
produce. The High Pass lter is designed to lter out all
low frequencies that only subwoofers should produce. Full
Range allows all frquencies.

16. FRONT FILTER FREQUENCY:

This sets the crossover frequency point for the rear lter
between 32Hz and 320Hz. NOTE: Failure to correctly set
could result in speaker damage.

CA-DA51600 - CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

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1. SPEAKER OUTPUT:

Connect your speakers to these terminals.

2. FRONT RCA INPUT:

Connect these RCA connectors to a head unit with a front low
level output connection.

3. REAR RCA INPUT:

Connect these RCA connectors to a head unit with a rear low
level output connection.

4. SUBWOOFER RCA INPUT:

Connect these RCA connectors to a head unit with a
subwoofer low level output connection.

5. REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL CONNECTION:

Connect the optional (supplied) Remote Level Controller to
this socket.

6. POWER AND STATUS LED’S:

This displays “green” if the amplier has been correctly
powered up and ‘red’ if any faults are present.

7. FUSES:

Please ensure the correct type of fuse is tted. For CA­DA51600 2 x 40A fuses.

8. +12V CONNECTION:

Connect directly to the vehicle battery positive (+) terminal via
a 4 gauge power cable, with an inline fuse or circuit breaker
at the battery end. NOTE: This is the last wire to connect up
during installation. Damage could result if this is not done.

9. REMOTE TURN-ON CONNECTION:

This terminal is for turning the amplier on & off. The remote
input requires a switched positive (+12V) to power ‘ON’ the
amplier. This can usually be found on the rear of the head
unit in the form of a remote output. If not available you can
wire to the ACC position on the ignition key.

10. GROUND CONNECTION:

Connect directly to the vehicle’s chassis via a 4 guage power
cable. NOTE: This is the rst wire to connect up during the
installation.

11. SUBWOOFER LP FILTER FREQUENCY:

This sets the crossover frequency point for the subwoofer
channels’ low pass lter between 32Hz and 320Hz.

12. REAR LEVEL:

This allows level adjustment of the rear input signal. Use this
control to directly match the head unit to the amplier. To
set this control correctly, turn the amplier level to MIN and
the head unit to 3/4 volume, with the bass and treble on zero,
then slowly turn up the level control towards the MAX end of
the control. NOTE: If the sound becomes distorted, turn this
control down.

13. FRONT LEVEL:

This allows level adjustment of the front input signal. Use this
control to directly match the head unit to the amplier. To
set this control correctly, turn the amplier level to MIN and
the head unit to 3/4 volume, with the bass and treble on zero,
then slowly turn up the level control towards the MAX end of
the control. NOTE: If the sound becomes distorted, turn this
control down.

14. FUSION LOW FREQUENCY CONTROL:

The FUSION Low Frequency Control (F.L.F.C.) is a dual stage
control interface. The combination of a Subsonic lter & a

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Bass Boost control allows precise shaping of the audio signal
for your subwoofer(s). The Subsonic lter is essentially a
high-pass crossover which blocks the frequency signal
from 10Hz - 80Hz. This signal often contains no music & its
removal will improve subwoofer control. The Bass Boost is a
variable control to increase the level at 45Hz from 0 - +12dB
of gain. Adjust these controls with extreme care.

15. SUBWOOFER AUDIO SOURCE:

This switch selects the audio source for the subwoofer
channel. Audio can be sourced from the SUB input
RCA connectors or from the FRONT & REAR input RCA
connectors.

16. SUBWOOFER LEVEL:

This allows level adjustment of the subwoofer input signal.
Use this control to directly match the head unit to the
amplier. To set this control correctly, turn the amplier level
to MIN & the head unit to 3/4 volume, with the bass and treble
on zero, then slowly turn up the level control towards the MAX
end of the control. NOTE: If the sound becomes distorted,
turn this control down.

17. REAR FILTER FREQUENCY:

This sets the crossover frequency point for the rear lter
between 32Hz and 320Hz. NOTE: Failure to correctly set
could result in speaker damage.

18. REAR FILTER SELECTION:

This switch selects the type of lter used for the rear audio
signal. Either Low Pass, High Pass or Full Range can be
selected. The Low Pass lter is designed to lter out all mid
to high frequencies that only full range speakers should
produce. The High Pass lter is designed to lter out all
low frequencies that only subwoofers should produce. Full
Range allows all frquencies.

19. FRONT FILTER SELECTION:

This switch selects the type of lter used for the rear audio
signal. Either Low Pass, High Pass or Full Range can be
selected. The Low Pass lter is designed to lter out all mid
to high frequencies that only full range speakers should
produce. The High Pass lter is designed to lter out all
low frequencies that only subwoofers should produce. Full
Range allows all frquencies.

20. FRONT FILTER FREQUENCY:

This sets the crossover frequency point for the rear lter
between 32Hz and 320Hz. NOTE: Failure to correctly set
could result in speaker damage.

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