Lightning Audio S1.600D, S1.1000D User Manual

S1.600D

S1.1000D

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Introduction

InnoVAte or DisintegrAte!

Thank you for purchasing the Lighting Audio Storm Amplifier.

Our customers have come to expect that Lightning Audio pushes the edge in audio. Now we will push the edge in the ampli­fier and woofer business with high value and high performance models.

For the first time, amplifiers can be personalized by the customer with accessories like the POWERCell and FANModule.
These accessory components are designed with performance and customization in mind.

If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product, we recommend that you see your Lightning
Audio dealer. If you need further assistance, you can call us direct at 1-800-669-9899. Be sure to have your serial num­ber, model number and date of purchase available when you call.

The serial number can be found on the outside of the box. Please record it in the space provided below as your perma­nent record. This will serve as verification of your factory warranty and may become useful in recovering your amplifier if
it is ever stolen.

Serial Number: ______________________________________

Model Number: ______________________________________

SpecificAtions

Number of Channels:
4 Ohm Power @ 1% THD+N:
2 Ohm Power @ 1% THD+N:
Input Sensitivity:
Power Connector:
Frequency Response:
Subsonic Filter:
Signal to Noise Ratio:
Crossover LP:
Crossover Slope:
Pass Through Output:
LA Power Cell Connector:
LA Fan Connector:
LA Lighted Logo Connector:
Juice Boost EQ @ 45Hz:

Specifications subject to change without notice

Storm S1.600D

Mono AmplifierS

Storm S1.1000D

1
300
600
130mV–3.5V
LA Power Connector
10–250Hz
Switched
90dB
Variable 50–250Hz
24dB/Octave
Yes
Yes
1 on PC Board
1 on PC Board
0 – +18dB

1
600
1000
130mV–3.5V
LA Power Connector
10–250Hz
Switched
90dB
Variable 50–250Hz
24dB/Octave
Yes
Yes
1 on PC Board
1 on PC Board
0 – +18dB

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Accessories

POWERCell:

All Storm amplifiers can benefit from the addition of the POWERCell, an electrolytic capacitor module that integrates direct­ly to the amplifier through a docking station. The POWERCell delivers big power for transients faster than the vehicle’s
electrical system. The POWERCell enables the Lightning Audio amplifiers to withstand the rigors of driving 2 ohm loads.

FANModule:

Keeping powerful amplifiers cool, especially into lower impedance, is the key function of the FANModule. Easily integrat­ed into the top of the amplifier, the FANModule provides constant cooling over the entire PC board and output devices
improving sound quality by reducing distortions caused by thermal gradients.

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Design FeAtures

A. Speaker Connections: Follow correct polarity, and do not Ground any speaker wires. Do not connect any speaker

wires together.

B. Pass Through Outputs: The Pass-Thru provides a convenient source for daisy-chaining an additional amplifier with-

out running and extra set of RCA cables from the front of the vehicle to the rear amplifier location.

C. Gain Control: The input gain control is preset to match the output of most source units. They can be adjusted to

match output levels from a variety of source units.

D. Sub-Sonic Filter: Variable from 10-50Hz
E. Adjustable Crossover Frequency Control: 50-250Hz.
F. Juice Boost: Applies 0-12dB of 50Hz Bass Boost.
G. Power Connector Plug: Connects Power, Ground, and Remote
H. Power Cell (Capacitor) Plug: Power Cell has 2 active leads for B+ and Ground.
I. Power Fuse: If this Fuse should blow, determine the cause or see your authorized dealer. Never replace the fuse with

one of greater value than the original

J. RCA Input Jacks – Line Level from Radio Pre-outs: The industry standard RCA jack provides an easy connection

for signal level input. They are gold-plated to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion.

Not Pictured:
K. Juice Boost Remote Module: The Juice Boost remote module has a Green “Operation” indicator and Red

“Protection” indicator. The Remote Juice Boost Module allows adjustment of the overall gain or volume of the
amplifier. It operates only when the crossover switch is in Low Pass position. It does not alter the frequency
response, but instead allows control of the overall gain of the amplifier driving your woofers. Most experienced
users adjust the Juice Boost knob on the amp for the maximum desired amount of bass boost, and then plug
in the module to control how much of that boost they want to unleash to their subwoofers.

W

W

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W

W

M

ND

WER

Storm S1.1000DStorm S1.600D

A B C D E F

FRONT VIE

SPEAKER
OUTPUT

G H I J

+12V

REM

PO

POWERCELL

BACK VIE

RIGHT

+12V FUSE

REM

INPUTS

FRONT VIE

PASS
THRU

GAIN

LEFT

SUBSONIC

ON - OFF

CROSSOVER

JUICE

BOOST

BACK VIE

+12V

RE

G

A B C D E F

PASS

SPEAKER
OUTPUT

G H

PO

POWERCELL

THRU

RIGHT

INPUTS

+12V FUSE

REM
GND

GAIN

LEFT

J

SUBSONIC

ON - OFF

CROSSOVER

JUICE

BOOST

I

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InstAllAtion ConsiderAtions

The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Lightning Audio:

Adequate Length Voltmeter
Wire strippers Battery post wrench
Electric hand drill w/assorted bits Wire cutters
Adequate Length—Red Power Wire Assorted connectors
Adequate Length—Remote Turn-on Wire Wire crimpers
Adequate Length—Black Grounding Wire

This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your new Lightning Audio amplifier. Checking your
battery and present sound system, as well as pre-planning your system layout and best wiring routes will save installation
time. When deciding how to lay out your new system, be sure that each component will be easily accessible for making
adjustments.

Before beginning any installation, be sure to follow these simple rules:

1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install the amplifier.

2.

For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation.

3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your amplifier in place.

4. Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high current wires.

5. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss.

6.

Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines
or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle.

7. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the vehicle provides the best protection.

8. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through
metal, especially the firewall.

9.

ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with proper fusing. Install a fuseholder and appro­priate fuse on the +12V power wire within 18” (45.7 cm) of the battery terminal.

10. When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle, scrape all paint from the metal to ensure a good, clean ground con­nection. Grounding connections should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal that is welded to
the main body, or chassis, of the vehicle.

Improper wiring connections can seriously damage
the Amplifier and your vehicle. Be sure to carefully
follow the connection instructions in this manual.
Note: If you are unsure of the connections, contact
your dealer.

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The mounting location and position of your amplifier will have a great effect on its ability to dissipate the heat generated dur­ing normal operation To maximize the performance of your amplifier, care should be taken to ensure adequate ventilation.

Trunk Mounting

Mount the amplifier vertically this will provide the best cooling of the amplifier.

Mounting the amplifier on the floor of the trunk will work but provides less cooling capability than vertical mounting.

Mounting the amplifier upside down to the rear deck of the trunk will not provide proper cooling and will severely affect the
performance of the amplifier and is strongly not recommended.

Passenger Compartment Mounting

Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as long as you provide a sufficient amount of air for the
amplifier to cool itself. If you are going to mount the amplifier under the seat of the vehicle, you must have at least 1"
(2.54cm) of air gap around the amplifier's heatsink.

Mounting the amplifier with less than 1" (2.54cm) of air gap around the amplifier's heatsink in the passenger compartment
will not provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance of the amplifier and is strongly not recommended.

Engine Compartment Mounting

Lightning Audio amplifiers should never be mounted in the engine compartment. Not only will this void your warranty but
could create an embarrassing situation caused by the ridicule from your friends.

mounting locAtions

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BAttery And ChArging

Amplifiers will put an increased load on the vehicle's battery and charging system. We recommend checking your
alternator and battery condition to ensure that the electrical system has enough capacity to handle the increased load of
your stereo system. Stock electrical systems which are in good condition should be able to handle the extra load of any
Lightning Audio amplifier without problems, although battery and alternator life can be reduced slightly. To maximize the per­formance of your Lightning Audio amplifier, we suggest the use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage capacitor.

CAUTION: Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables, antenna, power leads, sensitive equipment
or harnesses. The power wires carry substantial current and could induce noise into the audio system.

• For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation.

1. Plan the wire routing. Take care when running signal level RCA cables to keep them close together but isolated from

the amplifier's power cables and any high power auto accessories, especially electric motors. This is done to prevent
coupling the noise from radiated electrical fields into the audio signal. When feeding the wires through the firewall or
any metal barrier, protect them with plastic or rubber grommets to prevent short circuits. Leave the wires long at this
point to adjust for a precise fit at a later time.

2. Prepare the Power cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 1/2" of insulation from the end of the wire. Insert

the bared wire into the B+ terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place.

NOTE: The B+ cable MUST be fused 18" or less from the vehicle's battery. Install the fuseholder under the hood
and prepare the cable ends as stated above. Connections should be water tight.

Trim the power cable within 18" of the battery and strip 1/2" of insulation from the end of the wire. Cut the wire loop
that is attached to the fuseholder in half and splice the fuse into the power line using appropriate inline con­nectors. Use the section of cable that was trimmed earlier and connect it to the other end of the fuseholder.

3. Strip 1/2" from the battery end of the power cable and crimp a large ring terminal to the cable. Use the ring terminal to

connect to the battery positive terminal. Do not install the fuse at this time.

4. Prepare the Ground cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 1/2" of insulation from the end of the wire. Insert

the bared wire into the GND terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place. Prepare the chassis ground
by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thoroughly clean the area of all dirt and grease. Strip the other end of
the wire and attach a ring connector. Fasten the cable to the chassis using a non-anodized screw and a star washer.

5. Prepare the REM turn-on wire for connection to the amplifier by stripping 1/2" of insulation from the wire end. Insert
the bared wire into the REM terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the cable into place. Connect the other end
of the REM wire to a switched 12 volt positive source. The switched voltage is usually taken from the source unit's auto
antenna or the accessory lead. If the source unit does not have these outputs available, the recommended solution is
to wire a mechanical switch in line with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier.

6. Securely mount the amplifier to the vehicle or amp rack. Be careful not to mount the amplifier on cardboard or plastic
panels. Doing so may enable the screws to pull out from the panel due to road vibration or sudden vehicle stops.

7. Connect the source signal to the amplifier by plugging the RCA cables/high level inputs into the input jacks at the amplifier.

8. Connect the speakers. Strip the speaker wires 1/2" and insert into the speaker terminal and tighten the set screw to
secure into place. Be sure to maintain proper speaker polarity. DO NOT chassis ground any of the speaker leads

as unstable operation may result.

9. Perform a final check of the completed system wiring to ensure that all connections are accurate. Check all power and
ground connections for frayed wires and loose connections which could cause problems.

Wiring the System

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Using PAssiVe CrossoVers

A passive crossover is a circuit that uses capacitors and/or coils and is placed on speaker leads between the amplifier and
speaker. The crossover delegates a specific range of frequencies to the speaker for optimum driver performance. Acrossover
network can perform one of three functions: High-Pass (capacitors), Low-Pass (inductors or coils) and Bandpass (combina­tion of capacitor and coil).

The most commonly used passive crossover networks are 6dB/octave systems. These are easy to construct and require one
component per filter. Placing this filter in series with the circuit will reduce power to the speaker by 6dB/octave above or below
the crossover point depending on whether it is a high-pass or low-pass filter. More complex systems such as 12dB/octave or
18dB/octave can cause impedance problems if not professionally designed.

Passive crossovers are directly dependent upon the speaker's impedance and component value for accuracy. When passive
crossover components are used in multiple speaker systems, the crossover's effect on the overall impedance should be taken
into consideration along with the speaker's impedance when determining amplifier loads. CAUTION: The Lightning Audio

amplifiers are not recommended for impedance loads below 2Ω stereo and 4Ω bridged (mono) loads.

6dB/Octave Low-Pass

6dB/Octave High-Pass

Freq.
Hertz

Speaker Impedance

80 4.1mH 1000mF 8.2mH 500mF 16mH 250mF
100 3.1mH 800mF 6.2mH 400mF 12mH 200mF
130 2.4mH 600mF 4.7mH 300mF 10mH 150mF

200 1.6mH 400mF 3.3mH 200mF 6.8mH 100mF
260 1.2mH 300mF 2.4mH 150mF 4.7mH 75mF

400 .8mH 200mF 1.6mH 100mF 3.3mH 50mF
600 .5mH 136mF 1.0mH 68mF 2.0mH 33mF

800 .41mH 100mF .82mH 50mF 1.6mH 26mF

1000 .31mH 78mF .62mH 39mF 1.2mH 20mF

1200 .25mH 66mF .51mH 33mF 1.0mH 16mF
1800 .16mH 44mF .33mH 22mF .68mH 10mF

4000 .08mH 20mF .16mH 10mF .33mH 5mF

6000 51mH 14mF .10mH 6.8mF .20mH 3.3mF
9000 34mH 9.5mF 68mH 4.7mF .15mH 2.2mF

12000 25mH 6.6mF 51mH 3.3mF 100mH 1.6mF

2 OHMS

8 OHMS

4 OHMS

L

C L

C

L C

L

C

L = Low-Pass (Inductor)

C = High-Pass (Capacitor)

For more information, see your Authorized Lightning Audio Dealer.

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• For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the car battery prior to beginning the installation
Trunk Mounting

Mounting the amplifier vertically on a surface will provide the best cooling for the amplifier.

Passenger Compartment Mounting

Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as long as you provide a sufficient amount of air for the
amplifier to cool itself. If you are going to mount the amplifier under the seat of the vehicle, you must have at least 1”
(2.54cm) of air gap around the amplifier’s heatsink.

B+ Terminal

The B+ cable MUST be fused 18” (45cm) or less from the vehicle’s battery. Prepare the cable ends and install the fuse­holder under the hood. Connections should be water tight.

GND Terminal

Prepare a length of cable to be used for the ground connection. Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any paint from the
metal surface and thoroughly clean the area of all dirt and grease. Fasten the cable to the chassis using a screw.

REM Terminal

Connect the REM wire to a switched 12 volt positive source. The switched signal is usually taken from the source unit’s
auto antenna or the accessory lead. If the source unit does not have these outputs available, the recommended solution is
to wire a mechanical switch in-line with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier.

Input Connectors

Follow the diagram and connect the appropriate signal cables to the input terminals of the amplifier. Be sure that the sig­nal cables are routed close together and away from any high current wires.

Speaker Output Terminals

Connect the speaker system to the amplifier by inserting the wires into the corresponding output terminals and tighten the
set screws. Follow the diagram for proper signal polarity.

DO NOT chassis ground any of the speaker wires as unsta-

ble amplifier operation may result. CAUTION: This amplifier is not recommended for impedance loads below 2W
stereo and/or 4W bridged (mono).

Gain Control(s)

The amplifier is factory set for optimum dynamic range. The system levels may be adjusted by ear when using a source
unit with higher or lower output levels by using the following procedure.

1. Turn the gain control to minimum (counterclockwise)

2. Play a music track with high dynamic content and turn up the source unit to at least 3/4 volume

3. Slowly increase the gain and set it just below audible distortion or until reaching a comfortable hearing threshold (which­ever occurs first)

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

TROUBLESHOOTING

Amplifier does not turn on.

B+ or REM not between 10.5 and 15.5 volts
or no voltage present

Amplifier is not properly grounded.
Voltage spike from source unit is entering

amplifier’s input

Noise is radiating into signal cables

Check the alternator, battery, fuse, and wiring
and repair as necessary

Check wiring and repair as necessary
Connect turn-on module to REM terminal if

pops are eliminated with no input signal to
amplifier

Re-route signal cables away from sources of
high current

Amplifier Noise

(Turn-On Pop)

Engine Noise

InstAllAtion

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InstAllAtion

Stereo/Mono OperAtion

• RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels.

• Impedance for mono channel should be 2Ω minimum.

SPEAKER
OUTPUT

--+ +

RIGHT

PASS
THRU

INPUTS

LEFT

GAIN

SUBSONIC

ON - OFF

CROSSOVER

100 HZ

75 HZ

50 HZ

225 HZ

250 HZ

JUICE

BOOST

–

2Ω min.

2Ω min.

+

+

–

PASS

RIGHT

THRU

INPUTS

LEFT

GAIN

SPEAKER
OUTPUT

--+ +

SUBSONIC

ON - OFF

CROSSOVER

100 HZ

75 HZ

50 HZ

225 HZ

250 HZ

JUICE

BOOST

–

+

–

+

DVC WOOFER

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System DiAgrAms

3 - WAy System

Using Single Voice

Coil Woofers

Crossover

Tweeter

Midrange

Crossover

Tweeter

Midrange

+

–

+ +

–

+

–

–

4Ω 4Ω4Ω

BAND

DISP AS/PS

LOUDMODE

MUTE

TUNE

123456

SEL
VOL

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

RPT

TRACK

SCAN

RDM DISC

PUSH

SEEK

MENU

ST RPT RDMLOUDLOCAL

CD CHANGER CONTROL

+

+

–

4Ω

–

4Ω

1.3Ω

LA

S1.600D

LA

S1.600D

LA

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System DiAgrAms

3-Way System

Using duAl Voice

Coil Woofers

Front

Rear

Crossover

Tweeter

Midrange

Crossover

Tweeter

Midrange

Sub

Crossover

Tweeter

Midrange

Crossover

Tweeter

Midrange

BAND

DISP AS/PS

LOUDMODE

MUTE

TUNE

123456

SEL
VOL

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

RPT

TRACK

SCAN

RDM DISC

PUSH

SEEK

MENU

ST RPT RDMLOUDLOCAL

CD CHANGER CONTROL

LA

LA

+

–

S1.600D

+

+

–

–

LA

2Ω

2.67

Ω

–

+

DUAL 4Ω

+

+

–

–

DUAL 4Ω

DUAL 4Ω

+

–

DUAL 4Ω

+

–

+

–

+

–

S1.600D

LA

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InstAlAcion—espanol

• Las entradas RCA se conectan a ambos canales izquierdo y derecho

• La impedancia minima mono debe ser 2Ω.

la operacion de

Estereo/Mono

PASS

RIGHT

THRU

INPUTS

LEFT

GAIN

SUBSONIC

ON - OFF

CROSSOVER

100 HZ

75 HZ

50 HZ

225 HZ

250 HZ

JUICE

BOOST

SPEAKER
OUTPUT

--+ +

–

2Ω min.

2Ω min.

+

+

–

PASS

RIGHT

THRU

INPUTS

LEFT

GAIN

SUBSONIC

ON - OFF

CROSSOVER

100 HZ

75 HZ

50 HZ

225 HZ

250 HZ

SPEAKER
OUTPUT

--+ +

JUICE

BOOST

–

+

–

+

DVC WOOFER

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Instalacion

• Por seguridad, desconecte el terminal negativo de la bateria antes de comenzar la instalacíon.

Montaje en el Malatero del vehícule

Monte el amplificador verticalmente con las orientadas de arriba hacia abajo. De esta manera conseguirá la mejor
ventilación.

Montaje en el Compartimento de Pasajeros

El montaje en el compartimento de pasajeros sera eficiente en funcion de la ventilación que tenga el amplificador. Si va a instalar el
amplificador bajo un asiento deberá dejar al menos 2.5cm libres sobre la carcasa del amplificador.

Terminal B+

El cable B+ debe ir provisto de un fusible a una distancia no mayor de 45cm de la batería. Prepare el cable e instale el portafusibles en
el compartimento del motor. Las conexiones han de ser impermeables.

Terminal GND

Prepare un trozo de cable para usarlo como toma de masa. Prepare un punto de masa en el chasis rascando y eliminando la pintura
de la superfcicie de metal y límpielo de toda suciedad asegure el cable al chasis con un tornillo.

Terminal REM (Encendido remoto)

Conecte el cable REM a un punto de +12V conmutable. La señal se suele coger de la salida auto antena del radio cassette si este no
tiene salida remote.

Conectores de Entrada

Siga el diagrama y conecte los cables adecuados para señal a los terminales de entrada del amplificador. Asegúre se que los cables de
señal esten canalizados en conjunto y lo más lejo posible de cualquier cable de alto amperaje.

Terminales de salida para los Parlantes

Conecte el sistema de parlantes al amplificador insertando los cables correspondientes en los ternminales de salida y luego aprete los
tornillos. Siga el diagrama para una adecuada polaridad de señal. NO CONECTE ninguno de los cables de los parlantes a la masa

de la carcasa, ya que esto puede resultar en una operación inestable del amplificador. PRECAUCION: este amplificador no está
recomendado para cargas de impedancia por abajo de 2 Ohmios en estéreo y/ó 4 Ohmios en modo puente (bridge mono).

Control(es) de Ganancia

El amplificador está dispuesto desde la fábrica para óptimo rango dinámico. Los niveles del sistema pueden ser ajustado por oído cuan­do se utilice una unidad fuente con niveles de salidas más altos ó bajos, mediante el uso del siguiente procedimiento:

1. Lleve el control de ganancia al mínimo (en contra de las agujas del reloj)

2. Reproduzca una pista musical con alto contemiodo dinámico y lleve el volumen de la unidad fuente hasta unos 3/4 de máximo

3. Lentamente incremente la ganancia y pare justo bajo el nivel audible de distorsion ó hasta que llegue a un umbral agradable de
audición (cualquiera que ocurra primero)

Síntoma Diagnóstico Remedio Reparación

TROUBLESHOOTING

El Amplificador no enciende

B+ ó REM no están entre 10.5 y 15.5 voltios
ó no hay voltaje presente.

El amplificador no está aterrado apropiade­mente

Picos de voltaje de la unidad fuente están
presentes en la entrada del amplificador

Ruido está siendo radiado en los cables
de señal

Chequee el alternador, batería, fusible y
cableado y repare segun sea necesario

Cheque el cableado y repare según sea
necesario

Conecte el módulo de encendido al termi­nal REM si el popeo es eliminado cuando
el amplificador no tiene señal de entrada

Recanlizar los cables de señal aleajado
de fuentes de alto amperaje

Ruido de Amplificador
(Popeo de encendido)

Ruido de Motor

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InstAllAtion—francais

Operation de

stereo/mono

• Les entrées RCA sont connectées aux canaux gauche et droit

• L'impédance du canal mono devrait être de minimum 2Ω

PASS

RIGHT

THRU

INPUTS

LEFT

GAIN

SUBSONIC

ON - OFF

CROSSOVER

100 HZ

75 HZ

50 HZ

225 HZ

250 HZ

JUICE

BOOST

SPEAKER
OUTPUT

--+ +

–

2Ω min.

2Ω min.

+

+

–

PASS

RIGHT

THRU

INPUTS

LEFT

GAIN

SUBSONIC

ON - OFF

SPEAKER
OUTPUT

--+ +

CROSSOVER

100 HZ

75 HZ

50 HZ

225 HZ

250 HZ

JUICE

BOOST

–

+

–

+

DVC WOOFER

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Installation

• Pour votre sécurité, deéconnectez la borne négative de la batterie du véhicule avant de commencer le montage.

Montage dans l’habitacle
L’installation d’un amplificateur est envisageable dans l’habitacle dès que la convection naturelle est suffisante. Il est possible de

fixer l’amplificateur soud un siège si la hauteur de celui-ci permet au minimum d’avoir trois centimètres au-dessus du dissipateur
thermique.

Alimentation
La connexion B doit être reliée impérativement via un fusible, directement à la borne positive de la batterie.
La connexion GND
Cette liaison référence l’amplificateur à la masse. La masse électrique du châssis n’a pas en tous points la même qualité. Il vous

sera utile de recourir aux compétences d’un professionel pour déterminer le meilleur point. Une fois trouvé, il faudra débarrasser la
tôle de toutes traces de peinture, le raccordement devra se faire par une vis acier (sans traitement de surface).

La connexion REM
Cette connexion est la commande à distance de mise en/hors service. Elle est généralement reliée à la sortie (antenne électrique de

l’autoradio) ou auprès d’une source de douze volts commutée.
Connecteur CINCH
Cette liaison assure la transmission de modulation entre l’autoradio et la source. En raison des faibles signaux véhiculés dans ces

câbles, ceux-ci devront être tenus à l’écart du faisceau électrique du véhicule et des câbles d’alimentation de l’amplificateur.
Connections haut-parleurs
Les haut-parleurs serons connectés sur cette partie du bornier. Soyez vigilant quant au sens du branchement + et –. Avertissement:

L’impédance globale en mode stéréo ne peut être inférieure à deux W et en mode ponté à quatre W.
Contrôle de sensibilité
A la sortie d’usine, l’amplificateur est réglé (valeur qui détermine la meilleure capacité dynamique). La sensibilité est variable pour

adapter l’amplificateur aux différentes sources qui ne possèdent pas le même niveau de sortie. Ce réglage est très important, il est
déterminant de la qualité de reproduction et de la pérennité de l’installation.

Méthodologie du réglage

1. Positionnez le réglage de sensibilité au minimum (à l’inverse du sens des aiguilles d’une montre)

2. Ecoutez un passage musical à grande dynamique (solo de guitare basse, etc.) avec le potentiomètre de volume de la source aul
3/4

3. Doucement dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre tournez le potentiomètre de sensibilité de l’amplificateur jusqu’à percevoir
une déformation. A cette étape, il fault revenir juste en-dehors du seuil de déformation

4. Il faut répéter plusieurs fois cette procédure avec différents disques pour être sûr du réglage

SOLUTIONS AUX PROBLÈMES

L’amplificateur ne fonctionne
pas

B+ our REM ne sont pas connectés à une
source de 12V

Le bruit est transmis par la source

Bruit rayonné sur les câbles de
modulation

Vérifiez si la batterie est reconnectée et si le
fusible est bon

Insérez un module séparé de télécom­mande commandant l’amplificateur

Tenir à l’écart les câbles de modulation du
faisceau électrique de la voiture et de l’ali­mentation de l’amplificateur

Bruit à l’a mise en/hors service

Bruit parasite

Symptôme Diagnostic Solution

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einbau—deutsch

Stereo/Mono Betrieb

• Chinch Eingänge des rechten- und linken-Kanales anschlieben

• Die Impedanz des Mono Kanales sollte minimum 2 Ohm betragen

PASS

RIGHT

THRU

INPUTS

LEFT

GAIN

SPEAKER
OUTPUT

--+ +

SUBSONIC

ON - OFF

CROSSOVER

100 HZ

75 HZ

50 HZ

225 HZ

250 HZ

JUICE

BOOST

–

2Ω min.

2Ω min.

+

+

–

PASS

RIGHT

THRU

INPUTS

LEFT

GAIN

SUBSONIC

ON - OFF

CROSSOVER

100 HZ

75 HZ

50 HZ

SPEAKER
OUTPUT

--+ +

225 HZ

250 HZ

JUICE

BOOST

–

+

–

+

DVC WOOFER

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Einbau

• Zur Sicherheit klemmen Sie den Negativ-Pol der Batterie während des gesamten Einbaues ab.

Im Fahrzeugkofferraum

Der vertikale Einbau der Endstufen, gibt dem Verstärker die beste Kühlung.

Auf der Beifahrerseite

Sollte der Verstärker auf der Beifahrerseite montiert werden, so ist es sehr wichtig für eine ausreichende Kühlung zu sorgen.
Sollte der Verstärker z.B. unter dem Beifahrersitz montiert werden, sollte dem Kühlkörper mindestens ein Luftspalt von 3 cm
bleiben, um so für eine ausreichende Kühlung zu sorgen.

B+ Anschlub
Die Plus-Leitung MUb ca. 40 cm nach dem Plus-Pol der Batterie abgesichert sein. Preparieren Si die Kabellängen und montieren

Sie den Sicherungshalter im Motorraum. ALLE Verbindungen müssen wasserdicht sein.
GND Anschlub
Preparieren Sie Ihr Kabel für Negativ Leitung (Erdung). Preparieren Sie die Anschlubstelle des Erdungskabels, indem Sie das

Metall gründlich reinigen und vom Lack befreien. Befestigen Sie nun die Erdung an dieser Stelle mit einer Schraube.
REM Anschlub
Verbinden Sie das Ein-und Ausschaltungskontroll-Kabel mit Ihrem Radio (12 Volt positiv). Normalerweise verwenden Sie hierfür

die Ant.-Remote). Sollte Ihr Radio diesen Anschlub nicht besitzen, so verwenden Sie eine 12 Volt Spannung, die Sie durch einen
Schalter ein- und ausschalten können.

Eingangs-Anschlübe
Beachten Sie den Anschlussplan und verbinden Sie die Signalkabel mit den Eingangs-Anschluessen des Verstärkers. Seien Sie

sicher, dass die Kabel dicht zusammen und entfernt von stromfuehrenden Kabeln liegen.

Lautsprecher Ausgänge

Verbinden Sie das Lautsprechersystem mit dem Verstärker, indem Sie die Kabel in die entsprechenden Anschluesse stecken und
verschrauben. Beachten Sie hierbei den Anschlussplan, um eine korrekte Polarität zu gewährleisten. Erden Sie niemals eine

der Lautsprecherleitung auf die Masse des Fahrzeuges. Achtung: Die minimale Last von 2W Stereo und/oder 4W
gebrueckt (Mono) darf nicht unterschritten werden.

Eingangsempfindlichkeit

Der Verstärker ist Werkssetig auf eine Eingangsspannung. Die Eingangsempfindlichkeit kann nach Gehoer verstellt werden,
wenn die Ausgangsspannung des Steuergerätes hoeher oder niedriger ist. Gehen Sie wie folgt vor.

1. Drehen Sie die Eingangsempfindlichkeit auf ein Minimum (gegen den Uhrzeigersinn).

2. Speilen Sie einen Musiktitel mit einer sehr hohen Dynamik und drehen Sie die Lautstärkekontrolle des Steuergerätes auf ä
der Maximallautstärke.

3. Jetzt verstellen Sie die Eingangsempfindlichkeit des Verstärkers soweit (im Uhrzeigersinn drehen), bis Sie eine Verzerrung
des Signals wahrnehmen. Danach sollte ie Empfindlichkeit wieder soweit zurueck gedreht werden (gegen den Uhrzeigersinn),
bis die Verzerrungen verschwindern.

Symptom Diagnose Fehlerbehebung

FEHLERSUCHE

Verstärker schaltet nicht ein

Die B+ oder Rem. Spannung liegt nicht
zwischen 10.5 und 15.5 Volt

Verstärker ist nicht korrekt geerdet

Die XCard ist falsch oder gar nicht in den
entsprechenden Socket gesteckt.

Stoerungen strahlen in die Signalkabel

Kontrollieren Sie die Lichtmaschine, Batterie,
Sicherung und die Kable. Repaireren Sie
diese, wenn noetig

Kontrollieren Sie die Kabel und reparieren
Sie diese, wenn noetig

Kontrollieren Sie die Installation der XCard
und ändern Sie diese, wenn noetig

Verlegen Sie die Kabel weit entfernt von
stromfuehr

Verstärker Einschaltgeräusch

(Turn-On Pop)

Lichtmaschinen Summen

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InstAllAzione—italiano

l’operazione di

Stereo/Mono

• Ingressi RCA collegati sia al canale destro sia al sinistro

• L'impedenza per il canale mono deve essere minimo 2Ω

PASS

RIGHT

THRU

INPUTS

LEFT

GAIN

SUBSONIC

ON - OFF

CROSSOVER

100 HZ

75 HZ

50 HZ

225 HZ

250 HZ

JUICE
BOOST

SPEAKER
OUTPUT

--+ +

–

2Ω min.

2Ω min.

+

+

–

PASS

RIGHT

THRU

INPUTS

LEFT

GAIN

SPEAKER
OUTPUT

--+ +

SUBSONIC

ON - OFF

CROSSOVER

100 HZ

75 HZ

50 HZ

225 HZ

250 HZ

JUICE

BOOST

–

+

–

+

DVC WOOFER

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Installazione

• Per sicurezza, scollegare il polo netativo della batteria dell’auto prima di iniziare l’installazione.

Nel Bagagliaio

Montando l’amplificatore su una superficie in verticale con le alette direzionate dall’alto verso il basso si garantirá un miglior
raffreddamento dell’amplificatore.

Nel’abitacolo

Montare l’amplificatore nell’abitacolo si avrá un funzionamento regolare se si garantisce un flusso d’aria sufficiente. Per l’in­stallazione sotto un sedile, é necessario avere uno spazio di almeno 3 cm attorno a tutto l’amplificatore.

Terminale B+ (cavo positivo)

Il cavo positivo deve essere protetto da un fusibile a non piú di 45 cam dalla batteria. Terminare il cavo e installare il fusibile
nel vano motore. Tutte le connessioni devono essere a prova d’acqua.

Terminal GND (cavo negativo)

Decidere la lunghezza del cavo e terminarlo. Preparare la massa grattando la vernice dal telaio dell’auto ed eliminando
tracce di olio o sporco. Fissare il cavo di massa al telaio con una vite.

Terminal REM (Consenso di accensione)

Collegare il cavo REM ad un positivo present solo ad autoradio accessa (normalmente il cavo pilota dell’antenna elettrica
o il cavo accessori dell’autoradio). Se la sorgente non dovesse essere equipaggiata con queste uscite, la soluzione rac­comandabile é di inserire un interruttore su un cavo positivo e connettersi all’amplificatore.

Connettori di ingresso

Seguendo lo schema collegate i cavi di segnale agli appropriati terminali di ingresso dell’amplificatore. Assicuratevi che i
cavi di segnale siano passati vicini tra loro e lontano da cavi ad alta corrente.

Connettori degli altoparlanti

Collegate il sistema di altoparlanti inserendo i cavi nei terminali corrispondenti e serrate le viti. Seguite lo schema per l’ot­timale colle gamento delle polaritá.

Non cortocircuitate a massa nessun cavo degli altoparlanti, potrebbe verificarsi
un anomalo comportamento dell’amplificatore. ATTENZIONE; questo amplificatore non é raccomandato per impe­denze inferiori ai 2 ohm stereo w/o 4 ohm mono a ponte.

Controlli della sensibilitá

L’amplificatore é regolato dalla casa per un ottimale rendimento dinamico. Il lilvello di ingresso puó essere regolato anche
ad orecchio quando si impiega una sorgente con uscita superiore od inferiore. Seguite questa procedure:

1. Portate il controllo della sensibilitá al minimo (senso antiorario)

2. Suonate un brano musicale con elevato contenuto dinamico portando il volume della sorgente a circa 3/4

3. Aumentate lentamente il livello di ingresso dell’amplificatore e posizionatelo subito prima dell’insorgere di distorsione o

quando il livello generale vi appaia confortevole

RISOLUZIONE DEI PROBLEMI

L’ampificatore non si
accende

Il B+ o il REM n on hanno una tensione
compresa tra i 10,5 e 15,5 volt o nessuna
tensione é presente

L’amplificatore non é correttamente a
massa

Picchi di tensione provenienti dalla sor­gente entrano dall’ingresso dell’amplifi­catore

Il rumore si propagna nei cavi di segnale

Verficate l’alternatore, la batteria, i
fusibilit, il cablaggio e riparate
quanto necessario

Controllate il cablaggio e riparat se
necessario

Se il bump si elimina disconnetten­do gli ingressi, collegate un modulo
di accensione

Ristendete i cavi di segnale lontano
da cavi ad alta corrente

Rumore dell’ amplificatore

(bump di accensione)

Rumore dal motore

Sintomo Diagnosi Rimendo

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DEUTSCH ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

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• Length of Warranty

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