Power Acoustik OVN2-800, OVN4-840, OVN4-1600, OVN2-1800, OVN1-5500D User Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

OVN4-840 / OVN4-1200 / OVN4-1600

OVN1-1800D / OVN1-3000D / OVN1-4000D / OVN1-5500D

OVN2-600 / OVN2-800

OVN2-1250 / OVN2-1800 / OVN2-2200

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INTRODUCTION

Power Acoustik amplifiers provide high-performance sound reinforcement for your
mobile audio equipment. Its versatility enables compatibility with optional Equalizers,
Frequency Dividing Crossover Networks, and other audio processors in a customized
system. The Multi-Mode bridging capabilities allow flexibility in hosting several different
speaker configurations.
To achieve optimum performance, it is highly recommended that you read this
Owners Manual before beginning installation.

WARNING

High powered audio systems in a vehicle are capable of generating "Live Concert"
high levels of sound pressure. Continued exposure to excessively high volume sound
levels may cause hearing loss or damage. Also, operation of a motor vehicle while
listening to audio equipment at high volume levels may impair your ability to hear
external sounds such as; horns, warning signals, or emergency vehicles, thus
contributing to a potential traffic hazard. In the interest of safety, Power Acoustik
recommends listening at lower volume levels while driving.

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Before beginning the installation, consider the following:

1. Do you plan to add additional mobile electronics equipment in the future?
If you plan to expand your system by adding other components sometime in the
future, ensure adequate space is left and cooling requirements are met.

2. Should you use high or low level inputs?
Your Amplifier has been designed to accept Low-Level(Pre-Amp outputs from your
radio) source signal. If your radio/source is equipped with Pre-Amp outputs, it is
possible to utilize them to drive the Amplifier and the 2 front speakers. Then, use the
built-in power of your radio to drive the 2 rear speakers.

3. Are your components matched?
The RMS power rating of your speaker(s) must be equal or greater than the RMS
power rating of your amplifier. Your speaker(s) also must be 2 - 8 Ohms impedance
for stable amplifier operation. Impedance information is normally printed on the
speaker basket or magnet.

4. Where will the amplifier be installed?
Consider both the length of your leads, and routing when determining the mounting
location. It is best to run power and RCA wiring on opposite sides of the vehicle to
prevent induced noise. Pre-amp input jacks require a length of high quality shielded
male to male RCA patch cord.

PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM ................................................................

WIRING CONNECTION ....................................................................

CONTROL FUNCTIONS .....................................................................

SPEAKER CONNECTION MONO CHANNEL ..................................

2 CHANNEL ............................................

4 CHANNEL ............................................

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ............................................................

SPECIFICATION .................................................................................

WARNING .........................................................................................

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5, 6, 7
8, 9

10, 11
12, 13, 14

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16, 17
18

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM

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CONNECTING THE POWER (Fig.1)

CAUTION:

AS A PRECAUTION, DISCONNECT THE POWER WIRE FROM THE BATTERY WHILE MAKING THE

POWER AND GROUND CONNECTIONS TO THE AMPLIFIER.

4/8 GAUGE(Thicker if planning for additional Amplifiers) wire is recommended for
both the power and ground wires. 12 Gauge, for the remote turn-on wire. Both
types are available at most Mobile Audio Dealers or Installation Shop.

(1)

Ground : To Vehicle Chassis

To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loop, it is essential that the
Amplifier be grounded to a clean, bare, metal surface of the vehicle's Chassis

NOTE :

GROUND WIRE SHOULD NOT BE EXTENDED MORE THAN 3 FT. (1 METER).

(2) +12 Volt(Fused) Constant Power: To Battery (+)

Due to the power requirements of the Amplifier, this connection should be made

directly to the positive (+) terminal of battery. For safety measures, install an in-line

Fuse Holder (not included) as close to the battery positive (+) terminal as
possible with an ampere rating; not to exceed total value of fuses in Amp.

(3)

Remote Turn-On Input: To remote turn-on output of Car Stereo

This Amplifier is turned "ON" remotely when the vehicle's stereo is turned "ON".

NOTE :

IF YOUR RADIO DOES NOT HAVE A +12 VOLT OUTPUT LEAD WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON, THE "REMOTE"
TERMINAL ON THE AMPLIFIER CAN BE CONNECTED TO VEHICLE'S ACCESSORY CIRCUIT THAT IS LIVE WHEN THE
KEY IS "ON".

FIG. 1

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RCA input jacks

These RCA input jacks are for use with source units that
have RCA or Line level outputs. A source unit with a
minimum level of 200mV is required for proper operation.
The use of high quality twisted pair cables is
recommended to decrease the possibility of radiated
noise entering the system.

Auxiliary outputs

The Auxiliary outputs offer Power Acoustik amplifiers easy,
unlimited system expansion.
Route RCA's from the line out of the first amplifier to the line
input of a second amplifier when using a single source
output.

LEVEL Control

The level control will match the amplifiers sensitivity to the
source units signal voltage.
OVN2-600/OVN4-840/OVN4-1200/OVN4-1600
OVN1-1800D/OVN1-3000D/OVN1-4000D/OVN1-5500D : The
Operating range is 200mV minimum to 6V maximum.
OVN2-800/OVN2-1250/1800/2200 : The Operating range is
200mV minimum to 3V maximum.

CAUTION: Do not run the amplifier in high volume for long time,
otherwise the loudspeakers will be damaged.

Bass EQ / BASS BOOST

OVN2-600/OVN4-840/OVN4-1200/OVN4-1600 : The boost
can be selected 0dB or 18dB.
OVN2-800/OVN2-1250/OVN2-1800/OVN2-2200 : The boost
can be adjusted between 0dB to 24dB.
OVN1-1800D/OVN1-3000D/OVN1-4000D/OVN1-5500D : The
boost can be adjusted between 0dB to 18dB.

Full pass x-over switch

When the switch is in the "Full" position, full range signal is
passed.

HPF X-over switch

When the switch is in the "HPF" position, frequencies higher
than the high pass frequency setting are passed.

LPF X-over switch

When the switch is in the "LPF" position, frequencies lower
than the low pass frequency setting are passed.

CONTROLS

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High pass x-over frequency control

This control is used to select the desired high pass x-over
frequency.
OVN2-600/OVN4-840/OVN4-1200/OVN4-1600 : The
frequency can be adjusted between 40Hz and 250Hz.
OVN2-800/OVN2-1250/OVN2-1800/OVN2-2200 : The
frequency can be adjusted between 50Hz and 500Hz.

Low pass x-over frequency control

This control is used to select the desired low pass x-over
frequency.
OVN2-600/OVN4-840/OVN4-1200/OVN4-1600 : The
frequency can be adjusted between 40Hz and 250Hz.
OVN2-800/OVN2-1250/OVN2-1800/OVN2-2200 : The
frequency can be adjusted between 30Hz and 500Hz.
OVN1-1800D/OVN1-3000D/OVN1-4000D/OVN1-5500D :
The frequency can be adjusted between 40Hz and 200Hz.

SUBSONIC

OVN2-800/OVN2-1250/OVN2-1800/OVN2-2200 : The
frequency can be adjusted between 30Hz and 175Hz.
OVN1-1800D/OVN1-3000D/OVN1-4000D/OVN1-5500D :
The frequency can be adjusted between 20Hz and 50Hz.

INPUT MODE

Selects 2, 3 or 4 channel operation(FIG. 2)

CONTROLS

FIG. 2

OVN4-840/1200/1600

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LED

Will illuminate GREEN to indicate the amplifier is on and
operating normally, and will be illuminated RED if the
amplifier shuts down due to short circuit, DC offset, or
overheating detected by on board protection circuitry.

REMOTE

Controls the subwoofer amplifier gain, from a remote
location for ease of adjustment during listening.

Warning: Do not connect a level control knob from other
manufacturers to the Remote Sub Level Control of any amplifier.
Even though the connectors fit properly, the control knob and
connector pin positions may be different and the amplifier will be
damaged.

PHASE

0°or180° selectable for switching the phase of the output
to the woofer.

MASTER/SLAVE MODE[OVN1-1800D/3000D/4000D/5500D]
Controls whether the amplifier is a slave or master when
connected in combined amplifier configurations. (Refer to
the Master Mode section of this guide.)
All of the controls will be adjusted by the "Master"
amplifier.

-Slave mode : To be switched " Slave mode" when linking
one amplifier with another amplifier.

-Master mode : To be switched " Master mode" when only
using this single amplifier.

CONTROLS

REMOTE

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MASTER MODE CONFIGURATION

OVN1-1800D / OVN1-3000D / OVN1-4000D / OVN1-5500D

1.Lowest Recommended Impedance is 1ohm mono.

2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels

3.Gain controls to be set match input source

4.Line Output configured for stereo operation

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STRAPPED CONFIGURATION

OVN1-1800D / 3000D / OVN1-4000D / OVN1-5500D

1.Lowest Recommended Impedance is 2ohm Stereo

2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels

3.Gain controls to be set match input source

4.Line Output is configured summed bridged which is ideal for subwoofer applications

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2 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION OVN2-600/800/1250/1800/2200

2 CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATION

OVN2-600/800/1250/1800/2200

HEAD UNIT

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

1.Lowest Recommended Impedance is 2ohm Stereo

2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels

3.Gain controls to be set match input source

4.Line Output configured for stereo operation

1.Lowest recommended impedance is 4ohm bridged mono

2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left &Right channels

3.Line Output configured for stereo operation

HEAD UNIT

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

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2 CHANNEL TRI MODE CONFIGURATION

OVN2-600 / OVN2-800 / OVN2-1250 / OVN2-1800 / OVN2-2200

HEAD UNIT

FRONT PANEL

1.Lowest Recommended Impedance is 4ohm Stereo

2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels

3.Output configured for stereo operation

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4 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION

OVN4-840 / OVN4-1200 / OVN4-1600

HEAD UNIT

1.Lowest Recommended Impedance is 2ohm Stereo

2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels

3.Gain controls to be set match input source

4.Line Output configured for stereo operation

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4 CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATION

OVN4-840 / OVN4-1200 / OVN4-1600

1.Lowest recommended impedance is 4ohm bridged mono

2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left &Right channels

3.Line Output configured forstereo operation

HEAD UNIT

WOOFER

1CH
4-8 Ohms

3CH
4-8 Ohms

WOOFER

2CH

4-8 Ohms

4CH

4-8 Ohms

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4 CHANNEL TRI MODE CONFIGURATION

OVN4-840 / OVN4-1200 / OVN4-1600

1.Lowest Recommended Impedance is 4ohm Stereo

2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels

3.Output configured for stereo operation

HEAD UNIT

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Check fuses in amplifier.
Be sure Turn-on lead is connected

Repair power wire or connections

Check connections to radio

Check fuse

Inspect for short circuit or an
open connection.

Reverse Left and Right
RCA inputs to determine if it is
occurring before the amp.
Check Tuner/Deck volume level.
Clean contacts on fuse holders.

Be sure proper speakers are used
to ensure impedance
recommendations are observed.
(If you use an Ohmmeter to
check speaker resistance,
please remember that DC
resistance and AC impedance
may not be the same.)

NO SOUND

AMP NOT

SWITCHING

ON

NO SOUND

IN ONE

CHANNEL

AMP

TURNING

OFF

MEDIUM/

HIGH

VOLUME

SYMPTOMS CHECK POINTS CURE

Is the power
LED illuminated?

No power to power wire

No power to remote
wire with receiver on

Fuse broken

Check speaker leads

Check audio input
leads

Check speaker load
impedance

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SPECIFICATIONS

1200W

OVN4-1200

840W

OVN4-840

2200W

OVN2-2200

1800W

OVN2-1800

1250W

OVN2-1250

800W

OVN2-800

4 X 100W

4 X 80W

2 X 370W

2 X 300W

2 X 220W

2 X 150W

4 X 125W

4 X 95W

2 X 450W

2 X 380W

2 X 280W

2 X 180W

0.02%

2 X 250W

0.02%

2 X 190W

0.02%

1 X 900W

0.02%

1 X 760W

0.02%

1 X 560W

0.02%

1 X 360W

10Hz-30kHz

40Hz~250Hz

10Hz-30kHz

40Hz~250Hz

10Hz-30kHz

50Hz~500Hz

10Hz-30kHz

50Hz~500Hz

10Hz-30kHz

50Hz~500Hz

10Hz-30kHz

50Hz~500Hz

­0dB, 18dB

40Hz~250Hz

­0dB, 18dB

40Hz~250Hz

0dB ~ 24dB

30Hz~500Hz

30Hz~175Hz

0dB ~ 24dB

30Hz~500Hz

30Hz~175Hz

0dB ~ 24dB

30Hz~500Hz

30Hz~175Hz

0dB ~ 24dB

30Hz~500Hz

30Hz~175Hz

0.2V~6V

0.2V~6V

0.2V~3V

0.2V~3V

0.2V~3V

0.2V~3V

25A x 2

10K Ohms

40A x 1

10K Ohms

25A x 3

10K Ohms

30A x 2

10K Ohms

25A x 2

10K Ohms

40A x 1

10K Ohms

12.8" x

10.6" x 2.9"

10.8" x

10.6" x 2.9"

20.3" x

10.6" x 2.9"

14.8" x

10.6" x 2.9"

12.8" x

10.6" x 2.9"

10.8" x

10.6" x 2.9"

600W

OVN2-600

MODEL#

2 X 95W

OUTPUT

POWER OUTPUT

MAXIMUM POWER

2 X 120W

@2Ohm

@4Ohm

POWER OUTPUT

0.02%

1 X210W

10Hz-30kHz

THD

FREQUENCY

BRIDGED POWER

RESPONSE -1.0dB

-

40Hz~250Hz

40Hz~250Hz

LPF

HPF

SUBSONIC FILTER

0.2V~6V

0dB, 18dB

BASS BOOST

ADJUSTABLE

SENSITIVITY RANGE

10K Ohms

(LOW LEVEL)

INPUT IMPEDANCE

FUSE

DIMENSION

10.6" x 2.9"

(D x W x H inch)

8.1" x

25A x 1

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SPECIFICATIONS

5500W

OVN1-5500D

4000W

OVN1-4000D

3000W

OVN1-3000D

2000W

OVN1-1800D

1600W

OVN4-1600

1X 1700W

1X 1200W

1X 800W

1X 600W

4 X 150W

1 X 2500W

1 X 3200W

1 X 1700W

1 X 2200W

1 X 1200W

1 X 1700W

1 X 900W

1 X 1200W

-

4 X 180W

-

0.5%

-

0.5%

-

0.5%

-

0.5%

0.02%

2 X 360W

-

20Hz-200Hz

-

20Hz-200Hz

-

20Hz-200Hz

-

20Hz-200Hz

10Hz-30kHz

40Hz~250Hz

20Hz-50Hz

0dB- 18dB

40Hz~200Hz

20Hz-50Hz

0dB- 18dB

40Hz~200Hz

20Hz-50Hz

0dB- 18dB

40Hz~200Hz

20Hz-50Hz

0dB- 18dB

40Hz~200Hz

-

0dB, 18dB

40Hz~250Hz

0.2V~6V

0.2V~6V

0.2V~6V

0.2V~6V

0.2V~6V

40A x 5

10K Ohms

30A x 4

10K Ohms

40A x 2

10K Ohms

30A x 2

10K Ohms

20A x 3

10K Ohms

19.1" x

10.6" x 2.9"

14.8" x

10.6" x 2.9"

12.8" x

10.6" x 2.9"

10.8" x

10.6" x 2.9"

17.9" x

10.6" x 2.9"

OUTPUT

MODEL#

POWER OUTPUT

MAXIMUM POWER

@2Ohm

@4Ohm

POWER OUTPUT

THD

@1Ohm

POWER OUTPUT

BRIDGED POWER

HPF

FREQUENCY

RESPONSE -1.0dB

LPF

BASS BOOST

SUBSONIC FILTER

ADJUSTABLE

(LOW LEVEL)

INPUT IMPEDANCE

SENSITIVITY RANGE

FUSE

DIMENSION

(D x W x H inch)

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WARNINGS

Investigate the layout of your automobile throughly before drilling or cutting

any holes. Take care when to work near the gas tanks, lines, or hydraulic

lines, and electrical wiring. Don't use power amplifier unmounted. Attach

this system securely to the automobile to prevent damage, particularly in

the event of an accident. Don't mount this system so that the wire

connections are unprotected or are subject to pinching or damage from

nearby objects. The +12V DC power wire must be fused at the battery

positive terminal connection. Before making or breaking power connections

at this system power terminals, disconnect the +12V wire at the battery end.

Confirm your radio/cassette player and/or other equip is turned off while

connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals. If you need to replace

the power fuse, replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the

system. Using a fuse of different type or rating may result in damage to this

system which isn't covered by the warranty.