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3
Intended
Safety
Setup
Power
Connecting
Connecting
Connecting
Operation
Ini
tial
Safe
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Technical
Use3
Instructions
and
Installation
Connections
the
the
the
Startup
Operation
Data
Inputs
Speaker
RCA
Outputs
Guidelines
Outputs
4
5
7
7
9
11
11
12
13
13
14
17
2
OVERVIEW
126
OF
35
CONNECTIONS AND
1)
2)
3)
4)
5 )
7
8
6)
7)
8 )
CONTROLS
RCA
connections
RCA
connections
High-level
Gain
SUPER
LPF
Cross-over
HPF
control
BASS
(low-pass
(high-pass
IN
switch
switch
IN
OUT
filter)
filter)
Sound
used
level
This
tion
with
battery
body.
and
trucks
power
designed
Ordnance
for
audio
product
with
the
operated
source.
the
a
negative
grounded
It
should
provided
for
10
9
amplifiers
amplification
signals
is
12V
in
The
marine
in
designed
DC
car
terminal
to
the
only
passenger
with
amplifier
applications.
vehicles.
power
vehicle's
be
installed
this
12
11
13
INTENDED
are
to
be
of
low
for
operasupply
of
the
cars
kind
is
and
of
not
USE
Any
use
above
product
such
electric
product
amplifier
modified
housing.
can
as
9)Power
10)
11)Power
12)
13)Speaker
other
lead
and
can
short
shock,
or
cause
should
in
any
Fuses
Protection
than
circuit,
to
damage
involve
which
bodily
not
way.
that
connections
Indicator
Indicator
Outputs
described
to
other
fire,
may
damage
injury.
be
changed
Do
not
this
or
open
risks
the
The
or
the
3
A
SAFETY
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product's warrantyisrendered void
resulting from failure to comply with safety and operating
tions.
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INSTRUCTIONS
in
cases
in
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must
of damage
or
damage
In
such
be strictly fol-
cases
instruc-
to
the
•
For
safety
to
modify
• Only a
(negative
Never
other
•
Extra
first
installation.
operating
• Keep
from
could
electrical
into
connect
•
Do
temperatures,
heavy
connect
voltage
care
turning
water
the
result
the
not
loads.
reasons,do
the
12V
DC
ground)
should
instructions
and
vicinity
shock.
amplifier,
the
power
expose
amplifier.
car
supply
should
the
amplifier
supply.
be
on
the
Please
other
of
in
a fire
If
to
the
amplifier
strong
not
attempt
system
be
used.
to
taken
amplifier
follow
liquids
the
or
liquids
immediately
the
vibrations
when
the
carefully.
amp.
a
fatal
amplifier.
to
any
after
away
This
get
dis-
high
or
•
Call
questions
operates
it
safely.
•
Do
not
unattended
•
Observe
instructions
other
any
amplifier.
•
Exposure
can
cause
Use
care
volume
1-800-955-9094
about
or
leave
around
the
devices
to
hearing
and
levels.
how
about
packaging
safety
of
this
high
volume
caution
if
you
the
equipment
how
to
connect
material
childern.
and
operating
amplifier
connected
levels
damage
or
when
have
and
to
loss.
setting
the
• Keep open flames away from
amplifier.
the
A
SETUP
To
ensure proper operation, please read these instructions carefully
before installing and
Modifications
or other components should always be done
affect the road safety
in
doubt when selecting a place for installation, consult your local car
dealership.
AND
to
the vehicle requried by installation of the amplifier
INSTALLATION
using
or
this
amplifier.
inaway
the designed stability of the car.If you
that does not
are
Since
be
tant
open
housing
circulation
objects
maps,
Before
car,
brake
systems
When
nents,
breaking
Make
the
sure
location.
area
etc.
drilling
make
lines,
installing
consider
sure
amplifier
to
install
of
for
adequate
may
such
sure
will
loose
each
There
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around
not
as
magazines,
any
that
fuel
not
tank
be
the
the
during
component
generates
in
a
heat-resis-
must
the
ventilation.
be
obstructed
holes
electric
or
damaged.
car
audio
danger
an
accident.
of
heat,
also
in
similar
be
amplifier's
blankets,
your
cables,
compo-
of
parts
your
an
Air
by
sys-
tem
is
fastened
at
a
place
risk
an
Select
mounting
place
features:
•
•
•
• good
•
for
accident.
a
for
dry
as
free
minimal
air
heat-resistant
tightly,
where
passengers
suitable
the
amplifier.
mounting
from
vibration
dust
circulation
and
it
cannot
in
the
position
A
sui
has
the
as
possible
environment
located
become a
event
for
table
following
of
5
,
A
I
-
To
avoid short circuits and resulting damages to the device the
negative terminal (ground)
first.
make sure that the amplifier has been completely connected. For
some newer cars,
functions. Check with your car dealer.
Before reconnecting the negative terminal
this
may
• Mark
the
simplest
the
it
•
Drill
screws
•
Secure
metal
of
the car battery
require a service call
the
place
amp
as
holes
of
way
where you want
a
pattern.
the
holes
.
the
screws.
for
installation.
to
do
for
amplifier
must
to
to
the
screws
The
this
be disconnected
the battery,
reset some
the
with
is
place
it
and
fastening
sheet
at
use
Use
heavy
the
power
the
amplifier.
depends
of
the
gauge
burn.
tance
losses.
An
additional
tive
and
fuse
the
(e.g.
through)
connection
fuse
should
battery.
You
checking the voltage applying
draws too
the car.
Make
edges. Use rubber bushings for points passing through metal.
Call
gauge
supply
on
the
components
is
too
light,
Moreover,
can
lead
holder
be
In
if
the
connection
this
should only
much
sure
us
at 1-800-955-9094 if you have questions during setup.
cable
and
the
The
gauge
power
the
to
fuse
is
not
installed
case
fuse
requirements
connected.
the
increased
unnecessary
in
necessary
included).
of
disconnects
use
a digital voltmeter
at
car cables. A normal test lamps
current and can
that the connection cables
for
connecting
the
ground
of
the
cable
amp's
close
short
cable
of
cable
If
the
could
resispower
posi-
(fuse
The
to
circuit
is
the
worn
damage
positive
age
to
supply
The
voltage
depends
of
the
audio
In
order
noise
should
battery.
loads,
windsheild
cable
or
a diode
the electronic
are
not
lead
the
battery
cable
rating
on
the
connected
system.
to
reduce
in
the
be
directly
Do
not
such
as
as
washer
the
test
damaged
and
thus
and
from
system,
amplifier.
burning.
of
power
devices
interference
powered
supply
the
cooling
etc.,
lamp for
system
by sharp
avoids
prevents
the
consumption
of
the
amplifier
other
via
fuse
the
by
fan,
the
dam-
the
electric
of
the
car
or
car
same
6
POWER
CONNECTIONS
Connect
power
the
car
Connect
tor
to
ply,
or
the
switched
current
radios
a
turned
Connect
power
(ground)
car
to
to
car's
+12V
body.
the
supply's
battery's
the
the
terminal
the
the
antenna
radio.
on
is
applied.
have
current
on.
the
supply
of
Note:
"B+"
"REMOTE"
remote
via
an
"GND"
the
terminal
this
output
when
to
the
battery
connector
positive
control
control
The
connector
Since
directly
or
"REM"
on
the
amplifier
input
Almost
which
the
radio
negative
or
electrical
of
the
terminal
connecpower
connector,
output
will
when
all
to
+12V
car
provides
is
of
the
terminal
the
to
sup-
of
be
Ground
Control
Battery
conductivity
of
glue
every
function
and
metal
(-
Lead",;·
(+)
is
paint
component
as
a
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limited
on
metal
grounding
by
is
point.
the
parts,
suitable
use
not
to
CONNECTING
ALL
MODELS
RCA
inputs
stereo's
with
nected
car
you
make
MODEL
both
nection
7
RCA
to
radio
can
use
the
M-2100
speaker
to
These
for
connection
preamp
outputs
the
only
connection.
your
input
an
and
outputs.
can
has
optional
This
RCA
car
amplifiers
be
sockets.
speaker
amplifiers
inputs
radio.
to
Car
directly
outputs,
adapter
for
If
have
your
radios
con-
If
your
to
has
con-
your
car
THE
car
fier
inputs
playback
But
with
amplifier
out
or
adapters.
types
simultaneously.
INPUTS
radio
should
if
RCA
requiring
has
in
any
quality.
your
outputs,
to
(loudspeaker
be
RCA
connected
case
radio
the
speaker
any
Never
outputs,
via
to
ensure
car
1S
not
you
can
outputs
additional
use
the
and
RCA
the
ampli-
the
a
high
provided
connect
devices
two
inputs)
RCA
the
wi
th-
input
4-CHANNEl
MODELS
Connect
radio
of
the
rear
amplifier
front
amplifier
Pay
RCA
L >
R >
If
your
preamplifier
Y-adapter.
fade
nected
the
to
the
amplifier.
car
stereo
REAR
car
FRONT
attention
connections:
left
right
car
signal
in
RCA
RCA
stereo
radio
outputs
You
front
this
outputs
connections
outputs
IN
outputs
IN
to
the
does
use
will
way.
not
to
of
>
connect
>
marking
not
an
be
back
when
your
connect
have
optional
able
IN
on
car
(1)
the
4
to
con-
to
to
[~-
Connection
Connect
radio
of
the
Note
tions:
L >
R >
to
amplifier.
the
left
right
the
the
markings
Connection
(Model
Plug
the
amplifier.
Connect
car
speaker
M-21
the
included
connection
the
radio
connection
via
RCA
RCA
via
00
speaker
to
the
the
RCA
outputs
connections
on
the
loudspeaker
only)
speaker
HIGH
IN
outputs
terminals
cable.
2-CHANNEl
inputs
of
your
IN
the
RCA
connec-
inputs
cable
(3)
of
the
of
your
of
the
car
(1)
into
AND
MONO
R-
connection>
speaker
R+
connection>
speaker
AMPS
output
output
right
right
negative
positive
L+
connection>
output
L-
connection>
output
left
left
positive
negative
speaker
speaker
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8
Keep
cables
Do
not
to
other
the
Only
be
connected
the
length
as
short
install
cables
amplifier
sources
of
as
the
to
input.
with
to
the
the
connection
possible.
RCA
cables
avoid
a
RCA
RCA
interface
plug
inputs
close
should
and
at
only
nected
distortion
damage
Please
the
speaker
Technical
to
the
note
outputs
the
speaker
or
mismatches
power
the
Data.
should
inputs
amplifier.
connection
that
be
to
could
loads
con-
avoid
ln
A
Depending
Ordnance
four
speaker
Each
can
mode.
in
output
Strip
on
no
cables.
handling
(see
Always
correct
speakers,
of
also
Only
this
voltage
the
the
ends.
sharp
Technical
connect
When
suitable for
cause interference.
connecting the RCA inputs,
this
CONNECTING
on
your
amplifiers
the
pairs
be
used
one
mode,
insulation
Make
edges
Only
polarity.
use
matches
model,
have
two
speaker,
of
speaker
in
the
loudspeaker
but
the
is
higher.
from
sure
which
Data).
the
may
speakers
the
amp's
speakers
Sound
outputs
mono-bridge
available
the
that
damage
whose power
purpose. The
THE
for
or
one
outputs
is
powered
cables
there
output
with
are
the
the
use
only shielded RCA cables
use
of any other type of cable
SPEAKER
Speaker
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indicate
an
additional
use
terminal
terminal.
Sound
designed
of
at
4
ohms
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operation,
outputs
schemes.
ance
of
operation.
wires
loudspeaker
the
a
corrugated
and
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least
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speakers
on
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according
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given
for
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manufacturers
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amplifiers
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loudspeaker
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the
model
the
the
by means
stripe,
for
for
have
(stereo
mode).
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lower
and
the
loudspeaker
to
the
following
minimum
corresponding
may
coded.
of
others
the
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impedance.
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or
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addition
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outputs
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to
audio
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other
system.
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to
the
except
the
input
components
speaker
the
M4100
signal
of
outputs,
have
can
the
RCA
be
car's
THE
To
connection
the
the
the
R
RCA
use
the
subsequent
L
channel
device,
input
OUTPUTS
of
preamp
OUT
and
the
output,
(8)
with
component,
to
the
the
device.
left
R
channel
connect
the
input
connecting
input
to
the
of
of
the
When
suitable for
interference.
A
Keep the length of the connection cables as short
Do not install the RCA cables
avoid interface
To
avoid distortion
or
the subsequent component, only devices with RCA inputs
connected
Active Crossover
connecting the RCA outputs,
this
purpose. The
at
the input
or
mismatching which could
to
the RCA outputs.
use
in
the proximity of other cables
of
the component.
OPERATION
of
use
only shielded RCA cables
any
other cable
damage
may
as
possible.
cause
to
the amplifier
may
be
M-4050, M-4075, M-4100
These
an
switch
filter
high-pass
front
cies
amplifiers
active
to
for
channels.
can
crossover
a
high-pass
the
rear
filter
be
continuously
are
channels.
is
provided
The
provided
which
cut-off
M-2100, M-2250
These
an
switch
filter
off
adjusted.
11
amplifiers
active
frequencies
to
for
crossover
a
the
are
high-pass
two
channels.
can
provided
which
be
with
lets
or
a
low-pass
One
for
frequen-
adjusted.
with
lets
or
low-pass
The
continuously
you
the
you
cut-
These
low-pass
cut-off
ously
M·1350, M-1500
amplifiers
filter
frequencies
adjusted.
are
for
provided
the
output.
can
be
with
The
continu-
a
FUll:
Crossover
fier
branch
frequency
HPF:
High-pass
amplifier
frequency
set
via
lPF:
Low-pass
amplifier
frequency
set
via
switched
plays
range
crossover
branch
range
the
HPF
crossover
branch
range
the
LPF
off,
back
switched
only
above
(6)
control
switched
only
below
control
the
the
plays
the
plays
the
unit
ampli-
complete
on,
the
back
frequency
back
frequency
unit.
on,
(8).
the
the
the
low
frequencies
switch
Super
The
to
in
smaller
woofers
low-bass
The
bass
Position
Low-bass
Position
Low
Bass
amplifier
amplify
two
SUPER
amplification
bass
is
set
Switch
the
stages.
bass
a
little
range.
BASS
0:
amplifier
6:
lS
below
to.
has
a
bass-boost
low-bass
This
loudspeakers
(5)
amplified
option
more volume
controls
lS
the
level
frequencies
or
turned
by
6dB
can
the
off
the
switch
give
subin
the
low-
Subsonic
The
subsonic
After
connections,
terminal
Turn
counterclockwise
Slide
X-OVER
responding
Set
the
connected
(8)
and
(
see
The
cut-off
continuously
ranges.
During
frequency
Filter
you
have
of
the
GAIN
the
frequency
(7)
cut-off
loudspeakers
LPF
"Active
setup,
range
the
into
to
(6)
frequencies
filter
reconnect
control
your
Filter")
within
pay
blocks
checked
battery.
to
the
configuration.
frequencies
control
attention
of
the
out
INITIAL
the
the
unit
minimum.
crossover
position
via
units.
can
their
speakers.
ultra-
cable
negative
(4)
switch
cor-
for
the
the
HPF
be
set
specified
to
the
Position
Low
bass
12:
is
STARTUP
lights
radio
volume.
Now,
adjust
loudspeakers
fortable
amplifiers,
different
Then,
the
radio.
Set
control
If
you
amplifier
(5)
up,set
to
use
set
volume
an
the
can
•
about
the
the
maximum
for
match
amplifiers
an
control
average
unit
low-bass
activate
via
amplified
the
volume
75%
GAIN
to
you.
average
of
the
control
a
level
If
the
volume
the
playback
a
SUPER
by 12dB
of
of
the
volume
that
you
use
volumes
one
to
volume
unit
two-stage
car
of
level
radio.
is
BASS
the
maximum
(4)
to
of
the
is
several
of
the
other.
level
the
car
using
too
weak,
low-bass
switch
car
com-
the
via
the
Switch
If
the
on
your
indicator
car
radio.
LED
POWER
(11)
If
the
lights,
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The
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Remember that capacitors
charge even after disconnecting them from all power sources. Repair
work should always be carried out by
If you have
type and rated current (see "Technical
repair
After disconnecting the amplifier from the power source, carefully
Virtual Gateways LLC (“Virtual”) warrants this Product (expressly excluding any accessories) against defects in
material or workmanship as follows:
Terms of warranty coverage: is warranty covers the product during the warranty period so long as the
product is owned by the same individual whose name appears on the invoice received upon purchase of the
product. Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer or this Warranty will not be honored. Transferring possession of the product to a subsequent owner will void this warranty. In the event service is required
the product must be delivered within the warranty period, transportation prepaid by you to Virtual Gateways
LLC, 1 Crutcheld Park, Charlottesville, VA 22911. Prior to returning the product you must rst obtain a return
authorization number from Virtual by calling 1-800-955-9094. You will need to carefully package the product
using adequate packing material to prevent damage in transit and include in the package your Return Authorization Number, name, address, telephone number where you can be reached during business hours, a copy of
your dated sales receipt, and a detailed description of the problem. You are responsible for removal and installation of the product. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale which is evidence that the product is within
the warranty period MUST be presented to obtain warranty service. Virtual will pay the cost of returning the repaired or replacement product to you within the United States of America or Canada within 8 to 12 weeks from
the time of receipt of a product which is determined to be covered under this warranty by Virtual. Any removal
or defacement of the unit’s serial number will void this warranty.
Warranty Period: For a period of 3 years for parts and 3 years for labor from date of the original purchase from
an authorized dealer, if this Product is determined by Virtual to be defective Virtual will repair or replace the
Product with a new, rebuilt or refurbished unit of comparable value, at Virtual’s sole option, without charge to
you for parts or actual repair work. Parts and/or replacement units supplied under this warranty may be new,
rebuilt or refurbished at the option of Virtual.
What’s Not Covered: is warranty does not cover any product used in any trade, business, industrial or commercial application; customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments, signal reception problems, cabinet,
cosmetic or appearance items, any damage to recordings, or recordings of tapes or discs, any damage to product
resulting from alterations, modications, accident, misuse, negligence or abuse, damage due to lightning or
power surges; subsequent damage from leaking, damaged or inoperative batteries or the use of batteries dierent from those specied in the owner instructions; speakers subjected to power in excess of published power
rating; damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply; attempted
repair by anyone other than Virtual; damage from improper maintenance; damage incurred in transit; damage
or defects caused by the use of unauthorized parts or labor. is warranty does not cover consumables, (fuses,
batteries, etc.).
is warranty does not cover the cost of parts and labor which would be otherwise provided without charge
under this warranty, obtained from any source other than Virtual.
is warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been modied, altered or removed from the
Product.
is warranty is only valid in the United States of America and Canada.
Your Rights: REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. VIRTUAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. e above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. is warranty
gives you specic legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province.
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