Viper 1100.5 User Manual

model

1100.5

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations for choosing a Viper Audio power amplifier from Directed Electronics, the industry leader in high quality automotive security and audio equipment since 1990.

With the introduction of Viper Audio power amplifiers, Directed Electronics continues to set new standards of performance, reliability, and affordability in the mobile electronics industry.

Featuring high-efficiency MOSFET power supplies, flexible on-board crossovers, and state of the art audio design, Viper Audio power amplifiers will excite and

delight the mobile sound enthusiast with years of high-quality audio reproduction.

Viper Audio power amplifiers come with a two-year limited warranty if installed by an authorized Viper dealer. If not installed by an authorized dealer, Viper Audio power amplifiers are covered by a one-year, parts-and-labor limited warranty.

Be sure to retain your original sales receipt and refer to the warranty section of this guide for full details about your coverage.

Limited Two-Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Wire Connector Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Front Panel Connections/Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Top Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Top Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Speaker Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Combined Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Parallel Synced Gain Connections/Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

External Synced Bridged Connections/Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Crossover Settings and Gain Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the original purchaser, to replace this product should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, for a period of two years from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product PROVIDED the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer. During this two year period, there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid. If the unit is installed by anyone other than an authorized Directed dealer, the warranty period will be one year from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product. During this one-year period there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed, shipping pre-paid. This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any unit that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction. ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING

BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND

WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. Unit must be returned to

Directed, postage pre-paid, with: consumer’s name, telephone number, and address, authorized dealer’s name and address, and product description. IN ORDER FOR THIS

WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. ALL UNITS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED ONE-YEAR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY. Note: This warranty does not

cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the unit. BY PURCHASING THIS

PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND Directed SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN- DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY

High-powered car audio

systems may produce sound pressure levels that exceed the threshold at which hearing loss may result.

They may also impair a driver’s ability to hear traffic sounds or emergency vehicles. Use common sense and practice safe listening habits when listening to or adjusting your audio system.

WARNING

FEATURES

 Dual high-speed MOSFET switching

power supplies.

 Complimentary bipolar outputs (ch

1-4), and high-current MOSFET outputs (sub channel).

 Five channel expandable architec-

ture supports single or multiple amp system designs.

 Thermal, DC offset, reverse polarity,

and short circuit protection with status LED.

 Top-mounted controls located under

illuminated Viper snake logo trim piece.

 Dual continuously variable 12

dB/octave two-way active crossovers (ch 1-4).

 Continuously variable 24 dB/

octave low-pass crossover (sub channel).

 Variable 24 dB/octave subsonic

filter and phase adjustment (sub channel).

 Remote subwoofer level control and

variable 12 dB bass EQ function.

 Two, four, and six channel input

allows full access to source or processor output functions.

 Master/slave function allows

synced bridged or parallel operation with model d600.1.

 Summed stereo full-range RCA

output jacks.

 Gold-plated screw-block plugs and

RCA jacks ensure maximum signal transfer.

 Rugged one-piece extruded heat

sink finished with injection-molded mounting feet.

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

1. Please read this owner’s manual carefully before installing this amplifier.

2. Disconnect the battery ground terminal prior to making any electrical connections.

3. Check for any hazards or obstructions such as gas tanks, fuel or brake lines, and wiring harnesses before mounting the amplifier.

4. Pick a mounting location that will provide adequate access and ventilation and protect the amplifier from heat, moisture, and dirt.

5. Avoid sharp metal areas when routing cables to the amplifier, and run RCA cables away from the power cables and other potentially noisy car harnesses.

6. The amplifier should be grounded with a short, heavy gauge wire connected directly to the car at a bare metal surface, preferably scraped body sheet metal. Do not use factory ground locations, seat bolts, or brackets that are spotwelded.

7. Always fuse your power connection within eight to ten inches of the

battery terminal. Use a fuse or circuit breaker rated slightly more than the on-board fuse(s) of the amplifier(s). The gauge of power wire used should take into account the total current draw of the system, and the length of wire used. IASCA and other auto sound competition organizations have charts available for this; you can also find a chart in the MECP study guide. Minimum wire gauge recommendations for the individual amplifiers are listed on the specification page. Always use the same gauge wire for the amplifier ground that you use for the power wire. Be sure to examine the battery ground cable of the vehicle, and if necessary, upgrade it by adding an additional ground wire that is the same gauge as the amplifier’s power wire. Remember, the amplifier can only deliver its rated output when it is not current limited by the power and ground supply wires.

8. This amplifier is designed to drive a speaker load that measures from 2 to 8 ohms (sub channel, 1 to 4 ohms). Keep in mind that heat is the long-term enemy of automotive

electronics and the lower your speaker load, the more heat is generated. For low impedance speaker applications or restricted ventilation installations, an external cooling fan may be advisable.

9. Battery and ground connections to the vehicle should be made with crimped ring terminals of the appropriate size (surface area is what counts); soldering the terminals after crimping is also recommended.

10. Due to the high-frequency MOSFET switching power supply, filtering the power cable is not generally required (remember that the amp can’t deliver full output if the power supply is restricted). Proper grounding of the signal source is mandatory for the amplifier to reach its performance peak. If the RCA inputs are not grounded adequately via the signal source, electrical noise from the vehicle may be picked up in the system.

Power and speaker wire connections on Viper Audio power amplifiers are performed with the use of specially designed connectors that allow for ease of wire termination and installation convenience.

Poor connections are a common cause of poor sound quality or amplifier performance. Making proper wire connections is paramount to a reliable, quality sound system.

Please follow these recommendations to ensure a problem free installation:

1. Always use the proper gauge wire for the connector.

2. Cut wires to the minimum length necessary.

3. Trim the wire ends so bare wire does not protrude from the connector after termination.

4. Always tighten the connector screws firmly at least twice, once during installation and once more before returning the car to the customer.

CCAAUUTTIIOONN::

Over tightening the screws can cause them to strip, creating loose connections. Tighten the screws twice firmly for a permanent, solid connection.

WIRE CONNECTOR PLUGS

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