ModelAMP-595 300WattStereoAmplifier Owner's Manual
INDEX Specifications ................................................................................1 Precautions ...................................................................................2 Installation Instructions .................................................................3 Wiring Instructions ................................................................4 - 5 Stereo and Mixed-Mono Input Wiring Diagram .............................6 Stereo and Mixed-Mono Output Wiring Diagram ..........
HIGH PERFORMANCE STEREO AMPLIFIER This power amplifier has been designed to provide high quality performance with a minimum of maintenance. However, it's performance will only be as good as the care and quality of components with which it is installed. We therefore advise that you read these instructions very carefully to familiarize yourself with the product and it's features.
PRECAUTIONS 1. Although this unit is designed with built-in self-protection circuits, there may be a possibility of damage if it is not wired correctly. Please follow the wiring instructions carefully for the type of system being used. 2. The last lead to be connected is the wire to the positive (+) terminal of the battery. Connect this wire only after having completed and checked all other connections to the amplifier. 3.
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Select a mounting area where the amplifier will have sufficient air circulation for proper cooling. Inadequate air circulation will cause the temperature of the amplifier to rise and will trigger the thermal protection mode. SELF-TAPPINGSCREW SPLITWASHER FLATWASHER 2. Place the amplifier on the mounting surface and mark the locations of the four mounting holes as shown in the illustration. 3.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS The wiring of your amplifier will depend on the system and speakers you are using but will either be a stereo, mono, or mixed-mono application. The following pages illustrate the input and output wiring for both types. Please refer to the appropriate diagrams for the system configuration you are using. The power and speaker wire connections for this amplifier are made via screw tightened terminal blocks.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Speaker Connections Depending on the type and number of speakers used with the amplifier, wire them to the speaker terminals as per the appropriate wiring diagram. For most applications, #18 gauge wire should be used for the speaker leads but in no case thinner than #20 gauge. For leads in excess of 10 feet, #16 gauge is recommended.
STEREO AND MIXED-MONO INPUT WIRING DIAGRAM LOW-LEVEL RCA OUTPUTS CAR STEREO USE THIS INPUT WIRING WITH OUTPUT WIRING ON PAGE 7 HIGH-LEVEL (SPEAKER) OUTPUTS RIGHT+ RIGHTLEFTLEFT+ RIGHT LEFT CHASSISGROUNDONRADIO IMPORTANT -6- GRAY BLACK BROWN WHITE RCA TYPE SHIELDED CABLE (NOT INCLUDED) 5-PIN CONNECTOR GREEN USE EITHER HIGH-LEVEL OR LOW-LEVEL INPUTS, NOT BOTH. NOTE: MODE SWITCH ON AMPLIFIER IN STEREO (ST) SETTING FOR THIS WIRING.
STEREO AND MIXED-MONO OUTPUT WIRING DIAGRAM USE THIS OUTPUT WIRING WITH INPUT WIRING ON PAGE 6 EXISTING SCREW OR BOLT CLEAN PAINT, RUST, DIRT OR GREASE FROM AREA FOR GOOD CONNECTION + LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER - + STEREO MODE : 2 - 8 OHMS MIXED-MONO MODE : 4 - 8 OHMS STEREO MODE : 2 - 8 OHMS MIXED-MONO MODE : 4 - 8 OHMS USE #14 GAUGE WIRE (SEE TEXT) NOTE: MODE SWITCH ON AMPLIFIER IN STEREO (ST) SETTING FOR THIS WIRING.
MONO (BRIDGED) INPUT WIRING DIAGRAM CAR STEREO HIGH-LEVEL (SPEAKER) OUTPUTS + + TO 2nd AMPLIFIER CHASSIS GROUND ON RADIO IMPORTANT 5-PIN CONNECTOR "Y" RCA TYPE SHIELDED CABLE (NOT SUPPLIED) -8- GREEN BROWN GRAY BLACK USE EITHER HIGH OR LOW-LEVEL INPUTS, NOT BOTH. WHITE TO2nd AMPLIFIER LOW-LEVEL RCA OUTPUTS USETHISINPUTWIRINGWITH OUTPUTWIRINGONPAGE9 NOTE: MODE SWITCH ON AMPLIFIER IN MONO (MO) SETTING FOR THIS WIRING.
MONO (BRIDGED) OUTPUT WIRING DIAGRAM USETHISOUTPUTWIRINGWITH INPUTWIRINGONPAGE8 EXISTING SCREW OR BOLT CLEAN PAINT, RUST, DIRT OR GREASE FROM AREA FOR GOOD CONNECTION MONO SPEAKER OR SUB-WOOFER 4 - 8 OHMS + USE #14 GAUGE WIRE (SEE TEXT) GROUNDED METAL SECTION OF VEHICLE CONNECT THIS WIRE LAST NOTE: MODE SWITCH ON AMPLIFIER IN MONO (MO) SETTING FOR THIS WIRING.
OPERATION 9 5 1 8 6 4 After initial set-up, the amplifier should not require any further adjustment unless there is a change in the car stereo or speaker system with which it is used. 1 Power Indicator Lamps 2 3 7 Turn-On terminal is receiving +12 volts, thus turning on the amplifier.
by the temperature of the unit rising above a safe level or by an overload condition. If activated by a rise in temperature, the unit will resume operation after cooling off to a normal operating range. If activated by an overload condition, the source of the overload must be found and corrected to resume operation of the amplifier. Most overload conditions are caused by mis-wiring or operation into incorrect speaker loads.
8 Cooling Fan This unit incorporates a fan to provide continuous air flow through the unit to keep the heat-sink and components safely within their operating temperature range. The fan is automatically activated whenever +12 volts is supplied to the Remote Turn-On terminal. 9 Fuse -12- The circuitry of the amplifier is protected from damage by an automotive-type fast-blow fuse. If fuse replacement is necessary, use only fuses of the same ampere rating as originally supplied with the unit.
90 DAY/12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to car stereo power amplifiers, equalizers and accessories.
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