ModelAMP-596 500WattStereoAmplifier Owner's Manual
INDEX Specifications ............................................................................ 1 Precautions ................................................................................ 2 Installation Instructions ............................................................... 3 Wiring Instructions .............................................................. 4 - 5 4-Channel and Mixed-Mono Input Wiring Diagram .................. 6 4-Channel 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 4-channel, 3-channel, 2-channel, or mixed-mono application. The following pages illustrate the input and output wiring for these 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.
USE THIS INPUT WIRING WITH OUTPUT WIRING ON PAGE 7 4-CHANNEL AND MIXED-MONO INPUT WIRING DIAGRAM LOW-LEVEL RCA OUTPUTS RIGHTREAR RIGHTREAR+ RIGHTREARLEFTREARLEFTREAR+ RIGHTFRONT+ RIGHTFRONTLEFTFRONTLEFTFRONT+ RIGHTFRONT LEFTFRONT CHASSISGROUNDONRADIO NOTE: MODE SWITCH ON AMPLIFIER IN 4-CHANNEL (4CH) SETTING FOR THIS WIRING.
USE THIS OUTPUT WIRING WITH INPUT WIRING ON PAGE 6 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 4-CHANNEL AND MIXED-MONO OUTPUT WIRING DIAGRAM EXISTING SCREW OR BOLT CLEAN PAINT, RUST, DIRT OR GREASE FROM AREA FOR GOOD CONNECTION NOTE: MODE SWITCH ON AMPLIFIER IN 4-CHANNEL (4CH) SETTING FOR THIS WIRING.
USE THIS INPUT WIRING WITH OUTPUT WIRING ON PAGE 9 3-CHANNEL INPUT WIRING DIAGRAM LOW-LEVEL RCA OUTPUTS HIGH-LEVEL (SPEAKER) OUTPUTS CAR STEREO MONOORSUB-WOOFERMONOORSUB-WOOFER+ MONOORSUB-WOOFER + - RIGHTFRONT+ RIGHTFRONTLEFTFRONTLEFTFRONT+ RIGHT LEFT CHASSISGROUNDONRADIO IMPORTANT NOTE: MODE SWITCH ON AMPLIFIER IN 3-CHANNEL (3CH) SETTING FOR THIS WIRING.
3-CHANNEL OUTPUT WIRING DIAGRAM USE THIS OUTPUT WIRING WITH INPUT WIRING ON PAGE 8 NOTE: MODE SWITCH ON AMPLIFIER IN 3-CHANNEL (3CH) SETTING FOR THIS WIRING.
USE THIS INPUT WIRING WITH OUTPUT WIRING ON PAGE 11 2-CHANNEL MONO (BRIDGED) INPUT WIRING DIAGRAM LOW-LEVEL RCA OUTPUTS CAR STEREO HIGH-LEVEL (SPEAKER) OUTPUTS RIGHT+ RIGHT RIGHTLEFTLEFT+ LEFT CHASSISGROUNDONRADIO IMPORTANT NOTE: MODE SWITCH ON AMPLIFIER IN 2-CHANNEL (2CH) SETTING FOR THIS WIRING.
USE THIS OUTPUT WIRING WITH INPUT WIRING ON PAGE 10 2-CHANNEL MONO (BRIDGED) OUTPUT WIRING DIAGRAM NOTE: MODE SWITCH ON AMPLIFIER IN 2-CHANNEL (2CH) SETTING FOR THIS WIRING.
OPERATION 9 1 2 2 Protection Mode LED 8 This LED illuminates red to indicate that the self-protection circuits have been activated and have shut off operation of the amplifier. The protection circuits may be triggered 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.
volume control, adjust the Level control to decrease the output from the system. Once the correct setting is found, this control should not require any further adjustment. 4 4/3/2 Channel Mode Selector Set this switch to the 4-Channel (4CH), 3-Channel (3CH) or 2-Channel (2CH) position as appropriate for the type of system and speakers you are using. 6 Crossover Frequency Controls These Controls select the crossover frequency when the Filter Selector 5 is in the "LPF" setting.
90 DAY/12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to car stereo power amplifiers, equalizers and accessories.
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