model 600/5
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CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations for choosing a Directed Audio power amplifier from Directed Electronics, the industry leader in high quality automotive security and audio equipment since 1990. Directed Audio power amplifiers continue to set new standards of performance, reliability, and affordability in the mobile electronics industry.
LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY 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.
FEATURES Dual high-speed MOSFET switching power supplies. Remote subwoofer level control and switchable 8 dB bass EQ function. Complimentary bipolar outputs (ch 1-4), and high-current MOSFET outputs (sub channel). Two, four, and six channel input allows full access to source or processor output functions. Five channel expandable architecture supports single or multiple amp system designs. Summed stereo full-range RCA output jacks.
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.
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. © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc 10.
FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS/STATUS LED 1. RCA Input Jacks - Accepts line level outputs from head units or signal processors between 150mV and 8 volts. 2. RCA Sub Input Jacks - Accepts line level outputs from head units or signal processors between 150mV and 8 volts for the subwoofer section of the amplifier. 3. RCA Output Jacks - These pass through RCA jacks can be used to send a signal to a second amplifier. It is the summed stereo output of the one through four channel inputs of the amplifier. 4.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 1. Sub Out Terminals - Connect subwoofers to these terminals. (Refer to the Speaker Wiring Diagrams section of this guide.) turns on the amplifier when (+) 12 volt is applied to it. Connect it to the remote turn on lead of the head unit or signal source. If a (+) 12 volt remote turn on lead is not available, Remote Power Adapter (P/N #55000) can be used to supply a remote turn on signal. DO NOT connect this terminal to constant (+) 12 volt. 2.
TOP PANEL CONTROLS 1. Input Gain Adjustment - Controls amplifier sensitivity and is used to match the input level of the amplifier to the output level of the signal source. 2. Crossover Selection Switch Controls the type of filter for the onboard active crossovers. FLAT does not attenuate any frequencies and is for full-range speaker systems. HPF attenuates low frequencies and is used for mid-range speakers and tweeters. LPF attenuates high frequencies and is used for subwoofers speakers. 3.
FIGURE 3—AMPLIFIER CONTROLS 600/5 TOP 4 5 3 2 1 6 7 TOP PANEL FEATURES Control Panel Cover Remove/Install The gain and filter controls are located under a control panel cover on top of the amplifier. The control panel cover must be removed to gain access to the gain and filter controls. Four Allen-head screws hold the control panel cover to the amplifier top panel, one at each corner. They can be removed with the wrench supplied in the hardware pack.
SPEAKER WIRING DIAGRAMS Five channel operation (top view) Three channel operation (top view) 12 © 2003 Directed Electronics, Inc
CROSSOVER SETTINGS AND GAIN ADJUSTMENT Your Directed Audio power amplifier needs to be adjusted carefully to achieve maximum performance. These are some guidelines to follow when fine-tuning the amplifier. For normal complete system application, the crossover selection switches should be set to HPF. The crossover frequency control needs to be adjusted to suit your particular system.
SPECIFICATIONS Directed model 600/5 Ch 1-4 Sub Ch. RMS continuous power per channel, Channels 1-4 driven into 4 ohms from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with less than 0.08% total Harmonic Distortion @ 14.4 VDC. Sub channel driven into 4 ohms from 20-250 Hz, with less than 0.4% THD @ 14.4 VDC. 35 watts 150 watts RMS continuous power per channel, Channels 1-4 driven into 2 ohms from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with less than 0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion @ 14.4 VDC.
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The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. Since its inception, Directed has had one purpose, to provide customers with the finest vehicle security, car stereo products, rear seat entertainment, and accessories available. The recipient of more than 20 patents in the field of advanced electronic Directed Electronics, Inc. Vista, California 92081 www.directed.com technology, Directed is ISO 9001 registered.
