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Table of Contents
Installation
Installation Notes, Installation of Amplifier, Electrical Connections
2-Channel Amplifiers RS2.1200
Functions & Controls
Speaker- & RCA Connections
4-Channel Amplifiers RS4.1200/RS4.2000
Functions & Controls
Speaker- & RCA Connections
1-Channel Mono Bass Amplifier RS1.5000D
Functions & Controls
Speaker- & RCA Connections
1-Channel Mono Bass Amplifier RS1.8000D
Functions & Controls
Speaker- & RCA Connections
5-Channel Mono Bass Amplifier RS5.4500D
Functions & Controls
Speaker- & RCA Connections
Trouble Shooting
Specifications
10-11
12
13-14
15
16-17
18
19
Installation
Installation Notes
The amplifier is generally mounted in the rear trunk area but can be mounted in any convenient area such as beneath a seat.
Please be sure to locate this unit where you have reasonable air circulation and protection from moisture. When considering the
mounting location you should minimize the length of the power and speaker leads. Minimizing both leads will yield a more reliable
installation. It is also important to ensure that the heat sink fins are not against a panel or a surface, preventing air circulation. Do
not install the amplifier on a subwoofer box or on vibrating parts of the vehicle, since the vibrations can cause damage to the
amplifiers electrical components.
Installation of the amplifier
Before starting with the installation, mount the provided mounting brackets on the
amplifier. Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by using the amplifier as a
template. Drill holes at the marked locations as and firmly fasten the amplifier in place
with the mounting screws supplied in the accessory kit. Before drilling or cutting any holes,
investigate the layout of your automobile thoroughly: Take care when working near the
gas lines or hydraulic lines and electrical wiring. Я R
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Ground (GND)
This wire is the electrical ground and must be fastened securely to the vehicle chassis. The best method is to use a threading
sheet metal screw since the threads cut into bare metal. Ensure that all paint or other insulationis removed from around the hole
area, and using self tapping screw, securely affix the bare wire ends to the vehicle chassis. Use as short a piece of cable as
possible - use the same gauge as was used for the +12V cable. Make sure that the connection is safe and stable.
Remote (REM)
Connect the remote wire of your headunit with the remote turn-on of the power amplifier.
Battery Connection (+12V Power)
This wire is usually connected directly to the positive battery terminal. Ensure that the + power supply wire is fused via an in-line
fuse near by the battery. Please use a sufficient gauge (min 16 mm) with spade lug with insulating sleeve.
Fuses
The integrated amplifier fuses protect the units from short circuit and overload. The fuse rating is for 4 Ohm loads (impedance) of
the speakers, for 2/1 Ohm loads the fuses may have to get increased by up to 50%/100% in case of higher power consumption.
Functions & Controls Speaker & RCA Connections
RS2.1200 RS2.1200
INTERCONNECTION EXAMPLE 2-Channel Mode: 1x Stereo System (Front or rear)
HP PASS (HighPass)
Controls the frequency response of your speakers downwards. The Cut-off frequency is continously variable from 50Hz up to 400Hz.
RCA & Speaker wiring:
¢ Connect the RCA lineouts of the headunit with the RCA jacks LINE INPUT ot the amplifier with appropriate high-value RCA cables.
LOW PASS (LowPass) * Connecl the front or rear speakers with the speaker outputs (LEFT -/+ and RIGHT -/+ SPEAKER ) by using appropriate wires.
Controls the frequency response of your speakers upwards. The Cut-off frequency is continously variable from 50Hz up to 400Hz. ¢ Ensure by any means, that the total impedance load of all speakers is not lower than 2 ohms. Too low impedance cause high temperature
and wil shut down the amplifier operation.
If the X-OVER - Switch is set on LP -position, so the HP PASS-controller is activated as Subsonic-Filter, who eliminates the lowest frequencies to
tect th kere f d « Always ensure the correct polarity of the speakers. The interchange of plus and minus cause total loss of bass playback and could
protect the speakers from damages.
damage the speakers.
LEVEL
This allows to adjust the input Caution!
sensitivity from 6V to .2V Do not connect speaker (-) to the ground or vehicle's chassis.
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use the HIGH level (wire) inputs. while a turn it on again.
by lower frequencies on the speakers. The cut-off frequency is adjustable with the HIGH PASS controller and should be set between
40Hz to 500Hz,depending on the size of the speakers.
x-0 If the red light is still lighting up, ensure that all connections, + The LOW PASS Controller is not in use in this interconnecting example.
Uver especially the speakers are correct and not shorted.
Selects the operation modes of the amplifier which is required:
Position HPF: If the amp is still in protection mode, try to restart the LEVEL CONTROLLER _ o
Highpass/Subsonic (frequency response is limited downwards. It is amplifier without any speaker or RCA wires. * Turn the LEVEL controller of the amplifier to the 6V position.
controlled by the HP PASS-controller) | ¢ Turn the volume controller of the headunit to 80 - 90% of its full setting.
y If the green light is now lighting up, re-check again all ¢ Turn the LEVEL controller clockwise until you hear some distorlion.
Provides a full range signal to the speakers (whole frequency response). connection.
Position LPF: BASS BOOST CONTROLLER
Lowpass (frequency response is limited upward. It is controlled by the * The BASS BOOST controller must be turned to 0 dB position in this interconnecting example .
LOW PASS-controller)
Speaker & RCA Connections
RS2.1200
INTERCONNECTION EXAMPLE 2-Channel Mode: 1x Mono Subwoofer bridged
RCA & Speaker wiring:
* Connect the RCA lineouts of the headunit with the RCA jacks LINE INPUT of the amplifier with appropriate high-value RCA cables.
If your headunit is equipped with a additional subwoofer lineout (SUB OUT), it is recommended to use this lineout.
« Connect the subwoofer with the speaker outputs (SPEAKER OUTPUT LEFT&RIGHT + Mono bridged- ) by using appropriate wires.
« Ensure by any means, that the total impedance load of the channel-pair is not lower than 4 ohms. Too low impedance cause high
temperature and will shut down the amplifier operation.
« Always ensure the correct polarity of the speakers. The interchange of plus and minus cause total loss of bass playback and could
damage the speakers.
Caution!
Do not connect speaker (-) to the ground or vehicle's chassis.
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Functions & Controls
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HP/LOW PASS CH1/2&CH3/4
HP PASS (HighPass)
Controls the frequency response of your speakers downwards. The Cut-off frequency is continously variable from 50Hz up to 400Hz
LOW PASS (LowPass)
Controls the frequency response of your speakers upwards. The Cut-off frequency is continously variable from 50Hz up to 400Hz
If the X-OVER - Switch is set on LP -position, so the HP PASS- controller is activated as Subsonic-Filter, who eliminates the lowest frequencies to
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« In the mono/subwoofer mode the X-OVER switch must set to the LPF/BPF position (Lowpass/Bandpass mode), thereby the higher
frequencies will be eliminated. The cut-off frequency ist adjustable with the LOW PASS controller and should be set between
40Hz to 500Hz , depending on the size of the subwoofer.
LEVEL CONTROLLER
¢ Turn the LEVEL controller of the amplifier to the 6V position.
« Turn the volume controller of the headunit to 80 - 90% of its full setting.
¢ Turn the LEVEL controller clockwise until you hear some distorlion.
« Then turn back the LEVEL controller slightly until you hear a cleaner sound.
BASS BOOST CONTROLLER
« The BASS BOOST controller adjusts the bass enhancement between Odb and + 12dB.
« Atoo high bass boost may cause clipping/distortion and damage on the loudspeakers and also may harm your hearing abilities.
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BASS EQ CH1/2&CH3/4
Switch the Bass EQ from
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Level CH1/2 & Ch3/4
This allows to adjust the input
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X-Over CH1/2 & CH3/4
Selects the operation modes of the amplifier which is required:
Position HPF:
Highpass/Subsonic (frequency response is limited downwards. It is
controlled by the HP PASS-controller)
Position FULL:
Provides a full range signal to the speakers (whole frequency response).
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Lowpass (frequency response is limited upward. It is controlled by the
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Power- LED
If the green LED is .
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Protect- LED
If the red LED is illuminated:
a) Overheated
b) Speaker wires shorted
c) Overload (Impedance, less Power Supply)
d) Amplifier is damaged
The built-in electronic diagnostic protection saves the
amplifier and speakers from serious damage. If the red LED
lights up due to overheating, let the amplifier coold down a
while a turn it on again.
If the red light is still lighting up, ensure that all connections,
especially the speakers are correct and not shorted.
If the amp is still in protection mode, try to restart the
amplifier without any speaker or RCA wires.
If the green light is now lighting up, re-check again all
speaker- and RCA-connections, to ensure correct
connection.
Speaker & RCA Connections Speaker & RCA Connections
RS4.1200/RS4.2000 RS4.1200/RS4.2000
4-Channel-Mode: 2 Frontspeakers / Stereo & 2 Rearspeakers /Stereo 3-Channel-Mode: 2 Speakers/Stereo & 1 Subwoofer / Mono bridged
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* Connect INPUT of the amplifier to the head unit line output with good quality RCA cables. E = * Connect the INPUT of the amplifier to the head unit line output with good quality RCA cables.
By connecting the RCA jacks OUTPUT with a additional amplifier, a full range signal will be By connecting the RCA jacks OUTPUT with a additional amplifier, a full range signal will be
provided to the amplifier. provided to the amplifier.
* Connect the speakers with the terminal block (CH1 +/- und СН2 +/ - SPEAKER) and * Connect the speakers with the terminal block (CH1 +/- & CH2 +/- SPEAKER OUTPUT and
Y + L (CH3 +/- and CH4 +/ - SPEAKER) of the amplifier. L the subwoofer with CH3/4 + BRIDGED - SPEAKER OUTPUT) of the amplifier.
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speaker loads result in too high heat dissipation and may cause the amplifier run into (Subwoofer) per channelpair. Too low speaker loads result in too high heat dissipation and
protection. may cause the amplifier run into protection. .
|| || * Please observe speaker channel and polarity as printed by the speaker terminal block. « Please observe speaker channel and polarity as printed by the speaker terminal block.
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| | Please avoid to connect speaker (-) to the ground or vehicle chassis. | | Please avoid to connect speaker (-) to the ground or vehicle chassis.
X-OVER- Switch & Control CH1/2 and CH3/4
« If larger than 20 cm speakers are used, the "FULL" position is recommended.
« For all smaller speakers (8.7cm - 16cm) the "HP"- Position (HIGH PASS) is recommended, which
eliminates the lowest frequencies and protects the speakers from damage. Set the crossover-frequency
between 50Hz - 400Hz , depending on the size of the installed speakers. The Highpass adjustment can be
done with the HIGH PASS - Control. In this configuration the LOW PASS - Control is not in use.
BASS BOOST- Control (Subwoofer on CH3/4)
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UT - Control CH1/2 and CH3/ « The BASS BOOST - Control adjusts the bass level at 45 Hz from OdB up to 12dB. Caution! Please use the Bass -Boost carefully.
¢ Turn the LEVEL INPUT - Control on the amplifier to "6V" position.
« Turn the head unit volume control to about 80-90% of its full setting.
¢ Turn the LEVEL INPUT - Control clockwise until you hear some distortion.
¢ Then turn back the LEVEL INPUT - Control slightly until you can hear clean sound.
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Functions & Controls
Speaker & RCA Connections
RS1.5000D
This Controller adjusts the frequency response of your subwoofer upwards and is continously variable from 30Hz to 250Hz
Sub Sonic
This Controller eliminates the lowest frequencies to protect the subwoofer from damages. These low frequencies can cause damages.
The frequency is adjustable from 20 Hz to 50 Hz.
Level
This allows to adjust the input Remote
sensitivity from MIN to MAX Connection for the provided bass remote
control. Allows to adjust the subwoofer from
f.i. the driver's seat.
Input- RCA Inputs
Accepts line level(RCA)inputs
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If the green LED is
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Output-RCA Outputs
Allows you to connect
additional amplifier
Phase
This Controller adjusts the Phase
Shift from 0° to 180°, to match the
subwoofer to the vehicle's acoustic
enviroment.
Protect- LED
If the red LED is illuminated:
a) Overheated
b) Speaker wires shorted
c) Overload (Impedance, less Power Supply)
d) Amplifier is damaged
The built-in electronic diagnostic protection saves the
amplifier and speakers from serious damage. If the red LED
lights up due to overheating, let the amplifier coold down a
while a turn it on again.
If the red light is still lighting up, ensure that all connections,
especially the speakers are correct and not shorted.
If the amp is still in protection mode, try to restart the
amplifier without any speaker or RCA wires.
If the green light is now lighting up, re-check again all
speaker- and RCA-connections, to ensure correct
connection.
u RS1.5000D
¢ Connect the LINE INPUT of the amplifier to the head unit line output with appropriate good quality RCA cables. As optional
feature the Balanced Inputs can be used. But therefor an signal transmitter with specific wires is required. Ask your specialist
dealer for the required equipment.
1 Connect the subwoofer with appropriate wires to the terminal block (SPEAKER OUTPUT + and -) of the amplifier. As optional
feature a additonal Subwoofer can be connected to the non-occupied terminals.
¢ The minimum final subwoofer impedance must not be lower than 1 Ohms in total. Too low speaker loads result in too high heat
dissipation and may cause the amplifier run into protection.
« Please observe correct speaker channels and polarity as printed by the speaker terminal
Caution!
Do not connect speaker (-) to the ground or vehicle's chassis.
Bass Remote Control - Connection for remote control.
This Contoller regulates the Bass Level from f.i. the driver's seat.
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« This eliminates the higher frequencies. Set the crossover-frequency between 30Hz-250Hz, depending on the size of the
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Sub Sonic
« This eliminates the lowest frequencies and protects the speakers from damage. Set the frequency between 20Hz-50Hz,
depending on the size of the installed subwoofer.
Phase
« This Controller allows to adjust the Phase Shift 0° to 180° , to match the subwoofer to the vehicle's acoustic enviroment.
Input Level
¢ Turn the LEVEL control of the amplifier to 6V position.
¢ Turn the head unit volume control to about 80 - 90% of its full setting.
¢ Turn the LEVEL control clockwise until you hear some distortion.
« Then turn back the LEVEL control slightly until you can hear a clean sound.
Bass EQ
* This Controller regulates the Bass Boost from 0- 12 dB.
Caution! Please use the Bass-EQ carefully. The additional boost may result in clipping or overload.
Bass Remote
« The provided Bass Remote regulates the Bass Level from f.i. the driver's seat.
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Speaker & RCA Connections Functions & Controls
RS1.5000D RS1.8000D
MASTER / SLAVE-MODE / Subwoofer-Mode with two Ampifiers Low Pass
° Connect the "LINE IN" (L & К) of the MASTER-amplifier to the head unit's line output with appropriate good quality RCA cables. This Controller adjusts the frequency response of your subwoofer upwards and is continously variable from 30Hz to 250Hz
e Connect the "SLAVE OUT" RCA Output of the MASTER-Amp with the "LINE IN" RCA Input of the SLAVE-AMP.
* Connect the "REMOTE"-Terminal of the MASTER-Amp with the supplied BASS REMOTE. Sub Sonic
* Connect the "REMOTE"-Wire of your head unit with the REM-Terminals of both Amplifiers. This Controller eliminates the lowest frequencies to protect the subwoofer from damages. These low frequencies can cause damages.
+ Connect the subwoofer with appropriate wires to the terminal block (SPEAKER OUTPUT + and - ) of both amplifiers. As optional feature an The frequency is adjustable from 20 Hz to 50 Hz.
additonal Subwoofer can be connected to the non-occupied terminals.
« Connect the Protect/Bridge Connection of the Master with the Protect/Bridge Connection of the Slave. Level
This connection warrants if there is an operation fault both amps, Master and Slave, would go into protection mode so the amps are prevented This allows to adjust the input Remote
for any possible damages. sensitivity from MIN to MAX Connection for the provided bass remote
° The minimum final subwoofer impedance must not be lower than 2 Ohms in total (1 Ohm for each Amplifier) or 2 Ohms bridged. Too low speaker control. Allows to adjust the subwoofer from
loads result in too high heat dissipation and may cause the amplifier run into protection. Input- RCA Inputs f.i. the driver's seat.
* Please observe correct speaker channels and polarity as printed by the speaker terminal. Accepts line level(RCA)inputs
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. . . — amplifier and speakers from serious damage. If the red LED
Subwoofer with Dual-Voice-Coil 1 - 8 Ohms per Voice-Coil LD . . “en
lights up due to overheating, let the amplifier coold down a
while a turn it on again.
Caution: Please observe the right polarity. Slave's - to Loudspeaker's + and Slave's + to Loudspeaker's -.
If the red light is still lighting up, ensure that all connections,
especially the speakers are correct and not shorted.
If the amp is still in protection mode, try to restart the
amplifier without any speaker or RCA wires.
If the green light is now lighting up, re-check again all
speaker- and RCA-connections, to ensure correct
connection.
Speaker & RCA Connections Speaker & RCA Connections
RS1.8000D RS1.8000D
RCA & Speaker wiring: MASTER / SLAVE-MODE / Subwoofer-Mode with two Ampifiers
* Connect the LINE INPUT of the amplifier to the head unit line output with appropriate good quality RCA cables. As optional « Connect the "LINE IN" (L & В) of the MASTER-amplifier to the head unit's line output with appropriate good quality RCA cables.
feature the Balanced Inputs can be used. But therefor an signal transmitter with specific wires is required. Ask your specialist * Connect the "SLAVE OUT" RCA Output of the MASTER-Amp with the "LINE IN" RCA Input of the SLAVE-AMP.
dealer for the required equipment. ° Connect the "REMOTE"-Terminal of the MASTER-Amp with the supplied BASS REMOTE.
i Connect the subwoofer with appropriate wires to the terminal block (SPEAKER OUTPUT + and -) of the amplifier. As optional * Connect the "REMOTE"-Wire of your head unit with the REM-Terminals of both Amplifiers.
feature a additonal Subwoofer can be connected to the non-occupied terminals. * Connect the subwoofer with appropriate wires to the terminal block (SPEAKER OUTPUT + and - ) of both amplifiers. As optional feature an
¢ The minimum final subwoofer impedance must not be lower than 1 Ohms in total. Too low speaker loads result in too high heat additonal Subwoofer can be connected to the non-occupied terminals.
dissipation and may cause the amplifier run into protection. * Connect the Protect/Bridge Connection of the Master with the Protect/Bridge Connection of the Slave.
- Please observe correct speaker channels and polarity as printed by the speaker terminal This connection warrants if there is an operation fault both amps, Master and Slave, would go into protection mode so the amps are prevented
for any possible damages.
* The minimum final subwoofer impedance must not be lower than 2 Ohms in total (1 Ohm for each Amplifier) or 2 Ohms bridged. Too low speaker
Caution! loads result in too high heat dissipation and may cause the amplifier run into protection.
Do not connect speaker (-) to the ground or vehicle's chassis. * Please observe correct speaker channels and polarity as printed by the speaker terminal.
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Bass Remote Control - Connection for remote control. Do not connect speaker (-) to the ground or vehicle's chassis.
This Contoller regulates the Bass Level from f.i. the driver's seat.
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« This Controller allows to adjust the Phase Shift 0° to 180° , to match the subwoofer to the vehicle's acoustic enviroment. | — НЕ
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Input Level | | | | ig :
- Turn the LEVEL control of the amplifier to 6V position. Subwoofer with Dual-Voice-Coil 1 - 8 Ohms per Voice-Coil р
« Turn the head unit volume control to about 80 - 90% of its full setting.
¢ Turn the LEVEL control clockwise until you hear some distortion.
¢ Then turn back the LEVEL control slightly until you can hear a clean sound.
Caution: Please observe the right polarity. Slave's - to Loudspeaker's + and Slave's + to Loudspeaker's -.
Bass EQ
« This Controller regulates the Bass Boost from 0- 12 dB.
Caution! Please use the Bass-EQ carefully. The additional boost may result in clipping or overload.
Bass Remote
« The provided Bass Remote regulates the Bass Level from f.i. the driver's seat.
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Functions & Controls Speaker & RCA Connections
RS5.4500D RS5.4500D
HP PASS (HighPass) CH1/2 INTERCONNECTION EXAMPLE 5-Channel Mode: 2x Stereo System (Front or rear)+1xSubwoofer
Controls the frequency response of your speakers downwards. The Cut-off frequency is continously variable from 10Hz up to 150Hz
HP PASS (HighPass) CH3/4 RCA 8. Speaker wiring:
Controls the frequency response of your speekers downwards. The Cut-of frequency is comtinously variable from 10Hz up to 150Hz * Connect the RCA lineouts of the headunit with the RCA jacks LINE INPUT of the amplifier with appropriate high-value RCA cables.
LOW PASS CH5 * Connect the front or rear speakers with the speaker outputs (Ch1+/- and CH2 +/- SPEAKER), (CH3 +/- and СНА +/- SPEAKER)
Controls the frequency response of your speakers upwards. The Cut off frequency is continously variable fram 30Hz up to 150Hz and (CHS +/- SPEAKER) by using appropriate wires.
* Ensure by any means, that the total impedance load of all speakers is not lower than 2 ohms. Too low impedance cause high temperature
and will shut down the amplifier operation.
« Always ensure the correct polarity of the speakers. The interchange of plus and minus cause total loss of bass playback and could
Level damage the speakers
This allows to adjust the input Mode
sensitivity from 6 Volts to 0,2 Volts. Allow you to select the
2CH , 4CH or 5CH mode. . y
Caution!
Input- RCA Inputs . ' .
Full range line input to connect with Do not connect speaker (-) to the ground or vehicle's chassis.
the head unit RCA Outputs.
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Connection for the provided bass (LINE INPUT CH1/2,CH3/4 & CH5)
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subwoofer from f.i. the driver's seat. Continously variable Bass Boost Power-LED EZ ЕЕ KI >
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If the green LED is illuminated, Speakers CH3 Speakers CH4 nos O Oj}
the amp is in operation mode. 2-8Ohm 2-80Ohm SO O DO
Protect- LED
X-Over CH1/2 8 CH3/4 If the red LED is illuminated:
Selects the operation modes of the amplifier which is required: a) Overheated
: « By using bigger speakers (more than 20cm) you can set the X-OVER switch to the FULL position (Full Range Signal).
Position HPF: b) Speaker wires shorted
c) Overload (Impedance, less Power Supply) « By using smaller speakers (8.7cm - 16cm) you must set the X-OVER switch to the HPF Position (Highpass Mode) to avoid any damage
Highpass/Subsonic (frequency response is limited downwards. It is
controlled by the HP PASS-controller) d) Amplifier is damaged
by lower frequencies on the speakers. The cut- off frequency is adjustable with the HIGH PASS controller and should be set between
The built-in electronic diagnostic protection saves the 10Hz to 150Hz(CH1/2) and 10Hz to 150Hz(CH3/4), depending on the size of the speakers.
amplifier and speakers from serious damage. If the red LED
lights up due to overheating, let the amplifier coold down a
while a turn it on again.
Position FULL:
Provides a full range signal to the speakers (whole frequency response). « The LOW PASS Controller is not in use in this interconnecting example.
LEVEL CONTROLLER
¢ Turn the LEVEL controller of the amplifier to the 6V position.
¢ Turn the volume controller of the headunit to 80 - 90% of its full setting,
If the amp is still in protection mode, try to restart the ¢ Turn the LEVEL controller clockwise until you hear some distortion.
amplifier without any speaker or RCA wires. ¢ Then turn back the LEVEL controller slightly until you hear a cleaner sound.
If the red light is still lighting up, ensure that all connections,
especially the speakers are correct and not shorted.
If the green light is now lighting up, re-check again all
BASS BOOST CONTROLLER
speaker- and RCA-connections, to ensure correct o |
connection. « The BASS BOOST controller must be turned to 0 dB position in this interconnecting example .
Speaker & RCA Connections Troubleshooting
RS5.4500D System does not tum on
1. Check all fuses.
INTERCONNECTION EXAMPLE 3-Channel Mode: 1x Stereo System (bridged)+1xSubwoofer 2. Check all connections. _ | |
и у | 3. Measure the +12 volt and remote turn on voltages at the amplifier terminals. If these are non existent or low, take voltage measurements at
fuse holders, distribution blocks, the head unit's +12 volt and remote leads to localize the problem.
RCA & Speaker wiring:
¢ Connect the RCA lineouts of the headunit with the RCA jacks LINE INPUT of the amplifier with appropriate high-value RCA cables. Noise problems
1.Check the speaker wiring
¢ Connect the front or rear speakers with the speaker outputs (Ch1+/- and CH2 +/- SPEAKER), (CH3 +/- and CH4 +/- SPEAKER) 2. Speakers are damaged
by using appropriate wires.
¢ Ensure by any means, that the total impedance load of all speakers is not lower than 2 ohms. Too low impedance cause high temperature No Signal at all Channels
and will shut down the amplifier operation. 1. Set Balance and Fader from head unit on Zero-Position
2. Check wiring (Amplifier, Speakers)
3. Speakers are damaged
4. Subsonic Filter is adjusted too high or Lowpass Filter is adjusted too low
¢ Always ensure the correct polarity of the speakers. The interchange of plus and minus cause total loss of bass playback and could
damage the speakers
| Hiss or white noise
Caution! 1. Speakers are overload
Do not connect speaker (-) to the ground or vehicle's chassis. 2. High levels of white noise usually occurs when amplifier level controls are turned up too high - readjust according to the procedures in section
”Setting up systems after installation for best performance”
3. Another problem that can cause excessive hiss, is a noisy head unit - unplug the amplifier input RCA cables, and if the hiss level reduces, the
source unit is at fault.
= Bass Remote Control - connection for remote control.
Subwoofer Spesrors CH5 This contoller regulates the Bass Level from e.g. the driver's seat. No Stereo-Sound or Low Output
© Ф | О. | 1.Check speaker wiring (- and +)
[Switch position CH3/4=HPF or Full
Switch position CH1/2=HR or Full Amplifier Protection-Mode (red LED is illuminated)
1. Speaker cabels are shorted
2. Inadequate cooling - relocate or remount to provide better natural airflow over the fins.
Driving high power levels into low impedances - back off on the volume control, and/or make sure you are not loading the amplifier with less
than the recommended loudspeaker impedance.
3. Make sure that the battery voltage, as measured at the amplifier's +12 volt and ground terminals, is 11 volts or more.
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Electrical interference
Connect RCA outputs The inside of an automobile is a very hostile electrical environment. The multitude of electrical systems, such as the ignition system, alternator, fuel
from head-unit with RCA in pumps, air conditioners to mention just a few, create radiated electrical fields, as well as noise on the +12 volt supply and ground. Rememaber to
(LINE INPUT CH1/2,CH3/4 & CHS). isolate the problem - first unplug amplifier input RCAcables, if the noise is still present, check the speaker leads, if not, plug the RCA's back, and
investigate the source driving the amplifier, one component at a time.
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4 -8 Опт we SO 1. This problem could be caused by radiation pickup of RCA cables too near to a fuel pump or a distributor, for instance, - relocate cables.
2. Check that the head unit ground is connected straight to the vehicle chassis, and does not use factory wiring for ground.
3. Try to supply the head unit with a clean + 12 volt supply directly from the battery +, instead of using a supply from the in dash wiring/fusebox.
This type of noise can be more difiult to pinpoint, but is usually caused by some kind of instability, causing oscillations in the system.
« By using bigger speakers (more than 20cm) you can set the X-OVER switch to the FULL position (Full Range Signal).
A constant whine:
¢ By using smaller speakers (8.7cm - 16cm) you must set the X-OVER switch to the HPF Position (Highpass Mode) to avoid any damage 1. Check all connections, especially for good grounds.
by lower frequencies on the speakers. The cut- off frequency is adjustable with the HIGH PASS controller and should be set between 2. Make sure that no speaker leads are shorting to exposed metal on the vehicle chassis.
10Hz to 150Hz(CH1/2) and 10Hz to 150Hz(CH3/4), depending on the size of the speakers. 3. RCA cables are notorious for their problematic nature, so check that these are good, in particular the shield connections.
« The LOW PASS Controller is not in use in this interconnecting example.
LEVEL CONTROLLER
¢ Turn the LEVEL controller of the amplifier to the 6V position.
¢ Turn the volume controller of the headunit to 80 - 90% of its full setting,
* Turn the LEVEL controller clockwise until you hear some distortion.
Caution!
In this amplifier are integrated protection circuits. Short Circuit Protection engaged: The ampifier will turn off and try to come back on
immediately. The amplifier will cycle like this indefinitely, with "blips" of sound each time. If this is the case, check your speakers and wiring for
low impedance and short circuits. Thermal Protection engaged: The amplifier will turn off and several minutes later will come back on. In this
* Then turn back the LEVEL controller slightly until you hear a cleaner sound. case, ensure that there is nothing blocking the normal convective airflow of the amplifier. No obstruction should be within 2" of the amplifier on
all sides. NOTE: Low battery voltage will cause the ampifer to run warmer and possibly damage the amplifier. If the red LED still lighting up
BASS BOOST CONTROLLER after all re-checking, the amplfier is damaged. Please send then a detailled malfunction description and a copy of the invoice of purchase
« The BASS BOOST controller must be turned to 0 dB position in this interconnecting example . together with the device to you car audio retailer.
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