Power Acoustik OV2- User's Manual
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1. Power 2c Owner s manual Coth iyo Sevres OV2 300 OV2 400 OV2 520 OV2 820 OV2 1200 OV2 1600 OV4 600 OV4 800 INTRODUCTION Amplifier provide high performance sound reinforcement for you mobile audio equipment It s versatility enables compatibility with optional Equalizers Frequency Dividing Network Crossovers and other audio processors in a customized system The Multi Mode bridging capabilities allow flexibility im hosting several different speaker configurations To achieve optimum performance it is highly recommended that you read this Owners Manual defore beginning installation FEATURES THERMAL SHORT OVER LOAD PROTECTION PEARL SILVER FINISH 2 OHM STEREO 4 OHM MONO P W M MOSFET POWER SUPPLY POWER amp DISTRESS INDICATOR SELECTABLE X OVER HPF FULL LPF 18 dB BASS BOOST WITH SWITCH SUD 45H2 VARIABLE HI PASS AND LOW PASS 40Hz 250hz GOLD PLATED TERMINAL STRIPS REA JACKS HEAVY DUTY HEAT SINK ADJUSTABLE INPUT SENSITIVITY SOFT DELAYED REMOTE TURN ON LOW LEVEL INPUTS PHANTOM CHANNEL FOR POWERING CENTER SPEAKER OR SUBWOOFER WARNING High powered audio systems in a vehicle are capable of generating Live Concert high levels of sound pressure Continued exposure to excessively high volume sound levels may cause hearing loss or damage Also operation of a moter vehicle while listening to audio equipment at high volume levels may impair your abil2. CAPACITOR 7 5 mH 470 uf es TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOMS CHECK POINTS CURE In the power Check fuses in amplifier METER LAMP Be sure Turn on lead is connected illuminated Check signal leads Check gain control Check Tuner Deck volume level Clean contacts on fuse holders Is the Diagnosic Check for speaker short or LED illuminated amplifier overheating AMP NOT No power to power wire Repair power wire or connections SWITCHING ON No power to remote wire with receiver on Check connections to radio NO SOUND Check Speaker Leads Inspect for short circuit or an IN ONE open connection CHANNEL Check Audio Leads Reverse Left and Right RCA inputs to determine if it is occurring before the amp NO SOUND Check speaker load Be sure proper speaker load impedance impedance recommendations AMP TURNING OFF MEDIUM HIGH VOLUME are observed If you use an ohmrneter to check speaker resistance please remember that DC resistance and AC impedance may not be the same Speaker wires short circuit Seporate speaker wires and insulate PROTECTION LAMP ON 12 WARNING Investigate the layour of you automobile thoroughly before drilling or cutting any holes Take care when you work near the thanks lines or hydraulic lines and electrical wiring Don t mount this system so that the wire connections ate unprotected are subjectto pinching or damage from nearby objects he
3. 12V DC power wire must be fused at the batiery positive terminal connection Before making or breaking power connections at this ststem power terminals disconnecf the 12 V wire at the battery end Confirm your radio cassette player and or other equip is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speoker terminals If you need to replace the power fuse replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with system Using a fuse of different type or rating may result in damage to this system which isn t covered by the warranty 13 JDILON INOHLIM JONVHD 5 3d Y SNOlILV2I3IO34S ONY 34n1V 33 osnj eaouppeduul MO 3 esuodsay cuanbaly uoupJodes jeUUDYD yoy esjoN louBIS 07 O CHL I9 Og pe8pusg SIA WYO AHL SW uuo ZO aui 28 SA WYO ZO 600 XV ON ION youl XH X M SNOIIV2I3I234S 3537 YDIH IBAS zeroz UGS lez exer Ux 62779 SUYO 001 SUYO AOL ALZO ZHOSZ ZHOP 2HOSZ ZHOP 9595 lt gP 6 200 gt MOZI 00 05 HOZ X MOZ Z0 0 gt HOZ X MSE MODE SUYO SUYO AOL ZHOSZ ZHOP ZHOSZ 2HOP ZHNOZ ZHOZ gt 85 6 600 lt Male 0 0 gt HOZ X MS8 20 gt HOZ X 501 DOP ZAO GZ ZX ZLLXSZ Ll ZXSTLLX VL CX VSS VOU SUYO 001 SWUO 001 SUYO OL S
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5. CTED TO VEHICLE S ACCESSORY CIRCUIT THAT IS LIVE WHEN THE KEY IS ON OV2 300 OV2 400 OV2 520 OV2 820 OV2 1200 0V2 1600 OV4 600 OV4 800 Remote Turn ON 5 connected ta Rodo s power antenna lead of 1wlichable 12V 4 VARIABLE LOW PASS FILTER 40Hz 250H2 For use as a dedicated subwoofer channel set filter switch to LPF Adjust variable crossover frequency with control as desired The amplifier input circuit filters out everything above 40 25002 dependent on the adjustment of the frequency control so only ine deepest bass notes are amplified VARIABLE HIGH PASS FILTER 40Hz 250Hz For use as a dedicated mid high rangd channel set filter switch to HPF The input circuit filters out all frequencies below 40Hz 250Hz BASS BOOST By using the bass boost function the deepest bass notes at 452 are emphasized CONNECTING HIGH LEVEL INPUTS Fig 2 NOTE DO NOT CONNECT THESE HIGH LEVEL INPUT WIRES IF YOU ARE USING THE LOW LEVEL INPUT RCA JACKS CAUTION NOTE THAT ONLY POSITIVE WIRES ARE USED DO NOT CONNECT SPEAKER NEGATIVES C m OV2 300 OV2 400 OV2 520 OV2 820 OV2 1200 OV2 1600 CHASSIS GROuND Black 1 CHO S 46 1 CH Y White a Ez r A Q LINE INPUT H eur xX OVER LINE OUT C C E SS E eS Sj E 9 65 ha E OR ud 9 Pawer cnustik 9 8 lt CHi Goy Hock OV4 600 OV4 800 CHASS
6. CTING THE SPEAKERS OV2 300 OV2 400 OV2 520 OV2 820 OV2 1200 OV2 1600 A STEREO MODE LEFT CHANNEL GHY CHANNEL 2 4 Olen 2 4 Ohm B MONO MODE POWER INPUT SPEAKER SUB WOFEA 4 Onn C TRI MODE TRI MODE OPEATIONAL OUTPUT allows a Crossover Subwoofer to oe operated in MONO mode while the main soeakera are playing in Stereo Leave the Crossover Subwoofer switen on Full position Use a 100 Volt non polor capacitor for a high pass crossover and a wire coil inductor to olock high frequencies from the Crossover Subwoofer as shown in the figure below Capacitor and inductor values as written in the below determine the crossover frequencies The front and rear channels of this amplifier get this capability Only the rear left and right channels are shown below INDECTOR LOW PASS FILTER Oe iui EE GHD E ES POWER INPU aud 9 d EFT C RIGHT CHANNEL 0 4 Ohm CAPACITOR hih PADS TT COMPONENT VALUES FOR 608 PASSIVE CROSSOVER FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR Model 624 600 0 A 4 CHANNEL MODE B 3 CHANNEL MODE ICH m EI ct 6 cl A 9 C gt C 2 CHANNEL MODE FUSE POWER INPUT ini pe BRIDGE BAIDSE 4 Ohm 4 Chm 10 D 6 CHANNEL MODE f a LA PALA COMPONENT VALUES FOR 608 PASSIVE CROSSOVER FREQUENCY 80 Hz INDUCTOR
7. IS GROUND Black 1 CH White Black 3 CH GREEN Black 1 CH Wwhite 3 CHi GREEN b I ei LJ LII fi AWECEEE 2 CH GRAY 4 CH VIOLET 2 CHC Gray Black 4 CH VIOLET Black Fig 2 Be F CONNECTING LOW LEVEL INPUTS RCA Jacks NOTE DO NOT USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH HIGH LEVEL INPUT WIRES Wire routing is CRITICAL for NOISE FREE PERFORMANCE Observe the following Always use high quality RCA type shielded cables 2 Always use the shortest lenght possible If the cable is too long make an S type loop not a coiled loop in the center of the cable to take up any excess 3 Never cut the shielded cable and re splice it 4 Never route any Amplifier input cables near or parallel to speaker outputs high energy ignition wires or near computer controlled ignition circuit units Computer units may be found behind or under the dash panel in late model cars POWER INDICATOR LED This METER LAMP will illuminate when the amplifier is turned ON If it fails to illuminate check the power connections to the Amplifier and fuses PROTECTION CIRCUIT Snould the Amplifier be SHORT CIRCUITED overloaded or overheated the protect circuit will SHUT DOWN the Amplifier CAUTION THIS AMPLIFIER IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH A MINIMUMLOAD IMPEDANCE OF 2 OHMS IN STEREO OR 4 OHMS IN MONO JBRIDGED MULTI MODE CONFIGURATION SUBJECTING TO IMPEDANCE S LOWER THAN RECOMMENDED MAY CONSTITUTE TO PO
8. TENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE MOSFET POWER SUPPLY FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS GN SECTION WIRING CONNECTIONS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INPUT SENSITIVITY LEVEL CONTROL Fig 3 In order to achieve maximum signal to noise performance this control adjusts the signal level from your Car Stereo Source to match the Amplifier s sensitivity It is NOT a volume control To adiust proceed as follows a Set INPUT LEVEL Control at mid point b Listen for audible distortion as you increase the Car Stereo VOLUME control If none 5 heard tum the adjustment level control toward to MAX in stages until fhe onset of audible distortion is heard then decreose to MIN level prior to the immediate point of audible distortion If distordion is immediately heard turn control to MIN until the sound is clear NOTE NOT PERFORMING ABOVE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE AND OR SIMPLY SETTING THIS CONTROL AT OR NEAR MAX POSITION MAY INDUCE ELECTRICAL AUDIO NOISE INTO THE SYSTEM OV2 300 OV2 400 OV2 520 OV2 820 OV2 1200 OV2 1600 LINE INPUT Lis Lil LINE ay Fowin PROTECT 8191 8 gt Power Sensitivity Control OV4 600 OV4 800 YT LINE OyT 9 Rn L n pa 5 e 1 Er 7 Es o J0 O OM ROME T me wr 1 4 WH mma samih PuwtbrZ EDust Ik Sensitivity Control CONNE
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10. ity to near external sounds such as horns warning signals or emergency vehicles thus constituting to a potential traffic hazard In the interest of safety Consumer Electronics recommends listening at lower vilume levels while driving PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM Before beginning ihe installation consider tne following a If you plan expand your system by adc ng other components somrtime in the future ensure adequate space is left ond cooling requirements are met 5 Should you use high or low inputs Your Amplifier has been designed to accept either High Level speaker outputs from your rodio or Low Level Pre Amp outputs from your radio signal source l your radio source is equipped wlth Pre Arnp outputs it is possible to utilize them to drive the Amplifier and connecting Amplifier to the 2 rear speakers Then use the built in power of your radio to drive the 2 front speakers NOTE DISTORTION EVEL IS CONSIDERABLY LOWER FROM PRE AMP LOW LEVEL OUTPUTS THAN SPEAKER HIGH LEVEL OUTPUTS C Are your components matched The peak power rating of your speakers must be equal or greater than the Amplifier s They also must be 2 8 Ohms limpedance This information os normally printed on the speaker magnet d Consider both the length of your leads and routing when determining the mounting location Pre Amp input Jacks requir a length of high auality shielded male to male RCA patch cord MOUNTING YOUR AMPLIFIER Ine
11. mounting position of your Amplifier will have a great effect on its ability to dissipate the heat generated during normal operation If has ample heat sink for heat dissipation and also designed with a thermal shut down for neat protection circuit making air to be directed over the cooling fins will improve heat dissipation dramatically DO NOT enclose the amplifier in a small box of cover it so that air cannot flow around fins Temperatures In car trunks have been measured as high as 175 F 80 c in the summer time since the thermal shut down point for the Amplifier ls 185 F 83 c it is easy to see that ii must be mounted for moximum cooling capability To achieve maximum advantage of convection als flow In an enclosed trunk mount the amplifier in vertical position on a verticat surface Cooling requirements are considerably relaxed when mounting inside ne passenger compartment since the driver will not often allow temperatures to reach a critical point Floor mounting under the seat is usually satisfactory os long as there Is at least 1 inch 2cm above the Arnplifier s fins for ventilation a Select o suitable location that is convenient for mounting is accessible for wiring and has ample room for air circulation and cooling b Use the amplifier as a template to mark the mounting holes Remove the Amplifier and drill 4 holes use extreme caution inspect underneath surface betore drilling 6 Secure the Amplifier using the screws p
12. rovided s WIRING CONNECTIONS A CONNECTING THE POWER Fig 1 CAUTION AS A PRECAUTION IT IS ADVISABLE TO DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE S BATTERY BEFORE MAKING CONNECT ON TO THE 12 VOLTS SUPPLY WIRING 4 8 GAUGECInicker if planning for addltlonal Amplifiers wire is recommended both the power and ground wires 12 Gauge for fhe remote ture on wire Both types are available at most Mobile Audio Dealers or Installation Shops 1 GROUND To Vehicle Chassis To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loops if is essential that the Amplifier be grounded to a clean bare metal surface of the vehicles chassis NOTE GROUND WIRE SHOULD NOT BE EXTENDED MORE THAN 3 FT 1 METER 25 12Volt Fused Constant Power To Battery Due to the power requirements of the Amplifier this connection should be made directly to the positive terminal of battery For safety measure install an in line Fuse Holder not included as close to the battery positive terminal as possible with an ampere rating noi to exceed total value of fuses in Amp OV2 300 5A OV2 400 25A OV2 520 40A OV2 820 25Ax2 O0V2 1200 30AX2 OV2 1608 25AX3 OV4 600 40A OV4 800 254x2 3 Remote Tum One Input To Power Antenna output of Car Stereo This Amplifier is turned ON remotely when the vehicle s stereo is turned ON NOTE IF YOUR RADIO DOES NOT HAVF 12 VOLT OUTPUT LEAD WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON THE REM TERMINAL ON THE AMPLIFIER CAN BE CONNE
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