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1. HIGH LEVEL CONNECTIONS OPTIONAL If a low level RCA signal source is not available you may still wire the models 100SX 2005X and 4005X with high level or speaker level outputs from your head unit However only speaker leads from a floating ground system may be used see diagram below Use the strip Connector located on the end of the amplifier to make this connection The strip connector should be connected with the front or rear 2 channels of your head unit Note The speaker leads from a common ground head unit systems should not be connected to the hi level input terminals of the following connections CAUTION Before making any connections determine the type of radio to avoid possible damage to amplifier and or radio TWO CHANNEL CONNECTIONS FLOATING GROUND RADIO MOST COMMON TYPE Hi Level Input Input Level or RI6HT RI6HT LEFT LEFT 8 PREFILE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Make the speaker connections using speaker wire that is at least 14 gauge or heavier As with any audio component proper phasing of the amplifier and speakers is essential for strong bass response When connecting make sure that positive from the amplifier is connected to the positive of the speaker and the same for negative TWO CHANNEL SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 4 Ohm Speakers 2 Ohm Minimum FOUR CHANNEL SPEAKER CONNECTIONS2. RE Power CONNECTIONS IN LINE POWER FUSE MOUNTED WITHIN 12 FROM BATTERY RECOMMENDED ET NOT PROVIDED RADIO S REMOTE TURN ON OUTPUT kal O CAR BATTERY 12V IMPORTANT Before making any connections disconnect the car s battery until the installation is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system Connect the amplifier to the car s battery At times the amplifier will need to draw large levels of current that cannot be provided by any circuit in the car s fuse box We recommend using an 4 to 6 gauge power wire for your connections depending on the amplifier and length of the wire Strip one end of the wire to connect to the terminal on the amplifier marked B Loosen screw terminal and connect bare wire and tighten Use caution to make sure no stray wire stands come in contact with surrounding terminals causing short circuits Run the wire directly to the positive terminal of the car s battery Make sure to use an in line fuse within 12 of the car s battery to protect the electrical system and amplifier against short circuits and or power surges Connect the ground terminal of the amplifier to the car s chassis For the ground connection use an 4 6 gauge wire black to connect to the terminal marked GND and then connect it to the car s chassis Try to keep the length of the cable as short as possible preferably l
3. O O 585583 1 Dura i i O O O Eam A O gt AN ZIN ZIN AS Front Left Rear Left Rear Right Front Right 4 Ohm Speakers 4 Ohm Speakers 2 Ohm Minimum 2 Ohm Minimum 7 1 7 9 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS BRIDGED The California amplifiers are capable of being bridged in a mono configuration This feature allows you the flexibility of using the amplifier to drive a subwoofer or a center channel In this configuration the amplifier sums the right and left channel to deliver one channel mono output Please note in order for the amplifier to sum right and left signal information both right and left RCA connections must be made CAUTION In the bridged mode the amplifier must see a 4 Ohm load or higher Any lower than 4 Ohms will cause the amplifier to overheat and possibly cause permanent damage to the amplifier TWO CHANNEL BRIDGED SPEAKER CONNECTIONS Speaker Output 4 Ohm Speaker FOUR CHANNEL BRIDGED SPEAKER CONNECTIONS owo owo Fuse CHAED E ES O de O 9 W 6 OQA o gt Ka Ak Ak 4 Ohm Speaker 4 Ohm Speaker 10 PRESFILE SPEAKER CONNECTIONS TRI MODE The amplifier is capable of running in a Mono Stereo mode This feature gives the 2channel
4. 7 MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIERS Installation Instructions Owner s Manual 1005X e 2005X e 4005X e 4405X 6005X e 6405X e 8005X PREFILE TNTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a California state of the art power amplifier Your selection of a California car audio product indicates a true appreciation of fine musical reproduction Whether adding to an existing system or including your California amplifier in a new system you are certain to notice immediate performance benefits KEEP YOUR SALES RECEIPT Take this time to attach your sales receipt to the manual and put ina safe place In case of any unforeseen reason this product may need warranty service your receipt will be necessary to establish purchase date RECOMMENDATION A power amplifier s performance is only as good as its installation Proper installation will maximize the system s overall performance It is recommended that you have our product installed by an authorized Profile retailer However if you decide to install it yourself please carefully read through this manual and take your time to do a quality installation IMPORTANT Before making any connections disconnect the car s battery until the installation is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system WARNING Exposure to high power sound system can cause hearing loss or damage Listening to your system at loud levels while driving w
5. 2 8 Ohms 4 8 Ohms HP LP Full 40Hz 130Hz 008 12dB 290 4 Gauge 6 Gauge 2 x 25A 2 14 x 9 7 x 12 5 4 4005X 2 x 200W 2 x 100W 2 x 150W 1x 300W lt 0 07 20Hz 30Khz gt 105dB 85dB 200mV 8V 16K Ohms 100 Ohms 2 8 Ohms 4 8 Ohms HP LP Full 40Hz 130Hz OdB 12dB 290 6 Gauge 6 Gauge 2 x 20A 2 TER 9 ax 10 640SX 4x 150W 4x 75W 4 x 110W 2 x 225W lt 0 07 20Hz 30Khz gt 105dB 85dB 200mV 8V 16K Ohms 100 Ohms 2 8 Ohms 4 8 Ohms HP LP Full 40Hz 130Hz OdB 12dB 260 4 Gauge 6 Gauge 2 x 25A CN 9 7 x ER EEN PREFILE Output Power 4 Ohm RMS Power 4 Ohm RMS Power 2 Ohm Bridged RMS 4 Ohm THD RMS Power Frequency Response Signal To Noise Stereo Separation RCA Input Sensitivity RCA Input Impedance High Level Input Impedance Load Impedance Stereo Load Impedance Bridged Crossover Type 12dB Octave Crossover Frequency Variable Bass Boost 45Hz Variable Damping Factor Internal Power Supply Power Terminal Size Speaker Terminal Size Fuse Value ATC ATO Type Size H x D x W SPECIFICATIONS 800SX 2 x 400W 2 x 200W 2 x 300W 1 x 600W lt 0 07 20Hz 30Khz gt 105dB 85dB 200mV 8V 16K Ohms 100 Ohms 2 8 Ohms 4 8 Ohms HP LP Full 40Hz 130Hz OdB 12dB 290 Dual 4 Gauge 6 Gauge 3 x 20A 2 7 x 9 x 16 1200SX 2 x 600W 2 x 300W 2 x 450W 1 x 900W lt 0 07 20Hz 30Khz gt
6. 105dB 85dB 200mV 8V 16K Ohms 100 Ohms 2 8 Ohms 4 8 Ohms HP LP Full 40Hz 130Hz OdB 12dB 300 Dual 4 Gauge 6 Gauge 4 x 25A TE XILI 2471 Due to continuing product improvements specification to change without notice PRZ FILE LIMITED WARRANTY Profile Consumer Electronics Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of One 1 Year from the date of sale to the original consumer purchaser If this product is proven to be defective within this one year period Profile will repair it when said product is returned with a copy of the dated sales receipt freight prepaid to Profile This warranty is valid only in the United States This warranty does not cover any expense incurred in the removal and or re installation of this product This warranty does not cover any Profile product damaged by accident misuse abuse improper line voltage fire water lightning or other acts of God This warranty is void if any parts and or service is are furnished by anyone other than Profile This warranty is void if the factory applied serial number is altered or removed from the product This warranty does not cover cartons cases batteries broken or marred cabinets magnetic tapes or any other accessories used in connection with this product or consequential damages due to a defect in the product Any implied warranties including fitness for use and merchantability are l
7. Variable Bass Boost 45Hz Variable Damping Factor Power Terminal Size Speaker Terminal Size Fuse Value ATC ATO Type Size H x D x W Output Power 4 Ohm RMS Power 4 Ohm RMS Power 2 Ohm Bridged RMS 4 Ohm THD RMS Power Frequency Response Signal To Noise Stereo Separation RCA Input Sensitivity RCA Input Impedance High Level Input Impedance Load Impedance Stereo Load Impedance Bridged Crossover Type 12dB Octave Crossover Frequency Variable Bass Boost 45Hz Variable Damping Factor Power Terminal Size Speaker Terminal Size Fuse Value ATC ATO Type Size H x D x W SPECIFICATIONS 100SX 2 x 70W 2 x 35W 2 x 50W 1 x 100W lt 0 07 20Hz 30Khz gt 105dB 85dB 200mV 8V 16K Ohms 100 Ohms 2 8 Ohms 4 8 Ohms HP LP Full 40Hz 130Hz OdB 12dB 300 6 Gauge 6 Gauge 1x 20A 217 x 977 x 617 440SX 4 x 100W 4 x 50W 4x75W 2 x 150W lt 0 07 20Hz 30Khz gt 105dB 85dB 200mV 8V 16K Ohms 100 Ohms 2 8 Ohms 4 8 Ohms HP LP Full 40Hz 130Hz OdB 12dB 290 6 Gauge 6 Gauge 1x 30A 2 1x9 7x1 77 14 200SX 2 x 120W 2 x 60W 2 x 90W 1x 180W lt 0 07 20Hz 30Khz gt 105dB 85dB 200mV 8V 16K Ohms 100 Ohms 2 8 Ohms 4 8 Ohms HP LP Full 40Hz 130Hz OdB 12dB 300 6 Gauge 6 Gauge 1x 25A 27 ERO LEX BL 600SX 2 x 300W 2 x 150W 2 x 225W 1 x 450W lt 0 07 20Hz 30Khz gt 105dB 85dB 200mV 8V 16K Ohms 100 Ohms
8. amplifier the ability to run stereo satellites midbass 4 tweeter simultaneously with a mono subwoofer These connections are more complicated because they require the use of passive crossover networks Not provided to divide the frequencies to the speakers We have included a sample diagram for 4 Ohm connections If you wish to use multiple speakers to achieve a lower impedance and higher power it is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice from your Profile retailer before attempting to make these connections Please Note In the Tri mode configuration the amplifier s built in crossover must be set to the OFF position so the speakers receive full range output Speaker Output Mid Tweeter 4 Ohm o 2 Ohm Minimum Right LEGEND Mid Tweeter WW 4 Ohm NON POLAR INDUCTOR 2 Ohm Minimum CAPACITOR COIL Mono Woofer 8 Ohm 4 Ohm Minimum CAUTION In Tri mode operation the amplifier must see a 2 Ohm load or higher for the stereo satellites and no lower than 4 Ohms for the subwoofer s Any lower than the above mentioned impedance will cause the amplifier to overheat and possibly cause permanent damage to the amplifier SETTING THE CROSSOVER AND BASS BOOST Select your crossover type and frequency Please note If you intend to use the amplifier in the Tri mode configuration it is necessary to set the crossover contr
9. e Adjustable Input Sensitivity Allows you to fine tune the level matching between your source and the power amplifier The controls have been set at the factory to accept average output of most radios however fine tuning may be necessary to optimize signal to the amplifiers input stage High Level Input Allowing for integration with Factory Sound Systems Models 1005X 2005X and 4005X Stable To 2 Ohm Stereo Mode Stability to 2 ohm in stereo mode 4 ohms bridged 4 PREFILE MOUNTING LOCATION Before you start the installation it will be necessary to find a mounting location for the amplifier Find a location in which the amplifier will receive adequate ventilation in order to dissipate the heat it develops during operation Two popular mounting locations are in the trunk or under the seat Select the location in which you wish to mount the amplifier Use caution when mounting amplifier there are many wires gas lines vacuum lines brake lines as well as a gas tank in the automobile Make sure you know where they are when mounting the amplifier to avoid puncturing lines shorting wires or drilling holes in the gas tank Once you are ready use a pencil to mark the mounting holes in the bottom panel After you have marked the locations of the holes move amplifier out of the way and drill small starter holes to make the tapping screws easier to install Use provided screws to tighten down the amplifier Q
10. ess than 6 Also make sure that the point on the car where the connectionis to be made is free of paint and dirt Connect the remote terminal of the amplifier to a switchable 12V source This connection allows the amplifier to be turned on and off with the power control of the radio If the radio has a REMOTE output terminal connect it to the amplifier s terminal marked REMOTE using a 16 gauge wire or heavier Now when the radio is turned on the amplifier will automatically turn on 6 PREFILE SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Connect the RCA output of the head unit AM FM cassette player CD or DAT to the RCA input terminals of the amplifier To make these connections we recommend high quality RCA cables which are available at your local car audio retailer Run signal wires away from electrical wires to avoid possibility of induced noise from the car s electrical system i e popping noises or engine noise Please note that when making these connections the signal inputs correspond with the speaker outputs For example If you connect the radios front right RCA to CH 1 then speaker output CH 1 will operate the front right speaker TWO CHANNEL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS FOUR CHANNEL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS RADIO WITH FRONT AND REAR OUTPUTS FOUR CHANNEL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS RADIO WITH ONLY ONE SET OF RCA S Connect 2 sets of RCA Y adaptors to split the two RCA s from the radio into 4 outputs Not Provided
11. ill impair your ability to hear traffic sounds and emergency vehicles Use common sense when listening to your system Serial Model SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Fuse amplifier s power wire at the battery Be sure to fuse the power wire within 12 of the car s battery This will protect the car s battery in case of a short circuit between the power amplifier and battery THIS IS A MUST the amplifier s built in fuse will only protect the power amplifier not the car s battery Use high grade wire connectors To ensure maximum power transfer and secure safe connections it is recommended to use high grade connectors where needed Do not run any wires underneath vehicle Exposed wires have a chance of being cut or damaged It is best to runall wires through the vehicle under the carpet and or side panels This lends to a cleaner installation and less risk of damage Use caution when mounting amplifier Remember there are many electrical wires gas lines vacuum lines brake lines as well as a gas tank in the automobile Make sure you know where they are when mounting the amplifier to avoid puncturing lines shorting wires or drilling holes in the gas tank Run signal wires away from electrical wires To avoid possibility of induced noise from the car s electrical system i e popping noises or engine noise run wires away from the car s electrical wiring Make all ground wires as short as possible and at the
12. imited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above No person is authorized to assume for Profile any other liability in connection with the sale of the product Profile expressly disclaims liability for incidental and consequential damages that might be caused by this product The remedies provided under this warranty are exclusive and lieu of all others This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province Some states or provinces do not allow limitation on how long warranties last so the above may not apply to you Additionally some states provinces do not allow the exclusion to limitation of consequential or incidental damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Inthe space below record the model number that is located on the back of the unit along with the purchase date and location Model Number Purchase Date Where Purchased RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT ALONG WITH THIS CARD IT IS YOUR ONLY VALID DOCUMENT TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE PRESFILE WARRANTY REPAIR POLICY In the unlikely event of product failure the following procedures should be followed 1 The unit must be under the 1 year warranty period 2 The unit must have no physical damage 3 A copy of the original proof of purchase must be sent with the unit 4 Include a brief description of the problem or failure with the unit 5 Incl
13. maximum position It may seem to deliver more output but actually the system is only playing louder faster as you turn the volume control on the radio Ideally to properly level match the system the goal is to achieve maximum output from the amplifier without distortion at about 3 4 of the volume control To determine if the amplifier s gainis set properly turn the system onand slowly increase the volume control You should be able to use about 3 4 volume before the system gets loud but not distorting It is very important when making these adjustments that you do not over drive the speakers at point of distortion this will cause permanent damage to the speakers If you are unable to achieve 3 4 volume before distortion you will need to adj ust gain control in this case you would reduce the gain The gai n controls should be adjusted very slowly It may help to have another person to assist you by adjusting the gain controls while you listen for distortion 12 PREFVLE TROUBLE SHOOTING THE SYSTEM We have put together this trouble shooting guide if you experience problems after installing the amplifier Please keep in mind that the majority of problems incurred are caused by improper installation and not the equipment itself Tn addition there are many components in the system that could cause various signal problems such as inducted electrical noise and engine noise Before you can properly address the problem you must fi
14. ol tothe Off setting inorder to receive full range output The California amplifiers are equipped witha built in variable crossover network allowing you to select the crossover type i e Low Pass or Hi Pass and the desired crossover point For example if you wish to drive a pair of subwoofers you can select the Low Pass setting on the amplifier to filter out high frequencies This will send only low frequencies to your subwoofers see example settings below The crossover point should be determined by the speakers operating range Please refer to speaker manufactures recommended crossover point Select the crossover type on the amplifiers side panel Low pass is selected in this example for subwoofers X over Bass 85 Boost Filter e 5 LE CB 130 0 12 You can add up to 12dB bass boost by Select the crossover point increasing the Bass Boost control for your speakers F INE TUNE THE SYSTEM Fine tune the amplifier s input sensitivity Level Access to the gain sensitivity control for the California amplifier is located on the side panel This gain control has been included to allow adjustment to properly match the output of the radio This is one of the most misunderstood adjustments By rotating the control in the clockwise Min Max direction the amplifier s input will become more sensitive and the music will play louder This is not a volume control and you will not get more power out of the amplifier in the
15. rst find the component that is causing the problem This will take patience and a process of elimination LOOK FOR SOLUTION No Output Blown fuse Replace Bad RCA Cable s Replace 12V at power terminal Check connection 12V at remote terminal Check connection Grounding point clean and tight Check for ground w meter Head Unit s fader not in center position Set to center position Low Output Check level adjustments Re adjust Bad RCA cable s Replace Improper level matching Re adjust Engine Noise Grounding points are clean and tight Check for ground w meter Ground all components at same point Ground at same point Change for better ground Bad RCA cable s Replace High Quality shielded RCA cables Rejects inducted noise Low Vehicle charging system and or battery Fix and or replace Protection L E D Illuminated Speaker short Check speaker connection for short circuit Speaker grounding out Make sure speaker wires do not touch chassis ground Impedance too low Check speaker impedance Min 2 ohm Stereo 4 Mono Overheating Check mounting location for Adequate air Circulation Speaker impedance too low Output Power 4 Ohm RMS Power 4 Ohm RMS Power 2 Ohm Bridged RMS 4 Ohm THD RMS Power Frequency Response Signal To Noise Stereo Separation RCA Input Sensitivity RCA Input Impedance High Level Input Impedance Load Impedance Stereo Load Impedance Bridged Crossover Type 12dB Octave Crossover Frequency
16. same point In order to reduce the chance of ground loops i e engine noise make the grounding wire as short as possible to reduce the wire s resistance Also when using multiple components make sure all units are grounded at the same point Avoid sharp edges when running the wires To avoid the possibility of power signal or speaker shorts be careful not to allow the amplifiers wires to come in contact with sharp edges Use agrommet to protect the wire when running through the fire wall 2 PREFILE FEATURES AND BENEFITS DC Offset Protection This circuit protects the output of the amplifier against DC voltage If for some reason DC voltage is detected at the output stage the amplifier will shut down protecting the speakers from direct current Short Circuit Protection The circuit protects the amplifier from damage due to a short found in the speakers or wiring If one of the speakers or its wiring comes in contact with ground the amplifier will shut down To resume normal operation correct the problem and turn the head unit off then back on The amplifier will reset and play again Thermal Protection To protect the amplifier circuitry against damage caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures a thermal protection circuit is activated if the amplifier reaches excessively high operating temperature Once the thermal circuit is activated the amplifier will shut down to cool off The Amplifier will automa
17. tically turn back on once it cools down to a safe operating temperature Protection Indicator This red diagnostic L E D indicates that the amplifier has gone into protection Once on the amplifier will have no output To resume normal operation turn head unit off and back on again If the amplifier immediately goes back into protection check for high temperature short circuits or low impedance Tri Mode Capable If so desired the amplifier may be run in stereo and mono at the same time For example this feature would allow you to runa pair of mid and tweeters in stereo and a sub woofer mono Built in Crossover The California amplifiers include a built in variable high and low pass crossovers The crossover features a variable frequency selection 40Hz 130Hz for precise high or low pass filtering Bass Boost For added low frequency performance all amplifiers are equipped with 12 dB bass boost Power Fusing This protects the amplifier against short circuits and excessive current Remote Turn on Automatically turns amplifier on when connected to the head unit s remote output The amplifier will turn on and off with the head unit to save current consumption This control also operates the reset circuit for the amplifier s protection It must be connected with the head unit in order to reset protection circuits Gold Plated connections For positive contact maximum power and signal transfer with minimal resistanc
18. ude the return street address and daytime telephone number 6 Allow 2 3 weeks for repair this period includes shipping time Send unit to PROFILE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INC 17625 FABRICA WAY CERRITOS CA 90703 TEL 714 690 4949 Note All units failing to meet the above requirements will be subject to a charge and or may not be repaired 8y PR FILE PROFILE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INC 17625 FABRICA WAY CERRITOS CA 90703 TEL 714 690 4949 e FAX 714 690 4957 WORLD WIDE WEB WWW PROFILEUSA COM
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