Lightning Audio S1.600D manual

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    S1.600D S1.1000D[...]

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    - 1 - Introduction InnoVAte or DisintegrAte! Thank you for purchasing the Lighting Audio Storm Amplifier . Our customers have come to expect that Lightning Audio pushes the edge in audio. Now we will push the edge in the ampli- fier and woofer business with high value and high performance models. For the first time, amplifiers can be personalized b[...]

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    - 2 - Accessories POWERCell: All Storm amplifiers can benefit from the addition of the POWERCell, an electrolytic capacitor module that integrates direct- ly to the amplifier through a docking station. The POWERCell delivers big power for transients faster than the vehicle ’ s electrical system. The POWERCell enables the Lightning Audio amplifier[...]

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    - 3 - Design FeAtures A. Speaker Connections: Follow correct polarity , and do not Ground any speaker wires. Do not connect any speaker wires together . B. Pass Through Outputs: The Pass-Thru provides a convenient source for daisy-chaining an additional amplifier with- out running and extra set of RCA cables from the front of the vehicle to the rea[...]

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    - 4 - InstAllAtion ConsiderAtions The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Lightning Audio: Adequate Length V oltmeter Wire strippers Battery post wrench Electric hand drill w/assorted bits Wire cutters Adequate Length — Red Power Wire Assorted connectors Adequate Length — Remote T urn-on Wire Wire crimpers Adequate Len[...]

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    - 5 - The mounting location and position of your amplifier will have a great effect on its ability to dissipate the heat generated du r- ing normal operation T o maximize the performance of your amplifier , care should be taken to ensure adequate ventilation. T runk Mounting Mount the amplifier vertically this will provide the best cooling of the a[...]

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    - 6 - BAttery And ChArging Amplifiers will put an increased load on the vehicle's battery and charging system. We recommend checking your alternator and battery condition to ensure that the electrical system has enough capacity to handle the increased load of your stereo system. Stock electrical systems which are in good condition should be ab[...]

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    - 7 - Using PAssiVe CrossoVers A passive crossover is a circuit that uses capacitors and/or coils and is placed on speaker leads between the amplifier and speaker . The crossover delegates a specific range of frequencies to the speaker for optimum driver performance. A crossover network can perform one of three functions: High-Pass (capacitors), Lo[...]

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    - 8 - • For safety , disconnect the negative lead from the car battery prior to beginning the installation T runk Mounting Mounting the amplifier vertically on a surface will provide the best cooling for the amplifier . Passenger Compartment Mounting Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as long as you provide a sufficient[...]

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    - 9 - SPEAKER OUTPUT PA S S THRU RIGHT INPUTS LEFT GAIN SUBSONIC ON - OFF CROSSOVER JUICE BOOST 100 HZ 225 HZ 250 HZ 50 HZ 75 HZ - - + + – + – + 2 Ω min. 2 Ω min. InstAllAtion Stereo/Mono OperAtion • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels. • Impedance for mono channel should be 2 Ω minimum. SPEAKER OUTPUT PA S S THRU[...]

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    - 10 - System DiAgrAms 3 - WAy System Using Single Voice Coil Woofers Crossov er T weeter Midrange Crossov er T weeter Midrange + – + + – + – – 4 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω BAND DISP AS / PS LOUD MODE MUTE TUNE 123456 SEL VOL COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER RPT TRACK SCAN RDM DISC PUSH SEEK MENU ST RPT RDM LOUD LOCAL CD CHANGER CONTROL + + – [...]

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    - 11 - System DiAgrAms 3-Way System Using duAl Voice Coil Woofers F ront Rear Crossov er T weeter Midrange Crossov er T weeter Midrange Sub Crossov er T weeter Midrange Crossov er T weeter Midrange BAND DISP AS / PS LOUD MODE MUTE TUNE 123456 SEL VOL COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER RPT TRACK SCAN RDM DISC PUSH SEEK MENU ST RPT RDM LOUD LOCAL[...]

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    - 12 - InstAlAcion—espanol • Las entradas RCA se conectan a ambos canales izquierdo y derecho • La impedancia minima mono debe ser 2 Ω . SPEAKER OUTPUT PA S S THRU RIGHT INPUTS LEFT GAIN SUBSONIC ON - OFF CROSSOVER JUICE BOOST 100 HZ 225 HZ 250 HZ 50 HZ 75 HZ - - + + – + – + 2 Ω min. 2 Ω min. la operacion de Estereo/Mono SPEAKER OUT[...]

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    - 13 - Instalacion • Por seguridad, desconecte el terminal negativo de la bateria antes de comenzar la instalac í on. Montaje en el Malatero del veh í cule Monte el amplificador verticalmente con las orientadas de arriba hacia abajo. De esta manera conseguir á la mejor ventilaci ó n. Montaje en el Compartimento de Pasajeros El montaje en el c[...]

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    - 14 - SPEAKER OUTPUT PA S S THRU RIGHT INPUTS LEFT GAIN SUBSONIC ON - OFF CROSSOVER JUICE BOOST 100 HZ 225 HZ 250 HZ 50 HZ 75 HZ - - + + – + – + 2 Ω min. 2 Ω min. InstAllAtion—francais Operation de stereo/mono • Les entr é es RCA sont connect é es aux canaux gauche et droit • L'imp é dance du canal mono devrait ê tre de mini[...]

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    - 15 - Installation • Pour votre s é curit é , de é connectez la borne n é gative de la batterie du v é hicule avant de commencer le montage. Montage dans l ’ habitacle L ’ installation d ’ un amplificateur est envisageable dans l ’ habitacle d è s que la convection naturelle est suffisante. Il est possible de fixer l ’ amplificat[...]

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    - 16 - einbau—deutsch Stereo/Mono Betrieb • Chinch Eing ä nge des rechten- und linken-Kanales anschlieben • Die Impedanz des Mono Kanales sollte minimum 2 Ohm betragen SPEAKER OUTPUT PA S S THRU RIGHT INPUTS LEFT GAIN SUBSONIC ON - OFF CROSSOVER JUICE BOOST 100 HZ 225 HZ 250 HZ 50 HZ 75 HZ - - + + – + – + 2 Ω min. 2 Ω min. SPEAKER OU[...]

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    - 17 - Einbau • Zur Sicherheit klemmen Sie den Negativ-Pol der Batterie w ä hrend des gesamten Einbaues ab. Im Fahrzeugkofferraum Der vertikale Einbau der Endstufen, gibt dem V erst ä rker die beste K ü hlung. Auf der Beifahrerseite Sollte der V erst ä rker auf der Beifahrerseite montiert werden, so ist es sehr wichtig f ü r eine ausreichend[...]

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    - 18 - InstAllAzione—italiano l’operazione di Stereo/Mono • Ingressi RCA collegati sia al canale destro sia al sinistro • L'impedenza per il canale mono deve essere minimo 2 Ω SPEAKER OUTPUT PA S S THRU RIGHT INPUTS LEFT GAIN SUBSONIC ON - OFF CROSSOVER JUICE BOOST 100 HZ 225 HZ 250 HZ 50 HZ 75 HZ - - + + – + – + 2 Ω min. 2 Ω[...]

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    - 19 - Installazione • Per sicurezza, scollegare il polo netativo della batteria dell ’ auto prima di iniziare l ’ installazione. Nel Bagagliaio Montando l ’ amplificatore su una superficie in verticale con le alette direzionate dall ’ alto verso il basso si garantir á un miglior raffreddamento dell ’ amplificatore. Nel ’ abitacolo M[...]

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    - 20 - D EUTSCH I T ALIANO E SP A Ñ OL Please contact your local Authorized Lightning Audio Dealer for information on Warranty Policies and Technical Suppor t. E NGLISH F RAN Ç AIS Contattate il vostro rivenditore autorizzato Lightning Audio per informazioni sulle con- dizioni di garanzia e per il supporto tecnico. Por favor contacte al Distribui[...]

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    - 21 - Limited WArrAnty InformAtion Lightning Audio offers a limited warranty on products on the following terms: • Length of W arranty Speakers One year parts and labor warranty . Requires proof of purchase Amplifiers If installed by an authorized Lightning Audio dealer , two years parts and labor , requires proof of purchase/ installation. If p[...]

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    - 22 - notes[...]

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    - 23 - Lightning Audio 955 N. Fiesta Blvd, Suite 4 Gilbert, Arizona 85233 U.S.A. In U.S.A., (480) 966-8278 In Europe, Fax (49) 850-3934-014 In Japan, Fax (81) 559-79-1265 02/01 S.W .E. MADE IN CHINA[...]