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2 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc[...]
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3 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc T ABLE OF CONTENTS CONGRA TULA TIONS Congratulations for choosing a Viper Audio power amplifier from Directed Electronics, the industr y leader in high quality automotive security and audio equipment since 1990. With the introduction of Viper Audio power amplifiers, Directed Electronics continues to set new stand[...]
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LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER W ARRANTY 4 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the original purchaser , to replace this product should it prove to be defective in workman- ship 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 [...]
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5 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc High-powered car audio systems may produce sound pressure levels that exceed the threshold at which hearing loss may result. They may also impair a driver’ s ability to hear traffic sounds or emergency vehi- cles. Use common sense and practice safe listening habits when listening to or adjusting your audio syst[...]
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6 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc INST ALLA TION GUIDELINES 1. Please read this owner’ s manual carefully before installing this ampli- fier . 2. Disconnect the batter y ground terminal prior to making any elec- trical connections. 3. Check for any hazards or obstruc- tions such as gas tanks, fuel or brake lines, and wiring harnesses before mou[...]
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7 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc speaker load, the more heat is generated. For low impedance speaker applications or restricted ventilation installations, an external cooling fan may be advisable. 9. Batter y and ground connections to the vehicle should be made with crimped ring terminals of the appro- priate size (surface area is what counts); [...]
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8 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc 1. S S p p e e a a k k e e r r O O u u t t T T e e r r m m i i n n a a l l s s - Connect the speakers to these terminals. (Refer to the Speaker Connection section of this guide.) 2. R R e e m m o o t t e e T T u u r r n n O O n n - This terminal turns on the amplifier when (+) 12 volt is applied to it. Connect it[...]
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9 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc FIGURE 2—AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS 500.4 REAR FIGURE 3—AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS 200.4 REAR 1 2 4 3 5 4. ( ( + + ) ) 1 1 2 2 V V o o l l t t P P o o w w e e r r - Connect this terminal through a FUSE or CIRCUIT BREAKER to the positive terminal of the vehicle batter y or the positive terminal of an isolated audio syst[...]
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10 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc TOP P ANEL CONTROLS FIGURE 4—AMPLIFIER CONTROLS TOP 4 1. I I n n p p u u t t G G a a i i n n A A d d j j u u s s t t m m e e n n t t - Controls amplifier sensitivity and is used to match the input level of the ampli- fier to the output level of the signal source. 2. C C r r o o s s s s o o v v e e r r S S e e [...]
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11 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc Control Panel Cover The amplifier’ s gain and filter controls are mounted under the elliptical control panel cover . Magnets hold the cover snugly and allow easy access. T T o o i i n n s s t t a a l l l l t t h h e e c c o o v v e e r r - Place the straight end of the control panel cover into the notched [...]
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SPEAKER WIRING DIAGRAMS 12 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc Stereo Operation (bottom view four channel shown) Bridged operation (bottom view two channel shown) N N O O T T E E : : For bridged two-channel operation as shown below , connect the right channel RCA cables to the Front inputs of the amplifier , and left channel RCA cables to the rear in[...]
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13 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc Simultaneous stereo/mono operation (bottom view)[...]
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14 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc CROSSOVER SETTINGS AND GAIN ADJUSTMENT Y our Viper Audio power amplifier needs to be adjusted carefully to achieve maximum performance. These are some guidelines to follow when fine-tuning the amplifier . For full-range and simultaneous stereo/mono bass applications, the crossover selection switch should be [...]
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SPECIFICA TIONS 15 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc RMS continuous power per channel, All channels driven into 4 ohms from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with less than 0.08% T otal Har monic Distortion @ 14.4 VDC C RMS continuous power per channel , All channels driven into 2 ohms from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with less than 0.1% T otal Har monic 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 technology , Directed is ISO 900 1 [...]