Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AMP-401DB Coustic
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401DB/801DB AMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL (MODE D’EMPLOI) 877 COUSTIC COUSTIC.COM.
WELCOME . . . to the Coustic world of power and clarity . The new 401DB/801DB class D mono-block ampli- fiers deliver the highest quality low frequency reproduction you’ve ever heard at any power level in the 12-volt environment.
CONTROLS, INDICA TORS, AND TERMINALS INPUT P ANEL Figure 1: Input P anel T er minals and Controls 1. SUBSONIC FIL TER SELECT SWITCH The subsonic filter switch allows for a crossover point to be set on the bottom end of the sub- woofer frequency range.
COUSTIC.COM 7 INST ALLA TION By purchasing the 401DB/801DB power amplifiers, you are already one step closer to experienc- ing the purest and most natural sound quality in the automobile environment.
COUSTIC.COM 9 Figure 7. T ypical Multi-amplifier System Figure 6. T ypical System connection BI-AMPLIFICA TION A bi-amplified system normally consists of an active crossover and two amplifiers.
COUSTIC.COM 11 INST ALLA TION contin ued INPUT CONNECTIONS Connect the RCA input jacks of the amplifier to the output of the source unit (i.e., radio, cassette player or CD player). If line level output is not available, connect the speaker outputs of the source unit to the Speaker Level input of the amplifier .
COUSTIC.COM 13 ADJUSTMENTS CROSSOVER FREQUENCY SELECTION The low-pass continuously adjustable crossover frequencies are selectable between 40Hz and 200Hz. Adjust the setting according to your speaker component specification or to your particular preference.
COUSTIC.COM 15 TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE 1. No power Check connections to the amplifier's Ground, B+ and Remote terminals. Check connection at "+" terminal of the batter y . Check the remote turn-on terminal. Ensure it receives power when the source is turned on (or when the switch is turned on).
COUSTIC.COM 17 SPECIFICA TIONS: 401DB 801DB Rated Power @ 14.4 V (2% THD): 1 x 200 W atts 1 x 400 W atts 4 Ohm Rated Power @ 14.4 V (2% THD): 1 x 400 W atts 1 x 800 W atts 2 Ohm Frequency Response: 20–200 Hz 20–200 Hz ±0.5dB ±0.5dB Input Sensitivity: 0.
COUSTIC.COM 19 BIENVENU . . . Chez COUSTIC, un univers de puissance et de clarté. Les nouveaux amplis classe D 401DB et 801DB délivrent la puissance la plus parfaite de toute l’industrie du ”12 volts”. En plus d’un fantastique design, ces amplis sont construits avec les technologies les plus récentes et les plus sophistiqués.
P ANNEAU DES SORTIES Figure 2 : P anneau des sor ties et des connecteurs 9. INDICA TEUR DE MISE EN TENSION ET DE PROTECTION Led verte : l’amplificateur est allumé Led rouge : L ’amplificateur est en protection. L ’ampli repasse automatiquement au vert lorsque le problème est résolu.
COUSTIC.COM 23 INST ALLA TION En achetant le 401DB/801DB, vous avez déjà fait un grand pas vers un son pur et naturel. A vant de passer à l’installation et pour bénéficier de tout le potentiel de votre ampli, nous vous recom- mandons de lire attentivement ce manuel pour bien connaître toutes les fonctions disponibles.
COUSTIC.COM 25 Figure 7 : Système multi amplifié Figure 6 : Installation traditionnelle BI-AMPLIFICA TION Un système bi-amplifié est généralement constitué de deux amplis et d’un filtre actifs. Les basses fréquences sont orientées vers l’ampli du subwoofer pendant que le reste du spectre va vers l’ampli des médiums et des tweeters.
COUSTIC.COM 27 INST ALLA TION CONNEXION DU SIGNAL Connectez l’entrée RCA (input) de l’ampli à la sortie RCA de votre source. Un câble vendu séparé- ment est nécessaire. Si votre source ne dispose pas de sortie RCA, utilisez les sor ties haut-parleurs pour alimenter l’amplificateur pas les entrées haut niveau.
COUSTIC.COM 29 RÉGLAGES SÉLECTION DE LA FRÉQUENCE DE COUPURE Le filtre actif passe bas est réglable en continu de 20Hz à 200Hz. Cela permet tous les réglages possibles.
COUSTIC.COM 31 EN CAS DE DIFFICUL TÉ Symptôme Cause probable 1. Ne s’allume pas Vérifier les connexions à l’ampli alimentation masse et remote. Vérifier la connexion à la borne + de la batterie. Vérifier que le remote délivre bien du 12 volts lorsque la source est allumée.
COUSTIC.COM 33 CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES 401DB 801DB Puissance sous 14,4volts 1 x 200 W atts 1 x 400 W 4 ohms, 2% THD Puissance sous 14,4volts 1 x 400 W atts 1 x 800 W 2 ohms, 2% THD Réponse en fr.
COUSTIC.COM 35 NOTES: COUSTIC LIMITED W ARRANTY IMPORT ANT NOTICE TO CONSUMER: Coustic offers the following warranty to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of COUSTIC products, pur- chased from an authorized Coust.
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