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1. separate system volume control or if the OVERDRIVE PLUS is driving Just your bass amp you can have a separate bass control for the system 5 7 Power Connector This convenient little connector allows you to hook up all the power and turn on wires for your OVERDRIVE PLUS Line Driver in the convenience of a well lighted area and then plug them in by feel all at once in your trunk s cavernous darkness Screws on top of the connector should face up But if you put the plug in upside down nothing will be damaged the OVERDRIVE Plus just will not power up The Inside 8 Ground Isolation Jumpers OK we all know there are installation rules to follow for best results Power and signal wires should be on oppo site sides of the car All units should be tied to a single ground Yes that includes the head unit you know the factory ground sucks it s tied to the headlight dimmer But even when we follow all the rules bad things do happen on occasion Should alternator whine rear its ugly head during the installation we have provided some alternate power supply AudioControl ONS ROL RENT Jumper Placement moot Ground Isolation Input Ground D Selector i f Isolated D e 2002 Qunpatancea f Batancea grounding choices Experiment with different settings if you run into this problem To change the settings turn system2. on many of our products make it a snap to set levels Want to learn more about level setting Check out the video in the support section of the Mobile Audio pages at www audiocontrol com Also available there is Tech Note 1006 for those more technically minded Installation Examples and Hookup Diagrams Basic 2 channel system with maximum dynamic range Optional Remote Level Control Head Unit E 555 E Amplifier 2 Channel equalized system with active crossover equalizer Optional Remote Level Control Head Unit Amplifier 33 ss a 535 a Subwoofer Amplifier Mid High Maximum bass system with The Epicenter Plus and active crossover Dash Control SC Head Unit _ Subwoofer iPod Mid High Dash Control Purchased Separately Placement And Mounting The dash control may be mounted under the dash using its own bracket or through a custom hole in the dash It should be within reach of the driver and in a spot where the LED is plainly visible Bracket Installation The dash control mounts with two screws which attach to the underside of the dashboard Slide under the dash and place the dash control in its mounting position mark the two mount Dash Control Assembly ing holes drill pilot holes and secure with two screws Custom Installation For that custom finished look the dash control can be flush mounted d
3. power OFF move the black jumper from the center two pins fully isolated to either the top two pins ground or the bottom two pins 200Q Short course in Signal to Noise Ratio and Level Matching Signal to noise ratio is the difference between the signal level and the noise floor of an electronic component The higher the signal the better Since you really can t reduce the noise floor signal to noise ratio can be readily improved by raising the signal level It s best to get the signal level up at the beginning of the signal path The signal to noise ratio will only be as good as the noisiest component Which is why it s important to have a quiet head unit This weakest link theory is the basic idea behind setting levels in your car s system And that s why AudioControl provides gain in its signal processors Level Matching is about making sure you run just the right amount of signal into an electronic component If you send too much you ll experi ence the not so joyous sound of clipping At the same time you want the highest possible signal levels for best signal to noise ratio Since all AudioControl products are capable of high voltage input and output it is important that you MATCH the input voltage of your components Most crossovers and amplifiers can handle up to about 2 volts before they clip AudioControl signal processors can all put out at least 7 5 volts RMS and can take in 9 volts RMS LED voltage indicators
4. system If you connect the outputs to any AudioControl compo nent you can rest assured it can handle the hot signal voltage from the OVERDRIVE PLUS Output status LEDs 4 Power If you see this one lighted pat yourself on the back for properly connecting the power terminal 5 Signal LEDs 8 volts When this light flickers while music is play ing you re pushing the limit nearing the redline entering the danger zone You still have headroom in the OVERDRIVE PLUS but you need to make sure your amp can handle the input voltage without clipping Check your amplifier specs Try backing off on the Gain Control until it stops flickering AudioControl Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 USA 425 775 8461 www audiocontrol com Gi Power 8 Volt Input Gain QE volt High Gain Pre amp Line Driver PELIS 24db Gain Remote Level Control Input Inputs Outputs Remote Ground Left Right Left Right Control 1 Volt This light will tell you when the signal level is at 1 volt Most head units will give you enough juice to light this one You ll most likely want at least the 1 volt light to flicker more if the rest of your compo nents can handle it Any AudioControl component that you connect after the OVERDRIVE PLUS won t mind the 8 volt RMS light flickering Go ahead Light it up 6 Remote Level Control sold separately The port allows you to plug an optional dash mounted remote level control Now you can have a
5. OUERDRIYVE Line Driver Volume Control Owner s Enjoyment Manual Congratulations You have just purchased a high performance autosound product the AudioControl OVERDRIVE PLUS Line Driver The OVERDRIVE PLUS will allow you to utilize every last bit of performance and sound quality that you ve always strived for from your vehicle s sound system In addi tion your new OVERDRIVE PLUS provides you with an input to accept an optional dash mounted remote level control The OVERDRIVE PLUS can now be both a line driver and a remote volume bass control Find a nice dry spot well away from the rainforest drizzle and take in the clean air along with this Enjoyment Manual for the OVERDRIVE PLUS Line Driver Key Features of the OVERDRIVE PLUS e High signal voltage capability 9 5 volts RMS output 24 dB of gain e Input for optional Dash Control for remote level e Ultra low distortion ultra quiet operation e Low noise high current output circuitry e High headroom PWM switching power supply e Selectable ground isolation e Voltage indicator LEDs Audiocontrol making good sound better Features High Voltage Line Driver The OVERDRIVE PLUS is a line driver that takes the input voltage of a high performance source unit and increases it up to 13 volts peak It then delivers this punched up signal to the amplifier for more lifelike sound with less noise less distortion and more dynamic range In short it makes music played on you
6. ction This is the only warranty given by AudioControl This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state Promises of how well your OVERDRIVE PLUS will work are not im plied by this warranty Other than what we ve covered in this warranty we have no obligation express or implied Also we will not be obligated for direct or indirect consequential damage to your system caused by hooking up the AudioControl OVERDRIVE PLUS Failure to send in a properly completed warranty card negates any service claims 14 OVERDRIVE NN UES Specifications All specifications are measured at 14 4 VDC standard automotive volt age As technology advances AudioControl reserves the right to continu ously change our specifications like our weather Maximum input output level 00ee 9 5Vrms 13V peak Optional Dash Remote sss 32 03 a sasavsidioveed caselencasae eege 0dB 90dB Frequency TespOnse issiicscsnensevavasetesssarearearsaonsveewtes 10Hz 100kHz 1dB Total harmonic distortion 200eeeerne eeen 0 005 Signal to Noise rato renn gt 110dB Input Wrinped ance E 20 Kohms Output Ke E 45ohms EE 0 24dB Power suppl transformer isolated PWM DC DC converter PO WELW csisecad cies iatesesandpe ths spxdazuateuesunoideazaiexys igs Shusueuvewsvavoxs a 150mA Recommended fuse rang 1 Amp e ET 5 00 x 4 25 x 1 25 WS UN acces at aoe ese ce cerca ees egret a tan sunt sede ae E ae 2
7. g after the OVERDRIVE PLUS Then you can run a higher signal better signal to noise into the amplifi ers Don t worry your amps will still go to full output with the signal they get from the OVERDRIVE PLUS e Adjust the OVERDRIVE PLUS for the maximum output that the next component in the chain can handle The Tech Videos and Tech Notes in the support section of www audiocontrol com will take you through the level matching procedure Note Make certain that whatever component you put after the OVERDRIVE PLUS can withstand the output voltage you dial up The inputs of many crossovers and amplifiers will clip around 2 volts All AudioControl products can handle inputs of 9 volt RMS Ars Blatant Plug The OVERDRIVE PLUS Line Driver is part of the AudioControl Performance Match Series of products The Performance Match products will extract killer performance from your car stereo system There are real world barriers to good autosound such as the fact that doors and trunks rarely make good speaker boxes AudioControl Perfor mance Match products like the Concert Series 2XS and 6XS cross overs the Concert Series analog and digital equalizers and The Epicenter bass maximizer will help you overcome those barriers AudioControl components make it easy to adjust or voice components to the specific acoustics and hostile elements of your stereo system whether it s a sleek Honda or stylish Escalade The result is as one warranty card
8. hting the LED s Don t Worry It just means you re not clipping and you have lots of Headroom in the signal Selectable Ground Isolation Avoiding ground loops and grounding related noises are of paramount importance in any installation For this reason we have provided a flexible scheme of isolating grounds AudioControl s Bulletproof Reliability That s right your AudioControl OVERDRIVE PLUS comes with a full 5 year parts and labor warranty when it is installed by an authorized United States AudioControl dealer These seasoned pros have the training and the equipment to take care of the job quickly Keep in mind that if you or your friends are good with electronics and you choose to install it yourselves your OVERDRIVE PLUS still has a 1 year parts and labor warranty To activate your warranty simply go on line to www audiocon trol com Click Mobile Audio then Warranty Registration and fill in the blanks Or you can go directly to http audiocontrolregistration com to register Also save your invoice or sales slip as proof of purchase Not only are these necessary for warranty purposes they are also important if the unforeseen disappearance of your OVERDRIVE PLUS should happen while you are socializing at the local espresso and salmon bar Insurance companies have very little imagination AudioControl Sound Quality Yes when all is said and done this is the most important feature we offer Amazing AudioCon
9. irectly on the dash board or anywhere else Referencing the figure above disassemble the dash control from the mounting bracket Start by pushing the LED from its holder followed by removing the circuit board and rotary control from the bracket Drill a 9 32 hole in the dashboard for the control along with a 1 8 hole for the lock tab and a 13 64 hole for the LED holder Reassemble the dash control components on the dashboard 10 Installation Precautions Hints Do not mount the OVERDRIVE PLUS Line Driver where it will be ex posed to outside elements or extreme temperatures Avoid areas of severe vibration or shock and never drill into a car panel without knowing what s behind the panel Think safety at all times e Mounting the OVERDRIVE PLUS as close to the head unit as pos sible sends the maximum signal down the wire so you hear more music and less noise e Use high quality 100 shielded audio cables Plan on a single point ground scheme so all components including the head unit connect to a common ground point Clean off all paint to bare metal at the ground point and use a star washer Use no less than 14 gauge wire for the power and ground connections Set up Review the Level Matching section on page 7 of this manual Level matching is what will allow you to get all the performance your OVER DRIVE PLUS is capable of e Turn down your amp gains to their minimum setting as well as the gains of any other components comin
10. lbs Input Ground Isolation Jumper Yes Country Of Of GIN ss isis antes fi SERAS aca EENS EEN USA 2010 AudioControl a division of Electronic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc All rights reserved AudioControl Making Good Sound Better Performance Match The Epicenter and OVER DRIVE PLUS are all trademarks of Electronic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc This literature was conceived designed and written under the protective canopy of the lush green misty rain forest on a drizzly gray overcast day at our home in the Pacific Northwest 5 AudioControl 22410 70th Avenue West Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 USA 425 775 8461 Fax 425 778 3166 e www audiocontrol com P N 913 104 0 J
11. nly ones who require this so it s a good habit to get into with any major purchase 3 YourOVERDRIVE PLUS must have originally been purchased from an authorized AudioControl dealer You do not have to be the original owner but you do need a copy of the original sales slip WER 4 You cannot let anybody who isn t A the AudioControl factory B somebody authorized in writing by AudioControl to service your OVERDRIVE PLUS If anyone other than A or B messes with your OVERDRIVE PLUS that voids your warranty 5 The warranty is also void if the serial number is altered or removed or if the OVERDRIVE PLUS has been used improperly Now these sound like big loopholes but here is all we mean by it Unwarranted abuse is A physical damage don t use the OVER DRIVE PLUS for a jack stand B improper connections 120 volts into the power jack can fry the poor thing C sadistic things This is the best mobile product we know how to build but if you mount it to the front bumper of your car something will go wrong 6 If an authorized United States AudioControl dealer installs your OVERDRIVE PLUS the warranty is five years otherwise the warranty is one year Assuming you conform to through 6 and it really isn t all that hard to do we get the option of fixing your old unit or replacing it with a new one Validate your warranty Visit http audiocontrolregistration com to register your OVERDRIVE PLUS Legalese Se
12. r system sound more like live music Source Amplifier Input for Optional Dash Control An optional dash control sold separately can be plugged into the OVERDRIVE PLUS to allow you to adjust the output gain remotely You can use this to have a remote system volume control or to have a remote amp volume control Low Noise High Current Output Circuitry Driving long lengths of cable can present a nasty capacitive load to the source that has to drive them The OVERDRIVE PLUS s low impedance high current output circuitry can easily handle long cable runs without their associated problems Output Voltage Indicators Setting voltage levels for best signal to noise performance can be a real pain especially when you have to get out the old digital voltmeter and find a way to make those probes stay put while you try to read the dancing LCD display With the OVERDRIVE PLUS s voltage indicator LEDs we remove some of the pain The first LED indicates that you are in the OVERDRIVE PLUS s comfortable working range The second LED lets you know you are over 8 Volts and better make sure your amp can take that much input 2 Remember At full gain this unit has enough output to overdrive no pun intended many amps The LEDs read voltage not sound and are only used to warn you of potential clipping issues If you get plenty of volume without lig
13. stated A dream come true DCH And now a word from the legal department The WARRANTY People are scared of warranties Lots of fine print lots of noncoopera tion months of waiting around Well don t be scared of this warranty It s designed to make you rave about us to your friends It s a warranty that looks out for you and helps you resist the temptation to have your friend who s good with electronics try to repair your AudioControl OVERDRIVE PLUS So go ahead and read this warranty then enjoy your new component for a few days before sending in the warranty card and comments Conditional doesn t mean anything ominous The Federal Trade Commission tells all manufacturers to use the term to indicate that certain conditions have to be met before they ll honor the warranty If you honor these conditions we will warrant all materials and workmanship on your OVERDRIVE PLUS for five years from the date you bought it if installed by an authorized AudioControl dealer and will fix or replace it at our op tion during that time Here are the conditions that make this warranty conditional 1 We need to know that you bought your product from an authorized AudioControl dealer So go to www audiocontrol com or audiocontrolreg istration com right away and register your OVERDRIVE PLUS 2 You must keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase showing when and from whom the unit was bought We re not the o
14. trol Sound Quality Our mantra is right there with our logo making good sound better We believe every car system should sound just like a live concert and your new OVERDRIVE PLUS has been built to do just that A Guided Tour of the OVERDRIVE PLUS The Outside 1 Inputs The AudioControl OVERDRIVE PLUS inputs get their signals directly from the main source unit head unit AudioControl s high impedance input design means you get less noise and fewer ground loops 2 Input Gain Control Used to increase the amount of signal to your downstream signal processors or amplifiers With this control you can get up to 24dB of gain or 13 volts peak 9 5 volts RMS to your signal processor or amplifier inputs If your head unit s maximum output is only 500mV the OVERDRIVE PLUS will be able to squirt out 8 volts RMS into the rest of your system Even if your head unit s output is as little as 250mV you can still get 4 volts RMS out of the OVERDRIVE PLUS Line Driver However be careful about over driving your average non AudioControl crossover or amplifier Many can t handle more than about 2 volts input without clipping AudioControl units can take the full output of the OVERDRIVE PLUS If in doubt check with the manufacturer 3 Outputs Next to the inputs are the outputs which should be con nected to the next component in your system This could be an equalizer crossover amplifier or virtually any other electronic gadget you may have in your
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