Viper d600.1 User's Manual
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1. 9 Top Panel Controls 1 Top Panel Features 12 Speaker Wiring Diagrams 13 Combining Amplifiers 14 Parallel Synced Gain Connections Settings 15 External Synced Bridged Connections Settings 17 Multiple Amplifier Combinations 19 Crossover Settings and Gain Adjustment 20 Specifications 2 2002 Directed Electronics Inc LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY 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 product PROVIDED the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer During this two year period there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned to Directed shipping pre paid If the unit is installed by anyone other than an autho rized Directed dealer the warranty period will be one year from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the date code marking of the product During this one year period there will be no charge for this replacement PROVIDED the unit is returned2. to Directed shipping pre paid This warranty is non transferable and does not apply to any unit that has been moditied or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose and does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use neglect improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY IMPLIED WARRANTY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS Unit must be returned to Directed postage pre paid with consumer s name telephone number and address authorized dealer s name and address and product description IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID YOUR UNIT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER ALL UNITS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED ONE YEAR PARTS AND LABOR WARRANTY Note This warranty does not cov
3. NOTE jacks as described in the Front Panel Connection section of this guide Slave Master Switch m Set the slave master switch on the master amplifier to the MASTER position m Set the slave master switch on the slave amplifier to the SLAVE position m Setting the slave master switch on both amplifiers will auto matically set the 1 0 RCA jack configuration according to each amplifiers slave or master designa tion One master amplitier can control up to three slave amplifiers in this combination Multiple identical master slave combinations can be added to any given system Remote Sub Level Control Connect the Remote Sub Level Control to the master amplifier only The master amplifiers subwoofer gain is used to set the overall gain for all synced amplifiers then the Remote Sub Level Control can adjust the gain of all synced amplifiers 2002 Directed Electronics Inc 2 Input Signal Connect these RCA 4 Signal Connection Connect an RCA cable between the SYNC OUT RCA jack of the master amplifier and the SLAVE IN RCA jack of the slave amplifier as shown in the Figure 5 Subwoofer Speaker Connection In this amplifier combination each amplifiers must drive its own sepo rate subwoofer s Connect the speaker terminals of each amplifier to any combination of one or more subwoofers that results in nominal impedance between one and four ohms Make sure that each amplifier sees the same speaker impe
4. OWNER S MANUAL AUDIO P 2002 Directed Electronics Inc CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations for choosing a Viper Audio power amplifier trom Directed Electronics the industry 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 standards of performance reliability and affordability in the mobile electronics industry Featuring high efficiency MOSFET power supplies flexible on board crossovers and state of the art audio design Viper Audio power amplifiers will excite and TABLE OF CONTENTS delight the mobile sound enthusiast with years of high quality audio reproduction Viper Audio power amplifiers come with a two year limited warranty if installed by an authorized Viper dealer If not installed by an authorized dealer Viper Audio power amplifiers are covered by a one year parts and labor limited warranty Be sure to retain your original sales receipt and refer to the warranty section of this quide for full details about your coverage Limited Two Year Consumer Warranty 4 Features 7 Warning Installation 6 Wire Connector Plugs Front Panel Connections 8
5. ad unit reduce the gain setting on the amplifier and start to raise the head unit volume again When you can listen to the music at or slightly above 3 4 on your head unit without audible distortion slowly raise the gain of the amplifier until distortion is heard then back off the gain until the distortion is not audible This setting will allow you to reach full output with all but the quietest of source mate rial while avoiding excessive noise in the system m Forsystems using the Remote Sub Level Adjustment increase the subwoofer gain on the amplifier by 25 and set the Remote Sub Level knob to the center position after making all system gain and filter adjustments This will give the Remote Sub Level Control a wider range of adjustment to the subwoofer output m You should take into consideration the effect that gain adjustment has on system frequency response and staging Again plan on spending some time with music that you know getting the gain and crossover settings the way you like Test discs and analyzers may help with this process but in the end it s your ears that count listen to the music 2002 Directed Electronics Inc SPECIFICATIONS d600 1 d1200 1 Viper model d600 1 RMS continuous power driven into 4 ohms from 20 to 250 Hz 14 4 VDC at rated power load RMS continuous power driven into 2 ohms trom 20 to 250 Hz 14 4 VDC at rated power load RMS continuous power driven into 1 ohm trom 20 to 250 Hz 14 4 VDC a
6. ation t is a Synced output when the slave master switch is in the MASTER position only 5 Slave In This RCA jack accepts input from a master amplifier It is for use in the Parallel Synced Gain and External Synced Bridged combi nations It is a slave input when the slave master control switch is in the SLAVE position only RCA Bridge Output Jack This output sends an out of phase signal to a slave amplifier when connected in the External Synced Bridged combi nation Refer to the Combined Amplifiers section of this guide Slave Master Switch Controls whether the amplifier is a slave or master when connected in combined amplifier contigurations Refer to the Combined Amplifiers section of this quide Remote Sub Level Control Controls the subwoofer amplifier gain controls from a remote location for ease of adjustment during listening Warning DO NOT connect a level control knob from other manufacturers to the Remote Sub Level Control of any Viper amplifier Even though the connectors fit properly the control knob and connector pin posi tions may be different and the amplifier will be damaged FIGURE 1 AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS d600 1 d1200 1 FRONT 4 SERVE M PES REMOTE 2002 Directed Electronics Inc REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS l Remote Tum On This terminal turns on the amplifier when 12 volt is applied to it Connect it to the remote turn on lead of t
7. be scraped tree of paint and dirt Use only quality crimped and or soldered connectors at both ends of this wire DO NOT connect this terminal directly to the vehicle battery ground terminal or any other factory ground points o FIGURE 2 AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS d600 1 REAR 3 4 REM PROTECTION BATT GND 2 O1 aq e FIGURE 3 AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS d1200 1 REAR 3 4 SUB OUTPUT FUSE 30A x 3 POWER H H REM PROTECTION BATT GND 2 2002 Directed Electronics Inc TOP PANEL CONTROLS GAIN FREQ BASS EQ MIN MAX 30Hz 250Hz OdB 12dB SUBSONIC PHASE 20Hz 50Hz 0 180 OFF ON 2002 Directed Electronics Inc TOP PANEL FEATURES 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 m To install the cover Place the straight end of the control panel cover into the notched end of the amplifiers top panel while elevating the curved end Lower the curved end of the cover until the magnets make contact m To remove the cover Place a finger on the curved end of the cover while lifting up the straight end with your thumb When the magnets lose contact lift and remove the cover Illuminated Window Alignment The illuminated window comes attached
8. ctions is paramount to a reliable quality sound system Please follow these recommendations to ensure a problem free installation 1 Always use the proper gauge wire for the connector 2002 Directed Electronics Inc 10 Due to the high frequency MOSFET switching power supply filtering the power cable is not generally required remember that the amp can t deliver full output if the power supply is restricted Proper grounding of the signal source is mandatory tor the amplifier to reach its performance peak If the RCA inputs are not grounded adequately via the signal source electrical noise from the vehicle may be picked up in the system 2 Cut wires to the minimum length necessary 3 Trim the wire ends so bare wire does not protrude from the connector after termination 4 Always tighten the connector screws firmly at least twice once during installation and once more before returning the car to the customer CAUTION Over tightening the screws can cause them to strip creating loose connections Tighten the screws twice firmly for a permanent solid connec tion FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS 1 RCA Input Jacks Accepts line level 3 outputs from head units or signal processors at voltages between 150mV and 8 volts 2 RCA Sync Out Slave In Jack Sync Out This RCA jack sends a Synced or in phase gain matched output signal to a slave amplifier when connected in the Parallel Synced Gain combin
9. dance FIGURE 5 PARALLEL SYNC GAINED d600 1 d1 200 1 Master l 2 SLAVE MASTER SLAVE IN lM SYNC OUT II REMOTE L BRIDGE OUT Do Not Use VIPER MINe eMAX Slave SUBLEVEL SLAVE MASTER l l LN N REMOTE BRIDGE OUT NS 2 NF Do Not Use Do Not Use R e w Subwoofer Wiring bottom view MASTER NOTE The dual and subout terminals of the d600 1 d1200 1 are paralleled internally and the combined load imped ance should be taken into consideration when connecting multiple subwoofers 2002 Directed Electronics Inc EXTERNAL SYNCED BRIDGED CONNECTIONS SETTINGS l NOTE Input Signal Connect these RCA jacks as described in the Front Panel Connection section of this guide Slave Master Switch m Set the slave master switch on the master amplifier to the MASTER position m the slave master switch on the slave amplifier to the SLAVE position m Setting the slave master switch on both amplifiers will auto matically set the 1 0 RCA jack configuration according to each amplitier s slave or master designa tion Amplifiers in this combination can only be connected in matched pairs Multiple matched pairs may be added to drive separate subwoofer loads in a given system Remote Sub Level Control Connect the Remote Sub Level control to the master amplifier only The master ampl
10. e MECP study guide Minimum wire gauge recom mendations for the individual ampli fiers are listed on the specification page Always use the same gauge wire for the amplifier ground that you use for the power wire Be sure to examine the battery ground cable of the vehicle and if neces sary upgrade it by adding an addi tional ground wire that is the same gauge as the amplifiers power wire Remember the amplifier can only deliver its rated output when it is not current limited by the power and ground supply wires 8 This amplifier is designed to drive a speaker load that measures from 1 to 4 ohms Keep in mind that heat is the long term enemy of automo tive electronics and the lower your 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 Battery and ground connections to the vehicle should be made with crimped ring terminals of the appro priate size surface area is what counts soldering the terminals after crimping is also recom mended WIRE CONNECTOR PLUGS Power and speaker wire connections on Viper Audio power amplitiers are performed with the use of specially designed connectors that allow for ease of wire termination and installation convenience Poor connections are d common cause of poor sound quality or amplifier pertor mance Making proper wire conne
11. er labor costs tor the removal and rein stallation of the unit BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND Directed SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALI FORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY CALIFORNIA 2002 Directed Electronics Inc FEATURES m Super efficient Class D PWM design runs much cooler than conventional amps m High speed MOSFET power supply switching m High current complimentary MOSFET outputs stable into 1 ohm loads m Thermal DC offset reverse polarity and short circuit protection with status LED m Master slave RCA jack functions support two amps bridged to one load m Jop mounted controls located under illuminated Viper snake logo trim piece WARNING High powered car audio systems may produce sound pressure levels that exceed the threshold at which hearing loss may result 2002 Directed Electronics Inc m Continuously variable 24 dB octave low pass crossover m Variable 20 50 Hz 24 dB octave subsonic filter m Variable 12 dB bass EQ function m Variable phase adjustment m Remote subwoofer level control supplied m Variable input sensitivity optimizes match with different signal sources m Gold plated screw block plugs and RCA jacks ensure maximum signal transfer m Rugged one piece extruded heat sink finished with injection molded mounting feet They may also impair a driver s ability
12. gle subwoofer connection bottom view Two subwoofer connection bottom view NOTE The dual and subout terminals of the d600 1 d1200 1 are paralleled internally and the combined load impedance should be taken into consideration when connecting multiple subwoofers 2002 Directed Electronics Inc COMBINING AMPLIFIERS The Viper d600 1 d1200 1 subwoofer amplifiers have the capability connecting two or more amplifiers of the same power rating together in a master slave combination for increased power with accurate level matching They are the Parallel Synced Gain and External Synced Bridged combinations WARNING DO NOT attempt to combine amplifiers of different power ratings These amplitier combinations work correctly only if the master and slave amplifiers are identical models Parallel Synced Gain In this master slave combination the master amplifier pre amp controls remain active and the slave amplifier pre amp is bypassed This allows the master ampli fier to control gain filter and sub level on both amplifiers This combination allows the amplifiers to drive their own separate subwoofer s while being synced together via an in phase audio pre amp signal trom the master amplifier Wiring connections to the amplifier subwoofer outputs in this combination should be standard in phase configurations creating a parallel speaker connection Refer to Parallel Synced Gain section of this guide for am
13. he head unit or signal source If a 12 volt remote turn on lead is not available a Remote Power Adapter P N 55000 can be used to supply a remote turn on signal DO NOT connect this terminal to constant 12 volt Sub Out Terminals Connect subwoofers to these terminals Refer to the Speaker Wiring Diagrams section of this guide Status LEDs The Power LED will light GREEN to indicate the amplitier is on and operating normally The GREEN LED will turn otf and the Protection LED will light RED when the amplifier has shut itself down due to speaker short circuit DC offset or overheating Power Fuses These fuse s protect the amplifier against internal elec trical damage and are meant to protect the amplifier only All other power connections should be fused at the source 12 Volt Power Connect this terminal through a FUSE or CIRCUIT 2002 Directed Electronics Inc BREAKER to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery or the positive terminal of an isolated audio system battery WARNING Always protect this power wire by installing a fuse or circuit breaker of the appropriate size within 12 inches of the battery terminal connection 6 Ground Connect this terminal directly to the sheet metal chassis of the vehicle using the shortest wire necessary to make this connection Always use wire of the same gauge or larger than the 12 volt power wire The chassis connection point should
14. ifier gain control is used to set the overall gain for both amplifiers and then the Remote Sub Level control can adjust the gain of both amplifiers 2002 Directed Electronics Inc 4 Signal Connection Connect an RCA cable between the BRIDGE OUT RCA jack of the master amplifier and the SLAVE IN RCA jack of the slave amplifier as shown in Figure 6 Subwoofer Speaker Connection In this amplifier combination the Subwoofer speaker terminals of both amplifiers drive common subwoofer s Use the following speaker connection diagram when connecting the subwoofers to the amplifiers Connect the amplifiers speaker terminals to any combina tion of one or more subwoofers that results in a nominal impedance between 2 and 4 ohms DO NOT connect loads of less than 2 ohms when connecting to amplifiers in the External Synced Bridged combi nation WARNING Two wires of 12AWG minimum must be connected between the negative sub out terminals of the master and slave amplifiers FIGURE 6 EXTERNAL SYNC BRIDGED d600 1 d1200 1 Master Do Not Use 2 l O SLAVE MASTER A ven N A S 7 SYNC OUT 9 WN REMOTE BRIDGE OUT wn eMAX SUBLEVEL 9 Slave SLAVE MASTER d T REMOTE Do Not Use Do Not Use Subwoofer Wiring bottom view MASTER NOTE The dual and subout terminals of the d600 1 d1200 1 are paralleled inter nal
15. ly and the combined load impedance should be taken into consideration when connecting multiple subwoofers The audio signal to the slave amplifier is 180 out of phase The subwoofer s negative terminal must be connected to the slave amplifier s positive terminal 2002 Directed Electronics Inc MULTIPLE AMPLIFIER COMBINATIONS The Viper d600 1 1200 1 subwoofer amplifiers can also be used in multiples of the master slave combinations allowing for unlimited expansion to a systems subwoofer section To use multiples of amplifier combinations the following directions must be adhered to for best results m Audio signal Divide the head unit or processor audio signal to the master amplifiers by using RCA Y adapters Be sure to divide them an even number of times to ensure the input level at each master amplifier is matched m Remote Sub Level Control The Remote Sub Level Control cable can be divided several times to connect to each master amplifier This can be accomplished by using one or 2002 Directed Electronics Inc more Directed Remote Sub Level cable splitters Standard single to double phone line splitters and accessories from a local electronics store can also be used For systems with more than two master slave combinations use multiple single to double splitters Do not use phone splitters that divide the signal more than once per splitter or splitters designed for multiple uses m Amplifier config
16. plifier and speaker connection diagrams NOTE One master amplifier can control up to three slave amplifiers in this combination Multiple identical master slave combinations can be added to any given system External Synced Bridged In this master slave combination the master amplifier pre amp controls remain active and the slave amplitier pre amp is bypassed This allows the master amplifier to control gain filter and sub evel on both amplifiers This combination allows the amplifiers to drive common subwoofer loads while being synced together via an out of phase audio pre amp signal from the master amplifier In this subwooter wiring configuration the master amplifier sends the positive signal to the subwoofer while the slave amplifier sends the negative signal making an externally bridged speaker connection Refer to External Synced Bridged section of this guide for amplifier and speaker connection diagrams NOTE Amplifiers in this combination can only be connected in matched pairs Multiple matched pairs may be added to drive separate subwoofer loads in a given system Combined Amplifiers Gain and Filter Settings Set the Subsonic EQ and other filter settings on the master amplifier to the positions that achieve the best sound quality Adjustment guidelines are discussed in the Crossover and Gain Adjustment section of this guide 2002 Directed Electronics Inc PARALLEL SYNCED GAIN CONNECTIONS SETTINGS
17. t rated power load Dynamic power rating IHF 202 Standard minimum load RMS continuous power driven into 4 ohms trom 20 to 250 Hz 14 4 VDC in synced bridge mode bridged pairs RMS continuous power driven into 2 ohms trom 20 to 250 Hz 14 4 VDC in synced bridge mode bridged pairs Signal to Noise Ratio Frequency Response Damping Factor Crossover Subsonic Filter Bass Equalization Input Impedance Input Sensitivity Output Impedance Supply Voltage Fusing and Power Minimum Cable Requirements AWG Per amp trunk mounted 2002 Directed Electronics Inc d1200 1 275 450 watts watts 0 4 THD 0 5 400 800 watts watts 0 6 THD 0 7 600 1200 watts watts 0 8 THD 0 9 750 1500 watts watts 800 1600 watts watts 1200 2400 watts watts Greater than 80 dB 20 250 Hz 0 1 dB 50 typical Low pass 24 dB octave variable from 30 to 250 Hz Switchable 24 dB octave variable from 20 to 250 Hz Variable 0 to 12 dB centered at 40Hz 20K ohms Variable trom 150 mV to 8 volt to 4 ohms 10 to 16 VDC 60A 90A 8 4 The company behind this system is Directed Electronics Inc I j Fe E E Since its inception Directed has had one purpose to provide customers with the finest vehicle security car stereo products rear seat entertainment and accessories
18. to hear traffic sounds or emergency vehi des Use common sense and practice sate listening habits when listening to or adjusting your audio system INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Please read this owner s manual carefully before installing this ampli fier Disconnect the battery ground terminal prior to making any elec trical connections Check for any hazards or obstruc tions such as gas tanks fuel or brake lines and wiring harnesses before mounting the amplifier Pick a mounting location that will provide adequate access and venti lation and protect the amplifier from heat moisture and dirt Avoid sharp metal areas when routing cables to the amplifier and run RCA cables away trom the power cables and other potentially noisy car harnesses The amplifier should be grounded with a short heavy gauge wire connected directly to the car at a bare metal surface preferably scraped body sheet metal Do not use factory ground locations seat bolts or brackets that are spotwelded Always fuse your power connection within 8 to 10 inches of the battery terminal Use a fuse or circuit breaker rated slightly more than the on board fuse s the amplifier s The gauge of power wire used should take into account the total current draw of the system and the length of wire used IASCA and other auto sound competition organizations have charts available for this you can also find a chart in th
19. to the control panel cover with a light adhesive tape An additional supply of precut adhesive tape is included in the hardware pack Firmly hold the control panel cover while gently pressing against the window from the top If the window will not release easily use a small flat tool to pry it loose Pry slowly and evenly from several points to avoid deforming cracking the window 2 Apply two of the precut pieces of adhesive tape to the corners of the window that don t have tape Make sure to apply the tape to the side that makes contact with the cover Save the other two precut pieces of tape for future use 3 Turn the illuminated window so the Viper snake logo will be in an upright position when the cover is re attached to the amplifier Press the window onto the underside ot the control panel cover using the positioning pins for alignment Viper Badge Mounting The Viper Badge can be rotated in 90 degree increments to accommodate the amplifier s final mounting position Determine the final mounting posi tion of the amplifier 2 Determine the position required for the badge to be viewed horizontally 3 Remove the protective cover tor the adhesive tape on the under side of the badge 4 Align the badge guideposts with the holes in the amplifier top panel 5 Press down firmly until the logo is securely attached to the amplifier 2002 Directed Electronics Inc SPEAKER WIRING DIAGRAMS Sin
20. uration Set up each master slave amplitier combi nation as described for the combi nation type being used Refer to the Parallel Synced Gain or the External Synced Bridged section of this guide for amplifier and speaker connection descriptions CROSSOVER SETTINGS AND GAIN ADJUSTMENT Your Viper Audio power amplifier needs to be adjusted carefully to achieve maximum performance These are some guidelines to follow when fine tuning the amplifier m Because this amplifier is only designed tor subwooter applications the low pass crossover is active at all times The crossover point is adjustable to allow more precise system operation m Try and keep the setting low enough to prevent image smearing you should not be able to hear male voices from the subwoofer but not so low as to create a gap between the subwoofer and the mid bass midrange speakers It will be to your advantage to spend some extra time with this adjustment listening to familiar music or system set up discs to achieve the kind of musical reproduction that you prefer m The gain adjustment allows you to set proper signal match for dean quiet ampli fier operation Start by playing some music you are familiar with With the gain adjustment on the amplifier in the middle of its rotation bring up the volume on your head unit to the 3 4 volume setting or until you start to hear distortion or dipping If you hear distortion before you reach the 3 4 volume setting of your he
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