Power Acoustik OV2-420/OV2-600/OV2-800/OV2-1250/OV2-1800 User's Manual
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1. FREQUENCY INDUCTOR CAPACITOR 80Hz 7 5mH 470uF 100Hz 6 5mH 330uF 120Hz 5 5mH 330uF 150Hz 4mH 220uF Model 0V4 840 0V4 1200 0V4 1600 A 4 CHANNEL MODE SPEAKER OUTPUT 40hm POWER INPUT 40hm 3CH 4CH BRIDGE POWER INPUT D 6 CHANNEL MODE RIGHT WOOFER 8 Ohm INDUCTOR LOW PASS FILTER 3CH 4 80hm CAPACITOR HIGH PASS FILTER FUSES POWER INPUT CAPACITOR HIGH PASS FILTER 2CH 4 80hm INDUCTOR LOW PASS FILTER LEFT WOOFER 8 Ohm FREQUENCY CAPACITOR 80Hz 470uF 100Hz 330uF 120Hz 330uF 150Hz 4mH 220uF TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOMS NO SOUND AMP NOT SWITCHING ON CHECK POINTS In the power LED illuminated Is the Diagnosis LED illuminated No power to power wire Check fuses in amplifier Be sure Turn on lead is connected Check signal leads Check gain control Check Tuner Deck volume level Clean contacts on fuse holders Check for speaker short or amplifier overheating Repair power wire or connections No power to remote wire with receiver on Check connections to radio Fuse broken Check fuse NO SOUND IN ONE CHANNEL AMP TURNING OFF MEDIUM HIGH VOLUME Check Speaker Leads Check Audio Leads Check Speaker load impedance Inspect for short circuit or an open connection Reverse2. 420 OV2 600 OV2 800 OV2 1250 OV2 1800 MAX Power 2 Ohm 420W 600W 800W 1250W 1800W RMS 4 Ohm 80WX2CH 95WX2CH 150WX2CH 220WX2CH 300WX2CH RMS 2 Ohm 95WX2CH 120WX2CH 180WX2CH 280WX2CH 380WX2CH Bridged Power 190W 240W 360W 560W 760W THD lt 0 02 lt 0 02 lt 0 02 lt 0 02 lt 0 02 Signal Nosie Ratio gt 98dB gt 98dB gt 98dB gt 98dB gt 98dB Frequency Response 1 0dB 10Hz 30KHz 10Hz 30KHz 10Hz 30KHz 10Hz 30KHz 10Hz 30KHz i HPF 40Hz 250Hz 40Hz 250Hz 30Hz 500Hz 30Hz 500Hz 30Hz 500Hz I LPF 40Hz 250Hz 40Hz 250Hz 50Hz 500Hz 50Hz 500Hz 50Hz 500Hz Input Low Level 10K Ohms 10K Ohms 10K Ohms 10K Ohms 10K Ohms Impedance High Level 100 Ohms 100 Ohms 100 Ohms 100 Ohms 100 Ohms Fuse 20A 30A 20AX2 25AX2 30AX2 Dimension WxHxL inch 11 1X2 3X7 2 11 1X2 3X9 11 1X2 3X10 6 11 1X2 3X12 8 11 1X2 3X18 5 BASS KNOB NO NO NO YES YES FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE MODEL NO OV2 2200 OV2 2600 OV4 840 OV4 1200 OV4 1600 MAX Power 2 Ohm 2200W 2600W 840W 1200W 1600W RMS 4 Ohm 370WX2CH 450WX2CH 80WX4CH 100WX4CH 150WX4CH RMS 2 Ohm 450WX2CH 540X2CH 95WX4CH 125WX4CH 180WX4CH Bridged Power 900W 1080W 190WX2 250WX2 360WX2 THD lt 0 02 lt 0 02 lt 0 02 lt 0 02 lt 0 02 Signal Nosie Ratio gt 98dB gt 98dB gt 98dB gt 98dB gt 98dB Frequency Response 1 0dB 10Hz 30KHz 10Hz 30KHz 10Hz 30KHz 10Hz 30KHz 10Hz 30KHz 4 HPF 30Hz 500Hz 30Hz 500Hz 40Hz 250Hz 40Hz 250Hz 40Hz 250Hz I LPF 50Hz 500Hz 50Hz 500Hz 40Hz 250Hz 40Hz 250Hz 40Hz 250Hz Input Lo
3. Left and Right RCA inputs to determine if it is occurring before the amp Be sure proper speaker load impedance recommendations are observed If you use an ohmmeter to check speaker resistance please remember that DC resistance and AC impedance may not be the same PROTECTION LED ON RED Temperature shutdown Speaker wires short circuit Turn radio down Separate speaker wires and insulate WARNING Investigate the Layout of you automobile thoroughly before drilling or cutting any holes Take care when you work near the thanks lines or hydraulic lines and electrical wiring Don t mount this system so that the wire connections ate unprotected are subject to pinching or damage from nearby objects The 12V DC power wire must be fused at the battery positive terminal connection Before making or breaking power connections at this system power terminals disconnect the 12 V wire at the battery end Confirm your radio cassette player and or other equip is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals If you need to replace the power fuse replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the system Using a fuse of different type or rating may result in damage to this system which isn t covered by the warranty SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NO OV2
4. Sensitivity Control OV4 840 OV4 1 200 OV4 1600 00 1 LINE OUTPUT LINE INPUT 0000 it od Brauer me a Noo LEVEL Input Sensitivity Control OV2 800 OV2 1250 OV2 1 800 OV2 2200 OV2 2600 r Level HPF ber s Nie PREG LAN DPF o o min TY RK GREEN Input Sensitivity Control CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS OV2 420 0V2 600 0V2 800 0V2 1250 0V2 1800 0V2 2200 0V2 2600 AJSTEREO MODE FUSES ej INPUT RIGHT CHANNEL LEFT CHANNEL 2 40hm 2 40hm BJMONO MODE i INPUT FUSES o SUB WOOFER 4 Ohm 9 C TRI MODE TRI MODE OPEATIONAL OUTPUT allows a Crossover Subwoofer to be operated in MONO mode while the main speaker is playing in stereo Leave the Crossover Subwoofer Switch on FULL position Use a 100Volt non polar capacitor for a high pass crossover and a wire coil inductor to block high frequencies from the Crossover Subwoofer as shown in the figure below Capacitor and inductor values as written in the below determine the crossover frequencies The front and rear channels of this amplifier get this capability Only the rear left and right channels are shown below INDUCTOR LOW PASS FILTER SUB WOOFER 8 Ohm B POWER INPUT CAPACITOR HIGH PASS FILTER COMPONENT VALUES FOR 6dB PASSIVE CROSSOVER
5. ee EE uu cate goli Soo 30H 175H OdB sada CONTROL E CONNECTING HIGH LEVEL INPUTS NOTE DO NOT CONNECT THESE HIGH LEVEL INPUT WIRES IF YOU ARE USING THE LOW LEVEL INPUT RCA JACKS CAUTION NOTE THAT ONLY POSITIVE WIRES ARE USED DO NOT CONNECT SPEAKER NEGATIVES OV2 420 OV2 600 CHASSIS GROUND Black CH1 D LINE INPUT LINE OUTPUT CH1 CH2 OV4 840 OV4 1 200 OV4 1600 CHASSIS GROUND Black 3 CH 1CH 3 CH 1 CH gt OLC gt l e M over s o aa a ate CAS oke A mower Acoust PHOTECT R CHA CHE 4 CH 2 CH 4CH 2 CH F CONNECTING LOW LEVEL INPUTS RCA Jacks NOTE DO NOT USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH HIGH LEVEL INPUT WIRES Wire routing is CRITICAL for NOISE FREE PERFORMANCE Observe the following 1 Always use high quality RCA type shielded cables 2 Always use the shortest lenght possible If the cable is too long make an S type loop not a coiled loop in the center of the cable to take up any excess 3 Never cut the shielded cable and re splice it 4 Never route any Amplifier input cables near nor parallel to speaker outputs high energy ignition wires nor near computer controlled ignition circuit units Computer units may be found behind or under the dash panel in late model cars POWER INDICATOR LED This METER LAMP will illuminate when the amplifier is turned ON If i
6. suitable location that is convenient for mounting is accessible for wiring and has an ample room for air circulation and cooling b Use the amplifier as a template to mark the mounting holes Remove the Amplifier and drill 4 holes With extreme caution inspect underneath surface before drilling c Secure the Amplifier using the screws provided WIRING CONNECTIONS A CONNECTING THE POWER CAUTION AS A PRECAUTION IT IS ADVISABLE TO DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE S BATTERY BEFORE MAKING CONNECTION TO THE 12 VOLTS SUPPLY WIRING 4 8 GAUGE Or thicker if planning for additional Amplifiers wire is recommended for both the power and ground wires 12 Gauge for the remote turn wire Both types are available at most Mobile Audio Dealers or Installation Shops 1 GROUND To Vehicle Chassis To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loops it is essential that the Amplifier be grounded to a clean bare metal surface of the vehicles chassis NOTE GROUND WIRE SHOULD NOT BE EXTENDED MORE THAN 3 FT 1 METER 2 12Volt Fused Constant Power To Battery Due to the power requirements of the Amplifier this connection should be made directly to the positive terminal of battery For safety measure install an in line Fuse Holder not included as close to the battery positive terminal as possible with an ampere rating not to exceed total value of fuses in Amp OV2 420 20A OV2 600 30A OV2 800 20AX2 OV2 1250 25AX2 OV2 1800 30AX2 OV2 2200
7. 25AX3 OV2 2600 30AX3 OV4 840 20AX2 OV4 1200 25AX2 OV4 1600 40AX2 3 Remote Turn On Input To Power Antenna output of Car Stereo This Amplifier is turned ON remotely when the vehicle s stereo is turned ON NOTE IF YOUR SOURCE UNIT DOES NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE 12 VOLT LEAD WHEN IT IS TURNED ON YOU CAN EITHER INSTALL AN AUXILIARY SWITCH OR YOU CAN TAP INTO AN IGNITION LEAD NOTE HOWEVER THAT YOUR AMPLIFIER WOULD TURN ON EVERY TIME YOU START YOUR CAR IF YOU CHOSE THE IGNITION OPTION OV2 420 0V2 600 OV2 800 OV2 1250 OV2 1800 OV2 2200 0V2 2600 0V4 840 0V4 1200 0V4 1600 Fuse Ge Near Battery BATTERY Remote Turn ON is connected to Radio s power antenna lead or a switchable 12V Vehicle chassis ground B VARIABLE LOW PASS FILTER 40Hz 250Hz For use as a dedicated subwoofer channel set filter switch to LPF Adjust variable crossover frequency with control as desired The amplifier input circuit filters out everything above 40 250Hz depends on the adjustment of the frequency control so only the deepest bass notes are amplified C VARIABLE HIGH PASS FILTER 40Hz 250Hz For use as a dedicated high ranged channel set filter switch to HPF The input circuit filters out all frequencies below 40Hz 250Hz D BASS BOOST By using the bass boost function the deepest bass notes at 50Hz are emphasized BASS BOOST OV2 1250 OV2 1800 OV2 2200 OV2 2600 SUB BASS LEVEL HPF LPF SONIC FREQ rre Oe
8. 65 CO486 MA Model No 0V2 420 0V2 600 0V2 800 0V2 1250 0V2 1800 OV2 2200 OV2 2600 OV4 840 OV4 1200 OV4 1600 Fig As A2 INTRODUCTION Amplifiers provide high performance sound reinforcement for your mobile audio equipment It s versatility enables compatibility with optional Equalizers Frequency Dividing Network Crossovers and other audio processors in a customized system The Multi Mode bridging Capabilities allow flexibility in hosting several different speaker configurations To achieve optimum performance it is highly recommended that you read this Owner s Manual before beginning installation POLJER ACOUSTIK Full Mosfet Power Supply PWM Circuitry Full Selectable Crossover Hi Full Low Three Way Protection Circuit 2 Ohm Stable Stereo Tri Mode Capable Super Cool Blue Led Chrome Top Plate Panel Variable Low Pass 40Hz 250Hz 30Hz 500Hz Variable Hi Pass 40Hz 250Hz 50 500Hz Variable 24 dB Bass Boost 40Hz Frequency Response 10Hz to 30 KHz S N Ratio 98dB THD 0 02 System Distress Indicator 4 Gauge Power Ground Connection Platinum Plated RCA Connectors Line Output High Low Level Inputs With Floating Ground Owner s Manual OV2 420 OV2 600 OV2 800 OV2 1250 OV2 1800 OV2 2200 OV2 2600 OV4 840 OV4 1200 OV4 1600 WARNING High powered audio systems in a vehicle are capable of generating Live Concert high levels of sound pressure Continual exposure to excessively high volume sound levels may cause hearing loss or da
9. greater than the Amplifier s They also must be 2 8 Ohms impedance This information is normally printed on the speaker magnet d Consider both the length of your leads and routing when determining the mounting location Pre Amp input Jacks require a length of high quality shielded male to male RCA patch cord MOUNTING YOUR AMPLIFIER The mounting position of your Amplifier will have a great effect on its ability to dissipate the heat generated during normal operation It has an ample heat sink for heat dissipation and it is also designed with a thermal shut down for heat protection circuit making air to be directed over the cooling fins will improve heat dissipation dramatically DO NOT enclose the amplifier in a small box or cover it so that air cannot flow around fins Temperatures in car trunks have been measured as high as 175 F 80 c in the summer time Since the thermal shut down point for the Amplifier in 185 F 85 c it is easy to see that it must be mounted for maximum cooling capability To achieve maximum advantage of convection air flow in an enclosed trunk mount the amplifier in a vertical position on a vertical surface Cooling requirements are considerably relaxed when mounting inside the passenger compartment since the driver will not often allow temperatures to reach a critical point Floor mounting under the seat is usually satisfactory as long as there is at least 1 inch 2cm above the Amplifier s fins for ventilation a Select a
10. mage Also operation of a motor vehicle while listening to audio equipments at high volume levels may impair your ability to hear external sounds such as horns warning signals or emergency vehicles thus constituting to a potential traffic hazard In the interest of safety Consumer Electronics recommends listening at lower volume levels While driving TABLE OF CONTENTS PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM aaa 4 MOUNTING YOUR AMPLIFIER aa 4 WIRING CONNECTIONS wwa niren rinnas iini 5 7 POWER INBICATORLEDke wstawic noce 7 INPUTSENSIIMIYYCONIROL eizo ko AA 8 CONNECTING THE SPEAKER ooo a OO EE AAAA 9 12 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE owca wo wianie ca 13 WARNING eco tara oly dd aun AGO GA r w da 14 SPEGIFICAJONE wana nadana oc AAA 15 16 3 PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM Before beginning the installation consider the following a lf you plan to expand your system by adding other components sometime in the future ensure adequate space is left and cooling requirements are met b Speaker level or RCA which to use and why If your source unit is equipped with both types of outputs Use the RCA s for the amplifier inputs as this provides for increased bandwidth and you can still utilize the speaker Outputs for driving the smaller front speakers directly NOTE DISTORTION LEVEL IS CONSIDERABLY LOWER FROM PRE AMP LOW LEVEL OUTPUTS THAN SPEAKER HIGH LEVEL OUTPUTS c Are your components matched The peak power rating of your speakers must be equal or
11. t fails to illuminate check the power connections to the Amplifier and fuses PROTECTION CIRCUIT Should the Amplifier be SHORT CIRCUITED overloaded or overheated the protection circuit will SHUT DOWN the Amplifier CAUTION THIS AMPLIFIER WAS DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH EITHER 2 OHM STEREO CHANNEL OR 4 OHM EACH MONO BRIDGED CHANNEL IN THE CASE OF TRI MODE OPERATION USE EITHER 8 OHM STEREO CHANNEL SPEAKERS AND 4 OHM SUB OR VICE VERSA SEE THE SECTION TRI MODE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON PROPER USE 7 INPUT SENSITIVITY LEVEL CONTROL In order to achieve maximum signal to noise performance this control adjusts the signal level from your Car Stereo Source to match the Amplifier sensitivity It is NOT a volume control To adjust proceed as follows a Set INPUT LEVEL Control at mid point b Listen for audible distortion as you increase the Car Stereo VOLUME control lf none is heard turn the adjustment level control toward to MAX in stages unitil the onset of audible distortion is heard then decrease to MIN level prior to the immediate point of audible distortion C If distortion is immediately heard turn control to MIN until the sound is clear NOTE NOT PERFORMING ABOVE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE AND OR SIMPLY SETTING THIS CONTROL AT OR NEAR MAX POSITION MAY INDUCE ELECTRICAL AUDIO NOISE INTO THE SYSTEM OV2 420 OV2 600 0000 0000 LINE INPUT LINE OUTPUT P Power Acoust Input
12. w Level 10K Ohms 10K Ohms 10K Ohms 10K Ohms 10K Ohms Impedance High Level 100 Ohms 100 Ohms 100 Ohms 100 Ohms 100 Ohms Fuse 25AX3 30AX3 20AX2 25AX2 40AX2 Dimension WxHxL inch 11 1X2 3X20 5 11 1X2 3X10 6 11 1X2 3X12 8 11 1X2 3X12 8 11 1X2 3X18 5 BASS KNOB YES YES NO NO NO FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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