Elevation Audio DX2000.1 User's Manual
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1. Amplifiers DX200 2 DX300 4 DX500 1 DX1000 1 DX2000 1 Installation amp Operation INTRODUCTION INNOVATE OR DISINTEGRATE Thank you for purchasing the ELEVATION AUDIO Amplifier Our customers have come to expect that ELEVATION AUDIO pushes the edge in audio Now we will push the edge in the amplifier and woofer business with high value and high performance models If after reading your manual you still have questions regarding this product we recommend that you see your ELEVATION AUDIO dealer If you need further assistance you can call us Direct at 1 315 853 5831 Be sure to have your serial number model number and the dated proof of purchase available when you call The serial number can be found on the outside of the box Please record it in the space provided below as your permanent record This will serve as verification of your factory warranty and may become useful in recovering your amplifier if it is ever stolen Serial Number Model Number TABLE OFconTenTs H I Introduction suisses 2 Safety Instructions 3 Design Features 3 4 Installationi Lis spesssemmesansrsiess 4 9 Installation Considerations 4 Mounting Locations Battery and Charging Wiring the System 5 8 Remote Level Control DX500 1 1000 1 2000 1 8 Operation Adjusting Gain Adjusting Crossover X Over Subsonic Filter D2. Before installation disconnect the battery negative terminal to prevent damage to the unit fire and or possible injury A CAUTION Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables antenna power leads sensitive equipment or harnesses The power wires carry substantial current and could induce noise into the audio system 1 Plan the wire routing Keep RCA cables close together but isolated from the amplifier s power cables and any high power auto accessories especially electric motors This is done to prevent coupling the noise from radiated electrical fields into the audio signal When feeding the wires through the firewall or any metal barrier protect them with plastic or rubber grommets to prevent short circuits Leave the wires long at this point to adjust for a precise fit at a later time INSTALLATION E T INSTALLATION H T 2 Prepare the power cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 1 2 of insulation from the end of the wire Insert the bared wire into the B terminai and tighten the set screw to From Source Unit secure the cable in place Gl mast lia je NOTE The B cable MUST be fused 18 or less from the vehicle s battery Install the fuse holder DX200 2 under the hood and prepare the cable ends as stated above Connections should be water RCA Inputs tight 3 Trim the power cable within 18 of the battery and strip1 2 of insulation from the end of the wire Amplifier 4
3. Slave Switch Model DX500 1 1000 1 2000 1 Used to set the amplifier to master or slave when strapping L SLV IN slave Model DX500 1 1000 1 2000 1 When strapping this is the slaved amplifier input from the master amplifier M MAS OUT master Model DX500 1 1000 1 2000 1 When strapping this is the master amplifier output to the slave amplifier INSTALLATION E I INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The following is a list of tools needed for installation Volt Ohm Meter Wire strippers Wire crimpers Wire cutters 2 Phillips screwdriver Hand held drill w assorted bits 1 8 diameter heatshrink tubing Assorted connectors Adequate Length Power Wire Adequate Length Remote Turn on Wire g Adequate Length Grounding Wire This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your new Amplifier Pre planning your system layout and best wiring routes will save installation time When deciding on the layout of your new system be sure that each component will be easily accessible for making adjustments A CAUTION If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself have it installed by a qualified technician A CAUTION Before installation disconnect the battery negative terminal to prevent damage to the unit fire and or possible injury Before beginning any installation follow these simple rules 1 Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to
4. install the unit 2 For safety disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation 3 For easier assembly we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your unit in place 4 Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high current wires MES E I 5 Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss 6 Think before you drill Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks fuel lines brake or hydraulic lines vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle 7 Never run wires underneath the vehicle Running the wires inside the vehicle provides the best protection 8 Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal especially the firewall 9 ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with proper fusing Install the appropriate fuse holder and fuse on the 12V power wire within 180 45 7 cm of the battery terminal 10 When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle scrape all paint from the metal to ensure a good clean ground connection Grounding connections should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal that is welded to the main body or chassis of the vehicle MOUNTING LOCATIONS The mounting position of your amplifier will have a great effect on the sound and performance produced Engine Compartment Neve
5. 00 1 DX2000 1 A variable 15 40Hz high pass filter designed to prevent frequencies below the audio range from being applied to the subwoofer from the amplifier Set this to your personal preference while listening to the system Crossover Gain Crossover Gain Gain Crossover Clip Find a location either under the dash or near DX200 2 DX300 4 the center console that gives easy access to the remote Crossover Gain Using the screws supplied install the mounting clip with the tabs towards the back Route the cable for the remote and connect to both the remote and amplifier DX500 1 DX1000 1 DX2000 1 Slip the remote onto the mounting clip until it snaps into place Subsonic CESSE E I STRAPPING AMPLIFIERS DX500 1 DX1000 1 DX2000 1 The DX500 1 DX1000 1 DX2000 1 amplifiers have the ability to connect two together and have their outputs combined or strapped to power a single speaker load ZA CAUTION Two DX500 1 DX1000 1 DX2000 1 amplifiers that are strapped together are not recommended for impedance loads below 2Q 1 Select which amplifier of the two will be the master and set the Master Slave switch in the out position NOTE Only adjustments made to the master amplifier will effect the output to the connected speaker 2 Connect RCA cables from the source signal to the input connection on the master amplifier 9 Set the Master Slave switch on the slave amplifi
6. Strip 1 2 from the battery end of the power cable and crimp a large ring terminal to the From Source Unit cable Use the ting terminal to connect to the battery positive terminal DO NOT install the Th fuse at this time lt DD gt 5 Prepare the grounding cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 1 2 of insulation sigla pila from the end of the wire Insert the bared wire into the GND terminal and tighten the set J DX300 4 screw to secure the cable in place Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thoroughly clean the area of all dirt and grease Strip the other end of RCA Inputs the wire and attach a ring connector Fasten the cable to the chassis using a non anodized screw and a star washer Amplifier 6 Prepare the REM turn on wire for connection to the amplifier by stripping 1 2 of insulation from the wire end Insert the bared wire into the REM terminal and tighten the set screw to From Source Unit secure the cable into place Connect the other end of the REM wire to a switched 12 volt positive source The switched voltage is usually taken from the source unit s accessory lead a If the source unit does not have this output available the recommended solution is to wire a mechanical switch in line with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier RCA Inputs tee 7 Securely mount the amplifier to the vehicle or amp rack Be careful not to mount the Stee amplifier on cardboard or plastic panels Doing so m
7. Volts 4 Q Load 500 Watts x 1 1000 Watts x 1 2000 Watts x 1 2 Load 1000 Watts x 1 2000 Watts x 1 4000 Watts x 1 Specifications subject to change without notice
8. X500 1 1000 1 2000 1 Strapping Amplifiers DX500 1 1000 1 2000 1 Troubleshooting Specifications NOTE Review each section for more detailed information PRACTICE SAFE SOUND Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss High powered auto sound systems may produce sound pressure levels well over 130dB Use common sense and practice safe sound SAFETY InstRUCTIOn E II This symbol with WARNING is intended to alert the user to Z WARNING the presence of important instructions Failure to heed the instructions will result in severe injury or death This symbol with CAUTION is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions Failure to heed the instructions can result in injury or unit damage Z CAUTION A CAUTION To prevent injury and damage to the unit please read and follow the instructions in this manual We want you to have enjoyment from this system not a headache A CAUTION If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself have it installed by a qualified ELEVATION AUDIO technician CAUTION Before installation disconnect the battery negative terminal to prevent damage to the unit fire and or possible injury IDESIGNFEATURES F 11 B A Power Connections DX200 2 A Power Fuse If this Fuse should blow determine the cause or see your authorized dealer Never replace the fuse with one of greate
9. ay enable the screws to pull out from the panel due to road vibration or sudden vehicle stops 8 Connect the source signal to the amplifier by plugging the RCA cables high level inputs into the input jacks at the amplifier Amplifier 9 Connect the speakers Strip the speaker wires 1 2 and insert into the speaker terminal and tighten the set screw to secure into place Be sure to maintain proper speaker polarity DO Mono DX500 1 DX1000 1 DX2000 1 NOT chassis ground any of the speaker leads as unstable operation may result 10 Perform a final check of the completed system wiring to ensure that all connections are accurate Check all power and ground connections for frayed wires and loose connections which could cause problems NOTE Follow the diagrams for proper signal polarity POWER INPUT Connect to Sourceunit s accessory lead or switched 12V source x 9 2Q min 2Q min 2 Fuse Less than 18 NEG Posi a Connectto chassis ground of vehicle Vehicle Battery Keep Ground asshort as possible INSTALLA 4 Channel DX300 4 CREUSE E Il ADJUSTING GAIN To adjust the gain setting turn the amplifier gains all the way down Turn the source unit volume up until distortion is audible and then turn it down a bit until the distortion is inaudible This will be about two thirds all the w
10. ay up on most source units Next turn the amplifier gain setting until once again distortion is audible and then back it down until the distortion is inaudible NOTE For a more in depth setting procedure contact ELEVATION AUDIO dealer ADJUSTING CROSSOVER X OVER Model DX500 1 DX1000 1 DX2000 1 ce Turn the crossover adjustment knob all the way down With the system playing at normal listening level 22 min gt turn the crossover adjustment knob up slowly until the desired crossover point is achieved 3 All Other Models 2Q min Placing the switch in the HIGH position sets the amplifier to the High Pass mode enabling frequencies above the cut off point to pass adjustable between 50 250Hz 4 Channel DX300 4 Placing the switch in the FLAT position sets the amplifier to the All Pass mode preventing any Set as 3 Channel Bridged REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL Only usable in LP Low Pass mode A Model DX500 1 1000 1 2000 1 Mounting Mounting and installation k crossover adjustment allowing all frequencies to pass Placing the switch in the LOW position sets the amplifier to the Low Pass mode enabling frequencies below the cut off point to pass adjustable between 50 250Hz Turn the crossover adjustment knob all the way down With the system playing turn the crossover adjustment knob up slowly until the desired crossover point is achieved SUBSONIC Model DX500 1 DX10
11. d Per Channel 200 Watts x 1 2 Q Load Per Channel 300 Watts x 1 19 Load 500 Watts x 1 Amplifier Fuse Rating Amp Type 2 30A AWG Dimensions Height 2 0 5 08cm Width 10 5 26 67cm Length 12 25 31 11cm MODEL Continuous Power Rating RMS Measured at 14 4 Battery Volts 4 Q Load Per Channel 2 Q Load Per Channel 4 Q Load Bridged Mono Amplifier Fuse Rating Amp Type Dimensions Height Width Length Signal to Noise Ratio Input Sensitivity Crossover DX500 1 1000 1 2000 1 Crossover DX200 2 300 4 Crossover Frequency DX500 1 1000 1 2000 1 Crossover Frequency DX200 2 300 4 Channel Separation Subsonic Filter DX500 1 1000 1 2000 1 DX1000 1 DX2000 1 350 Watts x 1 700 Watts x 2 600 Watts x 1 1200 Watts x 2 1000 Watts x 1 2000 Watts x 1 3 30A AWG 4 30A AWG 2 0 5 08cm 2 0 5 08cm 10 5 26 67cm 15 75 40 00cm 10 5 26 67cm 17 72 45 00cm DX200 2 DX300 4 75 Watts x 2 50 Watts x 4 100 Watts x 2 75 Watts x 4 200 Watts x 1 150 Watts x 2 1 30A AWG 2 20A AWG 2 0 5 08cm 2 0 5 08cm 10 5 26 67cm 10 5 26 67cm 10 24 26 00cm 12 25 31 11cm gt 70dB A weighted 100mV 5V 12dB octave Low Pass only 12dB octave High Flat Low Switch variable from 50Hz to 250Hz Low Pass Only variable from 50Hz to 500Hz 50dB Variable 15 40Hz MODEL DX500 1 DX1000 1 DX2000 1 2 amplifiers strapped together Continuous Power Rating RMS Measured at 14 4 Battery
12. er to the in position 4 Connect a RCA cable from the MAS OUT connector on the master amplifier to the SLV IN connector on the slave amplifier 5 Connect one of the negative speaker outputs from the master amplifier to one of the negative speaker outputs on the slave amplifier using a 10 gauge wir e minimum 6 Connect one of the positive speaker outputs from the master amplifier to the positive terminal of the speaker being use 7 Connect one of the positive speaker outputs from the slave amplifier to the negative terminal of the speaker being use From Source Unit Master Amplifier 29 Minimum WF TROUBLESHOOTING LL Symptom Diagnosis Remedy B or REM not between 10 5 and Amplifier does not turn on 15 5 volts or no voltage present Check the alternator battery fuse and wiring and repair as necessary Amplifier Noise Amplifier is not properly grounded Check wiring and repair as necessary Turn On Pop Voltage spike from source unit is entering amplifier s input Connect a relay turn on module to REM terminal if pops are eliminated with no input signal to amplifier Engine Noise Noise is radiating into signal cables Re route signal cables away from sources of high current ETTA E l MODEL DX500 1 Continuous Power Rating RMS Measured at 14 4 Battery Volts 4 Q Loa
13. r mount this unit in the engine compartment Mounting the unit in the engine compartment will void your warranty Passenger Compartment Mounting Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as long as you provide a sufficient amount of air for the amplifier to cool itself If you are going to mount the amplifier under the seat of the vehicle you must have at least 1 2 54cm of air gap around the amplifier s heatsink Mounting the amplifier with less than 1 2 54cm of air gap around the amplifier s heatsink in the passenger compartment will not provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance of the amplifier and is strongly not recommended BATTERY AND CHARGING Amplifiers will put an increased load on the vehicle s battery and charging system We recommend checking your alternator and battery condition to ensure that the electrical system has enough capacity to handle the increased load of your stereo system Stock electrical systems which are in good condition should be able to handle the extra load of any Lightning Audio amplifier without problems although battery and alternator life can be reduced slightly To maximize the performance of your amplifier we suggest the use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage capacitor WIRING THE SYSTEMI N CAUTION If you do not feel comfortable with wiring your new unit please see your local Authorized ELEVATION AUDIO dealer for installation A CAUTION
14. r value than the original B Power Connector terminals Connects Power Ground and Remote C RCA Input Jacks Line Level from Radio Pre outs The industry standard RCA jack provides an easy connection for signal level input They are platinum to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion IDESIGNFeaTURES E 11 D Level Control The input gain control is preset to match the output of most source units This can be adjusted to match output levels from a variety of source units E Crossover Filter Switch High for High Pass Mid Tweeter Flat for All Pass Full Range Low for Low Pass Subs F Adjustable Crossover Frequency Control 50 500Hz 12dB octave 50 250Hz Low Pass Model DX500 1 1000 1 2000 1 G Remote Level Control Model DX500 1 1000 1 2000 1 Attenuates Gain set on the amplifier by up to 12dB H Speaker Connections Follow correct polarity and do not Ground any speaker wires Do not connect any speaker wires together I Pass Thru Outputs The Pass Thru provides a convenient source for daisy chaining an additional amplifier without running an extra set of RCA cables from the front of the vehicle to the rear amplifier location J Subsonic Control Model DX500 1 1000 1 2000 1 A variable 15 40Hz high pass filter designed to prevent frequencies below the audio range from being applied to the subwoofer from the amplifier Improving subwoofer performance and power handling K Master
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