DB Drive A6 User's Manual
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1. User Manual e Installation Instructions Owners Manual Due to continuous improvement of the product the Specifications are subject to change without notice INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a DB Drive state of the art power amplifier Your selection of a DB Drive car audio product indicates a true appreciation of fine musical reproduction Whether adding to an existing system or including your DB Drive amplifier in a new system you are certain to notice immediate performance benefits KEEP YOUR SALES RECEIPT Take this time to attach your sales receipt to the manual and put in a safe place In case of any unforeseen reason this product may need warranty service your receipt will be necessary to establish purchase date RECOMMENDATION A power amplifier s performance is only as good as its installation Proper installation will maximize the system s overall performance It is recommended that you have our product installed by an authorized DB Drive retailer However if you decide to install it yourself please carefully read through this manual and take your time to do a quality installation Due to continuing product improvements and possible manual revisions we recommend checking our website for latest product information at www dbdrive net IMPORTANT Before making any connections disconnect the car s battery until the installation is completed to avoi2. BP 12dB MONO HP 24dB 124B OKUR M A6 1600 4 Filter selection for channel 3 amp 4 11 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS A6 1600 1D A6 1900 1D A6 2800 1D The A6 1600 1D A6 1900 1D and A6 2800 1D are equipped with a variable 24db slope Lowpass crossover network and a 24db slope subsonic filter The A6 mono amps also feature a variable Bass Boost EQ is set at 45Hz In some subwoofer enclosure installations it may necessary to use the Phase Shift feature The Phase Shift button sets the Subwoofer signal a 0 degree setting or at a 180 degree setting This will also you to fine tune the subwoofer enclosure All A6 mono amps are also equipped with Multi Linking technology When using a single A6 mono amp set the Master Slave switch to the Master position When Multi linking two of the same model A6 mono amplifiers select the Master selection for the amplifier receiving the main RCA input Set the Slave amplifiers setting to Slave In the slave setting the front panel controls become inoperative All adjustments for both Multi Linked amplifiers will be made through the Master amplifier Signal transfer between amplifiers will be done through the Data link cable Select Master Master Amp Multi Link Cee E Gralla e Diag ram OUTPUT INPUT nar I PROTECT SUBSONIC LOWPASS BASS O GAIN FILTER FILTER BOOST O aea a 8S 8S O MIN MAX 15Hz 40Hz 50Hz 150Hz 0dB 18
3. Bandpass slope and a mono 24db Lowpass Bandpass slope For example if you wish to drive a pair of subwoofers on channels 3 and 4 in the bridged mode you can select the LP BP mono switch setting on the amplifier to filter out the high frequencies with a 24db slope You will then need to adjust the Lowpass control to the desired frequency setting make sure to have the Highpass control set to 15Hz so that the Bandpass filter does not engage This will only send low frequencies to your subwoofers If you wish to use the Bandpass crossover filter you must set the x over switch to LP BP stereo Once the LP BP stereo switch setting is selected you will use both the Lowpass and Highpass controls to filter out the unwanted low and high frequencies to create the desired Bandpass filter The Bandpass crossover is available on only channels 3 and 4 To use the Highpass filter select the x over switch to the HP setting this will filter out any unwanted low frequencies with a 12db slope Adjust the frequency to the Filter selection for channel 1 amp 2 desired point for speakers 3 amp 4 Gath Geet Gee Gane Gaia CH3 amp 4 Bass INPUT OUTPUT INPUT BOOST CH4 P CH4 CH1 2 CH2 X OVER GAIN Il HIGHPASS ere FULL HP ow g l 2 3 POWER in Max 50 3KHz PROTECT Adjust the frequency to the desired point for speakers 1 amp 2 HIGHPASS LOWPASS GAIN S 0S X OVER LP BP i 15Hz 500Hz STEREO 50Hz 3KHz Min Max LP
4. black to connect to the terminal marked ground and then connect it to the car s chassis Try to keep the length of the cable as short as possible preferably less than Also make sure that the point on the car where the connection is to be made is free of paint and dirt Connect the remote terminal of the amplifier to a switchable 12V source This connection allows the amplifier to be turned on and off with the power control of the radio If the radio has a REMOTE output terminal connect it to the amplifier s terminal marked remote using a 16 gauge wire or heavier Now when the radio is turned on the amplifier will automatically turn on This connection can also be made to the radio s Power Antenna wire SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Connect the RCA output of the head unit AM FM cassette player CD or DAT to the RCA input terminals of the amplifier To make these connections we recommend high quality RCA cables which are available at your local car audio retailer Run signal wires away from electrical wires to avoid possibil ity of induced noise from the car s electrical system i e popping noises or engine noise MONO SIGNAL CONNECTION BRIDGE REMOTE MODE CONTROL PHASE DATALINK i Z SUBSONIC LOWPASS BASS SHIFT Ermi Limi MN N FILTER FILTER BOOST O O J A N j YY 0 bl O 7S 8 SO MIN MAX 1 sHz 40Hz 50Hz 1 50Hz 0dB 184B SHANE O R UR s l CA A a Gel elias Gel e le CH3 amp
5. 4 Bass INPUT CH1 amp 2 CH2 X OVER GAIN HIGHPASS GY wu oOo i i POWER Min Max 50Hz 3KHz PROTECT BOOST CH4 HIGHPASS LOWPASS GAIN it S QS X OVER LP BP i 15Hz 500Hz STEREO 50Hz 3KHz Min Max LP BP 12dB MONO HP K 24d8 12dB AG 1600 4 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT The following speaker connection are for the amplifier in normal mono configuration Make the speaker connections using speaker wire that is at least 16 gauge or heavier As with any audio component proper phasing of the amplifier and speakers is essential for strong bass response When connecting make sure that positive from the amplifier is connected to the positive of the speaker and the same for negative Please note that although A6 1600 1D A6 1900 1D and A6 2800 1D are mono amplifiers we have provided two sets of speaker terminals on the amplifier These terminals are connected in paralleled internally connected together The second set of speaker terminals are intended for ease of connection when running multiple woofers V REM GND POWER INPUT V REM GND POWER INPUT 1 Ohm minimum SPEAKER CONNECTIONS A6 800 4 AG 1200 4 AG 1600 4 Make the speaker connections using speaker wire that is at least 16 gauge or heavier As with any audio component proper phasing of the amplifier and
6. 50Hz gt 95dB lt 0 5 285mV 6V 50Hz 150Hz OdB 18dB 45Hz Yes 11 2V 14 4V Length 12 59in 320mm rs 14 17in 360mm 2 15 74in 400mm 2 9 84in 340mm 2 11 81in 260mm 2 16 29in 340mm 2 A6 1200 4 4x110 W 4x225 W 2 x 500 W 4x95 W 15Hz 25KHz gt 95dB lt 0 5 285mV 6V 50Hz 3KHz 15Hz 500Hz 50Hz 3KHz OdB 6dB 12dB 45Hz Yes Optional 11 2V 14 4V A6 1900 1D 1 x 1900W 1 x 950 W 1 x 900 W 15Hz 250Hz gt 95dB lt 0 5 285mV 6V 50Hz 150Hz OdB 18dB 45Hz Yes 11 2V 14 4V Height 5in 64mm 5in 64mm 5in 64mm 5in 64mm 5in 64mm 5in 64mm A6 1600 4 4x150W 4x 300 W 2 x 600 W 4x125W 15Hz 25KHz gt 95dB lt 0 5 285mV 6V 50Hz 3KHz 15Hz 500Hz 50Hz 3KHz OdB 6dB 12dB 45Hz Yes Optional 11 2V 14 4V A6 2800 1D 1 x 2800W 1 x 1400 W 1 x 2050 W 15Hz 250Hz gt 95dB lt 0 5 285mV 6V 50Hz 150Hz OdB 18dB 45Hz Yes 11 2V 14 4V Width 8 36in 213mm 8 36in 213mm 8 36in 213mm 8 36in 213mm 8 36in 213mm 8 36in 213mm
7. LIMITED WARRANTY DB DRIVE warrants any products purchased in the U S A from an authorized DB DRIVE dealer All products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 1 year when the unit is installed by an autho rized DB DRIVE dealer Non authorized dealer installed products carry a one 1 year parts and labor limited warranty This warranty applies to the original purchase only DB DRIVE will either repair or replace as its option any unit that has been found to be defective and under warranty provided the defect occurs within One 1 year if purchased through an authorized DB DRIVE dealer This limited warranty does not extend to units that have been subjected to misuse abuse neglect or accident Products that in DB DRIVE s judgment shows evidence of having been altered modified or serviced without DB DRIVE s authorization will be ineligible under this warranty To obtain warranty service please contact your retailer or see our web site at www dbdrive net for more details DB Research L L P 302 Hanmore Industrial Parkway Harlingen TX 78550 ee ph 877 787 0101 fx 956 421 4513 www dbdrive net AMPLIFIERS A6 800 4 A6 1200 4 A6 1600 4 A6 1600 1D A6 1900 1D A6 2800 1D p
8. attery Red Protection L E D illuminated Speaker short Speaker grounding out Impedance too low Overheating 13 SOLUTION Replace Replace Check connection Check connection Check for ground w meter Set to center position Confirm correct setting Replace Re adjust Confirm correct setting Check for ground w meter Ground at same point Change for better ground Replace Rejects inducted noise Fix and or replace Check speakers connection for short circuit Make sure speaker wires Do not touch chassis ground Check speaker impedance Check mounting location for Adequate air circulation speaker impedance too low Peak 14 4V 2 ohms 4 ohms 4 ohms bridged Rated Power 4 Ohm Frequency Resp S N Ratio A weight THD with 80k filter Low Input Level Ch 1 amp 2 High Pass Filter Ch 3 amp 4 High Pass Filter Ch 3 amp 4 Low Pass Filter Bass EQ Bass Remote Capability Input Voltage Peak 14 4V lohm 2ohm Rated Power 1 Ohm Frequency Resp S N Ratio A weight THD with 80k filter Low Input Level Crossover Freq Bass EQ Bass Remote Capability Input Voltage Dimensions A6 800 4 A6 1200 4 A6 1600 4 A6 1600 1D A6 1900 1D A6 2800 1D Due To SPECIFICATIONS A6 800 4 4x90 W 4x180 W 2 x 300 W 4x75W 15Hz 25KHz gt 95dB lt 0 5 285mV 6V 50Hz 3KHz 15Hz 500Hz 50Hz 3KHz OdB 6dB 12dB 45Hz Yes Optional 11 2V 14 4V A6 1600 1D 1 x 1600W 1 x 800 W 1 x 600 W 15Hz 2
9. d possible damage to the electrical system WARNING Exposure to high power sound system can cause hearing loss or damage Listening to your system at loud levels while driving will impair your ability to hear traffic sounds and emergency vehicles Use common sense when listening to your system Serial Model SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Fuse amplifiers power wire at the battery Be sure to fuse the power wire within 12 of the car s battery This will protect the car s battery in case of a short circuit between the power amplifier and battery THIS ISA MUST the amplifier s built in fuse will only protect the power amplifier not the car s battery Use high grade wire connectors To ensure maximum power transfer and secure safe connections it is recommended to use high grade barrier spades for connection at amplifier and terminal rings for connec tion at battery Do not run any wires underneath vehicle Exposed wires have a chance of being cut or damaged It is best to run all wires through the vehicle under the carpet and or side panels This lends to a cleaner installation and less risk of damage Use caution when mounting amplifier Remember there are many electrical wires gas lines vacuum lines brake lines as well as a gas tank in the automobile Make sure you now where they are when mounting the amplifier to avoid puncturing lines shorting wires or drilling holes in the gas tank Run signal wires away from el
10. dB EMOTE OKUR I A A6 2800 1D RCA input Master controls Slave Amp OKUR A6 2800 1D Slave controls are void Select Slave la hed 12V_ REM GNI POWER INPUT DC 2 ohm minimum SPEAKER OUTPUT 12V REM GND DE DRIVE POWER INPUT TROUBLE SHOOTING THE SYSTEM We have put together this trouble shooting guide if you experience problems after installing the amplifier Please keep in mind that the majority of problems incurred are caused by improper installation and not the equipment itself In addition there are many components in the system that could cause various signal problems such as inducted electrical noise and engine noise Before you can properly address the problem you must first find the component that is causing the problem This will take patience and a process of elimination LOOK FOR No Output Blown fuse Bad RCA Cable s 12V at power terminal 12V at remote terminal Grounding point clean and tight Head Units fader not in center position Master amp Slave settings Low Output Check level adjustments Re adjust Bad RCA cable s Improper level matching Master amp Slave settings Engine Noise Grounding points are clean and tight Ground all components at same point Try different grounding point Bad RCA cable s Use High Quality shielded RCA cables Low Vehicle charging system and or b
11. ectrical wires To avoid possibility of induced noise from the car s electrical system i e popping noises or engine noise run wires away from the car s electrical wiring Make all ground wires as short as possible and at the same point In order to reduce the chance of ground loops i e engine noise make the grounding wire as short as possible to reduce the wire s resistance Also when using multiple components make sure all units are grounded at the same point Avoid sharp edges when running the wires To avoid the possibility of power signal or speaker shorts be careful not to allow the amplifiers wires to come in contact with sharp edges Use a grommet to protect the wire when running through the fire wall FEATURES AND BENEFITS DC Offset Protection This circuit protects the output of the amplifier against DC voltage If for some reason DC voltage is detected at the output stage the amplifier will shut down protecting the speakers from direct current Short Circuit Protection The circuit protects the amplifier from damage due to a short found in the speakers or wiring If one of the speakers or its wiring comes in contact with ground the amplifier will shut down To resume normal operation correct the problem and turn the head unit off then back on The amplifier will reset and play again Thermal Protection To protect the amplifier circuitry against damage caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures a t
12. f with the head unit to save current consumption This control also operates the reset circuit for the amplifier s protection It must be connected with the head unit in order to reset protection circuits Adjustable Input Sensitivity Allows you to fine tune the level matching between your source and the power amplifier Low Impedance Stability A6 800 4 2 Ohms Stereo 4 Channel A6 1200 4 2 Ohms Stereo 4 Channel A6 1600 4 2 Ohms Stereo 4 Channel A6 1600 1D 1 Ohm Mono A6 1900 1D 1 Ohm Mono A6 2800 1D 1 Ohm Mono MOUNTING LOCATION Before you start the installation it will be necessary to find a mounting location for the ampli fier Find a location in which the amplifier will receive adequate ventilation in order to dissipate the heat it develops during operation Two popular mounting locations are in the trunk or under the seat Select the location in which you wish to mount the amplifier Use caution when mounting amplifier there are many wires gas lines vacuum lines brake lines as well as a gas tank in the automobile Make sure you know where they are when mounting the amplifier to avoid puncturing lines shorting wires or drilling holes in the gas tank Once you are ready use a pencil to mark the mounting holes in the bottom panel After you have marked the locations of the holes move amplifier out of the way and drill small starter holes to make the tapping screws easier to install Use provided screws to tighte
13. hermal protection circuit is activated if the amplifier reaches excessively high operating temperature Once the thermal circuit is activated the amplifier will shut down to cool off The amplifier will automatically turn back on once it cools down to a safe operating temperature Power Indicator The diagnostic L E D illuminates when the amplifier is on and receiving power Built in Crossover The DB Drive 4 channel amplifiers A6 800 4 A6 1200 4 and A6 1600 4 feature a selectable slope crossover network Channels 1 and 2 are 12db slope for the Highpass setting and channels 3 and 4 feature a selectable 12db slope on the Highpass setting and 12db or 24db slope on the Lowpass Bandpass setting Power and Speaker Distribution Blocks Heavy gauge bare wire distribution blocks are provided for maximum power and signal transfer with minimal resistance Bass Boost For added low frequency performance the amplifiers are equipped with a selectable 6dB 12dB bass boost 45Hz Line out Full range line outputs have been provided for convenient connection to additional amplifi ers in the system The outputs are buffered to reduce signal loss Please note that the amplifier s input level adjusts these level outputs Power Fusing This protects the amplifier against short circuits and excessive current Remote Turn on Automatically turns amplifier on when connected to the head unit s remote output The amplifier will turn on and of
14. n down the amplifier pee lt POWER CONNECTIONS SPEAKER O OUTPUT DRIVE In Line Power fuse Mounted Within 12 From Battery Recommended IMPORTANT Before making any connections disconnect the car s battery until the installation is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system Connect the amplifier to the car s battery At times the amplifier will need to draw large levels of current that cannot be provided by any circuit in the car s fuse box We recommended using a 4 to 8 gauge power wire for your connections depending on the amplifier and length of the wire Strip one end of the wire to connect to the terminal on the amplifier marked batt Loosen screw terminal and connect bare wire and tighten Use caution to make sure no stray wire strands come in contact with surrounding terminals causing short circuits Run the wire directly to the positive terminal of the car s battery Make sure to use an in line fuse within 12 of the car s battery to protect the electrical system and amplifier against short circuits and or power surges Connect the ground terminal of the amplifier to the car s chassis For the ground connection use a 4 to 8 gauge wire
15. speakers is essential for strong bass response When connecting make sure that positive from the amplifier is connected to the positive of the speaker and the same for negative CAUTION In the bridged mode the amplifier must see a 4 Ohm load or higher Any lower than 4 ohms will cause the amplifier to overheat and possible cause permanent damage to the amplifier 1 CH2 H3 C BRIDGED BRIDGED 4 Ohm Speaker 4 Ohm Speaker 4 Ohm Speaker 4 Ohm Speaker 4 Ohm Speaker 4 Ohm Speaker REMOTE BASS CONTROL MODULE Before connecting the remote it will be necessary to find a mounting location that will be easy to access for adjustment Once you select your mounting location you will need to run the control wire from the remote to the amplifier To avoid possibility of induced noise from the car s electrical system i e popping noises or engine noise run the cable from the remote to the amplifier away from the car s electrical wiring PHASE pati SUBSONIC LOWPASS BASS SHIFT GAIN FILTER FILTER BOOST CONTROL 10 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS A6 800 4 A6 1200 4 A6 1600 4 The A6 800 4 A6 1200 4 and A6 1600 4 amplifiers are equipped with a variable crossover network that allows you to select the crossover mode Highpass Full Range and desired crossover point for channels 1 and 2 Channels 3 and 4 allow you to select between a Highpass 12db slope a 12db Stereo Lowpass
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