Polk Audio C400.4 Car Amplifier User Manual
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1. 5 RUN speaker wire from the speakers to the amplifier installation location Measure enough wire to reach from your amplifier to each speaker or inline crossover plus an additional 12 to allow moving the speakers or equipment without having to disconnect the wires 6 FIND a good solid metal grounding point close to the amplifier and connect the negative power wire to it 8 x POLK MOMO CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE Typical Installation continued For the ground connection also use the largest gauge cable available Connect to the terminal marked GND and then connect this cable directly to your car s chassis Keep the length of the GND connection as short as possible ideally under 6 to avoid ground loops and engine noise hum problems Make certain that the ground point is directly connected to the car s metal chassis with no dirt or paint getting in the way of a clean metal to metal connection 7 SECURELY install the amplifier in your chosen location Take the time to secure the amplifier solidly so that it does not come loose in the event of a collision or sudden jolt to the vehicle Warning Low Flying Amp 8 CONNECT the positive and negative power wires to the amplifier A fuse near the amplifier is not necessary 9 CONNECT the remote turn on wire to the amplifier 10 CONNECT the RCA signal input cables to the amplifier 11 CONNECT the speaker wires to the amplifier Make sure to use speaker wire of at least 162. AYALLVa M0018 SIG OT SNA uA II Vo d Jlunpe u Wo yndjno ebuei Un J AOSSOIO 21192 DI 8 4 24 Duer e e 19 99M gt ONONAId UBYM J89uupuo NOY 01 dn peyooy e u aq luo UBD sie AA BuluieAA 3 S 181 M s LIN OWOINV JIOd on AA AI OOOO O3 91d 19A10SS019 DAIL sju uoduioD2 OWOIN I uueuD2 r 15 WWW POLKAUDIO COM AMPS CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE POLK MOMO 14 JOAOSSOID J JOOAA 1 JOoAAqns ii J 1481 AA jouueyo seoy JBAOSSOID J JOOAA JOJ u eD 1ouu l I jeuondo 194OOMQNS SN E sSvaAg Dau ajoweay DUunog O HUN BIINOS UIOJJ UO UNI BJOWIAY MG 0S 1MZ 00Z 4G E 0SE 1MZ 00Z SEI DENE E E aPrve aPcl gpr gp Jlunpe u Jlunpe u wo 1NAINO wo nd noO J Jooxqns buey 4 sJ9jOOMqns Jeay UU slu uoduio2 OWOWA lOd UO e JOAUG 012816 JO Up eg pjnoys gt gt SEO eouepedwul 18j0omgns J8 OOMGNS jQuUueYyo Jeay SS JOA 104 ule6 9 0wa1 XE0I Iguo do 30A 30A TIENE ssvaA8 0324 a 0WaYy punor asn as Kai vog Hl ed L 440 J d 440 UO UINI BJOWIY I 46 008 oan 46 008 005 05 AYSLIVdE e O M9014 4G E 0GE 42 007 4G 0GE 42 007 2 nn
3. approved for use in aircraft e We recommend that you carefully design your car audio system before you begin a major installa tion like this Draw it all out Make sure that the cables for power and signal are not on the same side of the vehicle and that they do not cross each other this will help reduce any noise that may radiate from the power cable to the signal cable If a signal cable is too close to a power cable it may pick up the magnetic field generated by the power cable which could lead to a loss of quality in your signal e Do not run wires under your vehicle or outside your vehicle e For best possible performance give your power the widest possible throughway Use the largest gauge power ground cable available we recommend at least 8 AWG Use the largest gauge con nectors as well barrier spades at the amp and terminal rings to the battery See your authorized Polk AutoSound Dealer for power cables and wire connectors e Protect your vehicle with a circuit breaker or fuse placed no more than 12 30cm from your battery This circuit breaker or fuse should be no greater than the fuse s of your amplifier for optimal protection For example this Polk Audio Amplifier has two 30A fuses Your vehicle protection fuse should be rated at 60A See your authorized Polk AutoSound Dealer for professional advice on fuses and circuit breakers e Make your ground wires as short as possible to avoid Ground Loop engine noise and hum fro
4. Adjustments for the Amp Panel 1 REMOTE BASS GAIN MODULE JACK Accepts telephone jack input connection from the remote bass gain module only works on REAR channel when crossover is set to LP Set GAIN 8 to max when using the remote Remote bass gain module is sold separately See your Authorized Polk AutoSound Dealer or visit the webstore at polkaudio com 2 FREQUENCY SLOPE TOGGLE Use this switch to determine the grade of the frequency slope over which the amplifier rolls off the frequencies for better blending between highs and lows Choose either steep crossover slope 24dB Octave or a more gentle crossover slope 12dB Octave 3 FREQUENCY MULTIPLICATION SWITCH Choose x1 for lower crossover frequencies 50 to 500Hz choose x10 and the crossover frequency will be multiplied by 10 S00Hz to 5kHz 4 CROSSOVER FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT When the FREQUENCY MULTIPLICATION SWITCH is set to xl the crossover frequency can be adjusted between 50 to 500Hz When the FREQUENCY MULTIPLICATION SWITCH is set to x10 the crossover frequency can be adjusted between 500Hz to 5kHz The crossover frequency adjustment filters out frequen cies that you don t want the speaker to reproduce When the CROSOVER MODE is set to LP it filters out the YQ midrange and high frequencies from the subwoofer If it is set too high you ll hear voices and other midrange sounds coming from the subwoofer and the bass will seem to come only
5. Pre EQ Front Filler tele EE High Pass Corner Freuuencn aa aaaaa 4 0kHz Sopot 12dB Octave Filter Function Shelf Corner Frequencoy 2dB at 12 1kHz Bando db 6dB Octave Rear Filter Function EE High Pass Corner Frequency 38 4Hz Si EE 12dB Octave Filter Function Low Pass Corner Frequencoy 2 82kHz Sie EE 18dB Octave Dimensions L x W x H ili 16x9 75x 2 5 Cna 40 64 x 24 8 x 6 35 WWW POLKAUDIO COM AMPS 21 Polk MOMO Series Limited Warranty Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only This warranty will terminate automatically prior to its stated expiration if the original retail purchaser sells or transfers the Product to any other party Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the LOUDSPEAKER S PASSIVE CROSSOVER COMPONENT S and ENCLOSURE on this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer Furthermore Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only that any AMPLIFIER OR OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year extended to two years when professionally install
6. United States of America its possessions and U S and NATO armed forces exchanges and audio clubs The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries 22 POLK MOMO CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE WWW POLKAUDIO COM AMPS 23 5601 Metro Drive Baltimore Maryland 21215 800 377 7655 www polkaudio com www polkmomo com Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 800 377 7655 M F 9 6 EST US only or via email polkcs polkaudio com Outside the US call 410 358 3600 Polk Polk Audio The Speaker Specialists and Dynamic Balance are registered trademarks of Polk Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated MOMO is a registered trademark of MOMO Design Italy RM0658 2
7. from the rear of the vehicle If it is set too low you ll miss the kidney punch kick of the mid bass Set the control to 80Hz 120Hz and adjust it by ear from there When the CROSSOVER MODE is set to HP it filters out bass from your midrange or full range speakers That takes strain off the speakers allowing them to play louder with less distortion Set the Frequency Control to around 80Hz 100Hz If it sounds like you re losing too much mid bass punch turn the Frequency Control down to 50Hz Most of the time you should set the LP and HP filters to around the same frequency setting but always let your ears be the final judge Experiment and go with the settings that sound best When the CROSSOVER MODE is set to OFF the Frequency Control does nothing When the Pre EQ switch is on the Frequency Control does nothing the crossovers are preset by the Pre EQ feature CROSSOVER MODE SELECTOR SWITCH A set to the LP position when the amplifier is used to drive a woofer or subwoofer The frequencies above the crossover point will be attenuated at 12dB Octave or 24 Octave B set to OFF Full Pass position when the G D amp adapters amplifier will be used to drive full range speakers with no subwoofer in the system The full frequency bandwidth will be output to the speakers with no high or low frequency attenuation C set to HP position when the amplifier is used to drive full range speakers with a sub woof
8. online manuals is available on our award winning website www polkaudio com There are no user serviceable parts or fuses inside the amplifier The unique nature of the circuitry in the Polk Audio Carbon Series Amplifiers requires specially trained service personnel Do not attempt to service this amplifier yourself or through unauthorized repair facilities This will not only void the warranty but may result in the creation of more problems within your amplifier 20 POLK MOMO CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE C400 4 Specifications Power QUIPput lira RMS Continuous Power at 14 4V at the input terminals 20Hz 20kHz Per Channel into 4 Ohms 0 1 THD N 75W Per Channel into 2 Ohms 1 THD N 100W Bridged into 4 Ohms 1 THD N 200W Total Dynamic Power at 1KHZ 975W Frequency Response 3dB Points lt 15Hz to 45kHz Signal to Noise Referenced to rated power gt 105dBA Channel EH EE gt 55dB alt Auger y aansen 200mV to SUN Remote Gain Control a aaa 0 to 30dB Input Impedance aaa a gt 10k Ohms Speaker Impedance gt 2 Ohms Stereo ei ii gt 4 Ohms Bridged FOWErREguifemelt cilena 10V to 16V DC Negative Ground Crossover Filters Filtet Function EE High Pass Low Pass Off L 50Hz to 5000Hz eil 12 or 24dB Octave Subsonic Filter eege 24dB Octave at 15Hz
9. AutoSound Dealer for power cables and wire connectors Don t forget to protect your vehicle with a circuit breaker or fuse placed no more than 12 30cm from your battery This circuit breaker or fuse should be no greater than the fuse s of your amplifier for optimal protection For example this Polk Audio Amplifier has two 30A fuses Your vehicle protection fuse should be rated at 60A See your authorized Polk AutoSound Dealer for professional advice on fuses and circuit breakers 3 CONNECT power wire with EMPTY fuse holder to the positive battery post Do not install the fuse itself until the power wire has been connected to the amplifier 4 RUN signal cables and remote turn on wire from the head unit to the amplifier mounting location Use high quality RCA cables for signal connections The remote turn on connection allows the amplifier to be turned on and off with the power control of your head unit Use smaller cable here 16 gauge is probably best See your authorized Polk AutoSound Dealer for professional advice on cables and connectors Make sure that the cables for power and audio signal are not on the same side of the vehicle and that they do not cross each other this will help reduce any noise that may radiate from the power cable to the signal cable If an audio signal cable is too close to a power cable it may pick up the magnetic field generated by the power cable which could lead to a loss of quality in your signal
10. IN SOME APPLICA TIONS IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED POLK AUDIO AUTOSOUND DEALER OR POLK AUDIO CUSTOMER SERVICE WWW POLKAUDIO COM AMPS x Wire Routing Options qv31 3 z NO NNUL z 3 bi JLOWJY 2 qv31 z o e GNNOYD e s di E 3 S qv31 3 e AYILLVA S S J sf O s3 30A LU j Of T _ O d D s 30A 5 Ee e ef o ID 5 l lt x l 00 e oi For Flush Mount installations where amp sits directly on solid surface gz lt LL o D o D L route wiring through side vents of end caps BEFORE wiring into the amp 55 of DE E D Be _ H oo oO so e a S25 ZL CC lt 5 e a s delle GER CUI D p CC See a o gd OC S E O O kd Cem a o E KP a y e d gt sl peaa For Stealth installations route wiring down through bottom opening under removeable plate ra 3 DE A S O i LLI o x S T so djo 8 D et x Se Bs 3 ia Lig BI E O U 10 POLK MOMO CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE WWW POLKAUDIO COM AMPS 11 Detailed
11. O W N E R S M A N U A L Mono C400 4 Carbon Series 4 3 2 Channel Amplifier 2 Polk Audio A Passion for Sound Welcome to the Polk Audio family For over thirty years George Klopfer and I and all the people at Polk Audio have been designing and building sound equipment for people like you the person who demands high quality and outstanding performance at a reasonable price Someone just like US in other words Please take a moment and read through this manual before you get started Installing a car audio system is a serious project If you have any doubts about your ability to execute any of the installation steps found in this manual save yourself a lot of grief and contact your local authorized Polk Audio AutoSound dealer He or she is a professional installer and ready to help you get the most for your autosound dollar More information including audio how to articles FAQs and online manuals is available on our award winning website www polkaudio com car And if you ever have a question or comment please feel free to call us or email us In North America and Canada call Polk Audio Customer Service 800 377 7655 M F 9 6 EST or via email polkcs polkaudio com Outside the US call 410 358 3600 We love to hear from you Here at Polk Audio building loudspeakers and audio equipment is more than just our business it s our passion We re happy to share it with you Sincerely Matthew S Polk Chairman and Co F
12. adaptability Allows bi amplification of Polk MOMO component systems or Polk MOMO Coaxial speakers e Variable Low Pass and High Pass crossover filters 50Hz 5kHz switchable between 12dB Octave and 24dB Octave all the control you need to power virtually any type of speaker from tweeters to component systems to subwoofers e Exclusive Polk MOMO Pre EQ Switch One button preset active crossover and EQ optimization for the best performance from Polk MOMO Component systems e Active crossover optimized for all 614 component systems POLK MOMO CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE Read This First Installing a car audio system is a serious project If you have any doubts about your ability to execute any of the installation steps found in this manual save yourself a lot of grief and contact a professional installer Your Polk Audio dealer is a good place to find one If you intend to do the installation yourself we assume you possess some skill in the proper use of hand and power tools No matter how much installation experience you have we recommend that you e Read this manual thoroughly before you begin e Plan your installation carefully e Allow enough time to complete the installation without rushing e Take steps to protect your car and upholstery from unwanted scratches and punctures e Wear proper protective safety gear Tools you May Need e Phillips head screwdriver e Panel pry tool e Electric drill and 3 16 and 1 8 drill bits e P
13. asy reach on or under your dash 18 POLK MOMO CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE WWW POLKAUDIO COM AMPS 19 Protect Your Hearing Now that you ve got Polk Audio equipment in your car you re a valued member of the Polk Audio family We want you and your hearing to be around for a long long time We urge you to practice restraint in the operation of this product so as not to damage your hearing and that of other people in your car or in your neighborhood Studies have shown that continuous exposure to high sound pressure levels can lead to permanent irreparable hearing loss And then you d be no good to us This and all other high power amplifiers are capable of easily producing sound pressure levels that can be dangerous Please use common sense in the operation of this product Limit your exposure to continuous high volume levels and consider operating your audio system while driving in a manner that still allows you to hear necessary outside noises like sirens and horns Technical Assistance or Service If after following the hookup directions you experience difficulty please double check all wire connections Should you isolate the problem to the amplifier contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer where you made your purchase or contact Polk Audio Customer Service 800 377 7655 M E 9 6 EST US only or via email polkcs polkaudio com Outside the US call 410 358 3600 More detailed information including audio how to articles FAQs and
14. ed from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer To allow Polk Audio to offer the best possible warranty service please register your new product online at www polkaudio com registration or call Polk customer service 800 377 7655 in the USA and Canada outside the USA 410 358 3600 within ten 10 days of the date of original purchase Be sure to keep your original purchase receipt Defective Products must be shipped together with proof of purchase prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product or to the Factory at 2550 Britannia Boulevard Suite A San Diego California 92154 Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this Product at no additional charge except as set forth below All replaced parts and Products become the property of Polk Audio Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to you within a reasonable time freight prepaid This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequa
15. er in the system The frequencies below the crossover point will be attenuated at 12dB Octave or 24 Octave 6 POLK MOMO PRE EQ SWITCH One button preset crossover and EQ optimization for the best performance from Polk MOMO Component systems Using this will override all other crossover settings 7 INPUT TYPE SELECTOR This switch allows you to select the type of connection being made The default for the average head unit is the Single output from headunit RCA vi FREQ 12d4B 24dB 50 500 Hi 500 5k z P OFF HP m III BYPASS FRONT Crossover Settings FREQ REAR il 200 2k _ 350 3 5k L 12dB 24dB 50 500 Hz 500 5k REMOTE 200 2k __350 3 5k L OEP LOW HIGH m III 12 POLK MOMO CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE Detailed Adjustments for the Amp Panel continued LOW position as the most popular head unit output con nections are low voltage To use HIGH level speaker wire inputs simply splice an RCA connector onto your speaker wire then set this switch to HIGH If you have a higher output head unit a 4V or 8V head unit output see your head unit s owner s manual set this selector to HIGH because you will have high voltage coming into the amp GAIN ADJUSTMENT Begin with gain set at about the 11 o clock position Once all settings are made turn this setting up until your source JUST BEGINS to dis
16. ermanent ink marker or pencil e Solderless crimp on connectors and a crimping tool e Safety glasses e Wire strippers and cutters e Electrical tape e Grommets for passing wires through metal car walls e Amplifier Power Wire Kit available at your authorized Polk Audio Dealer Safe Limits of Operation Your Polk Audio AutoSound equipment is constructed of the highest quality materials for years of trouble free performance You should be aware that damage to loudspeakers can occur when an amplifier regardless of its wattage is made to play at higher listening levels than its power can clearly produce Operation at this level can result in very high levels of audible distortion originat ing in the amplifier which can add a harsh gritty sound to your listening material If you hear distortion turn it down or risk damaging your speakers You can damage any speaker regardless of power rating if you push any amplifier regardless of power rating to the point of distortion WWW POLKAUDIO COM AMPS x 5 Notes About Electrical Installation e ALWAYS DISCONNECT YOUR VEHICLE S BATTERY GROUND BEFORE WORKING WITH YOUR VEHICLE S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM e This amplifier is designed for use in vehicles with 12 volt negative ground electrical systems Use of this product in vehicles with positive ground or with voltages other than 12 volts may result in damage to the product and the system and will void the warranty This product is NOT certified or
17. es the exclusive Polk MOMO Pre EQ Switch which optimizes the crossovers for use with Polk MOMO Ultra High Performance Speakers and Subwoofers so you can take high performance to whole new level e 5 Way Smart System Protection SSP circuits Power and Ground Reversal Protection Thermal and Short Protection Current Overdraw and Low Impedance Protection circuits with auto Standby Mode ensure safety reliability and durability e Hideaway Cover Plate conceals the wiring and the Set It Once user adjustable controls for clean looking fiddle free installs e Polk Performance Certificate attests to each individual amp s Power Rating and serial number e High density split dome convection heat sinks with more surface area than standard fins for extreme heat dissipation and a long reliable life of high amplification No need for noisy fans e High damping factor improves driver control for tighter punchier bass e Subsonic Filter 15Hz 24dB octave for an extra level of speaker protection e Remote Subwoofer Level Control available on all models a stock feature on the mono sub amp e Power Thermal and Short Protection LEDs easily visible on top plate e Gold Plated Screw Down Capture Terminals for the most secure connections e Small footprints for compact installs Removable End Caps for even smaller footprints big power in small packages C400 4 Features e May be used as a 4 channel 3 channel or 2 channel amplifier for maximum
18. gauge or thicker Be certain to maintain correct polarity One of the terminals on the rear of your speaker is posi tive and the other is negative Make certain that you connect the wire from the positive terminal of your amplifier to the positive terminal on your speaker and the wire from the negative terminal of your amplifier to the negative terminal on your speaker Most speaker wire has some indicator color code ribbing or printing on one of the two wires to help you maintain consistency Make certain that no bare wire ends touch each other Such contact could result in an electri cal short and cause your head unit or amplifier to turn off or malfunction 12 Carefully review the amplifier s control settings to make sure that they are set according to the needs of your system 13 Now install the power wire fuse and reconnect the negative battery post terminal See your authorized Polk AutoSound Dealer for professional advice on fuses and circuit breakers 14 Turn on the head unit at low level to check that the amplifier is configured correctly Resist the temptation RESIST 1to crank it up until you have verified the control settings and made your fine tunings 15 Make the necessary adjustments to the input sensitivity to obtain the right overall output and the desired balance between the two pairs of channels and other amps in your system ADDITIONAL STEPS AND DIFFERENT PROCEDURES MAY BE REQUIRED
19. m interfering with your system When using multiple components ground everything at the same point e ALWAYS DISCONNECT YOUR VEHICLE S BATTERY GROUND BEFORE WORKING WITH YOUR VEHICLE S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6 x POLK MOMO CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE Installing Your New Polk Audio Amplifier Before installing your new amplifier carefully choose the location for the installation The amplifier should have at least 2 5cm of ventilation space on all sides to allow heat to rise and dissipate away from the amplifier Be sure that the power and signal cable connections can enter and leave the amplifier in a straight line to avoid the risk of kinked wires causing a malfunction And try to make your ground connections as short as possible CAUTION Remember your car is filled with hidden stuff electrical wires gas lines vacuum lines brake lines and all sorts of other lines Then there s that pesky gas tank You do not want to run into this stuff while drilling Make sure you know where all of these dangers are when you re installing your amp to avoid puncturing anything The amplifier should be protected from exposure to moisture and direct sunlight The best places to mount your amplifier are The floor of the trunk under the driver s seat or on the back of the rear seat Once you decide where to install your amplifier and have made certain that there is ample ventilation air circulation and shelter from unusual hazards mark the mounting
20. ounder POLK MOMO CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE Getting Started Please inspect your new amplifier s carefully Notify your Polk Audio dealer if you notice any damage or missing items Keep the carton and packing material this will do the best job of protecting your equipment if it must be transported PARTS INCLUDED 2 Hex wrenches Screws 2 long 2 short Extra washers Fuse replacements Moisture Packet Do not eat In the event that your amplifier requires service or is ever stolen you will need to have a record of the product s serial number Please take the time to enter that number in the space provided below The serial number can be found on the bottom panel of the amplifier and on the amplifier packaging Serial Number Optional Accesories Remote Bass Gain Module is standard with the Mono Model Polk MOMO Carbon Series Amplifier It is available separately for the 4 and 2 channel models See your Authorized Polk MOMO dealer or visit the webstore at polkaudio com WWW POLKAUDIO COM AMPS x 3 All Carbon Series Amplifier Models Feature e Polk s Maximum Dynamic Headroom MDH Power Supply allows Polk MOMO Amplifiers to deliver more instantaneous power peaks easily driving your speakers during musical peaks Get max headroom and more power for low impedance loads e Each model features fully adjustable electronic crossovers to power any install using any speakers on the market e Each model also featur
21. ssis of the vehi cle Metal must connect to metal Be sure that all body paint undercoating insulation or obstruc tion is removed from the area of the ground connection to ensure a direct and secure ground con nection Use a star washer to better lock down the ground connection This amplifier uses a conventional 12V remote turn on lead typically controlled by the head unit s remote turn on output The amp will turn on when the 12V is present at its REMOTE input and turn off when the 12V is switched off If the head unit does not have a dedicated remote turn on output the amplifier s turn on lead can be connected to 12V via a switch that derives power from an ignition switch circuit Any power cables run through metal barriers or firewalls must be protected with a high quality rub ber grommet to prevent damage to the insulation of the wire Failure to do so may result in a dan gerous short circuit Grommet Grommet grommet What a great word Grommet Say it with me Grommet Remote Bass Gain Module This amp features an optional Remote Bass Gain Module connection The Remote Bass Gain Module is standard with the MONO model and available separate ly for the 2 and 4 channel models It uses standard telephone wire and telephone jack connectors To connect the Remote Bass Gain Module to the amplifier simply insert the telephone jack into place on the amp s control plate Install the remote module within e
22. surface using the amplifier itself as a template A tip a strip of masking tape on these surfaces will help make your marks more visible Drill holes using a 1 8 2 5mm metal bit at the marked locations and mount the amplifier using the supplied screws and inserts Take the time to secure the amplifier solidly so that it does not come loose in the event of a collision or sudden jolt to the vehicle A flying amp will hurt you THE AMPLIFIER IS IN PLACE AS A TEMPLATE YOU COULD e EASILY DAMAGE THE AMP S ANODIZED COATING BY DOING THIS DO NOT DRILL HOLES WHILE WWW POLKAUDIO COM AMPS x 7 Typical Installation ALWAYS DISCONNECT YOUR VEHICLE S BATTERY GROUND BEFORE WORKING WITH YOUR VEHICLE S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ALWAYS BE AWARE OF THE LOCATION OF HIDDEN WIRES CABLES AND FLUID LINES BEFORE DRILLING HOLES OR MAKING CONNECTIONS 1 DISCONNECT the negative battery post connection and secure the disconnected cable away from the battery to prevent accidental re connection during the installation process This is not an option Just do it Ben Franklin 2 RUN power wire from the engine compartment to the amplifier installation location taking care to route it in such a way that it will not be damaged and will not interfere with vehicle operation Your amp will need to draw large levels of current so use the largest gauge power ground cable available we recommend at least 8 AWG See your authorized Polk
23. t LIO 4asna DIVI VEREJ yiunpeey ylunpeey x x E Wolf NANO WO 1NAINC opt EPZI EPyz mSpZL J0JOOMQNS puey JNJ dN JO00H J9JOOMQns Ja pue xeo UO 17 WWW POLKAUDIO COM AMPS CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE POLK MOMO Power Connection Details Sketch Your Custom Install Configuration Before installing your amplifier disconnect the negative ground wire from the vehicle s battery for Future Reference Here and secure it away from the battery This will prevent accidental damage to the system And to yourself as well This amplifier s 12 VDC and GROUND chassis ground connections are designed to accept 4 AWG power wire or smaller We recommend a power wire of at least 8 AWG Bigger power wire means more room for more power to flow To connect the power wires to the amplifier first back out the set screw on the top of the amplifier using the included hex wrench Strip 1 2 inch 12mm of insulation from the end of each wire and insert the bare wire into the receptacle on the front panel of the amplifier seating it firmly so that no bare wire is exposed While holding the wire in place tighten the set screw firmly The ground connection should be made using the same gauge wire as the power connection since they must carry the same amount of power and should be kept as short as possible Make a direct connection between the Ground Terminal of the amplifier GROUND and the cha
24. te packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workman ship or service repair or modification of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio This warranty shall terminate if the Serial number on the Product has been removed tampered with or defaced This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties If this Product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above your sole remedy shall be repair or replace ment as provided above In no event will Polk Audio Inc be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product even if Polk Audio Inc or a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you All implied warranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state This Warranty applies only to Products purchased in Canada the
25. tort then back off slightly to cut distortion and operate at optimum gain The voltage range for the RCA audio inputs is 200mV to 8V Anything greater may cause audible distortion and or damage to the amplifier Most applications of the four channel amp require two sets of RCA inputs Front and Rear If your head unit only has one RCA output you may use a short RCA cable to connect from PRE OUT Front to INPUT Rear as shown in the diagram You may also use a Y adapter to split the signal WWW POLKAUDIO COM AMPS 13 JOAUG lt SS JOAUG AGO lt S gt XP0I JOAUG zz SN JONG AO E gt XE09 CH dH 440 di zH 30A lt e MGE OSE 72 007 LELE x E SDK PZL 3dO IS a owaYy punojy asny asn4 voe voe JIUN 89IN0S WOJ UO unn louu tJ AYALLVE d Od4 91d Ka dH 440 di 7H 45 005 008 06 MSE 0GE 42 007 E E xX P apre Pz ddO1S 4007148 LSIG Cl SAd Jeay ylunpeey wo Naino Je y uuNpeay wo INdINO UOJ4 dn JooH Xeo Ja pue UO d i 19400 ONOINAIOd 18JOOM OWOW 10d 4 AN 7 lt s a 8 Q IW P m m ol AOOO NO Le a owWay punoJy sn4 sn4 ore Ri vog vog p spug e JIUN BDINOS WOJJ uo UJN BJOWAY
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