Directed Electronics D600 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. 9 FIGURE 2 LED FAN HARNESS BLACK BLUE BLACK RED 2005 Directed Electronics Inc all rights reserved n m TO LEDs TO FAN REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Fuses These fuses protect the amplifier against internal electrical damage and are meant to protect the amplifier only All other power connections should be fused at the source The D600 uses 1 40A fuse the D800 uses 2 25 fuses 4 12 Volt Power Connect this terminal through a FUSE or CIRCUIT 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 circuit breaker of the appropriate size within 12 inches of the battery terminal connection 2 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 the head unit or signal source Speaker Terminals 2 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 be scraped free of paint and dirt Use only quality crimped and or soldered connectors at2. 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 spot welded Always fuse your power connection within 8 to 10 inches of the battery 2005 Directed Electronics Inc all rights reserved terminal Use a fuse or circuit breaker rated slightly more than the on board fuse s of 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 and other auto sound competition organizations have charts available for this you can also find a chart in the 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 amplifier s power wire Remember the amplifier can only deliver its rated output when it is not current limited by the power and ground supply wires This amplifier is designed to drive a speaker load that measures from 1 to 4 ohms D600 2 to 4 ohms Keep in mind that heat is the l
3. with status LED m Continuously variable 12dB octave low pass CrOSSOVET m Switchable subsonic filter 24dB octave Switchable 8 dB bass EQ function WARNING m Switchable 180 phase inversion m Remote subwoofer level control function m Variable input sensitivity optimizes match with different signal sources m Chrome plated wire terminals and RCA connectors ensure maximum signal transfer m Rugged 2 piece heatsink and cover m Unity gain pass through RCA jacks A High powered car audio systems may produce sound pressure levels that exceed the threshold at which hearing loss may result They may also impair a driver s ability to hear traffic sounds or emergency vehi cles Use common sense and practice safe listening habits when listening to or adjusting your audio system 2005 Directed Electronics Inc all rights reserved 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 from the
4. Sub Level Control of any Directed amplifier Even though the connectors fit properly the control knob and connector pin positions may be different and the amplifier will be damaged 3 Gain Control Controls the ampli sensitivity and is used to match the input level of the ampli fier to the output level of the signal WIE 7 LPF Control Controls low pass filter cutoff from 30Hz to 250Hz 8 Phase Switch 0 or 180 selec table for switching the phase output to the woofer 4 Subsonic Switch The subsonic filter attenuates frequencies below 30Hz by 24dB per octave 2005 Directed Electronics Inc all rights reserved 9 LED FAN Connector Allows connec fion of an optional LED light bar or optional cooling fan for the amplifier 10 Status LED Will illuminate GREEN to indicate the amplifier is on and operating normally and will be illu minated RED if the amplifier shuts down due to short circuit DC offset or overheating detected by on board protection circuitry FIGURE 1 AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS CONTROLS D600 D800 FRONT DO D600 D800 e 6006060 OO OC GREEN POWER RED PROTECT
5. 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 slove master switch on both amplifiers will auto matically set the 1 0 RCA jack configuration according to each amplifier s slave or master designa tion 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 Phase Switch Set the phase switches of all synced amps to the same position all at 0 or all at 180 2005 Directed Electronics Inc all rights reserved 4 In order to achieve safe optimal perfor mance the LPF Bass EQ and Subsonic Filter controls on all synced amps must be set to the same position Signal Connection Connect an RCA cable between the 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 sepa 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 D600 2 to 4 ohms Make sure that each amplifier sees the same speaker impedance WARNING The amplifier s gain control is bypassed comp
6. 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 material while avoiding excessive noise in the system For systems 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 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 2005 Directed Electronics Inc all rights reserved crossover settings the way you like your ears that count listen to the Test discs and analyzers may help music with this process but in the end it s LED TUBE INSTALLATION OPTIONAL This Directed Audio amplifier has been designed with a custom heat sink that can accommodate two optional not supplied LED tubes Follow the installation instructions provided with the LED tubes Use the following cross reference chart to
7. select the proper length LED tube for use with your Directed Audio amplifier Directed Amplifier LED Cross Reference Chart Directed Part Number Directed Model Directed LED Model 45095 D600 DIRW9L 45100 D800 DIRW9L CEA SPECIFICATIONS D600 sm Power Output 180 Watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms and lt 1 THD N VA Signal to Noise Ratio 60 dBA reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms ows CEA 20 Additional Power 300 Watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms and lt 1 THD N D800 Sm Power Output 200 Watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms and lt 1 THD N ASA Signal to Noise Ratio 60 dBA reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms ow amp Additional Power 400 Watts RMS 1 at 1 ohm and lt 1 THD N 2005 Directed Electronics Inc all rights reserved n SPECIFICATIONS D600 D800 Maximum Watts 600W 800W RMS continuous Power 300W 300W RMS continuous Power N A 400W Frequency Response 20 250Hz 20 250Hz Damping Factor 50 Variable Low Pass Crossover 30 250Hz 30 250Hz 12dB slope Subsonic Filter Yes Yes i i 20K 20K 150mV 7 5V 150mV 7 5V 2 ohms 1 ohms nis Illuminated LED Driver Yes Yes External Fan Driver Yes Yes Pass Through RCA Jacks Yes Yes 1 RMS continuous power driven into 2 ohms from 20 to 250Hz 14 4VDC with less than 1 THD N 2 RMS continuous power driven into 1 ohms from 20 to 250Hz 14 4VDC with less than 1 THD N 2005 Directed Electronics Inc all rights reserved class quality our cu
8. OWNER S MANUAL CONGRATULATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations for choosing a Directed Audio power amplifier from Directed Electronics the industry leader in high quality automotive security and audio equipment since 1990 Directed Audio power amplifiers continue to set new standards of perfor mance 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 Directed Audio power amplifiers will excite and delight the mobile sound enthusiast with years of high quality audio reproduction Directed Audio power amplifiers come with a two year limited warranty if installed by an authorized Directed dealer If not installed by an authorized dealer Directed Audio power amplitiers 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 guide for full details about your coverage Limited Two year Consumer Warranty Features Installation Guidelines Front Panel Connections Controls Rear Panel Connections Speaker Wiring Diagrams Parallel Synced Gain Connections Settings Crossover Settings and Gain Adjustment LED Tube Installation Optional CEA Specifications Specifications 2005 Directed Electronics Inc all rights reserved LIMITED TWO YEAR CONSUMER
9. 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 tized 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 returned to Directed shipping pre paid This warranty is non transferable and does not apply to any unit that has been modified 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 2005 Directed Electronics Inc all rights reserve
10. both ends of this wire DO NOT connect this terminal directly to the vehicle battery ground terminal or any other factory ground points Connect subwoofers to these terminals Refer to the Speaker Wiring Diagrams section of this guide 2005 Directed Electronics Inc all rights reserved FIGURE 3 AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS REAR m POWER EN E 2 SRE S ooooo 9 TI oo mi 64 D800 O TET LILI JLILII 9 FUSE 25A x 2 zt IET 187 8 e co 2005 Directed Electronics Inc all rights reserved Lo SPEAKER WIRING DIAGRAMS Single subwoofer connection top view Two subwoofer connection top view NOTE The dual and sub out terminals of the D600 D800 are paralleled internally and the combined load impedance should be taken into consideration when connecting multiple subwoofers 2005 Directed Electronics Inc all rights reserved PARALLEL SYNCED GAIN CONNECTIONS Refer to figure 5 for wiring details ls NOTE Input Signal Connect these RCA jacks as described in the Front Panel Connection section
11. d 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 cover labor costs for 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 CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY CALIFORNIA FEATURES m Super efficient Class D PWM design runs much cooler than conventional amps m Highspeed MOSFET switching power supply m High current complimentary Class D MOSFET outputs stable into one ohm loads D600 stable into two ohm load m Thermal DC offset reverse polarity and short circuit protection
12. letely in SLAVE mode Do NOT move the MASTER SLAVE switch to SLAVE position when the amplifier is connected and playing Do NOT connect any signal source to the amplifier in SLAVE mode that exceeds 200mV ET CROSSOVER SETTINGS AND GAIN ADJUSTMENT Your Directed Audio power amplifier needs to be adjusted carefully to achieve maximum performance These are some guidelines to follow when fine tuning the amplifier Because this amplifier is only designed for subwoofer applica tions the low pass crossover is active at all times The crossover point is adjustable to allow more precise system operation 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 lt will be to your advantage to spend some extra time with this adjust ment listening to familiar music or system set up discs to achieve the kind of musical reproduction that you prefer The gain adjustment allows you to set proper signal match for clean quiet amplifier operation Start by playing some music you are familiar with With the gain adjust ment 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 clipping If you hear distortion before you reach the 3 4 volume setting of your head unit
13. ong term enemy of automotive elec tronics and the lower your speaker load the more heat is generated For low impedance speaker applica 10 Due to the high frequency MOSFET switching power supply filtering the power cable is not generally tions or restricted ventilation instal lations an external cooling fan may be advisable required remember that the amp can t deliver full output if the power supply is restricted Proper grounding of the signal source is mandatory for 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 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 FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS CONTROLS 5 Bass EQ Switch Adds 8dB of bass boost to the subwoofer when selected 1 RCA Input Jacks Accepts line level outputs from head units or signal processors at voltages between 150mV and 7 5 volts 2 RCA Line Output Jacks These pass through RCA jacks can be used to send the input signal fo a second amplifier 6 Remote Controls the subwoofer amplifier gain from a remote loca tion for ease of adjustment during listening Warning 00 NOT connect a level control knob from other manufacturers to the Remote
14. stomers Quality Directed products are sold and serviced througho Call 800 274 0200 for more information a 9 2005 Directed Electronics Inc All rights rese Wry Directed Bectronics is an 50 9001 registered company
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