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Installation Warnings and Tips 3a 4 AWG Adapter E Rear Channel-Assignment Switch
• Disconnect the negative (–) lead from your vehicle’s battery. • For power wire longer than 4' (1.2m), 4 AWG wire is • Determines the routing of the input signal for the RCA.
• At the installation sites, locate and make a note of all fuel recommended. Use the adapter to make the connection • LEFT: Sends the input signal from the left input
lines, hydraulic brake lines, vacuum lines and electrical according to the illustration below. to both rear amplifier channels. Useful if you are
wiring. Use extreme caution when cutting or drilling in bridging the amplifier to drive only two speakers.
and around these areas. • STEREO: Sends the signals from the left input to
• Choose a safe mounting location away from moisture. the left rear output channel and the signal from
• Make sure there is sufficient air circulation at the mounting the right input to the right rear output channel.
location for the amplifier to cool itself. (This is typical operation mode.)
• Mount the amplifier, using the supplied hardware. • RIGHT: Sends the input signal from the right input
to both rear output channels. Useful if you are
Specifications bridging the amplifier to drive only two speakers.
• 125W RMS x 4 channels @ 4 ohms <1% THD + N* F Front Channel-Assignment Switch
• 150W RMS x 4 channels @ 2 ohms <1% THD + N* • Determines the routing of the input signal for the RCA.
• Total peak power: 1200W • LEFT: Sends the input signal from the left input
• Frequency response: 10 to 75kHz (-3dB) to both front amplifier channels. Useful if you are
3 Protect LED
bridging the amplifier to drive only two speakers.
• Maximum input signal: 6V* • Illuminated under any of the following fault conditions:
• STEREO: Sends the signals from the left input to
• Maximum sensitivity: 200mV* battery over/under voltage, short circuit in speaker
the left front output channel and the signal from
• THD + N: 0.05% wires, amplifier is too hot, amplifier’s output circuit has
the right input to the right rear output channel.
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 85dBA (reference to 1 watt) failed (DC voltage present in the amplifier’s output).
(This is typical operation mode.)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 106dBA (reference to rated power) 4 Power-On LEDs
• RIGHT: Sends the input signal from the right input to
* CEA-2006A-compliant • Illuminated when the amplifier is on.
both front output channels. Useful if you are bridging
5 Rear Input-Level Control
the amplifier to drive only two speakers.
0 Speaker Output Connectors • Used to match the rear input level of the amplifier
to the output level of the source unit. G Input Assignment Switch
• Connect the speakers to these terminals, observing
• See I for adjustment procedure. • FRT: Sends the RCA front stereo signal to the
proper polarity. Gold screws indicate +, and silver
6 Bass-Boost Control amplifier’s inputs.
screws indicate – .
• Add as much as 12dB of boost at 50Hz to the rear • REAR: Sends the RCA rear stereo signal to the
• Four-channel operation: Connect the front left
speakers by turning this control clockwise. Adjust amplifier’s inputs.
speaker to the Front L+ and L– terminals, and
according to personel preference. • SUB: DO NOT USE
the front right speaker to the Front R+ and
R– terminals. Repeat for the rear speakers, 7 Rear Crossover-Frequency Control H Front Input Connectors (RCA)
using the Rear L+ and L– terminals, and the • 12dB/Octave crossover, variable from 32Hz to 320Hz. • Connect to front RCA outputs from the source unit
Rear R+ and R– terminals. See J for the adjustment procedure. or signal processor.
• Three-channel operation: Connect the stereo speakers 8 Rear Crossover-Filter Selector I Setting Gain (Input Level)
to the Front terminals, as above. Connect the single • LP: Select for subwoofer(s) or to provide a low-pass A Turn all Gain controls counterclockwise to
speaker into which the amplifier’s rear channels will filter for separate mid-bass speakers.The subsonic MIN (minimum).
be bridged to the Rear terminals marked “B.” filter will provide a high-pass filter for separate B With a dynamic music track playing, turn the
• Two-channel (bridged) operation: Connect one mid-bass speakers. head unit’s volume control to the 3/4 position.
speaker to the Front terminals marked “B.” Connect • FULL: Select for full-range speakers when no C Turn Front Gain control clockwise until the music
the other speaker to the Rear terminals marked “B.” subwoofer will be used in the system. is so loud that it no longer sounds clear (distortion
• HP: Select for midrange speakers or full-range is present in the output).
• Minimum speaker impedance for stereo operation
speakers when a subwoofer is used in the system. D Turn Front Gain control counterclockwise gradually,
is 2 ohms. Minimum speaker impedance for bridged
9 Front Input-Level Control just until the music sounds clear, once again.
operation is 4 ohms.
• Used to match the front input level of the amplifier E Front Gain is now adjusted correctly.
1 Fuses
to the output level of the source unit. F Adjust Rear Gain control so that the level of the rear
• Replace only with the same type and rating.
speakers is proportionate to the level of the front
2 Power Input Connectors • See I for adjustment procedure.
speakers, according to your preference.
• +12V: Connect to the positive terminal of the vehicle’s A Front Crossover-Filter Switch
J Setting the Crossover
battery. Install an appropriate fuse holder and fuse • LP: Select for subwoofer(s).
A Crossover setting for 5" or larger full-range speakers
(120A minimum) within 18" (457mm) of the battery. • FLAT: Select for full-range speakers when no when no subwoofer is included in the system.
Make sure the wire is not damaged or pinched during subwoofer will be used in the system. B Crossover setting for full-range speakers
installation. Install protective grommets when routing • HP: Select for midrange speakers or full-range when a subwoofer is included in the system.
wires through the firewall or other sheet metal. speakers when a subwoofer is used in the system. C Crossover setting for subwoofers.
• GND: Connect to the vehicle’s chassis. Refer to the B Front Crossover-Frequency Control D Crossover setting for separate mid-bass speakers
illustration below. • 12dB/Octave crossover, variable from 32Hz to 320Hz. driven by channels that include a Subsonic Filter
Factory Bolt Ring Connector See J for the adjustment procedure. Control.
Ground Wire C Rear Input Connectors (RCA) Note: Acceptable frequency ranges indicated in gray.
• Connect to rear RCA outputs from the source unit,
or signal processor.
D Input Assignment Switch
• FRT: Sends the RCA front stereo signal to the
amplifier’s inputs.
• REAR: Sends the RCA rear stereo signal to the
amplifier’s inputs.
Note: Remove any paint Star Washer
below ring connector. • SUB: DO NOT USE
• REM: Connect to the “Remote Out” lead from the source
This product is designed for mobile applications and is not intended
unit or to a source of switched +12V (ACC). for connection to the mains.
A valid serial number is required for warranty coverage.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change
without notice.
 Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

declare in own responsibility that the product described

EN 61000-6-3:2001
EN 61000-6-1:2001
Klaus Lebherz
Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
Château du Loir, France 8/08

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