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A/d/s/ PQ40.2 Owner's Manual

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    Analog and digital systems pq40.2 owner's manual.

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    Table of contents introduction 1 about this manual 2 features of your powerplate™ 2 warning and tips 3 mounting locations 3 system planning 4 system configurations 5-9 amplifier and crossover controls 10-11 installation 12 controls and connections 12-13 signal sources 14 internal signal routing 15 m...

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    About this manual to get the most from your a/d/s/ powerplate™, we recommend that you have the installation performed by your qualified authorized a/d/s/ dealer. If this unit is installed by your dealer, we will extend the warranty to two years instead of the standard one-year. However, if you feel ...

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    Warnings and tips always disconnect the battery ground wire before doing any work on your vehicle. Reconnect the cable only after the installation is complete and the wiring has been checked to make sure that there are no problems. If your radio features a code type security system, be sure you know...

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    System planning proper system planning is the best way to maximize your powerplate’s™ performance. By planning your installation carefully you can avoid situations where the performance or the reliability of your system is compromised. Your authorized a/d/s/ dealer has been trained to maximize your ...

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    System configurations all a/d/s/ powerplates™ provide extensive features, which make a variety of system configurations possible. It is not feasible to cover all of the possibilities within the few pages of this manual. There are a few system configurations, however, which are extremely popular when...

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    System 2 - pq40.2 used in 3-channel mode with high-pass main speakers and low-pass subwoofer. Note: although shown as 2-channel, the source unit may be either 2 or 4-channel depending on the setting of the 2/4 channel switch. System 3 - pq40.2 used in 4-channel mode with 2 channels high-pass, 2 chan...

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    System 4 - pq40.2 in 2-channel bridged mode. Commonly used for subwoofers but may also be used for full range, midbass or midrange applications depending on crossover mode and frequency setting. Optional: ac502 can be used in this mode. System 5 - pq40.2 used in front high-pass , rear tri-mode opera...

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    System 6 - two pq40.2's, both set up as shown in system 3. One amp drives bi-amped midranges and tweeters with the second driving rear fill speakers and subwoofers. 8 front right midrange front left midrange front right tweeter front left tweeter rear left satellite rear right satellite subwoofer su...

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    System 7 - two pq40.2's, both set up as in system 2. One amp drives front speakers and one subwoofer with the second amp driving rear speakers and one subwoofer. 9 subwoofer front right satellite front left satellite rear left satellite rear right satellite subwoofer 60a 60a.

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    10 amplifier and cr ossover contr ols.

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    1. 2ch/4ch input switch- leave this switch out if you ar e using 4 channels of input. Push the switch in if you have only 2 cha nnels of input to send input 1 and 2 to channels 3 and 4, r espectively . (see page 15) 2. Level contr ols- use these contr ols to match the input level fr om the sour ce u...

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    Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Reconnect the ground cable only after the installation is complete and the wiring has been checked to make sure that there are no problems. If your radio features a code type security system, be sure you know the code before disconnecting the batt...

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    Speaker connections for stereo configurations minimum recommended impedance is 2 stereo. Speaker terminals accept up to awg #12 speaker wire. Speaker connections for bridged configurations minimum recommended impedance is 4 when bridged to subwoofers and 4 when bridged to full range speakers. Speake...

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    Signal sources due to the wide input level adjustment range, all a/d/s/ powerplates™ can be driven with either a conventional preamplifier drive signal or the amplifier signal from a powered source unit. This makes the powerplate™ perfect for upgrading an oem (original equipment manufacturer) stereo...

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    Internal signal routing 2-channel/4-channel input switch - routes rca input from channels 1/2 to channels 3/4. When the switch is engaged, channel 1 input is routed to both amplifier channels 1 and 3 with input channel 2 routed to amplifier channels 2 and 4. Switch in the engaged position. When the ...

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    The throughput din connector allows easy access to channels 1-4 inputs for routing to additional amplifiers in your system by using the optional ac202 (din to female rca) or ac207 (din to male rca) adapter. Din throughput connections: pin 1 ch 4 pin 2 audio signal ground pin 3 ch 2 pin 4 ch 3 pin 5 ...

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    Constant bass circuit to mix sub-bass information into channels 1/2 and 3/4, select a low-pass crossover point, and use the level controls to set the level of sub-bass signal sent to channels 1/2 and 3/4. Using the ac502 (optional) the ac502 remote level control, available as an accessory from your ...

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    Adjusting input sensitivity the input sensitivity setting is important to ensure proper performance, low noise levels, and maximum system reliability. As a general rule, components at the "front end" of the system should be set as high as possible with the input sensitivity of the amplifier set as l...

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    Troubleshooting symptom possible cause action to take no output low or no remote turn-on check remote turn-on voltage input output at amplifier and correct as needed fuse blown check power wire integrity and reversed polarity, repair as needed and replace fuse power wires not connected check power w...

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    Symptom possible cause action to take distorted output (cont’d) speakers are blown check system with known working speakers and repair or replace as needed poor bass response speakers wired with wrong check speaker polarity and polarity causing cancellation repair as needed at low frequencies crosso...

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    Specifications amplifier section pq 40.2 power output 4 (watts)1 4 channel 4 x 100 2 channel 2 x 300 power output 2 (watts)2 4 x 150 fuse type 60 a maxi dimensions 13" x 16 1/8" x 2" distortion all channels driven frequency response ±1db 10hz to 30,000hz signal-to-noise ratio full >90db bandwidth @ ...

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    Warranty information limited two year consumer warranty directed electronics, inc. Promises to the original purchaser, to replace this product should it prove to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, for a period of two years from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicated b...

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    Directed electronics, inc. All rights reserved g49205 08-02.