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How to install and operate
the
DLS CAD11
DLS CAD15
digital mono amplifiers
Welcome!
This owners manual is written in easy english and
uses a lot of drawings to simply the installation and
use of the above amplifier.
Your DLS amplifier must be installed correctly in or-
der to work well. This manual will show you how to
install the amplifier like a pro. Please read the entire
manual before beginning the installation.
Install the amplifier yourself if you feel confident with
our instructions and if you have the proper tools.
However if you feel unsure, turn over the installa-
tion job to someone better suited to it.
Warranty Service
This amplifier is covered by warranty, depending
on the conditions in the country where it is sold. If
the amplifier is returned for service, please include
the original dated receipt with the product.
Technical Assistance
For technical assistance ask the shop where the
product was sold or the distributor in your very coun-
try.
You can always phone the DLS Helpdesk in Sweden
+ 46 31 84 00 60 or send an e-mail to info@dls.se.
Information can also be found on our WEB-site
www.dls.se
DLS Svenska AB
P.O. Box 13029
S-40251 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: +46 31 840060
Fax: +46 31 844021
E-mail: info@dls.se
www.dls.se
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Contents
Specifications................................
Features...................................
Installation................................
Tools and materials needed..........
Amplifier installation kit................
Routing Wires............................
Power and Outputs.....................
Inputs and controls.....................
Input level control..........................
Crossovers..................................
Phase control.............................
Bass boost control.........................
Remote bass level control.............
Speaker wiring:
Single amplifier system.................
Testing.............................................
Bridging two CAD11.........................
Bridging two CAD15........................
Subwoofer connections.................
Professional tips...............................
Technical data..................................
Trouble shooting..............................
Approval of electromagnetic compatability according
to the EEC Directive 95/54/EC
E 13
CAD15 approval No: 022944
CAD11 approval No: 022495
We follow a policy of continuous advancement in
development. For this reason all or part of specifications
& designs may be changed without prior notice.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
You can always phone the DLS Helpdesk in Sweden + 46 31 84 00 60 or send an e-mail to info@dls.se. Information can also be found on our WEB-site www.dls.se... -
Page 2: Features
DLS logo on amplifier cooling flange The DLS Peformance series of amplifiers have a The DLS logo on top of the amplifier is attached compact design that allows great flexibility in with two hex. screws. The logo can be removed mounting. -
Page 3: Tools And Materials Needed
CAD11, CAD15 Routing wires Tools and material needed Tools: Flat and Phillips screwdrivers Wire cutter Wire stripper Electric drill with drills Crimping tool Digital multimeter or test lamp Wire brush, scraper or a piece of an abrasive sheet to remove paint for a good ground connection Stereo Grease to protect the ground... -
Page 4: Wiring
Thus we recommend to use a separate remote wire prevent corrosion. Use a fuse holder for ANL and run the RCA lead separate from remote wire, fuses like the DLS FH2B. power cables and speaker cables. +12V REM GND REM +12V GND... -
Page 5: Inputs And Controls
CAD11, CAD15 Input and controls 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 CAD 15 Input Level control Input Wiring Inputs may be low level from the RCA output of the car The input level control, 5V –... -
Page 6: Bass Boost Control
CAD11, CAD15 Bass boost control Remote Bass level control Bass boost control is used to set You can fine tune your bass level the bass volume. You can select the from the front of your car. Connect Bass Level amplification between 0 dB and +18 the external bass level control box to Bass dB at a 45 Hz center frequency. -
Page 7: Bridging Two Cad11
CAD11 Bridging two CAD11 Master slave selector & Data link connection Connecting two CAD11 in bridge mode will double the output power. Minimum speaker You can connect two CAD11 in Bridged load is then 2 ohms. The RCA signal must be mode bridge mode. -
Page 8: Bridging Two Cad15
CAD15 Bridging two CAD15 Master slave selector & Data link connection Connecting two CAD15 in bridge mode will You can connect two CAD15 in Bridged double the output power. Minimum speaker mode bridge mode. load is then 2 ohms. The RCA signal must be One of the amplifiers is ”Master”... -
Page 9: Subwoofer Connections
4 ohm single voice coil with 4 ohm dual voice coils Impedance = 2 ohm Impedance = 1 ohm On DLS mono amplifiers, with dual speaker connectors, both the + and - terminals are internally connected in parallel. 4Ω... -
Page 10: Professional Tips
1,5 Volt route original cable away from source of interference. If noise remains regardless of cable position, try to use so called Quasi-balanced signal cables. DLS PRO or ULTIMATE cables are quasibalanced. Professional Tip: Professional Tip: Installing in trunk Securing wires When installing the amplifier in the trunk, run the Use wire ties to bundle together when possible. -
Page 11: Technical Data
No output from the speakers: If short circuiting continues, contact your local DLS dealer. A fault may exist in the amplifier. Check the following: 1. Speaker cable connections to both amplifier and 5. To start the amplifier requires a remote voltage subwoofers. - Page 12 DLS Svenska AB P.O. Box 13029 SE-40251 Göteborg, Sweden Tel: +46 31 840060 Fax: +46 31 844021 E-mail: info@dls.se www.dls.se...