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Polk Audio C500.1 Owner's Manual

Polk Audio C500.1 Owner's Manual

Carbon series monoblock amplifier
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C500.1 Carbon Series
MonoBlock Amplifier
C500.1 Carbon Series
Amplificateur « MonoBlock »

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Summary of Contents for Polk Audio C500.1

  • Page 1 ’ C500.1 Carbon Series MonoBlock Amplifier C500.1 Carbon Series Amplificateur « MonoBlock »...
  • Page 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 equip- ment for people like you: the person who demands high quality and outstanding performance at a reason- able price.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 • Encombrement minime pour installations compactes. Panneaux latéraux démontables pour espaces plus restreints. Grande puissance, petite taille. Caractéristiques du C500.1: • Contrôle de volume du subwoofer à distance. • Deux jeux de connecteurs standards pour h.-p., pré-filés en parallèle, simplifiant la connexion et envoyant un signal pur à...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 Notes About Electrical Installation • ALWAYS DISCONNECT YOUR VEHICLE’S BATTERY GROUND BEFORE WORKING WITH YOUR VEHICLE’S ELEC- TRICAL SYSTEM. • 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 sys- tem, and will void the warranty.
  • Page 7 AMP’S ANODIZED COAT- ING BY DOING THIS. Installation de votre nouvel amplificateur Polk Audio Déterminez d’abord l’endroit où vous allez installer votre nouvel amplificateur. Toutes les parois de l’amplificateur doivent avoir un dégagement d’au moins 5 cm (2 po) pour assurer une ventilation adéquate et la dissipation de chaleur.
  • Page 8: Typical Installation

    This circuit breaker or fuse should be no greater than the fuse(s) of your amplifier for optimal protection. For exam- ple, 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.)
  • Page 9 VOUS AVEZ DES QUESTIONS, COMMUNIQUEZ AVEC VOTRE REVENDEUR AGRÉÉ POLK AUDIO AUTOSOUND OU CON- TACTEZ LE SERVICE À LA CLIENTÈLE DE POLK AUDIO. W W W . P O L K A U D I O . C O M / A M P S 9...
  • Page 10 Wire Routing Options Options pour le passage des fils For Flush Mount installations (where amp sits directly on solid surface), route wiring through side vents of end caps BEFORE wiring into the amp. Pour montage en surface (lorsque l’ampli repose sur une surface solide) passez les fils à...
  • Page 11 LEAD TRUN-ON REMOTE LEAD GROUND LEAD BATTERY W W W . P O L K A U D I O . C O M / A M P S 11...
  • Page 12 Detailed 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.
  • Page 13 Detailed Adjustments for the Amp Panel continued 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.
  • Page 14 P O L K / M O M O : C H A M P I O N S H I P P E R F O R M A N C E...
  • Page 15 W W W . P O L K A U D I O . C O M / A M P S 15...
  • Page 16 P O L K / M O M O : C H A M P I O N S H I P P E R F O R M A N C E...
  • Page 17 W W W . P O L K A U D I O . C O M / A M P S 17...
  • Page 18 P O L K / M O M O : C H A M P I O N S H I P P E R F O R M A N C E...
  • Page 19 Sketch Your Custom Install Configuration for Future Reference Here: Pour référence future, faites un croquis de votre installation personnalisée ici: W W W . P O L K A U D I O . C O M / A M P S 19...
  • Page 20 Power Connection Details Before installing your amplifier, disconnect the negative (ground) wire from the vehicle’s battery 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.
  • Page 21: Protect Your Hearing

    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).
  • Page 22 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 pur-...
  • Page 23 Les produits défectueux doivent être expédiés, avec une preuve d’achat, francs de port et assurés, au revendeur agréé Polk Audio de qui vous avez acheté le produit, ou à l'u- sine Polk Audio, 2550 Britannia Boulevard, Suite A, San Diego, California 92154.
  • Page 24 Polk Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated. “MOMO” is a registered trademark of MOMO Design, Italy. « Polk », « Polk Audio » et « Dynamic Balance » sont des marques de commerce enregistrées de la Polk Investment Corporation utilisées sous licence par Polk Audio Inc.

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