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Precision Power TD 450 Owner's Manual

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CONGRATULATIONS
FEATURES / SPECIFICATIONS
INSTALLATION
WIRING
POWER / GROUND
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS (cont.)
INPUTS / CONNECTIONS
INPUTS
C O N T E N T S
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ENDPANEL LAYOUT
ENDPANEL LAYOUT (cont.)
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)
SYSTEM DIAGRAM 1 / 2
BLOCK DIAGRAM
WARRANTY

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Summary of Contents for Precision Power TD 450

  • Page 1 CONGRATULATIONS FEATURES / SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION WIRING POWER / GROUND CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS (cont.) INPUTS / CONNECTIONS INPUTS C O N T E N T S (click on a topic to view) ENDPANEL LAYOUT ENDPANEL LAYOUT (cont.) TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.) SYSTEM DIAGRAM 1 / 2 BLOCK DIAGRAM...
  • Page 2: For Your Records

    Thank you for choosing TUBE DRIVER. Tube Drivers musicality and absolute sonic transparency allow accurate reproduction of recorded music enabling you to hear as well as feel the music the way the artist intended. These handcrafted amplifiers feature full differential “front ends”...
  • Page 3 Output Impedance: C o n t i n u o u s O u t p u t P o w e r TD450 50 WRMS x 4 @ 4 Ohms per channel 100 WRMS x 4 @ 2 Ohms per channel...
  • Page 4 Total 4-Ohm rated RMS output x 2 = Total Input Wattage Total Input Wattage/Supply Voltage = Current Draw (in Amps) Example: Your TD450 has 4 channels at 50 watts per channel RMS into 4-Ohms (50 x 4 = 200). You would use the formula below: 200W x 2 = 400W/12.5V = 32 Amps Total Current Draw...
  • Page 5 P o w e r W i r e C a l c u l a t o r Recommended MINIMUM Gauge Total Current Draw (in Amps) 0 - 20 20 - 35 35 - 50 50 - 65 65 - 85 85 - 105 105 - 125 125 - 150...
  • Page 6 W a r n i n g ! To prevent a short to ground, disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the system’s battery before you begin. If the power cable shorts to ground, current will continue to flow until the short is opened, the main fuse blows, the battery explodes, or the wire melts.
  • Page 7 S p e a k e r C o n n e c t i o n s Follow these simple instructions and refer to the diagram below to make your speaker connections: • Using at least 16 gauge wire, run wire from the speakers to the amplifier(s) using the same precautions that you followed for running the power, ground, and remote wires •...
  • Page 8 B r i d g i n g All multi-channel T UBE DR IV E R S are capable of being bridged into a 4- Ohm mono output without switches or bridging modules. You can achieve this mono channel by using the left positive (+) speaker connection and the right negative (-) speaker connection.
  • Page 9 I n p u t J a c k s The TUBE DRIVER includes both RCA and Mini-Din (balanced) inputs. The supplied RCA connections allow you to use TUBE DRIVER with other brands of audio gear. Our Differential RCA inputs provide a dramatic improvement in noise reduction over standard RCA input types.
  • Page 10 I n p u t G a i n C o n t r o l s There are two Input Gain Controls located on the end panel under the RCA input jacks. These are not volume controls! These controls match the output signal voltage of the source unit to the amplifier inputs.
  • Page 11: Power / Ground

    After you have securely connected your power and ground wires, plug in the connector here. P O W E R HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA By Precision Power P O W E R C O N N E C T WA R M U P BACK TO CONTENTS...
  • Page 12 After connecting the rear speaker wires, plug in the connector here. HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA By Precision Power F R O N T I N P U T S B A L A N C E D I N P U T S...
  • Page 13 N o S o u n d Is the WARM UP LED illuminated? The warm up cycle can take up to 40 sec., Is there sound after that? Is there You’re done signal on the RCA’s? Contact your dealer A m p l i f i e r Tu r n i n g D o w n a t N o r m a l Vo l u m e Turn the system off, wait approx.
  • Page 14 N o S o u n d i n O n e C h a n n e l Check the pre-amp (RCA/Mini-Din) cables for open connections and make corrections. Did you find open connections? Reverse the left and right inputs. Opposite Channel Problem is further up the signal path.
  • Page 15 N o i s e s W h i l e t h e E n g i n e i s O n A l t e r n a t o r w h i n e : This noise changes in frequency with engine RPM.
  • Page 16 N o i s e s W h i l e t h e E n g i n e i s O n o r O f f S y s t e m h i s s : System hiss is a white noise that occurs even when the engine is off.
  • Page 17 Trk 1 BASS TREBLE BALANCE TRACK VOLUME LEFT RIGHT FOWARD REVERSE LDX-33 FRONT CHANNELS Passive Crossover TUBE DRIVER Amplifier TD450 or TD4100 (Bridged 4 ohms) REAR CHANNELS Source Unit eject Trk 1 BASS TREBLE BALANCE TRACK VOLUME RIGHT LEFT FOWARD REVERSE...
  • Page 18 INPUT ATTENUATION BACK TO CONTENTS...
  • Page 19 Three-Year Limited U.S.A. Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. TUBE DRIVER warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase when the unit is installed by an Authorized Dealer.

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