Hifonics TPS-A500.2 Quick Start Installation Manual

Left Positive - White

Before you start

Left Negative - White / Black
CAUTION
Right Positive - Gray
Many new and factory radios require a reset code when
Right Negative - Gray / Black
disconnected from battery power. This is an anti-theft
feature. Before unplugging power, you must determine if
your radio/source unit requires a reset code. Check the
operation manual for your vehicle or contact the dealer.
Power cable size
Model
and fusing
TPS-A500.2
It is critical to use the proper power
and ground cable. Select the size
TPS-A350.4
listed here for your amplifier model.
Always use high quality copper
TPS-A500.1
cable. Visit our website for multi amp
system cable recommendations.
TPS-A600.5 Left Front Positive - White
Be sure to use the proper fuse size
Left Front Negative - White / Black
for each model. Some models require
an external fuse.
For power cable runs over 20 feet,
Right Front Positive - Gray
8ga is recommended.
Right Front Negative - Gray / Black
Installation
Left Rear Positive - Green
Disconnect
1 Left Rear Negative - Green / Black
Negative Battery
Terminal Right Rear Positive - Purple
Right Rear Negative - Purple / Black
Place terminal in a secure
position so that it won't
accidentally contact the
negative battery post
Run Cables
2
Properly route power,
speaker and RCA cables
through the vehicle.
Mount Amplifier
3
Choose a mounting location
that will provide adequate air
ventilation. Mount the amplifier to
a secure surface. Do not mount
the amplifier upside down.
Chassis Ground
4
The chassis ground connection
is critical to the performance
of the amplifier. Choose a
location that is close to the
amplifier. Completely scrape
away the paint and use a nut
and bolt if possible.
DO NOT USE AN EXISTING
FACTORY BOLT!
Power
5
Fuse Size Cable Size
Connection
1-30A atc
1-30A atc
10ga
1-30A atc
1-40A atc
Signal Input
6
Connection
Connect the RCA cables to
the INPUT connectors. The
OUTPUT can be used to
provide input for a second
amplifier.
7 Gain Control
INPUT
Left Negative - White / Black
Right Positive - Gray
Right Negative - Gray / Black
Left Front Positive - White
Left Front Negative - White / Black
Bare metal
Right Front Positive - Gray
Right Front Negative - Gray / Black
Attach the chassis ground, +12V and remote wire.
It is important to make sure these connections are
Left Rear Positive - Green
very secure.
Left Rear Negative - Green / Black
Right Rear Positive - Purple
Right Rear Negative - Purple / Black
Ground - Black
Remote - Blue
+12V - Red
Turn the GAIN control completely
counter-clockwise to minimum.
R R R
FRONT REAR
Speaker
8
Connections
Speaker Positive - Gray
Speaker Negative - Gray / Black
Left Positive - White
Left Negative - White / Black
Right Positive - Gray
Right Negative - Gray / Black
Left Front Positive - White
Left Front Negative - White / Black
Positive Battery
9
Right Front Positive - Gray
Connection
Right Front Negative - Gray / Black
Left Rear Positive - Green
Connect the power cable to the
Left Rear Negative - Green / Black
positive battery terminal. The
power cable must be fused
Right Rear Positive - Purple
within 18 inches of the battery
Right Rear Negative - Purple / Black
terminal.
Be prepared to disarm your vehicle's alarm and
to enter your radio / source unit code.
Re-connect
10
Negative Battery
Terminal
GAIN LPF SUBSONIC
Re-connect the negative
battery terminal making sure it
is securely tightened.
MIN MAX 50Hz 150Hz 15Hz 50Hz
SUBSONIC
Connect the speaker cables to
the speaker output connectors.
Follow the diagram below
that best fits your speaker
configuration.
TPS-A500.1 / TPS-A600.5
Speaker Positive - Gray
Speaker Negative - Gray / Black
TPS-A500.2
Left Positive - White
Left Negative - White / Black
Right Positive - Gray
Right Negative - Gray / Black
TPS-A350.4 / TPS-A600.5
Ground - Black Left Front Positive - White
Left Front Negative - White / Black
Remote - Blue
Right Front Positive - Gray
Right Front Negative - Gray / Black
+12V - Red
Left Rear Positive - Green
Left Rear Negative - Green / Black
Right Rear Positive - Purple
Right Rear Negative - Purple / Black
Ground - Black
Remote - Blue
+12V - Red
FRONT REAR
GAIN GAIN
MIN MAX MIN MAX