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Built
-
in Crossover
Protection Circuitry
All RIPPER amplifiers feature built-in electronic
The amplifier protection circuitry will disable the
crossovers.
amplifier if input overload, short circuit or extremely
high temperature conditions are detected. When
The 2 Channel (RlP496/596/696) amplifiers feature
the protection mode is in operation, the LED indicator
an adjustable low pass and high pass crossover and
will be illuminated, indicating the amplifier has gone
+18dB variable Bass Boost.
into a self-preservation mode.
The 4 Channel (RlP796/896) amplifiers feature a
If you observe that the Protection LED is illuminated,
pair of individually adjustable low pass crossovers
please check the system carefully to determine what
and high pass crossovers, as well as +18dB variable
has caused the protection circuit t o engage. The
Bass Boost.
amplifier can be reset by turning the remote power
off and then on again. If the amplifier has shut down
All RIPPER amplifiers have been designed with 100%
due to a thermal overload condition, please allow it
MOSFET power supplies, ensuring extremely quick
to cool down before restarting. If the amplifier shut
switching response for cleaner power.
down because of an input overload or short circuit,
be sure to correct these conditions before attem~tina
Your RIPPER amplifier was designed t o operate efficiently into 2 Ohm loads in the stereo mode. This means
that you can install four 8 - r s
per'channd when using parallel wiring. Increasing the number
of woofer
e at low frequencies (up to 100 Hz) produces an acoustic coupling effect. This
& c
c
e
e
s your power output by 3 dB per speaker.
When operating at 2 ohms, the amplifiers will increase their output power by approximately
50%.
The current draw
r
will also increase by about the same amount, so be sure you have enough current to run the amplifiers into a 2 ohm
load. If you lack adequate current, your music-repduction will be distorted.
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P l e ~ ~ o t e :
The gain control of any car audio amplifier should not be mistaken for volume control. It is
a sophisticated device, designed to match the output level of your audio source unit to the input level of
the amplifier. Do not adjust this input level to maximum unless your input level requires it. Ignoring these
instructions will result in a n input overload to the amplifier, and excessive audio distortion. It can also
cause the protection circuit to engage.
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