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- Page 1 P Q 4 0 . 2 owner's manual analog and digital systems ©2001 analog and digital systems, inc. www.adst.com 8900-3110 REV A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
table of contents about this manual... 2 features of your PowerPlate ... 2 warning and tips... 3 mounting locations... 3 system planning... 4 signal sources... 5 system configurations... 6 amplifier controls... 11-12 installation... 13 controls and connections... 13-14 multi-cross crossover and configurations... tuning... -
Page 3: About This Manual
specifications amplifier section PQ 40.2 power output 4 (watts) 4 channel 4 x 100 2 channel 2 x 300 power output 2 (watts) 4 x 150 fuse type 60 A maxi dimensions 13” x 16 1/8” x 2” distortion all channels driven <0.1% 20Hz to 20,000Hz frequency response ±1dB 10Hz to 30,000Hz... -
Page 4: Warning And Tips
warnings and tips Always disconnect the battery ground wire before doing any work on your vehicle. Reconnect the cable only after the installation is complete and the wiring has been checked to make sure that there are no problems. If your radio features a code type security system, be sure you know the code before disconnecting the battery! Your a/d/s/ PowerPlate should be installed in 12V negative ground vehicles only. -
Page 5: System Planning
troubleshooting symptom possible cause no output low or no remote turn-on input fuse blown power wires not connected ground connections and audio input not connected or no output from source speaker wires not connected audio cycles on and off speakers are blown thermal protection engages when amplifier heatsink temperature exceeds 85°... -
Page 6: Signal Sources
signal sources Due to the wide input level adjustment range, all a/d/s/ PowerPlates conventional preamplifier drive signal or the amplifier signal from a powered source unit. This makes the PowerPlate perfect for upgrading an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) stereo system while retaining the factory installed radio. -
Page 7: System Configurations
Constant bass circuit To mix sub-bass information into channels 1/2 and 3/4, select a low-pass crossover point, and use the level controls to set the level of sub-bass signal sent to channels 1/2 and 3/4. Using the AC502 (optional) The AC502 remote level control, available as an accessory from your a/d/s/ dealer, may be used with your PowerPlate to remotely adjust the level of channels 3/4, OR to remotely adjust the constant bass level. - Page 8 System 2 – PQ40 used in 3-channel mode with high-pass main speakers and low-pass subwoofer. Note: Although shown as 2-channel, the source unit may be either 2 or 4-channel depending on the setting of the 2/4 channel switch. System 3 – PQ40 used in 4-channel mode with 2 channels high-pass, 2 channels low-pass or bandpass.
- Page 9 Internal signal routing 2-channel/4-channel input switch – routes RCA input from channels 1/2 to channels 3/4. When the switch is engaged, channel 1 input is routed to both amplifier channels 1 and 3 with input channel 2 routed to amplifier channels 2 and 4. Switch in the engaged position.
- Page 10 System 6 – Two PQ40s, both set up as shown in system 3. One amp drives bi-amped midranges and tweeters with the second driving rear fill speakers and subwoofers. speaker connections for stereo configurations Minimum recommended impedance is 2 Ohm stereo. Speaker terminals accept up to AWG #12 speaker wire.
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Page 11: Installation
installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Reconnect the ground cable only after the installation is complete and the wiring has been checked to make sure that there are no problems. If your radio features a code type security system, be sure you know the code before disconnecting the battery! 2.