Aquatic AD500.4 Owners And Installation Manual

Aquatic AD500.4 Owners And Installation Manual

4/3/2 channel amplifier

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  • Page 1 GET THE LATEST AQUATIC AV UPDATES ® AND SPECIAL DEALS WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS 282 KINNEY DRIVE • SAN JOSE, CA 95112 • USA DIRECT: 1-408-559-1668 • TOLL-FREE: 1-877-579-2782 WWW.AQUATICAV.COM...
  • Page 2 AD500.4 4/3/2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER (AD504) OWNER’S/INSTALLATION MANUAL IP67 ! PLEASE READ THIS INSTALLATION GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, VISIT SUPPORT.AQUATICAV.COM OR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED DEALER.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents AD500.4 - 4/3/2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER Contents Important Information ................1.1 Using Your Amplifier ................. 1.2 Front Plate ....................1.3 Shockwave Technology ................Getting Started ..................2.1 Getting Started ..................2.2 Key Features ..................... 2.3 Troubleshooting ..................Installation .....................
  • Page 4: Important Information

    Important Information AD500.4 - 4/3/2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER Congratulations on your purchase of an Aquatic AV AD500.4 4/3/2 Channel Amplifier. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to bring you the highest level of performance and quality. Thank you for making Aquatic AV your choice for marine audio equipment! 1.1 Using Your Amplifier...
  • Page 5: Front Plate

    Front Plate AD500.4 - 4/3/2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 1.2 Front Plate Speaker output cable Power input cable Front Gain Control Rear Gain Control Variable Frequency Control (40 ~ 400Hz) Crossover Switch HPF: High Pass Filter; LPF: Low Pass Filter; FULL: Full Range Power/Protect LED Blue color means working status;...
  • Page 6: Shockwave Technology

    Protected against water and dust with an Ingress Protection rating of IP67 means you can literally hose down our Shockwave Technology amplifiers thanks to a number of unique features exclusive to Aquatic AV. Conformal coated circuit boards protect the smallest components from any humidity or atmospheric moisture.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Hardwired Input/Output and Speaker Cables Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 90dB Aquatic AV understands that amplifiers are placed in many different kinds of installations, so we have included an input sensitivity control to help you integrate the amplifier into your system regardless of the nature of your input source and features both high pass and low pass crossovers.
  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting AD500.4 - 4/3/2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 2.3 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Speaker connected to the Refer to page 7-9 of this owner wrong output manual It doesn’t sound right Control panel settings are Refer to page 7-9 of this owner...
  • Page 9: Installation

    NOTE: For an easier installation process when you purchase an amplifier for Harley Davidson ® motorcycles, we suggest also buying one of Aquatic AV’s Amplifier Mounting Kits. These kits are available in the following models: Road Glide Amplifier Mounting Bracket Kit (1998-2013)
  • Page 10: Input Wiring

    AD500.4 - 4/3/2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 4.1 Head Unit with RCA Outputs The AD500.4 amplifier requires all four RCA inputs to be connected to provide correct operation. When the amplifier is used in conjuction with a stereo source where only two RCA outputs are available, please use RCA ‘Y-connectors’ to allow all four inputs to be connected.
  • Page 11: Speaker Wiring

    Input Wiring AD500.4 - 4/3/2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 4.2 Speaker Wiring This will be used if the customer will use our amplifier with the Stock Harley Radio or with the head unit which does not have RCA outputs. STEREO STEREO STEREO STEREO www.aquaticav.com...
  • Page 12: Input & Output Wiring

    Input Wiring AD500.4 - 4/3/2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER FRONT REAR Outputs 14 Grey + (Right) 15 Grey Black -- (Right) 12 White + (Left) 13 White Black -- (Left) 16 Purple + (Right) 14 Grey + (Right) 17 Purple Black -- (Right)
  • Page 13: Channel Mode

    4 Channel Mode AD500.4 - 4/3/2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 5.1 Input Settings Adjust both gain controls. Turn the stereo to 75%, then adjust the 0.2V gains frequency upward when the music gets loud and turn it down when the music is not clear. This will keep your system working well and protect your equip- ment.
  • Page 14: Channel/Bridge Mode

    3 Channel/Bridge Mode AD500.4 - 4/3/2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 3 Channel/Bridge Mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to one pair of main speakers on channels 1 & 2, plus a subwoofer on output channels 3 & 4. The main speakers will operate in STEREO while the subwoofer simulta- neously operates in MONO.
  • Page 15: Specifications & Dimensions

    Specifications & Dimensions AD500.4 - 4/3/2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 7.1 Specifications Type: ............4-channel amplifier Dimensions (l x w x h): ......8.9 x 4.5 x 1.6” (227.5 x 113.4 x 42 mm) Waterproof: ..........IP67 Overload Protection: ....... Input Channels: ........
  • Page 16: Output Settings

    When the music starts distorting, please lower the volume level. You might be overdriving the speakers and it may damage them. Aquatic AV suggests you get the music as loud as you need without distortion and reduce the gain by 10% to keep your system safe.
  • Page 17: Warranty

    This warranty covers only the original purchaser of an Aquatic AV product purchased from an authorized Aquatic AV dealer. In order to receive service, the purchaser must provide Aquatic AV with a copy of the receipt stating the customer name, dealer name, product purchased and date of purchase.
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