Compact high power 2-channel amplifier, high current design, 2x75 watts @ 4 ohms, 2x150 watts @ 2 ohms, 1x300 watts @ 4 ohms, bridged mono, 12 db/octave linkwitz-riley alignment crossover, gto signal sense great turn on, 2 line-level rca inputs, 2 active (13 pages)
ACX-650.5 Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. 14. Fuses shall be replaced only with the correct type and fuse value, and only when the apparatus is powered off. Keep these instructions. 15. Exposure to high sound pressure levels may lead to permanent hearing Heed all warnings.
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Connections & Control Panel Features 1. Speaker Outputs – 2. Power Input Terminal +12V & Ground – Connect these wires In Stereo operation, connect one loudspeaker to each channel as to the +12V and Negative binding posts of the vehicle battery shown.
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If this lights up, remove the speaker connection and RCA inputs and try again. If error clears, examine 5. GTO™ Signal Sense – In the ON position, the ACX-650.5 amplifier your speaker, speaker wires, and RCAs for possible causes of short.
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Pass Crossover for channels 3/4. Set this according to your speaker sound quality. The ACX-650.5 amplifier has selectable high pass manufacturers recommended setting, usually found on the back crossover frequencies at 80 Hz, 120 Hz, and a “bypass” option.
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The ACX-650.5 amplifier has selectable crossover frequencies at 80 Hz, 120 Hz, and a “bypass” option. Select the crossover frequency on the ACX-650.5 amplifier to best match the value specified by your loudspeaker’s manufacturer.
Quick Start Here are a few general steps to get your ACX-650.5 amplifier up and 8. Connect the Ground wire of the power wiring harness assembly running: to a ground source such as the negative battery terminal, vehicle chassis or other ground source, using the same wire gauge as 1.
Power Connections In this example, the head unit has a +12V trigger output that is con- nected to the ACX-650.5 remote input terminal. When the head unit is turned on, it will turn on the ACX-650.5 amplifier. Alternatively, the GTO™ Signal Sense feature can be used to gently turn on the ACX-650.5 amplifier when an audio input signal is detect-...
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Speaker-Level Outputs (80 Hz and up) Stereo operation, Input Mode: 2 ch, Input Level: High / 2 Ohms minimum per channel To Battery ACR-1 (optional) ACR-1 Cable (included with ACX-650.5) Speaker-level Output (80 Hz and down) Source Unit Speaker-Level Signal Wires...
ACX-650.5 Cover Plate Removal The cover plate must be removed to gain access to the controls, and then sealed again to protect the controls against moisture and debris. Removal Procedure 1. Locate the top six hex screws that hold down the sealed top cover.
Specifications All specifications are measured at 14.4 VDC (standard automotive voltage). As technology advances, AudioControl reserves the right to continuously change our specifications, like our Pacific Northwest weather, although we are working on changing that as well. The ACX-650.5 Amplifier Warranty Power Output (RMS) .
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Complimentary Notes page (filled with horizontal lines that may be used for notes, sonnets, poems, shopping lists, and complex crossover equations) ACX-650.5 Quick Start Guide PN 915-033-0 Rev B...
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