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)
A800.1 Important Safety Instructions 14. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no Read these instructions. object filled with liquids, shall be placed on the apparatus. Keep these instructions. 15. Fuses inside the fuse holder at the battery shall be replaced only with the Heed all warnings.
12V remote trigger output of some head units. When the head supply signal to additional amplifiers as needed. unit is turned on, then the A800.1 will turn on. 8. Remote Level Control (optional) – This port connects to the 3.
Page 4
A800.1 Top Cover Removal The top cover must be removed to gain access to the controls, and then put back on again to protect the controls from dust bunnies. Removal Procedure 1. Locate the two screws holding the top cover on the amplifier.
A800.1 Control Panel Features A800.1 A800.1 TOP SS ARTWORK - 2 PASS LASER ETCH PASS1 : LASER ETCH/COLOR REMOVAL - RAW ALUMINUM 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Quick Start Guide...
Page 6
If cycling The A800.1 amplifier has selectable low pass crossover frequen- the power to the amplifier does not take amp out of protection cies at 60 Hz-120 Hz.
Page 7
The optional AudioControl ACR-1 dash control is a remote level control for your A800.1 amplifier. It may be mounted under the The plethora of A800.1 controls allows for a wide variety of instal- dash using its own enclosure, or through a custom hole in the lation possibilities.
Page 8
We left this page for you to marvel in the pure white. Move to next page once you have had enough.
A800.1 Quick Start Here are a few general steps to get your A800.1 amplifier up and 8. Connect the Ground terminal of the unit to the chassis of the ve- hicle, using 4 AWG wire. Connect the +12V wire using the same running: gauge wire as the ground wire.
Page 10
In this example, the GTO signal sense feature can be used to gently connected to the A800.1 remote input terminal. When the head unit turn on the A800.1 amplifier when an audio input signal is detected is turned on, it will turn on the A800.1 amplifier.
Page 11
A800.1 System #1: Adding a Subwoofer to a Factory Radio using Speaker-Level Inputs Subwoofer A800.1 ACR-1 Factory (Optional) Radio Rear Speaker-level output Notes: The +12V Power and Ground connections are not shown • Input Level: Input level is set to High.
Page 12
System #2: Adding a Subwoofer to an Aftermarket Radio using Line-Level Inputs Subwoofer A800.1 ACR-1 Aftermarket (Optional) Line-level output L/R Radio Notes: The +12V Power and Ground connections are not shown • Input Level: Input level is set to Low.
Page 13
A800.1 System #3: SPIKE MODE! ACR-1 A800.1 (Optional) Notes: Aftermarket Radio connected. The +12V Power and Ground need a 4 AWG wire for SPIKE MODE. For a 3 subwoofer configuration we recommend using a 12 AWG speaker wire. Speaker outputs connects to 3 x 4 ohm single voice coil subwoofers, this gives you 1.3 ohms.
Page 14
Valet Mode Connection Head Unit On/Off Switch Not Included Remote Amplifier +12V Trigger +12V Ground Notes: Connect a wire to the Valet terminal on the amplifier. Connect the other end to a On/Off switch. (Any 2 prong On/Off switch should work) Connect the other open switch prong to chassis ground.
Specifications All specifications are measured at 14.4 VDC (standard automotive voltage). As technology advances, AudioControl reserves the right to continuously change our specifica- tions, like our Pacific Northwest weather, although we are working on a surround-sound umbrella as well. A800.1 Mono Block Amplifier Power Output.
Page 16
Months of waiting around. Well, fear no more. This warranty is designed to dealer installs your AudioControl product, they also must use all Stinger make you rave about AudioControl. It’s a warranty that looks out for you and power management and the warranty is extended to (3) years.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the A800.1 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers