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Features
• Compact High-Power Class D Amplifier
• High-Current Design
• 4 x 75 Watts + 1 x 300 Watts @ 4 ohms
• 4 x 150 Watts + 1 x 500 Watts @ 2 ohms
• 1 x 700 Watts @ 1 ohm
• 2 x 300 Watts @ 4 ohms Bridged
• Smart Auto-Reset Protection Circuit
• 12 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley Variable HP/LP Filters
• 12 dB/octave Variable Subsonic Filter
• Solid Power/Speaker Terminals with Hex Screws
• You're not ready for this
FIVE CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
Quick Start Guide
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- Page 1 Features • Compact High-Power Class D Amplifier • High-Current Design • 4 x 75 Watts + 1 x 300 Watts @ 4 ohms • 4 x 150 Watts + 1 x 500 Watts @ 2 ohms • 1 x 700 Watts @ 1 ohm •...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
FIVE CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 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. - Page 3 Connections & Control Panel Features 1. Ground Terminal – This screw terminal connects to a clean, solid 4. Speaker Output – Connect these speaker terminals to your ground in the vehicle. Use the shortest length possible of quality speakers using quality insulated wiring of the recommended wire insulated wire of the recommended wire gauge (see specifications).
- Page 4 If the amp is no longer in protection, check the speakers and wires for shorting. If the LED stays on with the speaker wires disconnected then contact AudioControl technical support for further instruction. Quick Start Guide...
- Page 5 CH1/2 inputs. When connecting only one signal pair, move this switch to the 2Ch position and connect the RCA pair to CH1/CH2. The EPICFIVE will route the signals from CH1/CH2 to all five channels. 10. Remote Level Control – Connect the included ACR-E remote level control and cable here.
- Page 6 FIVE CHANNEL AMPLIFIER 14. Subsonic Filter – The subsonic filter is a high pass filter designed to conserve amplifier power and protect subwoofers from ex- tremely low frequencies. EPIC Series amplifiers have a subsonic filter with variable cutoff frequencies ranging from OFF to 50 Hz. The subsonic filter is highly recommended for vented subwoofer enclosures with a recommended setting of 1/2 octave below the enclosure tunning frequency.
- Page 7 3/32” (2.3 mm) hole for the lock tab and a 1/8” (3 mm) hole for the LED. Reassemble the ACR-E compo- nents on the dashboard or console. Important – AudioControl's ACR-1 remote is NOT compatible with EPIC Series amplifiers.
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Page 8: Quick Start
FIVE CHANNEL AMPLIFIER Quick Start Here are a few general steps to get your EPICFIVE five channel amplifier up and 8. Connect the Ground terminal of the amplifier to a clean, solid ground in running: the vehicle, i.e. sheet metal. Use the shortest length possible of quality insulated wire of the recommended wire gauge (see specifications). -
Page 9: Power Connections
Power Connections In this example, the source has a +12V trigger output that is connected to the EPICFIVE remote input terminal. When the head unit is turned on, it will turn on the amplifier. Source Head unit/LOC Use the recommended gauge insulated wire for the +12V and Ground connections. - Page 10 FIVE CHANNEL AMPLIFIER Audio Connections: Five Channel System ACR-E Source Remote Level Control Head unit/LOC (included) Line-level Remote outputs* Trigger (12V) *Set to 5Ch if you have separate *Set to 4Ch if you have two signal *Set to 2Ch if you have one signal signal pairs for (Front/Rear/Sub) pairs (Front/Rear) but no sub signal pair only connected to CH1/2...
- Page 11 Audio Connections (continued) Adding THE EPICENTER® Source Remote Head unit/LOC Trigger (12V) ACR-E Subwoofer Remote Level Control (included) Source Source ACR-1 output output (included with (F/R) (Sub) THE EPICENTER) Defeat low pass filter or raise to highest setting Epicenter output (L/R) THE EPICENTER LINK Power/Ground/Remote Harness (included)
- Page 12 Bridging Outputs We said you weren't ready for this. AudioControl's EPICFIVE can output a conservative 300 watts RMS per channel at 4 ohms bridged plus up to 700 watts on the sub output (1Ω minimum). Set Input Mode to 5Ch. Connect the left channel of the source signal to the CH1/CH2 inputs using a y-splitter.
- Page 13 Built for THE EPICENTER® EPIC Series amplifiers are designed for maximum, clean power output. When combined with AudioControl’s original and best- selling digital bass restoration processor THE EPICENTER® or THE EPICENTER MICRO, the resulting bass will be... EPIC! Keep your wiring tidy with THE EPICENTER LINK and supplied harness to provide power, ground, and remote signal to THE EPICENTER®.
- Page 14 FIVE CHANNEL AMPLIFIER EPICFIVE 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.
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Page 15: Warranty
Well, fear no more. This warranty is designed to make you 4. You cannot let anyone who isn’t: (A) the AudioControl factory; or someone rave about AudioControl. It’s a warranty that looks out for you and your client, authorized in writing by AudioControl, service your AudioControl product. - Page 16 15500 Lightwave Drive, Suite 202 Clearwater, FL 33760 Support: Phone: 425-777-7723 Email: support@audiocontrolmobile.com As Technology advances, AudioControl reserves the right to continuously change our specifications. ©2024 Stinger. All rights reserved. AudioControl is a Stinger Company. Quick Start Guide PN 915-041-0 Rev B...
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