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Mission Statement....................................................................2
Warnings................................................................................... 4
Wire Size....................................................................................5
Installation Guidelines............................................................. 6
i-FORCE Inputs.................................................................9
Bass Boost Control................................................................ 10
i-FORCE............................................................................11
i-250..........................................................................................11
i-2100........................................................................................14
i-450..........................................................................................17
i-4100........................................................................................20
i-5100........................................................................................23
i-600..........................................................................................26
i-1200........................................................................................29
Speaker Wiring....................................................................... 32
Speaker Impedance Table..................................................... 34
System Diagrams................................................................... 35
Technical Assistance.............................................................42
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Summarization of Contents
Warnings
General Wiring Guidelines
Safe routing practices for amplifier wiring to prevent damage.
Hearing Protection
Warning about potential hearing loss from high volume levels.
Amplifier Protection/Hookup Caution
Caution regarding speaker wiring to prevent amplifier damage.
Wire Size
Wire Gauge Selection Guidance
Guidance on selecting appropriate wire gauge based on current and length.
Installation Guidelines
Mounting and Ventilation
Recommendations for amplifier mounting location and ensuring proper cooling.
Environmental and Vibration Precautions
Advice on avoiding heat, moisture, and excessive vibration during installation.
i-FORCE Controls
2 Channel Controls
Layout and function of controls for 2-channel amplifiers.
4 Channel Controls
Layout and function of controls for 4-channel amplifiers.
I-FORCE Inputs
Input Connection Types
Overview of RCA, Hi Input, and Balanced Input sections for different amp configurations.
Balanced High Level Input Wiring
Wiring instructions for balanced high-level inputs, emphasizing ground connection.
i-250 Hookup
i-250 Power End Connections
Connection points for power, ground, and remote turn-on on the i-250.
i-250 Signal End Connections
Input and speaker connection terminals on the i-250.
i-2100 Hookup
i-2100 Power End Connections
Connection points for power, ground, and remote turn-on on the i-2100.
i-2100 Signal End Connections
Input and speaker connection terminals on the i-2100.
i-450 Hookup
i-450 Power End Connections
Connection points for power, ground, and remote turn-on on the i-450.
i-450 Signal End Connections
Input and speaker connection terminals on the i-450.
i-4100 Hookup
i-4100 Power End Connections
Connection points for power, ground, and remote turn-on on the i-4100.
i-4100 Signal End Connections
Input and speaker connection terminals on the i-4100.
i-5100 Hookup
i-5100 Power End Connections
Connection points for power, ground, and remote turn-on on the i-5100.
i-5100 Signal End Connections
Input and speaker connection terminals on the i-5100.
i-600 Hookup
i-600 Power End Connections
Connection points for power, ground, and remote turn-on on the i-600.
i-600 Signal End Connections
Input and speaker connection terminals on the i-600.
i-1200 Hookup
i-1200 Power End Connections
Connection points for power, ground, and remote turn-on on the i-1200.
i-1200 Signal End Connections
Input and speaker connection terminals on the i-1200.
Speaker Wiring
Series Wiring
Explanation and diagram of connecting speakers in series.
Parallel Wiring
Explanation and diagram of connecting speakers in parallel.
Series/Parallel Speaker Wiring
Series-Parallel Combination Example
Example of wiring speakers in series-parallel for optimal load matching.
System Diagrams
Basic Stereo using Separates
Wiring diagram for a basic stereo system using separate speakers.
Basic Mono System w/ Stereo Bass Amp
Wiring diagram for a basic mono system with a stereo bass amp.
Basic Mono Bass Amp
Wiring diagram for a basic mono bass amplifier setup.
Basic 3 Channel System
Wiring diagram for a 3-channel system with a woofer.
Basic Two Way Active w/ Mono Bass Amp
Wiring diagram for a two-way active system with a mono bass amp.
Basic Four Way Active w/ Mono Bass Amp
Wiring diagram for a four-way active system with a mono bass amp.
Basic Four Channel System
Wiring diagram for a basic four-channel system.
Basic Three Channel System with Woofer
Wiring diagram for a three-channel system with a woofer.
Technical Assistance
Contact Information
Factory contact details for technical support and troubleshooting.
Return Materials Authorization (RMA)
Procedure for obtaining an RMA number for product repairs.
Repair Shipping Address
Address for sending products requiring repair.
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