DLS CAD1000 How To Install And Operate

How to install and operate the
DLS CAD1000, digital mono amplifier.
Welcome!
This owners manual is written in easy english and
uses a lot of drawings to simply the installation and
use of the above amplifiers.
Your DLS amplifiers must be installed correctly in
order to work well. This manual will show you how
to install the amplifier like a pro. Please read the
entire manual before beginning the installation.
Install the amplifier yourself if you feel confident with
our instructions and if you have the proper tools.
However if you feel unsure, turn over the installa-
tion job to someone better suited to it.
Warranty Service
This amplifier is covered by warranty, depending
on the conditions in the country where it is sold. If
the amplifier is returned for service, please include
the original dated receipt with the product.
Technical Assistance
For technical assistance ask the shop where the
product was sold or the distributor in your very coun-
try.
You can always phone the DLS Helpdesk in Sweden
+ 46 31 84 00 60 or send an e-mail to info@dls.se.
Information can also be found on our WEB-site
www.dls.se
Contents
Specifications................................
Features...................................
Installation................................
Trouble-shooting........................
Tools and materials needed..........
Amplifier installation kit................
Routing Wires............................
Wiring
Power and Outputs.....................
Inputs and controls.....................
Input level control..........................
Crossovers..................................
Phase control.............................
Bass boost control.........................
Speaker wiring:
Subwoofers...............................
Testing...........................................
Professional tips.......................... 7

Specifications

DLS CLASSIC
Number of channels
Power output in 4 ohm (0,4% THD)
Max output in 2 ohm (0,7% THD)
Max output in 1 ohm (1% THD)
All above output power ratings at 13,8 Volt
Signal to noise ratio, A-weighted
Damping factor
Frequency response
Input impedance
Input sensitivity
Phase control
Remote level control
Bass boost adjustable gain
Filter subsonic, 18 dB slope
Filter lowpass 12 / 24 dB slope
* can be switched 12/24 dB
Max size for power cables
Max size for speaker cables
Power consumption, idle
Maximum current draw
Fuse
Dimensions (mm)
Dimensions (inch)
Weight
We follow a policy of continuous advancement in
development.
For this reason all or part of specifications & designs
may be changed without prior notice.
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CAD1000
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1 x 350 W
1 x 700 W
1 x 1000 W
>100 dB
>100
50 Hz - 125 Hz
10 kohm
0,5 - 5V
0-180 degrees
continuous
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0 - +6 dB
10-60 Hz
50-150 Hz*
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21 mm (4AWG)
10 mm 2 (7AWG)
2,5 A
120 A
3 x 140A
51,5x350x290
2,03x13,78x11,4
5,4 kg(190 oz)