DLS MRA22 How To Install And Operate

DLS MRA22 How To Install And Operate

Marine audio amplifiers
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How to install and operate the
DLS Marine Audio amplifiers MRA22
& MRA31
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
Installation................................
Power and Remote.....................
Parallel input..................................
Hi/Low input switch........................
Fuses / Protect light.......................
Input level control...........................
Phase control.................................
Crossovers...................................
Front speakers............................
Subwoofer.................................
Front speakers............................
Subwoofer.................................
Testing......................................
Troubleshooting...........................
Professional tips..........................
Specifications.............................. 10
All models include
RCA inputs
High Level input
Continuos variable low pass and high
pass crossover
Remote turn on / off
Automatic remote turn on/ off on high level
input without connecting any remote wire
Electronic protection circuitry against
short-circuit, DC offset and thermal overload.
Bridgeable design to direct full power to
one or two subwoofers etc.
IMPORTANT!
While these amplifiers are specially designed
for marine applications, they are not
waterproof and should not be mounted where
it is likely to get wet.
The cover is made to resist moisture as well
as the PC-board.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    You can always phone the DLS Helpdesk in Sweden IMPORTANT! + 46 31 84 00 60 or send an e-mail to info@dls.se. Information can also be found on our WEB-site While these amplifiers are specially designed www.dls.se...
  • Page 2: Installation

    The DLS logo on top of the amplifier is attached installed electronic devices. You should also take with two 1 mm hex. screws. The logo can be remo-...
  • Page 3: Tools And Materials Needed

    Power cable,minimum 8 AWG = 10 mm for MRA22, 4 AWG = 21 mm for MRA 31. terminal and put the cable right into the connector.
  • Page 4: Input And Controls

    (not available on MRA31). Important On MRA22 use either the low level or high level input, do not use both at same time. Hi / Low level input switch Low level input To ensure best possible performance from the...
  • Page 5: Input Level Control

    Level 50Hz 220Hz Filter freq. range: the input of the amplifier. After instal- MRA22: 15-150 Hz lation is complete, make sure the in- 15Hz 500Hz put of the amplifier is turned down all MRA31: 50 - 150 Hz...
  • Page 6: Mra 22 Speaker Wiring: Front Speakers

    MRA22 Speaker wiring MRA 22 One subwoofer connected in bridge mode to Two fullrange speakers to MRA22 MRA22 NOTE! 4 ohm minimum load when using bridge mode connection. Lower impedances may damage the amplifier. In bridge mode the amplifier sees a 4 ohm load as 2 ohm.
  • Page 7: Subwoofer

    MRA31 Speaker wiring MRA 31 Two fullrange One (or two) speakers to 4 ohm + C CH - channel A/B subwoofers to channel C With the HPF-filter in OFF position the amplifier allows 90Hz 120Hz the speakers to play fullrange. If you for some Off On 50Hz 150Hz reason want to limit the low...
  • Page 8: Testing

    4. Check the amplifier protection fuses. Are these broken change to new ones with the same value. If short circuiting continues, contact your local DLS dealer. A fault may exist in the amplifier. 5. To start the amplifier requires a remote voltage of Test power wiring 9-15 volt.
  • Page 9: Professional Tips

    NOTE! Tweeters can not be tested this way, double check the connections instead. If noise remains regardless of cable position, try to use so called Quasi-balanced signal cables. DLS PRO-cables are Quasibalanced. Professional Tip: Securing wires Use wire ties to bundle together when possible.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    MRA22, MRA31 Specifications DLS MARINE AUDIO MRA 22 Number of channels Power output, 4 ohm (0,1% THD) 2 x 60 W Power output, 2 ohm (0,2% THD) 2 x 100 W Power output, 4 ohm bridged 1 x 200 W Signal to noise ratio, A-weighted >100 dB...
  • Page 12 DLS Svenska AB P.O. Box 13029 SE-40251 Göteborg, Sweden Tel: +46 31 840060 Fax: +46 31 844021 E-mail: info@dls.se www.dls.se...

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Mra31

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