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How to install and operate the
Reference RM-series amplifiers
RM10 - RM15
RM20 - RM30
RM40
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 Reference series 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 installation 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. Information can also be found on our WEB-site
www.dls.se
We follow a policy of continuous advancement in
development. For this reason all or part of
specifications & designs may be changed without
prior notice.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DLS amplifiers for vehicles are manufactured in
accordance with the EU directive EEC 95/54 (72/245/
EEC) and are marked with the approval number.
They are also marked in accordance with the WEEE-
directive 2002/96/EC.
The products are also produced in accordance with
the EU RoHS directive 2002/95/EC.
Contents
Features...................................
Installation................................
Tools and materials needed..........
Amplifier installation kit................
Routing Wires............................
Power and Outputs.....................
Inputs and controls......................
High and low level inputs...............
Input level control...........................
Crossovers, etc..............................
Features on each model................
RM10 speaker wiring:
Subwoofer.......................................
RM15 speaker wiring:
Subwoofer.......................................
RM20 speaker wiring:
Front speakers.............................
Subwoofer.................................
Four speakers.............................
Testing......................................
Troubleshooting...........................
Professional tips..........................
Specifications.............................. 15
This product must be returned to the
separate collection system for electronic
products. Do not dispose this product
together with general household waste.
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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Page 1: Table Of Contents
& designs may be changed without prior notice. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DLS amplifiers for vehicles are manufactured in DLS Svenska AB accordance with the EU directive EEC 95/54 (72/245/ P.O. Box 13029 - SE-40251 Göteborg - Sweden EEC) and are marked with the approval number. -
Page 2: Features
DLS logo on amplifier cooling flange Important Allow air circulation around the amplifier. The DLS logo on the amplifier top is attached with two small screws. The logo can be removed and twisted 90 or 180 degrees, and then screwed back The Reference series of amplifiers have a compact in wanted position. -
Page 3: Tools And Materials Needed
Tools and material needed Routing wires Tools: Flat and Phillips screwdrivers Wire cutter Wire stripper Electric drill with drills Crimping tool Digital multimeter or test lamp Wire brush, scraper or a piece of an abrasive sheet to remove paint for a good ground connection Stereo Grease to protect the ground head unit... -
Page 4: Wiring
If there is no remote voltage available from the stereo, you must connect to the ignition key through the radio or any accessories fuse. DLS FH1 fuse holder For High Level input: A cable up to AWG 4 fits directly in the amplifier + We recommend you to connect the remote wire as 12 V terminal, tighten with the hex screw. -
Page 5: Inputs And Controls
Sub input socket Green/black: Right (R) - automatically. Green: Right (R) + Hi level input plug on amp RCA-output on RM10, RM15, RM20 Automatic turn on when using high level input. Output Input The amplifier turns on automatically when using high... -
Page 6: Input Level Control
50 Hz FULL to limit the frequency range. BASS EQ on RM20 Low pass filter RM10, RM15, RM20, RM30 is used to increase the bass BASS EQ BASS EQ volume at a low frequency.You can The low pass filter is... -
Page 7: Features On Each Model
Crossovers/filters and other features on each model RM10 RM30 is a mono amplifier used to run one or is a 3-channel amplifier for use with a front more subwoofers. system and one or more subwoofers. See page 8 for detailed information. -
Page 8: Subwoofer
RM10 One 4 ohm or 2 ohm subwoofer Two 4 ohm subwoofers NOTE! NOTE! The speaker terminal has dual Minimum amplifier load is + and - for easier connection if 2 ohm, lower impedances you have more than one subwoofer. They are internally... -
Page 9: Subwoofer
RM15 Speaker connection to RM15 One 4 ohm or 2 ohm subwoofer Two 4 ohm subwoofers NOTE! The speaker terminal has dual + and - for easier connection if you have more than one subwoofer. They are internally connected in 4 ohm parallel and can not be bridged. -
Page 10: Subwoofer
RM20 Speaker connections to RM20 Two full-range One 4 ohm speakers, coaxial subwoofer or component, connected in connected to left bridge mode & right channel. to the outer connections of the speaker terminal. 4 ohm NOTE! NOTE! Minimum amplifier load in stereo is 2 ohm, lower Minimum amplifier load in bridge mode is 4 ohm. -
Page 11: Rm30 Speaker Wiring: Two Speakers And One Subwoofer
RM30 Speaker connections to RM30 One or two subwoofers to the sub mono channel Two full-range speakers to front channels CH1, CH2 (CH3 + CH4). Each speaker min 4 ohm impedance Two full-range speakers, coaxial or NOTE! component, The speaker terminal has dual + and - for easier connection connected to left &... -
Page 12: Front Speakers
RM40 Speaker connections to RM40 1. Four full-range speakers. One front and 2. Two full-range speakers and a subwoofer one rear pair. connected in mono bridge mode. 4 ohm Subwoofer Front (or rear) speakers Rear speakers. Front speakers. One 4 ohm subwoofer connected in bridge mode to channel 3 &... -
Page 13: 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 14: Professional Tips
If noise remains regardless of cable position, try to use so called Quasi-balanced signal NOTE! Tweeters can not be tested this way, double cables. DLS PRO-cables are check the connections instead. Quasibalanced. Professional Tip: Professional Tip:... -
Page 15: Specifications
Specifications Reference RM10 RM15 RM20 Number of channels Class Power in 4 ohm (0,1% THD, 13,6V) 150 W (0,2% THD) 200 W 2 x 60 W All power figures are Power in 4 ohm (1% THD, 14,4V) 175 W 290 W... - Page 16 DLS Svenska AB P.O. Box 13029 SE-40251 Gothenburg, Sweden Tel: +46 31 840060 Fax: +46 31 844021 E-mail: info@dls.se www.dls.se...