U.S. Amps MERLIN2 Owner's Manual

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Summary of Contents for U.S. Amps MERLIN2

  • Page 1 series Owners Manual Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Utilize the vacuum tube 2002 Takes a solid step into multi-channel amplifiers 2003 “Class DE” Digital Amplifiers 2005 New lines of products: Merlin2, IS, and AX-Series New facility in California, USA 2006 XTERMINATOR is BACK! Introducing “Multi-Link Technology”(MLT) 2007 Whole NEW design of Merlin2 series...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS 1 ••••••••••••• Congratulations / History(Milestone) 2 ••••••••••••• TOC / Genuine Power 3 ••••••••••••• Features & Installation 4 ••••••••••••• Basic Wiring • 2-channel / Monoblock • 4-channel 5 ••••••••••••• Bridged Wiring • 2-channel • 4-channel • Monoblock(MLT wiring) 7 ••••••••••••• Specifications 8 •••••••••••••...
  • Page 4: Power Supply

    FEATURES POWER SUPPLY • High-current MOSFET devices • MMT-regulated Power Supplies • 35 nanosecond Switching Diodes • High capacity Power Transformer • Multiple Bypass Capacitors on incoming 12V supply • Time Delay Turn-on with Opto-coupled Muting Circuits • Power supplies use Pulse-width Modulation •...
  • Page 5: Basic Wiring

    CONNECTIONS [Basic Wiring] 2-channel [MD21] and Monoblock [MD1D/2D/3D] Amplifiers to OUTPUT of HEAD UNIT in “FULL” position +12V GROUND Impedance: 4~8Ω to BATTERY [for Monoblock: 1~2Ω] from REMOTE OUTPUT of HEAD UNIT 4-channel [MD42/43] Amplifiers Both in “FULL” position to OUTPUT of HEAD UNIT +12V Impedance: 4~8Ω...
  • Page 6 CONNECTIONS [Bridged Wiring] 2-channel [MD21] Amplifier (Y-adapter) to OUTPUT of HEAD UNIT in “LOW PASS” position +12V GROUND to BATTERY Minimum Impedance: 4Ω from REMOTE OUTPUT of HEAD UNIT 4-channel [MD42/43] Amplifiers Both in (Y-adapter) “LOW PASS” position to OUTPUT of HEAD UNIT +12V Impedance: 4~8Ω...
  • Page 7 CONNECTIONS [MLT Wiring] - Master/Slave for Monoblock [MD1D/2D/3D] Amplifier only to OUTPUT of HEAD UNIT to MLT-in of “Slave” to BATTERY GROUND Impedance: 4~8Ω from REMOTE OUTPUT of HEAD UNIT COMMON GROUND GROUND to BATTERY from REMOTE OUTPUT of HEAD UNIT...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 9 Before removing your amplifier, refer to the list below and follow the suggested procedures. Always test the speakers and their wires first. No Output • Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight. • Check both in-line and built-in fuses. •...
  • Page 10 Caution ! Jump starting your vehicle can cause large voltage spikes within your automobile’s electrical system. To prevent damage to your stereo system, make sure the entire system is shut down until full battery charge has been reached and jumper cables have been removed from the battery. We want you listening for a lifetime! Used wisely, you new Merlin will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment.
  • Page 11 MEMO Model #: Serial #: Purchased Date: Purchased From: Write down key information of your Merlin amplifier(s) as noted above. Please refer this information when you need assistance from our technical support or RA service. You can find important warranty information on the back cover.
  • Page 12: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty: U.S.Amps warrants all manufactured electronic products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period not to exceed TWO YEARS from the date of purchase. IMPORTANT WARRANTY NOTICE: U.S.Amps will only warrant and service products displaying valid U.S.Amps serial numbers.

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