MDS GP800 Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual

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Installation Instructions / Owner's Manual
MDS GP800
MDS - Multi Dynamic Systems of Sweden AB
Midsommarv. 8-10
126 35 Hägersten
+46(08)556 00 740
www.mds.se

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  • Page 1: Mosfet Power Amplifiers

    MOSFET POWER AMPLIFIERS Installation Instructions / Owner's Manual MDS GP800 MDS - Multi Dynamic Systems of Sweden AB Midsommarv. 8-10 126 35 Hägersten +46(08)556 00 740 www.mds.se...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of a MDS state-of-the-art power amplifier. Your selection of a MDS product indicates a true appreciation of fine musical reproduction. Whether adding to an existing system or including your MDS amplifier in a new system, you are certain to notice immediate performance benefits.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    AFETY PRECAUTIONS Fuse amplifiers power wire at the battery. Be sure to fuse the power wire within 12” of the car's battery. This will protect the car's battery in case of a short circuit between the power amplifier and battery. THIS IS A MUST, the amplifier's built-in fuse will only protect the power amplifier not the car's battery! Use high grade wire connectors.
  • Page 5: Features And Benefits

    Built-in Crossover The MDS amplifier include a built-in combination variable high and low pass crossover. The low pass filter works together with the (subsonic) high pass filter to achieve band pass filtering. This concentrates the amplifier’s output power to your subwoofer optimum frequency range .
  • Page 6: Remote Turn-On

    Remote Turn-on Automatically turns amplifier on when connected to the head unit's remote output. The amplifier will turn on and off with the head unit to save current consumption. This control also operates the reset circuit for the amplifier's protection. It must be connected with the head unit in order to reset protection circuits.
  • Page 7: Mounting Location

    OUNTING LOCATION Before you start the installation, it will be necessary to find a mounting location for the amplifier. Find a location in which the amplifier will receive adequate ventilation in order to dissipate the heat it develops during operation. Two popular mounting locations are in the trunk or under the seat.
  • Page 8: Power Connections

    OWER CONNECTIONS POWER FUSE SPEAKER +12V IN-LINE POWER FUSE IN-LINE POWER FUSE MOUNTED WITHIN 12" MOUNTED WITHIN 12" FROM BATTERY RECOMMENDED FROM BATTERY RECOMMENDED (NOT PROVIDED) (NOT PROVIDED) RADIO'S REMOTE RADIO'S REMOTE TURN-ON OUTPUT TURN-ON OUTPUT CAR BATTERY CAR BATTERY 94.7 94.7 +12V...
  • Page 9: Signal Connections

    IGNAL CONNECTIONS Connect the RCA output of the head unit (AM/FM cassette player, CD, or DAT) to the RCA input terminals of the amplifier. To make these connections, we recommend high quality RCA cables, which are available at your local car audio retailer. Run signal wires away from electrical wires to avoid possibility of induced noise from the car's electrical system (i.e.
  • Page 10: Speaker Connections

    PEAKER CONNECTIONS Make the speaker connections using speaker wire that is at least 16 gauge or heavier. As with any audio component, proper phasing of the amplifier and speakers is essential for strong bass response. When connecting, make sure that positive (+) from the amplifier is connected to the positive (+) of the speaker, and the same for negative (-).
  • Page 11 EMOTE BASS CONTROL MODULE Before connecting the remote, it will be necessary to find a mounting location that will be easy to access for adjustment. Once you select your mounting location, you will need to run the control wire from the remote to the amplifier. To avoid possibility of induced noise from the car's electrical system (i.e.
  • Page 12 DJUSTING THE X-OVER AND BASS The MDS amplifier features a built-in combination variable high and low pass crossover. The low pass filter works together with the (subsonic) high pass filter to achieve band pass filtering. This concentrates the amplifier’s output power to your woofer’s optimum frequency range for maximum performance.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting The System

    ROUBLE SHOOTING THE SYSTEM We have put together this trouble-shooting guide if you experience problems after installing the amplifier. Please keep in mind that the majority of problems incurred are caused by improper installation and not the equipment itself. In addition, there are many components in the system that could cause various signal problems such as inducted electrical noise and engine noise.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS MDS GP800 Output Power @ 14.4 VDC : 4 ohm ........................400W 2 ohm ........................800W Frequency Response ....................10Hz-400Hz S/N Ratio (A-weight......................>85dB THD with 20k filter ....................... .50% Low Input Level......................200mV-5V Battery Voltage Range ..................10.5VDC-15.5VDC Crossover High Pass ....................10Hz-50Hz Crossover Low Pass....................40Hz-400Hz Crossover Slope ......................12dB/Oct...
  • Page 16 MDS - Multi Dynamic Systems of Sweden AB Midsommarv. 8-10 126 35 Hägersten +46(08)556 00 740 www.mds.se www.extremeconcepts.com MDS GP800 REV 4.20.06...

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