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Summary of Contents for Aquatic AQ-AD300.2
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Page 1: Owners Manual
2 CHANNEL WATERPROOF AMPLIFIER AQ-AD300.2 OWNERS MANUAL 2 CHANNEL WATERPROOF AMPLIFIER WITH PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION... - Page 2 Follow the instructions given to properly set gain and frequency adjustments. If your system configuration results in settings outside the typical range and something maybe wrong, please contact your local Aquatic AV dealer or Aquatic AV Technical Support. Check your battery and electrical system Low battery conditions and poor electrical systems should be diagnosed and corrected before installing your amplifier.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION USING YOUR AMPLIFIER Working safely with your battery Disconnect the negative battery terminal before doing any electrical work. Always disconnect the negative (–) battery post first, followed by the positive (+), and when it’s time to go back together, connect the positive (+) post first, followed by the negative (–).
- Page 4 Source unit: refers to the device that supplies the amplifier with audio input, typically your radio, head unit, media device, etc. Main amplifier: AQ-AD300.2, master 2 channel amplifier that functions standalone. Remote turn-on wire: used to switch the amplifier system on/off, usually controlled by your ignition system, or by the remote lead of a source unit.
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Page 5: Getting Started
Shockwave Technology amplifiers combine all these features into a single compact unit and when compared with the competition, still make considerable reductions in both size and weight! Aquatic AV’s Shockwave Technology is now the only sensible amplifier solution for wet, dusty or harsh environments. www.aquaticav.com... -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION WIRING THE AMPLIFIER 1. Route and connect the power wire (without the in-line fuse installed) from the posi- tive (+) battery terminal to the main amplifier terminal labeled PWR. Do not install the in-line fuse until instructed to do so. 2. - Page 7 INSTALLATION WIRING THE SPEAKERS 5. Install 4 ohm or 2 ohm speakers of your choice, if they are not already installed. 6. Route and connect the speaker wires from each speaker of your system to the cor- responding speaker output terminal block on the amplifier (right/left). Keep the polarities (+/–) of each wire pair correct between the amplifier(s) and speakers.
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Page 8: Connectors And Controls
USER GUIDE CONNECTORS & CONTROLS The images below list the controls and connectors of the AQ-AD300.2 amplifier. INPUT GAIN ADJUST AMPLIFIER PROTECTION FUSE CROSSOVER FILTER ADJUST HIGH LEVEL INPUTS POWER & STATUS LED CROSSOVER MODE SWITCH SPEAKER OUTPUTS LOW LEVEL INPUT POWER &... - Page 9 If your system config ration results in your gain control being set outside the typical range as indicated above, call Aquatic AV to resolve the problem. Crossover mode switch This switch selects which range of frequencies that the built-in crossover will filter. Each mode is equipped with 12dB per octave electronic filters for precise frequency attenua- tion with minimal phase distortion.
- Page 10 USER GUIDE CONNECTORS DEFINED (CONT.) Crossover filter adjustment The purpose of a crossover circuit is to filter out a specific range of frequencies from a speaker’s input to maximize its performance. For a tweeter, the goal is to filter out low (bass) range frequencies to maximize the high range (treble) response.
- Page 11 Setting the gain too high in an attempt to get “more volume” can not only cause premature distortion, but can also damage your speakers. If your system configuration results in your gain control being set outside the typical range as indicated above, call Aquatic AV to resolve the problem.
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Page 12: Trouble Shootng
TROUBLE SHOOTNG TROUBLESHOOTING MATRIX Problem Probable Cause Solution Amplifier doesn’t power up REM wire is not providing Check wiring for remote turn- (LED is off) +12V to the amplifier on wire. Make sure the turn- on source is providing 12V. PWR wire is not providing Check this wire all the way to +12V to the amplifier... -
Page 13: System Diagrams
SYSTEM DIAGRAMS SYSTEM ONE SYSTEM TWO www.aquaticav.com... - Page 14 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS CUSTOM WIRING SOLUTIONS Powering two speakers with a single amplifier channel. In some cases, there might be a need to drive two speakers with a single amplifier channel. This configuration is possible providing that a 2 ohm load is maintained at the amplifier output.
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Page 15: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Input channels: ................2x high level, 2x low level Output channels: .................... 2 channels Nominal output impedance: ................. 4 ohms Nominal power output @ 4 Ohms (RMS): ..........150W (2 x 75W) Nominal power output @ 2 Ohms(RMS): ..........288W (2 x 144W) Frequency response: .................. -
Page 16: Warranty Information
This warranty covers only the original purchaser of a Aquatic AV product purchased from an authorized Aquatic AV dealer in the United States. In order to receive service, the purchaser must provide Aquatic AV with a copy of the receipt stating the customer name, dealer name, product purchased and date of purchase. - Page 17 Aquatic AV 282 Kinney Drive San Jose, CA 95112, USA E-mail: info@aquaticav.com US & Canada: 1 877 579 2782 International: +1 408 559 1668 Fax: +1 408 559 0125 w ww.a q u at i cav. co m products with a watertight reputation...