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Congratulations! You have bought a great, innovative product from DAP Audio. The DAP Audio DSA series bring excitement to any venue. Whether you want simple plug-&-play action or a sophisticated show, this product provides the effect you need. You can rely on DAP Audio, for more excellent audio products. We design and manufacture professional audio equipment for the entertainment industry.
WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! Unpacking Instructions Immediately upon receiving this product, carefully unpack the carton and check the contents to ensure that all parts are present, and have been received in good condition. Notify the dealer immediately and retain packing material for inspection if any parts appear damaged from shipping or the carton itself shows signs of mishandling.
WARNING CAUTION! Keep this system away from rain and moisture! FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR INITIAL START-UP! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this system have to: be qualified follow the instructions of this manual CAUTION! Be careful with your operations.
Make sure that the amplifier is turned down, before turning the power on or off. So you can avoid supersonic frequencies, which could damage your speakers. Don't put your equipment next to TV, radio, etc., because of interference or distortion. If you connect other parts of the system, be careful of ground loops.
• Power rating DSA-250: RMS 2 X 2 80W (2 Ω), RMS 2 X 24 5W (4 Ω) , RMS 2 X 165W(8Ω) DSA-400: RMS 2 X 300 W (2 Ω) , RMS 2 X 33 0W (4 Ω) , RMS 2 X 2 3 0 W (8 Ω) DSA-600: RMS 2 X 670 W (2 Ω) , RMS 2 X 51 0W (4 Ω) , RMS 2 X 3 3 0 W (8 Ω)
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Frontpanel Fig. 2 1. Rack Mounting Holes. Two front panel mounting holes are provided on each mounting flange, 2. Fan Inlet Grills. DSA Series amplifiers are cooled by two, rear-mounted fans, Cool air flows over the heat sinks and exhausts through the rear grills, Make sure these outlets remain clear to allow unrestricted air flow, 3.
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Backpanel Fig. 3 AC Inlet. This connector is meant for the connection of the supplied main cord. Connect one end of the power cord to the connector, the other end to the mains, then turn on the power switch (9) to operate the unit.
Operation Installation Remove all packing materials from the DSA. Check that all foam and plastic padding is removed. Secure the equipment into a 19" rack. Connect all cables. Connecting Power / Circuit Size Requirements. DSA Series amplifier power requirements are rated at: a)"idle"...
Mode Selection The two-position, Mode Select switch (located on the rear panel) configures the amplifier for either Stereo or Bridged Mono Mode. Amplifiers are factory-configured for Stereo Mode. Stereo Mode In Stereo Mode, both channels operate independently, with their input attenuators controlling their respective levels.
Bridged Mono Mode Bridged Mono Mode straps both amplifier channels together to make a very powerful, single-channel monaural amplifier. One channel "pushes" and the other "pulls" equally, doubling the power over that of channel alone. Signal is applied to the Channel A input only. Both attenuators are used to control signal level;...
Connection Cables Take care of your cables, always holding them by the connectors and avoiding knots and twists when coiling them: This gives the advantage of increasing their life and reliability. Periodically check your cables. A great number of problems (faulty contacts, ground hum, discharges, etc.) are caused entirely by using unsuitable or faulty cables.
Maintenance DAP Audio DSA requires almost no maintenance. However, you should keep the unit clean. Disconnect the mains power supply, and then wipe the cover with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in liquid. Do not use alcohol or solvents. Keep connections clean.
Product Specifications Design and product specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Website: www.Highlite.nl Email: service@highlite.nl...
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Wire Gauge Chart (Metric) Stranded Cable Wire Gauge Power Loss % Power Loss % Power Loss % Length (m) (8 ohm load) (4 ohm load) (2 ohm load) 10,8 1,74 0,75 1,16 0,58 1,16 0,35 1,39 0,22 0,44 0,87 15,5 0,75 10,8 1,45...
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