Autotek SMA1000.2 Quick Start Installation Manual

Before you start

CAUTION
Many new and factory radios require a reset code when
disconnected from battery power. This is an anti-theft
feature. Before unplugging power, you must determine if
your radio/source unit requires a reset code. Check the
operation manual for your vehicle or contact the dealer.
Model
Power / Ground
cable size
SMA1000.2
SMA1300.2
It is critical to use the proper
SMA1100.4
power and ground cable. Select
SMA1200.1
the size listed here for your
amplifi er model. Always use high
SMA2100.2
quality copper cable.
SMA1500.4
SMA2100.4
Cable size recommendations for
multi amp systems are available SMA1600.1
on our website.
SMA2100.1
Installation
1
Disconnect
negative battery
terminal
Place terminal in a secure
position so that it won't
accidentally contact the
negative battery post
2
Run Cables
Properly route power,
speaker and RCA cables
through the vehicle.
3
Mount Amplifi er
Choose a mounting location
that will provide adequate air
ventilation. Mount the amplifi er to
a secure surface. Do not mount
the amplifi er upside down.
4
Chassis Ground
The chassis ground connection
is critical to the performance
of the amplifi er. Choose a
location that is close to the
amplifi er. Completely scrape
away the paint and use a nut
and bolt if possible.
DO NOT USE AN EXISTING
FACTORY BOLT!
Fuse Size Cable Size
5
Power
1-20A atc
Connections
8ga
1-30A atc
2-10A atc
2-20A atc
Using spade terminals, connect the
2-20A atc
+12V to the power cable from the
2-20A atc
battery, the REM to the source unit
4ga
2-30A atc turn-on wire and the GND to the
chassis ground..
2-25A atc
3-25A atc
6
Signal Input
Low Level RCA
Connect the RCA cables to
the INPUT connectors. The
OUTPUT can be used to
provide input for a second
amplifi er.
7
Signal Input
High Level
The HI INPUT is for use with
source units that do not offer
RCA outputs. Use the supplied
harness to connect to the
source unit's speaker output.
8
Level Control
Turn the LEVEL control completely
counter-clockwise to minimum.
Bare metal
Connect to factory speater wire directly
Right + (gray) 4CH REAR
Ch3 Right + (orange)
Right - (brown)
Ch3 Right - (pink)
Chassis ground (black)
Chassis Ground (black)
Left - (green)
Ch4 Left + (blue)
Left + (white) Ch4 Left - (yellow)
9
Speaker
Connections
Using spade terminals,connect
the speaker cables to the speaker
output connectors. Follow the
diagram below that best fi ts your
speaker confi guration.
Stereo Bridged
Monoblock Monoblock
single woofer
10
Positive Battery
Connection
Connect the power cable to the
positive battery terminal. The
power cable must be fused
within 18 inches of the battery
terminal.
Be prepared to disarm your vehicle's alarm and
to enter your radio / source unit code.
11
Re-connect
Negative Battery
Terminal
Re-connect the negative
battery terminal making sure it
is securely tightened.
multiple woofers