DLS CAD11 - User Manual

How to install and operate
the
DLS CAD11
&
DLS CAD15
digital mono amplifiers
Welcome!
This owners manual is written in easy english and
uses a lot of drawings to simply the installation and
use of the above amplifier.
Your DLS amplifier must be installed correctly in or-
der to work well. This manual will show you how to
install the amplifier like a pro. Please read the entire
manual before beginning the installation.
Install the amplifier yourself if you feel confident with
our instructions and if you have the proper tools.
However if you feel unsure, turn over the installa-
tion job to someone better suited to it.
Warranty Service
This amplifier is covered by warranty, depending
on the conditions in the country where it is sold. If
the amplifier is returned for service, please include
the original dated receipt with the product.
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 Technical Assistance
For technical assistance ask the shop where the
product was sold or the distributor in your very coun-
try.
You can always phone the DLS Helpdesk in Sweden
+ 46 31 84 00 60 or send an e-mail to info@dls.se.
Information can also be found on our WEB-site
www.dls.se
Contents
Specifications................................ 1
Features…………………………….. 2
Installation…………………….……. 2
Tools and materials needed………. 3
Amplifier installation kit………….... 3
Routing Wires…………………….... 3
Wiring
Power and Outputs……………..…. 4
Inputs and controls………………... 5
Input level control.......................... 5
Crossovers…………...................... 5
Phase control.....………………...… 5
Bass boost control......................... 6
Remote bass level control............. 6
Speaker wiring:
Single amplifier system………….…. 6
Testing............................................. 6
Bridging two CAD11......................... 7
Bridging two CAD15........................ 8
Subwoofer connections…………….. 9
Professional tips............................... 10
Technical data.................................. 11
Trouble shooting.............................. 11
DLS Svenska AB
P.O. Box 13029
S-40251 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: +46 31 840060
Fax: +46 31 844021
E-mail: info@dls.se
www.dls.se
DLS Svenska AB - 2007-01-10
We follow a policy of continuous advancement in
development. For this reason all or part of specifications
& designs may be changed without prior notice.
Approval of electromagnetic compatability according
to the EEC Directive 95/54/EC
E 13 CAD15 approval No: 022944
CAD11 approval No: 022495

Summary

Installation

Disconnect Battery

Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before starting installation.

Wiring

Input and controls

Testing

Reconnect Battery

Reconnect the battery negative terminal after completing wiring.

Test power wiring

Check amplifier power light and speaker output after turning on the head unit.

Bridging two CAD11

Bridging two CAD11

Connecting two CAD11 amplifiers in bridge mode to double output power.

Bridging two CAD15

Bridging two CAD15

Connecting two CAD15 amplifiers in bridge mode to double output power.

Master slave selector & Data link connection

Connecting two amplifiers using Master/Slave setup via Data Link cable.

Subwoofer connections

CONNECTION OF SUBWOOFERS TO DLS MONO AMPS

Diagrams showing how to connect subwoofers for various impedances (4, 2, 1 ohm).

Specifications

DLS PERFORMANCE

Table detailing performance specifications for CAD11 and CAD15 models.

Troubleshooting

The amplifier is dead:

Steps to diagnose and fix a completely dead amplifier, checking power and connections.

Amplifier protection fuse blows at low volume:

Diagnosing shorted speaker cables causing protection fuses to blow.

The amplifier turns off after 10-30 minutes:

Troubleshooting overheating issues due to poor ventilation or impedance load.

No output from the speakers:

DLS CAD11 Specifications