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PowerBass ASA 1000.1Dx User Manual

PowerBass ASA 1000.1Dx
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ASA SERIES CLASS D AMPLIFIER
Owners Manual
Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new amplifier. Should your PowerBass Auto-
Sound mobile amplifier ever require service, you will need to have the original dated receipt.
ASA 1000.1Dx
ASA 1500.1Dx

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PowerBass ASA 1000.1Dx Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPowerBass
ModelASA 1000.1Dx
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Introduction and Overview

Welcome and Congratulations

Expresses gratitude for purchasing the amplifier and highlights its features.

Class D Amplifier Description

Details the design and purpose of the Class D amplifiers for subwoofers.

Technical Features and Installation

Technical Features

Lists the key technological features and components of the amplifier.

Installation Experience and Preparation

Provides guidance on installation expertise and necessary preparations for mounting.

Installation Precautions and Mounting

General Installation Precautions

Outlines essential safety measures and steps to follow before and during installation.

Mounting the Amplifier Unit

Explains the procedure and considerations for physically mounting the amplifier unit.

Mounting Location Guidelines

Choosing a Mounting Location

Provides recommendations and warnings for selecting an optimal and safe mounting site.

Control Panel Layout and Indicators

Control Panel Overview

Details the layout of the amplifier's control panel, including indicators and ports.

Power and Status Indicators

Explains the function of the Power and Status LEDs on the amplifier.

Line Out (RCA) Jacks

Describes the RCA style pass-through output jacks for daisy-chaining amplifiers.

Control Panel Functions

Line Input and Level Control

Explains RCA line input jacks and the level control for matching input sensitivity.

Filter and Boost Controls

Details Sub Sonic, LPF, and Bass Boost controls for sound tuning and protection.

Phase and Bridging Controls

Describes the Phase switch and BRIDGED switch for amplifier linking and sound effects.

Connectivity and Power Terminals

Remote Gain and Speaker Terminals

Explains the RJ45 jack for remote gain and the speaker output terminals.

Fuses and Power/Ground Terminals

Details fuse requirements and the BATT+, REM, and GND input terminals for power and control.

Power Wiring and Signal Connections

Power Wiring Safety Precautions

Provides critical warnings and guidelines for connecting power and ground cables safely.

Signal Cable Routing Advice

Advises on routing audio signal cables away from potential sources of interference.

Wiring Procedures

Battery and Ground Connections

Details the correct procedures for connecting the amplifier's power and ground terminals to the vehicle.

Remote Trigger Connection

Explains how to connect the remote turn-on lead to power the amplifier on and off.

RCA Interconnect Wiring

RCA Cable Selection and Routing

Guides on choosing high-quality RCA cables and routing them to avoid noise interference.

Setup Adjustments

Input Gain Adjustment Procedure

Step-by-step guide for setting the amplifier's input sensitivity to match the head unit.

Subsonic and LPF Adjustments

Explains how to adjust the Sub Sonic and Low Pass Filter controls for speaker protection and sound tuning.

Advanced Control Adjustments

Bass Boost Adjustment

Details the Bass Boost feature for enhancing low frequencies and warns against excessive use.

Remote Gain Controller Connection

Explains how to connect the included Remote Gain control module for on-the-fly adjustments.

Speaker Wiring and Load Configurations

Speaker Load Requirements

Specifies the minimum impedance requirements for connecting speakers to the amplifier.

Speaker Wiring Procedure

Provides instructions on correctly wiring speakers, emphasizing polarity and terminal connections.

Speaker Output Configurations

Single Voice Coil Subwoofer Wiring

Illustrates wiring configurations for one or two single voice coil subwoofers.

Advanced Speaker Configurations

Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer Wiring

Shows wiring for one dual voice coil subwoofer, including impedance considerations.

Speaker Wiring Caution

Highlights critical cautions regarding proper impedance and wiring to prevent damage.

Bridged Amplifier Connections

Dual Link Amplifier Bridging

Details the procedure for bridging two amplifiers for increased output power.

Bridging Speaker Connection Notes

Provides essential notes and warnings for connecting speakers in a bridged configuration.

Power Cable Selection

Recommended Wire Sizes

Presents a chart for selecting the appropriate wire gauge based on fuse total and cable length.

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Lists common issues, their causes (LED status, sound problems), and suggested solutions.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for the ASA Series Class D amplifiers.

Limited Warranty Policy

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Outlines the limited warranty coverage, exclusions, and procedures for service claims.

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