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Reconnect Battery

When wiring is complete,
reconnect the battery
negative terminal.

9

Testing

Before you finish the installation, you should do the
following tests to make sure the wiring is correct and
everything is operating properly.

If problems occour during the installation, or later,
this guide might help you to find out whats´s wrong.

THE AMPLIFIER IS DEAD:
1.

 Check power lead, ground and remote

    connections at the amplifier using a multi meter.

2.

 Check the battery terminal connections.

3.

 Check the power lead fuse or circuit breaker. If

    fuse damage continues, inspect the power lead
     for short circuits.

4.

 Check the amplifier protection fuses. Are these

    broken change to new ones with the same value.
     If short circuiting continues, contact your local
     DLS dealer. A fault may exist in the amplifier.

5.

 To start the amplifier requires a remote voltage of

    9-15 volt. Check the voltage with a multi meter.

AMPLIFIER PROTECTION FUSE BLOWS AT LOW
VOLUME :
1.

 One or more speaker cables are shorted. Make an

insulation test with a multi meter. The cables must not
have a connection to earth.

THE AMPLIFIER TURNS OFF AFTER 10 - 30 MINU-
TES.

The amplifier is overheating due to inadequate venti-
lation. Check mounting position is free from obstruction.

Do this:
1.

Move the amplifier to a place with better ventil-
ation.

2.

Install one or two fans to cool down the heat-
sink.

3.

Overheating can also be caused by an
impedance load below the level permitted.

NO OUTPUT FROM ONE OR MORE SPEAKERS:

Check the following:
1.

Balance control position.

2.

Fader control position.

3.

Speaker cable connections to both amplifier and
drivers.

4.

Signal lead plugs and cables.

5.

Change left and right signal lead plugs in the
amplifier to see if the problem moves to a diffe-
rent speaker, the lead has a fault.
If the problem remains, the speaker or amplifier
are at fault.

Troubleshooting

Test speaker connections

Make sure the speakers are connected right. Use
the balance control on the head unit to make sure
right channel is on right speaker etc. If speakers
don´t play at all, one or both speaker wires may
be disconnected.

Test power wiring

 1.

Turn on the head unit but do not turn up the
volume. The amplifier power light should
come on. If not, check the remote and +12
volt wires. Also check the ground
connection.

 2.

Turn up the head units volume slightly. All
speakers should operate. if not, check wiring
connections at amplifier and speakers.

RA25 & RA30

Summary of Contents for Performance series

Page 1: ...ered 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 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 ...

Page 2: ...t the negative terminal of the battery The DLS Reference series of amplifiers have a compact design that allows great flexibility in mounting You can mount it under a seat or in the trunk When you select a location do remember that the amplifier generates a lot of heat Choose a location where air can circulate freely around the amplifier Do not cover the amplifier with carpets or hide behind trim ...

Page 3: ...er cable minimum AWG 5 16 mm2 or heavier 1 pc of fuseholder to install close to the car battery fuse 50 Ampere 20 feet of AWG 15 1 5 mm2 wire for remote turn on off cable from radio RCA cable for input from radio 20 feet or 5 meter for trunk installations 12 feet or 2 3 meter for under seat installations Two ring crimp terminals one for connection to the battery plus and one for the amplifier grou...

Page 4: ...n on page 4 Sometimes a small disturbance may enter the amplifier coming from the remote voltage through the built in remote wire and into the RCA cable Thus we recommend to use a separate remote wire and run the RCA lead separate from remote wire power cables and speaker cables Insert the cable directly into the amplifier terminal If there is no remote voltage available from the ste reo you must ...

Page 5: ...remote wire connected to the REMOTE terminal instead High Low level input switch Hi level auto start switch Low level input Use a pair of shielded stereo audio cables with RCA type jack Most trunk mount amplifiers need a 20 feet RCA cable appr 5 6 meters Most under the seat installations require 12 feet 2 3 meters RCA cables Avoid placing the RCA cable close to speaker cables power cables and remo...

Page 6: ...Hz The filter can be switched IN OUT and is available on RA30 sub channel only 6 Play a tape or CD make sure all bass or treble settings or equalizer are flat and turn the volume of the radio up until you just start to hear distortion Turn the volume control down just a bit On the amplifier increase the input level control clockwise or to the right until you just start to hear distortion then back...

Page 7: ... one for each channel If you want to use the RA25 for bridge mode connection of a subwoofer you must use an external passive lowpass crossover 7 Speaker wiring RA25 RA25 is a 2 channel stereo amplifier It can be connected either as a stereo amplifier for fullrange speakers or as a mono amplifier for a single driver connected in bridge mode RA25 With the HP filter in OUT position the amplifier allo...

Page 8: ... box with it s functions is activated when the IN OUT switch is set to IN position Connect the cable between the amplifier socket and the socket on the remote box 8 Two fullrange speakers and one subwoofer to RA30 Filter settings channel 3 4 With the HP filter in OUT position the amplifier allows the speakers to play fullrange If you for some reason want to limit the low bass reproduction switch o...

Page 9: ...AFTER 10 30 MINU TES The amplifier is overheating due to inadequate venti lation Check mounting position is free from obstruction Do this 1 Move the amplifier to a place with better ventil ation 2 Install one or two fans to cool down the heat sink 3 Overheating can also be caused by an impedance load below the level permitted NO OUTPUT FROM ONE OR MORE SPEAKERS Check the following 1 Balance contro...

Page 10: ...attery Tap the wire on to the terminal of the battery and observe the movement of the cone The cone should move outwards when the wire touches the battery and inwards when the battery is removed If it is the other way around the speaker has been connected backwards and it must be removed and connected correctly If your system also has a subwoofer connected through a passive 6 or 12 dB crossover tr...

Page 11: ...can be switched in out Pre amp configuration onRA30 sub channel Filter lowpass 40 125 Hz Fixed 25 Hz subsonic filter Yes Phase shift 0 180 degrees contiously Yes Grand bass adjustable gain 40 Hz 0 18 dB Remote bass level and phase control Yes can be switched in out Protection current thermal current thermal Max cable size DC input 7 AWG 10 mm2 4 AWG 21 mm2 Max cable size front speakers 7 AWG 10 mm...

Page 12: ...DLS Svenska AB P O Box 13029 SE 40251 Göteborg Sweden Tel 46 31 840060 Fax 46 31 844021 E mail info dls se www dls se ...

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