Sound Ordnance M100-2, Manual

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Page 3: ...anual handy for reference www soundordnance com All rights reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview of Connections and Controls 4 Intended Use 4 Safety Instructions 5 Setup and Installation 6 Power Connections 8 Connecting the Inputs 8 Connecting the Speaker Outputs 10 Operation 12 Initial Startup 13 Safe Operation Guidelines 14 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting 15 Technical Specifications 18 3 ...

Page 4: ...ed for opera tion with a 12V DC car power supply with the negative terminal of the battery grounded to the vehicle s body It should only be installed and operated in passer ger cars and trucks provided with this kind of power source The amplifier is not designed for marine applications Any use other than that described above can lead to damage to this product and can involve other risks such as sh...

Page 5: ...ully Keep water and other liquids away from the vicinity of the amp This could result in a fire or a fatal electrical shock If liquids get into the amplifier immediately dis connect the power to the amplifier Do not expose the amplifier to high temperatures strong vibrations or heavy loads Keep open flames away from the amplifier Call 1 800 955 9094 if you have questions about how the equipment op...

Page 6: ...g for adequate ventilation Air circulation may not be obstructed by objects such as magazines blankets maps etc Before drilling any holes in your car make sure that electric cables brake lines fuel tank or similar systems will not be damaged When installing the car audio compo nents consider the danger of parts breaking loose during an accident Make sure each component of your sys 6 tern is fasten...

Page 7: ...er supply and the ground of the amplifier The gauge of the cable depends on the power requirements of the components connected If the gauge is too light the cable could burn Moreover the increased resis tance can lead to unnecessary power losses An additional fuse in the amp s posi tive connection is necessary fuse and fuse holder not included The fuse should be installed close to the battery In c...

Page 8: ... a 12V current when the radio is turned on Connect the GND connector of the power supply to the car body Note Since electrical conductivity is limited by the use of glue and paint Battery Control Lead Ground on metal parts not every metal component is suitable to function as a grounding point CONNECTING THE INPUTS All MODELS These amplifiers use RCA inputs for connection to your car stereo s pream...

Page 9: ...se an optional Y adapter You will not be able to fade signal front to back when connected in this way I I I I fj 2 CHANNEL AND MONO AMPS Connect the RCA outputs of your car radio to the RCA connections INPUT 1 of the amplifier Pay attention to the marking on the RCA connections 1 left R right Keep the length of the connection cables as short as possible Do not install the RCA cables close to other...

Page 10: ...es which may damage the cables Only use speakers whose power handling matches the amp s output see Technical Specifications Always connect the speakers with the correct polarity 10 Speaker wires are usually coded Some loudspeaker manufacturers indicate the wire by means of an additional color stripe others use a corrugated cable for the terminal and a smooth one for the terminal Sound Ordnance amp...

Page 11: ...mpedance Stereo Bridged Mode 4 ohm minimum impedance bridged MODEL M75 4 MODEL M 100 2 Bridged Mode 4 ohm minimum Stereo Mode 2 ohm minimum impedance impedance MODEL Ml00 2 MODEL M350 1 SUB Bridged Mode 4 ohm minimum impedance 2 ohm minimum impedance 11 ...

Page 12: ...ver switched on the amplifier only plays back the fre quency range below the frequency set via the LP control unit 4 12 M 100 2 This amplifier is provided with an active crossover which lets you switch to a high pass or low pass filter for the two channels The cut off frequencies can be continuously adjusted M350 1 This amplifier is provided with a low pass filter for the output The cut off freque...

Page 13: ...at is comfortable for you and does not distort the music If you use several amplifiers match the volumes of the different amplifiers one to the other Then set an average volume level via the volume control unit of the car radio If the low bass playback is too weak you can activate a low bass boost via the BASS EQ control 3 If the indicator PROTECT LED 8 lights an error has occurred The amplifier s...

Page 14: ...ively loud music for long periods of time This can damage your hearing and lead to permanent hearing loss Observe local laws and noise ordi nances when using this equipment MAINTENANCE Check the amplifier regularly for damage to the connection cables or to the housing If the amplifier is in such a condi tion that it can no longer be oper ated safely it should be turned off Make sure the amp is dis...

Page 15: ...fuse holder After disconnecting the amplifier from the power source carefully remove the fuse from the fuse holder and replace only with a fuse of the same type TROUBLESHOOTING In purchasing a Sound Ordnance amplifier you have acquired a quality product which has been designed to deliver years of service Problems and malfunctions may however arise Here are some common problems that you can repair ...

Page 16: ...s been triggered due to overheating Allow the device to cool down Check the RCA connections INPUT 1 Check the connection of the speak ers at the terminals and at the speakers The balance control at the car radio is not set to the center position Bad ground connection of the ground cable Remove rust or paint from the contact surfaces The ground point of the car radio and the amplifier aren t at the...

Page 17: ...con nection terminal the ground point of a cable or corroded battery terminal battery too weak Intermittent contact at the REMOTE cable REMOTE or REM connection of the power supply s connection terminal One speaker is connected with the wrong polarity The bass control unit of the car radio is set to minimum The active crossover is not set correctly The active crossover is not set correctly The hig...

Page 18: ...r Frequency Subsonic Filter i Bass EQ Dimensions W x H x D mm inches 18 Ml00 2 M75 4 M350 1 280 2xll0 W 2x140 W lx200 W 100 dB 20 20000 Hz 50Hz 750Hz 50Hz 750Hz n a 0 12dB 45Hz 179x44x120 7 05x1 73x4 73 440 w 4x75 W 4x11 0 W 2x160W 100 dB 20 20000 Hz 50Hz 750Hz 50Hz 7 50Hz n a 0 12dB 45Hz 17 9x44x120 7 05x1 73x4 73 lx350 w n a 100 dB 20 20000 Hz n a 35Hz 150Hz 15Hz 55Hz 0 18dB 45Hz 179x44x120 7 05...

Page 19: ...To ensure safe operation always follow the instructions and guidelines in this manual Keep this manual handy for reference www soundordnance com All rights reserved 802016 ...