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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

 

 

Problem Solution 

Power LED not ON 

With a Volt Ohm Meter (VOM) check: 

  

* +12 Volt power terminal (should read +12 to +16VDC

  

* Remote turn-on terminal (should read +12 to 
+16VDC) 

  

* Ground Terminal 

Power LED is GREEN, no output 

* Check RCA connections 

  

* Test speaker outputs with known good speaker 

  

* Substitute known good Source Unit 

  

* Check for signal on the RCA cable with VOM  

  

in AC position 

Protection LED is ON, no output 
and 

  

1. Amp is VERY HOT 

* Thermal protection is engaged. Check for proper 

  

impedance at speaker terminals. Also check for  

  

adequate air flow around the amplifier. 

2. Amp shuts down ONLY when the 

* Voltage protection engaged.  Voltage to the amp is 

vehicle is running 

not within the 10-16.8 VDC operating range.  Have the 

  

battery/charging system inspected. 

3. Amp plays at very low volume 

* Short circuit protection is engaged. Check for  

  

speaker wires shorted to each other or the vehicle 

  

chassis. Speakers operating below the minimum 

  

impedance can cause this to occur. 

Alternator noise (varies with RPM) 

* Check for damaged RCA cable. 

  

* Check routing of RCA cable 

  

* Check Source Unit for good ground 

  

* Check amp gain setting, turn down if set too high 

Poor Bass Response 

* Check speaker polarity, reverse the connection 

  

of one speaker only. 

 

 

NOTE: If the RED protection L.E.D. is activated with no speakers connected to the 

amplifier, and all the power connections are correct, this would indicate an internal 

problem with the amplifier.  Contact Gladiator or your local dealer. 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for GLADIATOR

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Page 2: ...or they may be selected only to power subwoofers It is important that you closely follow the wiring instructions contained in this Owners Manual so that you get the most from your Gladiator mobile amp...

Page 3: ...d Power Terminal Blocks Variable Gain Control Low Level Line Inputs and Outputs INSTALLATION EXPERIENCE Installation of Gladiator mobile amplifiers requires detailed knowledge of electronics wiring an...

Page 4: ...away fabric from hole locations before drilling or cutting When running power cables through sheet metal be sure to use grommets to properly insulate the metal edges from the wire insulation If possib...

Page 5: ...allation locations please consult your dealer WARNING z Upside down mounting will compromise heat dissipation through the heatsink and could engage the thermal protection circuit z Try to avoid mounti...

Page 6: ...rms 2 LINE OUT RCA Jacks RCA style output jacks allow for a signal to be sent to other amplifiers 3 GAIN Control This control is used to match the input sensitivity of the amplifier to the particular...

Page 7: ...PEAKER Terminals As shown in the wiring diagrams be sure to observe speaker polarity through the system and speaker impedance This specially tooled terminal is designed to accommodate up to 10 gauge s...

Page 8: ...connected until the entire wiring installation is completed Your Gladiator amplifier requires unrestricted current to deliver peak performance so don t starve your amplifier by using small power cable...

Page 9: ...lculate the correct power wire size for your application Power This amplifier should be wired directly to the vehicle battery using the appropriate size cable Start at the vehicle battery and run the...

Page 10: ...ons on the amplifier Insert the ground first and then the 12V and please make sure that you place them into the correctly marked terminals Then tighten the screws down securely Remote This terminal mu...

Page 11: ...10 Speaker Output Connections 2 Channel Model Stereo Mode 2 Ohm Minimum Load Mono Mode 4 Ohm Minimum Load...

Page 12: ...11 Speaker Output Connection 4Channel Model 2 Channel Mode Mono X 2 4 Ohm Minimum 3 Channel Mode Stereo Mono 4 Ohm Minimum 4 Channel Stereo Mode 2 Ohm Minimum...

Page 13: ...ES Name ______________________________________________________________ Date Purchased _____________________________________________________ Dealer _____________________________________________________...

Page 14: ...gaged Voltage to the amp is vehicle is running not within the 10 16 8 VDC operating range Have the battery charging system inspected 3 Amp plays at very low volume Short circuit protection is engaged...

Page 15: ...2 x 1100W X X z RMS Mono 2 Ohm 1 x 2200W X X Signal to Noise Ratio 80dB Frequency Response 15Hz 40KHz Crossover z High Pass Filter 50Hz 250KHz z Low Pass Filter 50Hz 250KHz z Crossover Slope 24dB Octa...

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