Ultimate T3-1000D, User Manual

The gain control (input sensitivity) on this amp is not a volume control. It is designed to provide proper

matching of various source units to this amplifier, and provides a reference to how much signal will be

necessary to reach maximum operating power. Correct settings will ensure safe operation for both your

amplifier and speakers.

Amplifier Settings

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• Start by turning the gain level to the “8 volt” setting. This is the minimum level, far left.

• Next, turn up your head unit volume up to 75% of max volume. For example, if your digital volume control goes to “50”,
you would use the “40” level for this exercise.

• Last, slowly begin increasing the gain until distortion becomes audible, then turn the gain back a notch.You have now
properly set your input sensitivity.

Your amplifier has been designed with an onboard 18db/oct crossover, or filter management system. How

you configure these settings will be dependent on the speakers you are connecting to the amp. The crossover

circuit consists of two main settings: 1. Filter Type; 2. Frequency Adjustment.

The “filter type” is controlled by a “LPF, FULL, HPF” switch. The low-pass filter, LPF, will allow only low

frequency information to pass on to the speakers. The opposite would be achieved using the HPF, high pass

filter. When no filter is required, the FULL setting would be selected, allowing all frequencies to pass.

For proper operation of some speakers, it is necessary to select the crossover point to which they will play.

The “frequency adjustment” setting allows you to accomplish this. In a LPF mode, only frequencies up to the

crossover point will play, with a gentle roll-off beyond that point. In HPF mode, any frequency above that

point will be heard, with those below being filtered away gradually.

Crossover Control

Sometimes, we want a little more kick to our system’s bottom end. Your amplifier has been outfitted with an

internal circuit to provide a boost at frequencies surrounding 45hz. A bass boost should be treated similar to

a gain control. Proper adjustment of this setting will be required to ensure safe operation of your amplifier

and speakers. When boosting the lower frequencies, turning the input sensitivity down would be required.

Failure to do so may result in permanent damage.

Bass Boost

Let’s face it, bass levels can fluctuate considerably from one style of music to another. Having some control

within reach enhances your level of listening pleasure. The RVC (not available on T3-2050), provides 18

steps of adjustment to fine tune your bass. Additionally, it provides essential monitoring of your amplifier.

Should the amplifier begin to clip, the letter “C” will appear in the display and begin to flash. Continuous

clipping will bring the “C” to a solid state.  Clipping is the #1 reason for premature failure of your speakers or

subwoofers. If your voltage drops below 11v, the display will read “888”. If the fuse should blow, the display

will flash “---“.

Remote Volume Control

T3-Series

(sold separately)