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OWNER’S
MANUAL
D600
D800
D1200
models
D2400
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CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations for choosing a Directed enthusiast with years of high-quality Audio power amplifier from Directed audio reproduction. Electronics, the industry leader in high Directed Audio power amplifiers come quality automotive security and audio with a two-year limited warranty if equipment since 1990. installed by an authorized Directed Directed Audio power amplifiers dealer. If not installed by an authorized continue to set new standards of perfor- dealer, Directed Audio po
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LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF original purchaser, to replace this product INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY should it prove to be defective in workman- EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ship or material under normal use, for a ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED period of two years from the date of NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES purchase by the dealer as indicated by the ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY date code marking of t
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FEATURES Super-efficient Class D PWM design Switchable subsonic filter, runs much cooler than conventional 24dB/octave . amps. Switchable 8 dB bass EQ function. High-speed MOSFET switching Switchable 180° phase inversion. power supply. Remote subwoofer level control High-current complimentary Class D function. MOSFET outputs stable into one ohm loads. (D600 stable into two Variable input sensitivity optimizes ohm load.) match with different signal sources. Thermal, DC offset, reverse po
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 1. Please read this owner’s manual terminal. Use a fuse or circuit carefully before installing this ampli- breaker rated slightly more than the fier. on-board fuse(s) of the amplifier(s). The gauge of power 2. Disconnect the battery ground wire used should take into account terminal prior to making any elec- the total current draw of the trical connections. system, and the length of wire 3. Check for any hazards or obstruc- used. IASCA and other auto sound tions such as
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tronics and the lower your speaker 10. Due to the high-frequency MOSFET load, the more heat is generated. switching power supply, filtering the For low impedance speaker applica- power cable is not generally tions or restricted ventilation instal- required (remember that the amp lations, an external cooling fan may can’t deliver full output if the power be advisable. supply is restricted). Proper grounding of the signal source is 9. Battery and ground connections to mandatory for the amplifier t
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FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS/CONTROLS R RC CA A IIn np pu ut t J Ja ac ck ks s -- R Re em mo ot te e 1. Accepts line level 7. - Controls the subwoofer outputs from head units or signal amplifier gain, from a remote loca- processors at voltages between tion for ease of adjustment during 150mV and 7.5 volts. listening. 2. R RC CA A L Liin ne e O Ou ut tp pu ut t J Ja ac ck ks s -- These pass W Wa arrn niin ng g:: DO NOT connect a level control knob from other manufacturers to the Remote Sub L
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FIGURE 1—AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS/CONTROLS D600/D800 FRONT 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 D600/D800 FIGURE 2—AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS/CONTROLS D1200/D2400 FRONT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 D1200/D2400 FIGURE 5—LED/FAN HARNESS BLACK - TO LEDs BLUE + BLACK - TO FAN RED + 8 8 © 2004 Directed Electronics, Inc
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS F Fu us se es s -- G Grro ou un nd d -- 1. These fuses protect the 2. Connect this terminal amplifier against internal electrical directly to the sheet metal chassis damage and are meant to protect of the vehicle, using the shortest the amplifier only. All other power wire necessary to make this connections should be fused at the connection. Always use wire of the source. same gauge or larger than the (+) 12 volt power wire. The chassis The D600 uses 1-40A fuse, the con
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FIGURE 2—AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS - REAR 1 2 3 D600 D800 D1200 D2400 1 10 0 © 2004 Directed Electronics, Inc
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SPEAKER WIRING DIAGRAMS Single subwoofer connection (top view) Two subwoofer connection (top view) N NO OT TE E:: The dual + and -- sub-out terminals of the D600/D800/D1200/D2400 are paralleled internally and the combined load impedance should be taken into consideration when connecting multiple subwoofers. 1 11 1 © 2004 Directed Electronics, Inc
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COMBINING AMPLIFIERS N NO OT TE E:: One master amplifier can control up to three slave The Directed D1200/D2400 subwoofer amplifiers in this combination. Multiple identical master/slave combinations can be added to any amplifiers have the capability of given system. connecting two or more amplifiers of the same power rating together in a External Synced Bridged master/slave combination for increased In this master/slave combination the power with accurate level matching. They master amplifier pr
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PARALLEL SYNCED GAIN CONNECTIONS/SETTINGS Refer to figure 5 for wiring details. 4. In order to achieve safe, optimal perfor- mance, the LPF, Bass EQ, and Subsonic 1. IIn np pu ut t S Siig gn na all - Connect these RCA Filter controls on all synced amps must jacks as described in the Front Panel be set to the same position. Connection section of this guide. 5. S Siig gn na all C Co on nn ne ec ct tiio on n - Connect an RCA 2. S Slla av ve e/ /M Ma as st te err S Sw wiit tc ch h cable between t
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FIGURE 5—PARALLEL SYNC GAINED D1200/D2400
Subwoofer Wiring (top view) MASTER SLAVE N NO OT TE E:: The dual + and -- sub-out terminals of the D1200/D2400 are paralleled inter- nally and the combined load impedance should be taken into consideration when connecting multiple subwoofers. 1 14 4 © 2004 Directed Electronics, Inc
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EXTERNAL SYNCED BRIDGED CONNECTIONS/SETTINGS 1. IIn np pu ut t S Siig gn na all - Connect these RCA synced amps must be set to the jacks as described in the Front same position. Panel Connection section of this 5. S Siig gn na all C Co on nn ne ec ct tiio on n - Connect an RCA guide. cable between the OUT RCA jacks 2. S Slla av ve e/ /M Ma as st te err S Sw wiit tc ch h of the Master amplifier and the INPUT RCA jack of the Slave ampli- Set the slave/master switch fier as shown in Figure 6. o
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FIGURE 5—EXTERNAL SYNCED BRIDGE
Subwoofer Wiring (top view) MASTER SLAVE 1 16 6 © 2004 Directed Electronics, Inc
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MULTIPLE AMPLIFIER COMBINATIONS The Directed D1200/D2400 subwoofer A Am mp plliiffiie err c co on nffiig gu urra at tiio on n - Set up each master/slave amplifier combi- amplifiers can also be used in multiples nation as described for the combi- of the master/slave combinations nation type being used. (Refer to allowing for unlimited expansion to a the Parallel Synced Gain or the systems subwoofer section. To use External Synced Bridged section of multiples of amplifier combinations the this g
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CROSSOVER SETTINGS AND GAIN ADJUSTMENT Your Directed Audio power amplifier needs to be adjusted carefully to achieve maximum performance. These are some guidelines to follow when fine-tuning the amplifier. Because this amplifier is only designed for subwoofer applications, the low-pass crossover is active at all times. The crossover point is adjustable to allow more precise system operation. Try and keep the setting low enough to prevent image smearing (you should not be able to hear male voic
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LED TUBE INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) This Directed Audio amplifier has been designed with a custom heat sink that can accommodate two (optional—not supplied) VARAD LED tubes. 1. Before installing the LED tubes, remove and discard the mounting feet from the VARAD LED tubes. 2. Slide each LED tube assembly into your Directed Audio amplifier heat sink. Ensure that the LEDs are facing out for optimal visibility. The wires from the LED tube assembly should be on the signal input end of the amplifier. The
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CEA SPECIFICATIONS D D6 60 00 0 Power Output: 200 Watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: -60 dBA (reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms) Additional Power: 300 Watts RMS x 1 at 1 ohm and < 1% THD+N D D8 80 00 0 Power Output: 200 Watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: -60 dBA (reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms) Additional Power: 400 Watts RMS x 1 at 1 ohm and < 1% THD+N D D1 12 20 00 0 Power Output: 300 Watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: -
