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P 4 5 0 /P 6 5 0 /P 8 5 0
owners manual
©2001 analog and digital systems, inc.
300 wildwood avenue, woburn, massachusetts 01801
analog and digital systems
00-3009 REV A
781.729.1140 www.adst.com
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table of contents warranty introduction 1 There are two things you must do to ensure trouble free service in the event you need warranty repairs. about this manual 2 1. Keep your original sales receipt in a safe place. A copy of the receipt will be required to obtain warranty service. features of your PowerPlateTM 2 2. Be sure your retail dealer has written the date, model number and serial number (if applicable) of the warning and tips 3 product on the receipt. To give yourself an extra measu
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specifications about this manual TM To get the most from your a/d/s/ PowerPlate , we recommend that you have the installation amplifier section performed by your qualified authorized a/d/s/ dealer. If this unit is installed by your dealer, we will 1 power output 4W(watts) 50/channel 150/bridged channel pair extend the warranty to three years instead of the standard one year. However, if you feel that you 2 have the necessary skills and prefer to perform the installation yourself, this manual w
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symptom possible cause action to take Warnings and tips distorted output (cont’d) speakers are blown check system with known Always disconnect the battery ground wire before doing any work on your vehicle. Reconnect the working speakers and repair or cable only after the installation is complete and the wiring has been checked to make sure that replace as needed there are no problems. If your radio features a code type security system, be sure you know the poor bass response Speakers wired with
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Troubleshooting system planning TM symptom possible cause action to take Proper system planning is the best way to maximize your PowerPlate ’s performance. By planning your installation carefully you can avoid situations where the performance or the reliability of your no output low or no remote turn-on input check remote turn-on voltage system is compromised. Your authorized a/d/s/ dealer has been trained to maximize your output at amplifier and correct system’s sonic potential. Your a/d/
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P450 system diagrams System 1 - P450 used in 4-channel mode with front and rear full range speakers. System 2 - P450 used in 2-channel bridged mode with full range speakers. 5 22
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System 3 - Two P450’s; one is used to drive front tweeters and midrange drivers, the second is used in 2-channel bridged mode for subwoofers. Subwoofer level can be controlled by using the source’s front output for the first P450 and the rear output for the second P450. 21 6
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System 1 – P650 used in 6-channel mode. Channels 1/2 are high-passed for front speakers. Chan- nels 3/4 are high-passed for rear speakers. Channels 5/6 are low-passed for subwoofers. Although shown with 4-channels of input, the source unit can be either 2- or 4-channel. System 2 – P650 used in 6-channel mode. Channels 1/2 are high-passed for front speakers. Chan- nels 3/4 are high-passed for midrange speakers, and channels 5/6 are low-passed for subwoofers. 7 20
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adjusting input sensitivity System 3 – P650 used in 3-channel mode. Channels 1/2 and 3/4 are high-passed and bridged for front speakers. Channels 5/6 are low-passed and bridged for a single subwoofer. The input sensitivity setting is important to ensure proper performance, low noise levels, and maxi- mum system reliability. As a general rule, components at the "front end" of the system should be set as high as possible with the input sensitivity of the amplifier set as low as possible while stil
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P850 system diagrams Using the AC502 (optional) System 1 – P850 used in 6-channel mode. Channels 1/2 are high-passed for front speakers chan- The AC502 remote level control, available as an accessory from your a/d/s/ dealer, may be used with nels 3/4 are high-passed for rear speakers, and channels 5/6 and 7/8 are bridged low-pass for sub- your PowerPlate™ to remotely adjust the level of your subwoofer. On the P450, the AC502 will con- woofers. Although shown with 4-channels of input, the source
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System 3 – The P850 is used in fully active 8-channel mode. Channels 1/2 are high-passed for front tweeters. Channels 3/4 are bandpassed for front midrange. Channels 5/6 are bandpassed for xover control 5/6 (P650) – The crossover selection for channels front midbass. Channels 7/8 are low-passed for subwoofers. The P850 is configured for 2-channel 5&6 has three possibilities: input. Note: Optional AC502 can be used in this system to adjust the level of the subwoofers. When the switch is in the le
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installation multi-cross™ crossover configuration 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Reconnect the ground cable only after the installation is xover control 1/2 – The crossover selection switch for channels 1 & 2 has three possibilities: complete and the wiring has been checked to make sure that there are no problems. If your radio features a code type security system, be sure you know the code before disconnecting the battery! When the switch is in the left position, the crossover sectio
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internal signal routing, cont’d Channels 5/6 input switch (P650 and P850) – selects input from three possibili- ties. When the switch is in the left position, channels 5/6 receive input from the 5/6 DIN inputs. When the switch is in the center position, channels 5/6 receive input from channels 1/2 RCA input. When the switch is in the right position, channels 5/6 receive input from a summed input of channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 RCA input. Channel 5 receives the summed input of channels 1 and 3. Channe
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Channels 3-8 can be accessed through the din 3-8 connector by using the optional AC202 RCA to signal sources DIN adapter. TM DIN ch 3-8 connections: Due to the wide input level adjustment range, all a/d/s/ PowerPlates can be driven with either a pin 1 ch 6 conventional preamplifier drive signal or the amplified signal from a powered source unit. This TM pin 2 audio signal ground makes the PowerPlate perfect for upgrading an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) stereo pin 3 ch 4 system while ret
