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... Service If your amplifier and its functions. Contents Installation 3 Power Wiring 4 Speaker Wiring 5 Input Wiring & Controls 6 Testing 7 Troubleshooting 7 Specifications 8 90 Day Warranty 8 Before You Begin Exposure to loud sounds or music can permanently damage your ability to familiarize yourself with your Phase Linear amplifier should ever require service, you require assistance, contact Technical Support at moderate volumes! to 5:00 p.m. In addition, loud music may cause damage to connect or operate the amplifier...
... Service If your amplifier and its functions. Contents Installation 3 Power Wiring 4 Speaker Wiring 5 Input Wiring & Controls 6 Testing 7 Troubleshooting 7 Specifications 8 90 Day Warranty 8 Before You Begin Exposure to loud sounds or music can permanently damage your ability to familiarize yourself with your Phase Linear amplifier should ever require service, you require assistance, contact Technical Support at moderate volumes! to 5:00 p.m. In addition, loud music may cause damage to connect or operate the amplifier...
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... positions, then use the supplied mounting screws to securely fasten the amplifier to the chassis with assortment of bits • Flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers • Wire cutters/strippers • Crimping tool • 12-volt test light or digital multimeter • Wire brush, sandpaper or scraping tool (ground connection to the vehicle chassis) and make sure you have the amplifier installed by an...
... positions, then use the supplied mounting screws to securely fasten the amplifier to the chassis with assortment of bits • Flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers • Wire cutters/strippers • Crimping tool • 12-volt test light or digital multimeter • Wire brush, sandpaper or scraping tool (ground connection to the vehicle chassis) and make sure you have the amplifier installed by an...
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... the chassis and ring terminal) when making your ground connection. Ground Terminal (GND) Make the ground lead as short as possible. Replacement Fuses (FUSE) Use only blade-type ATO replacement fuses. Remote Terminal (REM) Connect the power antenna or amplifier turn-on . A fuse or circuit breaker must be needed at a later date. POWER WIRING Power Indicator (POWER) The power indicator provides a visual indication that may be installed to prevent a possible electrical fire should the main power wire short to ground. BASS REL TREB BAL FADE VOL...
... the chassis and ring terminal) when making your ground connection. Ground Terminal (GND) Make the ground lead as short as possible. Replacement Fuses (FUSE) Use only blade-type ATO replacement fuses. Remote Terminal (REM) Connect the power antenna or amplifier turn-on . A fuse or circuit breaker must be needed at a later date. POWER WIRING Power Indicator (POWER) The power indicator provides a visual indication that may be installed to prevent a possible electrical fire should the main power wire short to ground. BASS REL TREB BAL FADE VOL...
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When installing or connecting full-range speakers, you must observe the proper speaker polarity. UPA224/UPA424 SPEAKER WIRING NOTE: Do not overlook the use of 16-gauge wire. UPA224 LCH RCH 4 ohm nominal LCH1 UPA424 RCH2 LCH3 RCH4 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum 5 The speaker wiring diagrams illustrate options for connecting two or four speakers. The UPA224 and UPA424 require a minimum of the proper gauge speaker wire.
When installing or connecting full-range speakers, you must observe the proper speaker polarity. UPA224/UPA424 SPEAKER WIRING NOTE: Do not overlook the use of 16-gauge wire. UPA224 LCH RCH 4 ohm nominal LCH1 UPA424 RCH2 LCH3 RCH4 4 ohm nominal 2 ohm minimum 5 The speaker wiring diagrams illustrate options for connecting two or four speakers. The UPA224 and UPA424 require a minimum of the proper gauge speaker wire.
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... (Power) Ground NOTE: The black wire from the high-level input harness MUST be grounded for best performance. not both at the same time. Make sure the bass and treble or EQ settings are flat, then turn the volume up slowly until you hear distortion. Connect the speaker outputs from your receiver to the RCA input on your amplifier levels will be used when an RCA output is preferred for the high-level input circuit to the high level input connector, then plug the connector...
... (Power) Ground NOTE: The black wire from the high-level input harness MUST be grounded for best performance. not both at the same time. Make sure the bass and treble or EQ settings are flat, then turn the volume up slowly until you hear distortion. Connect the speaker outputs from your receiver to the RCA input on your amplifier levels will be used when an RCA output is preferred for the high-level input circuit to the high level input connector, then plug the connector...
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...unit for service These tests make sure the wiring is correct and everything is complete, reconnect the battery negative terminal. Problem Troubleshooting Possible Cause Corrective Action Reconnect Battery When wiring is operating properly. Test Speaker Connections Blown fuse at amplifier Replace fuse and identify cause of phase Check speaker polarity; reverse the connection to bare metal chassis Volume control too Input level control adjusted too sensitive high Readjust the input level Distorted sound Input level control adjusted too high Readjust the input level Blows...
...unit for service These tests make sure the wiring is correct and everything is complete, reconnect the battery negative terminal. Problem Troubleshooting Possible Cause Corrective Action Reconnect Battery When wiring is operating properly. Test Speaker Connections Blown fuse at amplifier Replace fuse and identify cause of phase Check speaker polarity; reverse the connection to bare metal chassis Volume control too Input level control adjusted too sensitive high Readjust the input level Distorted sound Input level control adjusted too high Readjust the input level Blows...
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SPECIFICATIONS CEA Power Ratings UPA224/UPA424 UPA224 Power Output: 18 watts RMS X 2 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dBA below reference (Reference: 1 watt, 4-ohms) Dynamic Power: 44 watts, all channels driven into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, -3dB (Reference: 1 watt) Dimensions: 230mm X 52mm X 130mm UPA424 Power Output: 18 watts RMS X 4 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dBA below reference (Reference: 1 watt, 4-ohms) Dynamic Power: 88 watts, all channels driven into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Frequency Response...
SPECIFICATIONS CEA Power Ratings UPA224/UPA424 UPA224 Power Output: 18 watts RMS X 2 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dBA below reference (Reference: 1 watt, 4-ohms) Dynamic Power: 44 watts, all channels driven into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, -3dB (Reference: 1 watt) Dimensions: 230mm X 52mm X 130mm UPA424 Power Output: 18 watts RMS X 4 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dBA below reference (Reference: 1 watt, 4-ohms) Dynamic Power: 88 watts, all channels driven into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Frequency Response...
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THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT. This Warranty is in lieu of warranty ... installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s) or markings. U.S.A: Audiovox Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788, 1-800-323-4815 CANADA: Call 1-800-323-4815 for parts and repair labor. This Warranty gives you specific legal...
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT. This Warranty is in lieu of warranty ... installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s) or markings. U.S.A: Audiovox Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788, 1-800-323-4815 CANADA: Call 1-800-323-4815 for parts and repair labor. This Warranty gives you specific legal...