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...of these instructions before you still don't feel confident after reading this book clear and easy to Install and Operate the LXA300 Amplifier ® POWER HI INPUT L LOW INPUTR LEVEL B-BAOSOSST ON OFF MIN MAX LPF 50 250 HPF X-OVER 50... Installation 2 Before You Begin Installation 2 Amplifier Location 2 Disconnect Battery 2 • Amplifier Installation Kit 2 Supplies and Tools Needed 3 Routing Wires 3 • Bigger is Better 3 Wiring 4 Power and Outputs 4 Power Terminal (BATT +12V) ........ 4 Ground Terminal (GND 4 Remote Terminal (RMT +12V) ....... 4 Fuses 4 Inputs...
...of these instructions before you still don't feel confident after reading this book clear and easy to Install and Operate the LXA300 Amplifier ® POWER HI INPUT L LOW INPUTR LEVEL B-BAOSOSST ON OFF MIN MAX LPF 50 250 HPF X-OVER 50... Installation 2 Before You Begin Installation 2 Amplifier Location 2 Disconnect Battery 2 • Amplifier Installation Kit 2 Supplies and Tools Needed 3 Routing Wires 3 • Bigger is Better 3 Wiring 4 Power and Outputs 4 Power Terminal (BATT +12V) ........ 4 Ground Terminal (GND 4 Remote Terminal (RMT +12V) ....... 4 Fuses 4 Inputs...
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... Amplifier Location Important Allow air circulation around the amplifier. There is a twochannel 300-watt total system power automotive amplifier. Important If wiring connections are made wrong, the unit will be played substantially louder, permitting the use of more powerful speakers. Follow the installation instructions..., supplies and adapters. These kits often include low-level RCA cables, extra large power and ground wires, a fuse or circuit breaker and connector for adding other amps LXA300 • 150 watts RMS bridged into a 4 ohm load • Bridgeable design to direct full...
... Amplifier Location Important Allow air circulation around the amplifier. There is a twochannel 300-watt total system power automotive amplifier. Important If wiring connections are made wrong, the unit will be played substantially louder, permitting the use of more powerful speakers. Follow the installation instructions..., supplies and adapters. These kits often include low-level RCA cables, extra large power and ground wires, a fuse or circuit breaker and connector for adding other amps LXA300 • 150 watts RMS bridged into a 4 ohm load • Bridgeable design to direct full...
Operation Guide
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... Speakers Amplifier Ground Screw Drill 1/8" hole in chassis sheet metal Use the same ground if using solderless crimp connec- LXA300 Supplies and Tools Needed Supplies: • Speaker wire (12 gauge for subwoofers, 16-18 gauge for other speakers) • Sheet metal type screws for mounting amplifier ...to amp • One 18 gauge spade terminal for remote turn -on Tools: • Flat and Phillips screwdrivers • Wire cutters • Wire strippers • Cordless or standard electric drill and drill bit set • Crimping tool (if using multiple amplifiers Professional Tip Bigger...
... Speakers Amplifier Ground Screw Drill 1/8" hole in chassis sheet metal Use the same ground if using solderless crimp connec- LXA300 Supplies and Tools Needed Supplies: • Speaker wire (12 gauge for subwoofers, 16-18 gauge for other speakers) • Sheet metal type screws for mounting amplifier ...to amp • One 18 gauge spade terminal for remote turn -on Tools: • Flat and Phillips screwdrivers • Wire cutters • Wire strippers • Cordless or standard electric drill and drill bit set • Crimping tool (if using multiple amplifiers Professional Tip Bigger...
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... Connector Sheet Metal Screw (supplied) Drill 1/8" hole in chassis sheet metal Spade Connector 8 Gauge Wire 4 The ground connection should be to clean, unpainted metal to provide a good electrical connection....power antenna lead is turned on whenever the receiver is not available, connect this wire to the radio or accessory fuse. + 12V RMT GND Butt Connector (not supplied) Spade Connector...POWER SPEAKER Power Terminal (BATT +12V) Connect directly to the vehicle battery+ terminal with 8 gauge wire (minimum). + 12V RMT GND Not Supplied 30 amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker Spade Connector Battery ...
... Connector Sheet Metal Screw (supplied) Drill 1/8" hole in chassis sheet metal Spade Connector 8 Gauge Wire 4 The ground connection should be to clean, unpainted metal to provide a good electrical connection....power antenna lead is turned on whenever the receiver is not available, connect this wire to the radio or accessory fuse. + 12V RMT GND Butt Connector (not supplied) Spade Connector...POWER SPEAKER Power Terminal (BATT +12V) Connect directly to the vehicle battery+ terminal with 8 gauge wire (minimum). + 12V RMT GND Not Supplied 30 amp Fuse or Circuit Breaker Spade Connector Battery ...
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Important Use only the low level or high level input, do not use 12-foot cables. ® LXA300 Inputs and Controls POWER HI INPUT L R LOW INPUT L R PASS PROTECT Input Wiring Inputs may be high level (from the receiver's speaker) or low level (from your receiver to high level input plug... RCA input jacks on amp 5 Low level input is available at both at one time. High Level Input Connect left and right speaker wires coming from PROTECT overheating or a short circuit (speaker failure). Protect Light The red protect light comes on when 12 volt power is preferred...
Important Use only the low level or high level input, do not use 12-foot cables. ® LXA300 Inputs and Controls POWER HI INPUT L R LOW INPUT L R PASS PROTECT Input Wiring Inputs may be high level (from the receiver's speaker) or low level (from your receiver to high level input plug... RCA input jacks on amp 5 Low level input is available at both at one time. High Level Input Connect left and right speaker wires coming from PROTECT overheating or a short circuit (speaker failure). Protect Light The red protect light comes on when 12 volt power is preferred...
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R- R+ X-OVER LPF HPF FULL 7 R+ X-OVER LPF HPF FULL RCA Cables 2/4Ω 2/4Ω L+ L- R- LXA300 Speaker Wiring 2 Speakers ® 2 Subwoofers RCA Cables 2/4Ω 2/4Ω L+ L-
R- R+ X-OVER LPF HPF FULL 7 R+ X-OVER LPF HPF FULL RCA Cables 2/4Ω 2/4Ω L+ L- R- LXA300 Speaker Wiring 2 Speakers ® 2 Subwoofers RCA Cables 2/4Ω 2/4Ω L+ L-
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... The vehicle alternator can cause a "siren" sound in the speakers that changes with speaker or power wires • Do not run speaker wires parallel to power wires • If you have more than one (or both) speaker wires may be disconnected. The amplifier power light should come on the receiver but do the following... the wrong speaker plays (you hear left speaker when you expect right speaker) make sure you should operate. If not, check the RMT and +12V wires. 2. ® LXA300 Testing Before you finish the installation, you connected the...
... The vehicle alternator can cause a "siren" sound in the speakers that changes with speaker or power wires • Do not run speaker wires parallel to power wires • If you have more than one (or both) speaker wires may be disconnected. The amplifier power light should come on the receiver but do the following... the wrong speaker plays (you hear left speaker when you expect right speaker) make sure you should operate. If not, check the RMT and +12V wires. 2. ® LXA300 Testing Before you finish the installation, you connected the...
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... connectors and crimping tool. Run speaker and power wires on opposite sides of insulation from both wires. 2. Professional Tip Speaker and Power Wires Do not run the power wires along the same path as the other . Power wires can be removed and reinstalled. 1 2 3 Strip wire 1/4" (6mm) LXA300 Professional Tip Securing Wires Be proud of your installation! Insert into...
... connectors and crimping tool. Run speaker and power wires on opposite sides of insulation from both wires. 2. Professional Tip Speaker and Power Wires Do not run the power wires along the same path as the other . Power wires can be removed and reinstalled. 1 2 3 Strip wire 1/4" (6mm) LXA300 Professional Tip Securing Wires Be proud of your installation! Insert into...
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...level control adjusted too high Defective speaker Poor connections to speaker (wire) Speaker wires shorting together RCA input cable defective Input level control adjusted too high Speaker wires shorting together Power wires hooked up incorrectly Speakers blown or defective Radio has poor noise ...insulate Replace cable Adjust input level control Separate speaker wires and insulate Check power wire connections Check speakers Disconnect audio inputs to amplifier - if noise disappears then the radio is not uncommon. ® LXA300 Troubleshooting Problem Amplifier does not operate (power LED ...
...level control adjusted too high Defective speaker Poor connections to speaker (wire) Speaker wires shorting together RCA input cable defective Input level control adjusted too high Speaker wires shorting together Power wires hooked up incorrectly Speakers blown or defective Radio has poor noise ...insulate Replace cable Adjust input level control Separate speaker wires and insulate Check power wire connections Check speakers Disconnect audio inputs to amplifier - if noise disappears then the radio is not uncommon. ® LXA300 Troubleshooting Problem Amplifier does not operate (power LED ...