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Summary of Contents for Boston Mobile Audio GTA-502
- Page 1 High Performance Two and Four Channel Ampli ers...
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Page 2: Technical Specifications
You’re now equipped for the open road. Your high performance GTA amplifiers are engineered to perform and built to last. These products represent the pinnacle of performance and innovation that Boston Acoustics is famous for. We hope you enjoy your amplifier and the road ahead. Technical Specifications:... -
Page 3: Connections And Controls
Connections and Controls GTA-502 GTA-802 GTA-504 Speaker Level Input RCA Input (Left and Right) Gain (250mv to 5.0v - continuously variable) Crossover Frequency Adjustment (50Hz to 200Hz - continuously variable) Q-Tune Equalization Boost (+6dB @ 45Hz) ™ Crosssover Filter Switch (HP / Off / LP) -
Page 4: Installation - General
Installation - General WARNING! Before driving the amplifier mounting screws through any surface, be sure of what is behind that surface. Check for the gas tank, brake lines, and any vehicle wiring harness. Never run wires outside or under the vehicle or where they could become broken or interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle. -
Page 5: Installation & Wiring
Installation - Wiring Amplifier Fuses Although the amplifier has an internal fuse (s), additional fuse protection should be installed as close as possible to the battery on the positive (+) power wire going to the amplifier. An inline fuse should be installed at no more than 18"... - Page 6 Tuning The Amplifier - Front or Rear Speakers 1) Music The material chosen for head unit/amplifier system setup must be both clear in recording quality and dynamic in amplitude. Many audiophile “test” discs have musical tracks with both of these characteristics and should be used. 2) Input Sensitivity Control (Gain) Turn control all the way counterclockwise (minimum position).
- Page 7 Tuning The Amplifier - Front or Rear Speakers WARNING! A distorted signal from the head unit sent to the amplifier can cause loudspeaker failure at higher listening levels. 6) Input Sensitivity Control (Gain) Slowly rotate the control clockwise (refer to the diagram on page 3) until maximum undistorted playing level is heard from the speakers.
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Page 8: Tuning The Amplifier - Subwoofer(S)
Tuning The Amplifier - Subwoofer(s) 1) Head Unit The head unit should have all controls such as bass, treble, balance, and fader set to the flat or centered position. The volume control should be at the minimum setting. If the head unit has any equalization or bass management features such as boost , they should be deactivated at this time. - Page 9 The remote level control (GTA-RSL) gives you independent level adjustment of the subwoofer’s output level beyond the standard system volume control. Please refer to the RSL’s manual for installation instruction. The GTA-RSL is available separately, please consult your authorized Boston Acoustics dealer. fuse Connection Diagram:...
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Page 10: Tuning The Amplifier - Front Speakers And Subwoofer(S)
Tuning The Amplifier - Front Speakers and Subwoofer(s) 1) Head Unit The head unit should have all controls such as bass, treble, balance, and fader set to the flat or centered position. The volume control should be at the minimum setting. If the head unit has any equalization or bass management features such as boost, they should be deactivated at this time. - Page 11 Please refer to the RSL’s manual for installation instruction. The GTA-RSL is available sepa- rately, please consult your authorized Boston Acoustics dealer. Note; If using the GTA-504 to run front and rear speakers, set rear X-over to HP and follow set up/tuning instructions for the front channels for rear.
- Page 12 T: 978.538.5000 F: 978.538.5100 W: bostonacoustics.com/car Boston, B/A ellipse symbol, Boston Acoustics, and the Boston Acoustics logo are registered trademarks and Q-Tune is a trademark of Boston Acoustics, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. © 2009 Boston Acoustics, Inc. All rights reserved. Covered by patents issued and/or pending. 142-003796-0...
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