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INTRODUCTION Kole Audio amplifiers provide high-performance sound reinforcement for your mobile audio equipment. Its versatility enables compatibility with optional Equalizers, Frequency Dividing Crossover Networks, and other audio processors in a customized system. The Multi-Mode bridging capabilities allow flexibility in hosting several different speaker configurations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM ... WIRING CONNECTION ... CONTROL FUNCTIONS ... SPEAKER CONNECTION MONO CHANNEL ... TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ... SPECIFICATION ... WARNING ... PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM Before beginning the installation, consider the following: 1. Do you plan to add additional mobile electronics equipment in the future? If you plan to expand your system by adding other components sometime in the future, ensure adequate space is left and cooling requirements are met.
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CONNECTING THE POWER (Fig.1) CAUTION: AS A PRECAUTION, DISCONNECT THE POWER WIRE FROM THE BATTERY WHILE MAKING THE POWER AND GROUND CONNECTIONS TO THE AMPLIFIER. 4/8 GAUGE(Thicker if planning for additional Amplifiers) wire is recommended for both the power and ground wires. 12 Gauge, for the remote turn-on wire. Both types are available at most Mobile Audio Dealers or Installation Shop.
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0dB or 18dB. PH2-700/PH2-1000/PH2-1500/PH2-2000/PH2-2400 : The boost can be adjusted between 0dB to 24dB. PH1-2000D/PH1-4000D/PH1-5500D : The boost can be adjusted between 0dB to 18dB. Full pass x-over switch When the switch is in the "Full" position, full range signal is passed.
PH4-800/PH4-1000/PH4-1400 : The frequency can be adjusted between 40Hz and 250Hz. PH2-700/PH2-1000/PH2-1500/PH2-2000/PH2-2400 : The frequency can be adjusted between 30Hz and 500Hz. PH1-2000D/PH1-4000D/PH1-5500D : The frequency can be adjusted between 40Hz and 200Hz. SUBSONIC PH2-700/PH2-1000/PH2-1500/PH2-2000/PH2-2400 : The frequency can be adjusted between 30Hz and 175Hz.
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PHASE 0°or180° selectable for switching the phase of the output to the woofer. MASTER/SLAVE MODE[PH1-2000D/4000D/5500D] Controls whether the amplifier is a slave or master when connected in combined amplifier configurations. (Refer to the Master Mode section of this guide.) All of the controls will be adjusted by the "Master"...
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MASTER MODE CONFIGURATION PH1-2000D / PH1-4000D / PH1-5500D 1.Lowest Recommended Impedance is 1ohm mono. 2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels 3.Gain controls to be set match input source 4.Line Output configured for stereo operation - 8 -...
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STRAPPED CONFIGURATION PH1-2000D / PH1-4000D / PH1-5500D STRAPPED 2-4ohms 1.Lowest Recommended Impedance is 2ohm Stereo 2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels 3.Gain controls to be set match input source 4.Line Output is configured summed bridged which is ideal for subwoofer applications...
2 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION HEAD UNIT FRONT PANEL 1.Lowest Recommended Impedance is 2ohm Stereo 2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels 3.Gain controls to be set match input source 4.Line Output configured for stereo operation 2 CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATION HEAD UNIT FRONT PANEL 1.Lowest recommended impedance is 4ohm bridged mono...
2 CHANNEL TRI MODE CONFIGURATION PH2-700 / PH2-1000 / PH2-1500 / PH2-2000 / PH2-2400 HEAD UNIT 1.Lowest Recommended Impedance is 4ohm Stereo 2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels 3.Output configured for stereo operation - 11 -...
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4 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION PH4-800 / PH4-1000 / PH4-1400 HEAD UNIT 1.Lowest Recommended Impedance is 2ohm Stereo 2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels 3.Gain controls to be set match input source 4.Line Output configured for stereo operation - 12 -...
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4 CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATION PH4-800 / PH4-1000 / PH4-1400 HEAD UNIT 1.Lowest recommended impedance is 4ohm bridged mono 2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left &Right channels 3.Line Output configured forstereo operation - 13 -...
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4 CHANNEL TRI MODE CONFIGURATION PH4-800 / PH4-1000 / PH4-1400 HEAD UNIT 4-8 Ohms 1.Lowest Recommended Impedance is 4ohm Stereo 2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left and Right channels 3.Output configured for stereo operation WOOFER 4-8 Ohms 4-8 Ohms WOOFER - 14 - 4-8 Ohms...
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOMS CHECK POINTS Is the power NO SOUND LED illuminated? No power to power wire AMP NOT No power to remote SWITCHING wire with receiver on Fuse broken Check speaker leads NO SOUND Check audio input IN ONE leads CHANNEL Check speaker load...
Investigate the layout of your automobile throughly before drilling or cutting any holes. Take care when to work near the gas tanks, lines, or hydraulic lines, and electrical wiring. Don't use power amplifier unmounted. Attach this system securely to the automobile to prevent damage, particularly in the event of an accident.
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