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Diamond Audio Technology D3 Series manual

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  • Page 1

    The D3 Series Amplifiers provide a wide range of power and features that make them an excellent choice for a variety of car audio sound system configurations. D3 Amplifiers use an unregulated power supply for good control of output power. This power supply design helps yield maximum power transfer with a minimum of heat loss. On board noise filtrat[...]

  • Page 2

    The D3 Series Amplifiers provide a wide range of power and features that make them an excellent choice for a variety of car audio sound system configurations. D3 Amplifiers use an unregulated power supply for good control of output power. This power supply design helps yield maximum power transfer with a minimum of heat loss. On board noise filtrat[...]

  • Page 3

    INPUT CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO CONTROL The following figures show the input/audio control end panels for each amplifier along with a key to show the layout. 1.RCA lnput jacks 2.Gain Control 3.Bass Boost Control 4.Crossover Frequency 5.X-Over Mode Switch 6.RCA Output Jacks 7.Power lndicator Fig.3 D3 400.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fig.4 D3 400.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10[...]

  • Page 4

    INPUT CONNECTIONS AND AUDIO CONTROL The following figures show the input/audio control end panels for each amplifier along with a key to show the layout. 1.RCA lnput jacks 2.Gain Control 3.Bass Boost Control 4.Crossover Frequency 5.X-Over Mode Switch 6.RCA Output Jacks 7.Power lndicator Fig.3 D3 400.2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fig.4 D3 400.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10[...]

  • Page 5

    If you have any questions or need added help with your new D3 Amplifier , please feel free to call Diamond Technical Support at 1-866-328-2834. SYSTEM DIAGRAMS Low HIGH FULL Fig.5 In this application the amplifier is bridged for mono operation to drive a subwoofer The Diamond Audio D3 400.2(Fig.5 to 7)and D3 400.4(fig.8 to 13)2 and 4-channel car au[...]

  • Page 6

    If you have any questions or need added help with your new D3 Amplifier , please feel free to call Diamond Technical Support at 1-866-328-2834. SYSTEM DIAGRAMS Low HIGH FULL Fig.5 In this application the amplifier is bridged for mono operation to drive a subwoofer The Diamond Audio D3 400.2(Fig.5 to 7)and D3 400.4(fig.8 to 13)2 and 4-channel car au[...]

  • Page 7

    Mixed-Mode Satellite and Subwoofer System Set X-Over Mode to FULL. Low HIGH FULL NOTE Chart values based on 4 ohm speakers. Fig.7 The amplifier can be configured for a mixed-mode operation. The table provides component values to create a 6dB per octave crossover at specified frequencies. Use components that have a 5% tolerance and capacitors rated [...]

  • Page 8

    Mixed-Mode Satellite and Subwoofer System Set X-Over Mode to FULL. Low HIGH FULL NOTE Chart values based on 4 ohm speakers. Fig.7 The amplifier can be configured for a mixed-mode operation. The table provides component values to create a 6dB per octave crossover at specified frequencies. Use components that have a 5% tolerance and capacitors rated [...]

  • Page 9

    D3 400.4 SOURCE 2CH BASS 2CH 4CH LOW HIGH FULL LOW HIGH FULL Fig.9 ln this application, the D3 400.4 was used as a 4-channel amplifier to drive four full-range speakers in stereo. SOURCE 2CH BASS 2CH 4CH LOW HIGH FULL LOW HIGH FULL D3 400.4 Fig.10 ln this 4-channel system, the D3 400.4 drives a pair of statellites and a pair of subwoofers. Note the[...]

  • Page 10

    D3 400.4 SOURCE 2CH BASS 2CH 4CH LOW HIGH FULL LOW HIGH FULL Fig.9 ln this application, the D3 400.4 was used as a 4-channel amplifier to drive four full-range speakers in stereo. SOURCE 2CH BASS 2CH 4CH LOW HIGH FULL LOW HIGH FULL D3 400.4 Fig.10 ln this 4-channel system, the D3 400.4 drives a pair of statellites and a pair of subwoofers. Note the[...]

  • Page 11

    SOURCE 2CH BASS 2CH 4CH LOW HIGH FULL LOW HIGH FULL D3 400.4 Fig.11 The D3 400.4 can alse be used to drive a pair of stereo satellites and a single mono subwoofer. Note the filter settings Bridged Mono Channel 2-Channel Stereo System with Low-pass D3 400.4 2-Channel High Power Systems (Satellite or Subwoofer) SOURCE 2CH BASS 2CH 4CH LOW HIGH FULL L[...]

  • Page 12

    SOURCE 2CH BASS 2CH 4CH LOW HIGH FULL LOW HIGH FULL D3 400.4 Fig.11 The D3 400.4 can alse be used to drive a pair of stereo satellites and a single mono subwoofer. Note the filter settings Bridged Mono Channel 2-Channel Stereo System with Low-pass D3 400.4 2-Channel High Power Systems (Satellite or Subwoofer) SOURCE 2CH BASS 2CH 4CH LOW HIGH FULL L[...]

  • Page 13

    Fig.13 The amplifier can be configured for a mixed-mode operation on either channels 1/2 or 3/4 amplifier sections. The table provides component values to create a 6dB per octave crossover at specified frequencies. Use the same frequency for both LP and HP crossovers. Do not overlap frequencies, as this may damage the amplifier. SOURCE 2CH BASS 2CH[...]

  • Page 14

    Fig.13 The amplifier can be configured for a mixed-mode operation on either channels 1/2 or 3/4 amplifier sections. The table provides component values to create a 6dB per octave crossover at specified frequencies. Use the same frequency for both LP and HP crossovers. Do not overlap frequencies, as this may damage the amplifier. SOURCE 2CH BASS 2CH[...]

  • Page 15

    LIMITED W ARRANTY STA TEMENT Diamond Audio Technology , Inc. (DAT) warrants all DAT products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase provided they are purchased from an authorized DAT retailer in the United States. However, the effective warranty period will be three (3) year[...]

  • Page 16

    LIMITED W ARRANTY STA TEMENT Diamond Audio Technology , Inc. (DAT) warrants all DAT products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase provided they are purchased from an authorized DAT retailer in the United States. However, the effective warranty period will be three (3) year[...]