Directed Electronics TD275/2150 manual

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    CONGRA TULA TIONS ENDP ANEL LA Y OUT FEA TURES / SPECIFICA TIONS ENDP ANEL LA Y OUT (cont.) INST ALLA TION TR OUBLESHOO TING WIRING TROUBLESHOO TING (cont.) PO WER / GROUND TROUBLESHOO TING (cont.) CONNECTIONS TROUBLESHOO TING (cont.) CONNECTIONS (cont.) SYSTEM DIA GRAM 1 / 2 INPUTS / CONNECTIONS BLOCK DIA GRAM INPUTS W ARRANTY CONTENTS (clic k on [...]

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    The extended use of a high powered audio system may result in hearing loss or damage. While TUBE DRIVER systems are capable of "Concer t Le vel" volumes with incredible accuracy , they are also designed for you to enjoy at more reasonable levels all of the sonic subtleties created by musicians. Please observe all local sound ordinances. T[...]

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    1 TD275 75 WRMS x 2 @ 4 Ohms per channel 150 WRMS x 2 @ 2 Ohms per channel 300 WRMS x 1 @ 4 Ohms bridged TD 2150 150 WRMS x 2 @ 4 Ohms per channel 300 WRMS x 2 @ 2 Ohms per channel 600 WRMS x 1 @ 4 Ohms bridged Dimensions Length = 15.5 Length = 16.75” Height = 3.2” Height = 3.2” Width = 9.25” Width = 9.25” Continuous Output P ower TD275 T[...]

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    2 Fuse Requirements Recommended Fuse Rating f o r TD275 i s 6 0 Amps Recommended Fuse Rating f o r TD2150 i s 10 0 Amps Y ou will need to install an in-line fuse or cir cuit breaker in the power wire within 18” of the battery . This fuse or circuit breaker pr otects y our vehic le fr om fire in case the power wire shorts to the vehicle bod y . If[...]

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    3 W arning! Amplifiers Generate Heat! Y ou can mount the TU B E D RIVER in any position, even upside-down. However , y ou must maintain pr oper airflow . Do not install your TU BE D RIVER under carpets or enclose it behind airtight panels. In trunk-mounted applications, be sure to provide venting for air circulation. Let the amplifier breathe . Wit[...]

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    4 W arning! T o prevent a short to ground, disconnect the negative (-) terminal of the system’s battery before you begin. If the power cable shorts to ground, current will continue to flow until the short is opened, the main fuse blows, the battery explodes, or the wire melts. Reconnect the terminal only after y ou make all connections. Grounding[...]

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    5 Follow these simple instructions and refer to the dia gram below to make your speaker connections: • Using at least 16 gauge wire, run wire from the speakers to the amplifier(s) using the same precautions that you followed for running the power , ground, and remote wires • Cut off excess wire • Use wire strippers to strip 1/4 inch of insula[...]

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    6 Y ou can operate each pair of channels in both stereo and mono (3 channel or tri-mode) at the same time by using highpass filters (bass blockers) on the higher frequency stereo channels, and a lowpass filter (coil) on the subwoofers. The frequencies of the chosen highpass and lowpass filters must not overlap (allow the mids and highs to play the [...]

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    7 Input Jac ks The TU BE D RIVER includes both RCA and Mini-Din (balanced) inputs. The supplied RCA connections allow you to use TU B E D RIVER with other brands of audio gear . Our Diff erential RCA inputs provide a dramatic impro vement in noise reduction ov er standard RCA input types. Our fully balanced Mini-DIN connection system features high [...]

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    8 Input Gain Control There is an Input Gain Control located on the end panel under the RCA input jacks. This is not a v olume control! This control matches the output signal voltage of the source unit to the amplifier inputs. By turning the control clockwise (to the right), the inputs of the amplifier become more sensitive and will allow a weak sig[...]

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    9 P ower Side 1 3 2 1. PO WER A red light indicates that the amplifiier is turned on (After warm-up sequence). 2. WARM UP A red light indicated that the tubes are warming up. (Refer to Pg. 4; Remote T urn-on) 3. PO WER / GROUND After you have securely connected your power and ground wires, plug in the connector here. B A CK T O CONTENTS[...]

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    10 Input/Control Side 7 15 4 3 2 6 1. SPEAKER OUTPUTS/REMO TE(T urn on) After connecting remote and speaker wires plug in the connector here. 2. GAIN CONTROL Use this control to match the output level of the head unit to the outputs of the amplifier 3. INPUTS Plug in the RCA outputs from your head unit here. 4. BALANCED / RCA This switch is used to[...]

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    11 No Sound Amplifier T urning Do wn at Normal V olume Do you have 12V at the amplifier ’s connections? Is the W ARM UP LED illuminated? YES NO YES The warm up cycle can take up to 40 sec., Is there sound after that? NO Y ou’re done Is there signal on the RCA ’s? YES NO Does the amp remote (REM) have 12V? Check all connections. Repair as need[...]

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    12 No Sound in One Channel Amplifier T urning D o w n at High V olume YES Reverse the left and right inputs. Check the pre-amp (RCA/Mini-Din) cables for open connections and make corrections. Did you find open connections? NO Y ou’re done SOUND IS NO W IN... Opposite Channel Problem is in the speaker or speaker wire of the silent channel. Check s[...]

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    Noises While the Engine is On Alternator whine: This noise changes in frequency with engine RPM. Check for: . Excessive input le vel setting on the amplifier . High resistance in cabling or corr oded and/or loose connections . P olarity of the input cables If the problem persists, check the whines and pops checklist below . Ticks/b uzz: This noise [...]

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    14 Noises While the Engine is On or Off System hiss: Distor tion: System hiss is a white noise that occurs even when the engine is of f. It is usually due to excessively high gain settings. If the hiss is still audible when you disconnect the input cables from the amplifier , check the input level on the amplifier . If the hiss disappears when you [...]

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    15 eject VOLUME BASS TREBLE RIGHT LEFT BALANCE TRACK REVERSE FOWARD 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 PPI MAR KET ING DPT Trk 1 LD3 Studio Driver 12" 4 ohm Woofer (Bridged) HIgh Pass Low Pass Source Unit TD215 0 TD275 LDX33 Studio Driver System 2 B A CK T O CONTENTS[...]

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    16 AMP RCA Right Input DIF. RCA Left Input INPUT ATTENUATION AMP Left Right MINI-DIN Input DIF. GAIN GAIN Left Right BALANCED/RCA Switch BALANCED/RCA Switch B A CK T O CONTENTS[...]

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    Three-Y ear Limited U .S.A. W arranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. TUBE DRIVER warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase when the unit i[...]