Directed Audio D2400 manual

models D1200 D2400 OWNER’S MANUAL[...]

2 2 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved T ABLE OF CONTENTS CONGRA TULA TIONS Congratulations for choosing a Directed Audio power amplifier from Directed Electronics, the industr y leader in high quality automotive security and audio equipment since 1990. Directed Audio power amplifiers continue to set new standards of perfor- man[...]

LIMITED TWO-YEAR CONSUMER W ARRANTY 3 3 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the original purchaser , to replace this product should it prove to be defective in workman- ship or material under normal use, for a period of two years from the date of purchase by the dealer as indicated by the da[...]

4 4 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved High-powered car audio systems may produce sound pressure levels that exceed the threshold at which hearing loss may result. They may also impair a driver’ s ability to hear traffic sounds or emergency vehi- cles. Use common sense and practice safe listening habits when listening to or ad[...]

5 5 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved INST ALLA TION GUIDELINES 1. Please read this owner’ s manual carefully before installing this ampli- fier . 2. Disconnect the batter y ground terminal prior to making any elec- trical connections. 3. Check for any hazards or obstruc- tions such as gas tanks, fuel or brake lines, and wiri[...]

6 6 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved guide. Minimum wire gauge recom- mendations for the individual ampli- fiers are listed on the specification page. Always use the same gauge wire for the amplifier ground that you use for the power wire. Be sure to examine the batter y ground cable of the vehicle, and if neces- sar y , upgra[...]

7 7 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved 1. R R C C A A I I n n p p u u t t J J a a c c k k s s - - Accepts line level outputs from head units or signal processors at voltages between 150mV and 7.5 volts. 2. R R C C A A L L i i n n e e O O u u t t p p u u t t J J a a c c k k s s - - These pass through RCA jacks can be used to send[...]

8 8 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved D1200/D2400 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91 0 11 12 13 FIGURE 1—AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS/CONTROLS D1200/D2400 FRONT BLACK BL UE BLACK RED - + - + TO LEDs TO FAN FIGURE 2—LED/F AN HARNESS[...]

9 9 1. F F u u s s e e s s - - These fuses protect the amplifier against internal electrical damage and are meant to protect the amplifier only . All other power connections should be fused at the source. The D1200 uses 2-30A fuses, and the D2400 uses 3-40A fuses. 2. ( ( + + ) ) 1 1 2 2 V V o o l l t t P P o o w w e e r r - Connect this terminal th[...]

1 1 0 0 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved D1200 D2400 FUSE 40A x 3 FIGURE 2—AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS - REAR ESP ® ® FEA TURES AND CONTROLS These amplifiers incorporate an on-board Directed ESP ® Engine. In addition to allowing menu-driven parameter adjust- ment*, operate with security products from Directed Electronics to inc[...]

1 1 1 1 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved to the other . Bitwriter ® commands can control para- meters such as T urn on Delay , Fan Control, Input Gain adjustment, and also place the amplifier into a monitoring state for commands from an ESP2 equipped alarm. 1. T T u u r r n n - - O O n n D D e e l l a a y y - - 0.75, 1.00, 1.[...]

1 1 2 2 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved If selected while the remote power is on, the amplifier will continue playing until the remote power is turned off. T o Clear V alet Mode, Disable V alet mode on the alarm, then cycle the remote power line off then on again. The amplifier will power up normally after the T urn On Delay [...]

1 1 3 3 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved unlit, but still indicates ser vice codes or faults using the top light. 9. L L e e a a r r n n T T X X I I D D s s D D e e f f a a u u l l t t O O f f f f . . Before the unit will respond to Arm/Disarm/Valet Commands from the alarm system, it needs to establish communica- tions with th[...]

1 1 4 4 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved The ESP ® Status indicator flashes to indicate the current operational mode. This can be used in conjunc- tion with the Power LED to help determine the source of the problem. N N o o t t e e : Remember that the Directed ESP ® Engine incorporates a digital gain control with a finite nu[...]

1 1 5 5 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved SPEAKER WIRING DIAGRAMS Single subwoofer connection (top view) T wo subwoofer connection (top view) N N O O T T E E : : The dual + and -- sub-out terminals of the D600/D800/D1200/D2400 are paralleled internally and the combined load impedance should be taken into consideration when conn[...]

1 1 6 6 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved N N N N O O T T E E O O T T E E : Remember that the Directed ESP ® amplifiers use a digital gain control with a finite number of adjust- ment steps. A very small adjustment may not cause any audible change in level. The Directed D1200/D2400 subwoofer amplifiers have the capability of c[...]

1 1 7 7 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved Refer to figure 5 for wiring details. 1. I I n n p p u u t t S S i i g g n n a a l l - Connect these RCA jacks as described in the Front Panel Connection section of this guide. 2. S S l l a a v v e e / / M M a a s s t t e e r r S S w w i i t t c c h h  Set the slave/master switch on [...]

1 1 8 8 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved FIGURE 5—P ARALLEL SYNC GAINED D1200/D2400 MASTER SLA VE Subwoofer Wiring (top view) N N O O T T E E : : The dual + and -- sub-out terminals are paralleled internally and the combined load impedance should be taken into consideration when connecting multiple subwoofers. INPUT R L INPU[...]

1 1 9 9 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved 1. I I n n p p u u t t S S i i g g n n a a l l - Connect these RCA jacks as described in the Front Panel Connection section of this guide. 2. S S l l a a v v e e / / M M a a s s t t e e r r S S w w i i t t c c h h  Set the slave/master switch on the master amplifier to the MASTER pos[...]

2 2 0 0 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved FIGURE 5—EXTERNAL SYNCED BRIDGE INPUT R L INPUT R L LINE OUT SLA VE MASTER SLA VE MASTER MASTER AMPLIFIER SLA VE AMPLIFIER LINE OUT 0° 180° PHASE 0° 180° PHASE MASTER SLA VE Subwoofer Wiring (top view)[...]

2 2 1 1 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved MUL TIPLE AMPLIFIER COMBINA TIONS The Directed D1200/D2400 subwoofer amplifiers can also be used in multiples of the master/slave combinations allowing for unlimited expansion to a systems subwoofer section. T o use multiples of amplifier combinations the following directions must be ad[...]

2 2 2 2 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved CROSSOVER SETTINGS AND GAIN ADJUSTMENT Y our Directed Audio power amplifier needs to be adjusted carefully to achieve maximum performance. These are some guidelines to follow when fine-tuning the amplifier .  Because this amplifier is only designed for subwoofer applications, the low[...]

2 2 3 3 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved LED TUBE INST ALLA TION (OPTIONAL) This Directed Audio amplifier has been designed with a custom heat sink that can accommodate two (optional—not supplied) V ARAD LED tubes. 1. Before installing the LED tubes, remove and discard the mounting feet from the V ARAD LED tubes. 2. Slide ea[...]

2 2 4 4 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved CEA SPECIFICA TIONS D D 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 Power Output: 300 Watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: -60 dBA (reference 1 Watt into 4 ohms) Additional Power: 600 Watts RMS x 1 at 1 ohm and < 1% THD+N D D 2 2 4 4 0 0 0 0 Power Output: 400 Watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms [...]

2 2 5 5 © 2005 Directed Electronics, Inc. all rights reserved SPECIFICA TIONS D D 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 D D 2 2 4 4 0 0 0 0 Maximum W atts 1200W 2400W RMS continuous Power 1 400W 800W RMS continuous Power 2 600W 1200W Frequency Response 20-250Hz 20-250Hz Damping Factor 50 50 V ariable Low Pass Crossover 12dB slope 30-250Hz 30-250Hz Subsonic Filter Ye s [...]

The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. Since its inception, Directed has had one purpose, to provide customers with the finest vehicle security , car stereo products, rear seat entertainment, and accessories avail- able. The recipient of more than 20 patents in the field of advanced electronic tech- nology , Directed is ISO 90[...]