Polk Audio PA D1000.1 PA D1000.1 Owner's Manual - Page 3

English Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Polk Audio PA D Series amplifier. Each PA D Series amplifier is designed to be the leader in its class offering the most power, advanced features, and extreme ease of use. In high-end sound systems or high SPL systems, PA D Series amplifiers will give you years of trouble-free performance. • PA D1000.1-1200W x 1 RMS @ 1 Ohm; 800W x 1 RMS @ 2 Ohms; 500W x 1 RMS @ 4 Ohms. Note: Improper installation will not only limit the performance of your Polk Audio PA D Series amplifier but also potentially compromise the reliability of this amplifier. To ensure proper sonic results and component reliability, please refer to your authorized dealer for installation assistance or advice. If you decide to perform the installation yourself, be sure to read the entire manual before beginning the installation (see Installation Guidelines on page 8). RECORD THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS Model Serial Number Date of Purchase WHAT'S IN THE BOX • Polk Audio Amplifier • Remote Level Control • Phillips Screws (8) • Remote Level Control Wire • Owner's Manual • Online Registration Card • Terminal Block Adaptor Important Note: If anything is missing or damaged, or if your Polk Audio amplifier fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. We recommend keeping your original carton and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future. WARNING: Listen Carefully Polk Audio amplifiers, loudspeakers and subwoofers are capable of playing at extremely high volume levels, which could cause serious or permanent hearing damage. Polk Audio accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury or property damage resulting from the misuse of its products. Keep these guidelines in mind and always use your own good judgment when controlling volume. For more about safe volume levels, go to: www.osha.gov/dts/osta/otm/noise/standards_more.html 2 3a 3b 4a 4b 5 67 TOOLS OF THE TRADE Listed next are the majority of the tools required to perform an installation. Having the proper tools will make the installation that much easier. INPUT OUTPUT •1 Phillips head screwdriver • LPF X-OVER SolderleXs-HOsPVF,ERcrimp-on connectors Land a crimping toL ol • Electric drill and 3/16" and F1U/LLH8P"FBPdFrill bits FREQ x 1 •LPFSafeFtRyEQgx 1lasseHsPF LEVEL • Permanent ink marker or pencil • DMM or VOM R R • Safety glasses 50Hz 500Hz 20Hz 400Hz FREQ x 10 • NyloFnREQtxi1e0 straps 6V 200mV • Wire strippers and cutters • Wire crimper • Electrical tape • Grommets for passing wires through metal car walls • Amplifier Power Wire End Panel Layouts PA D1000.1 Line Level Inputs/Outputs/Controls 2 34 56 78 1 1. Status LEDs (on top of amplifier): Power and Protection-Power will illuminate to indicate the amplifier is on and operating normally; protection will illuminate if the amplifier shuts down due to short circuit, DC offset, or overheating detected by onboard protection circuitry. 2. Remote Level Control-Connects remote bass control module. 3. LPF Variable Control-Adjusts the low pass filter frequency to attenuate frequencies above the setting on the control. 4. Sub Sonic Filter-Variable from 20Hz - 38Hz. 5. Bass Boost Control-Variable bass gain from 0dB - 12dB. 6. Level Control-Adjusts the gain of the channel to match the output voltage from your head unit. 7. Line Level Inputs-Accepts Line level input from a source unit, preamplifier, or equalizer. 8. Line Level Outputs-Provides a full range signal for easy connection to additional amplifiers. 4 © 2011 Polk Audio-all rights reserved © 2011 Polk Audio-all rights reserved 5