OWNERS MANUAL

OVN4-840 / OVN4-1200 / OVN4-1600 OVN1-1800D / OVN1-3000D / OVN1-4000D / OVN1-5500D OVN2-600 / OVN2-800 OVN2-1250 / OVN2-1800 / OVN2-2200

INTRODUCTION
Power Acoustik 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. To achieve optimum performance, it is highly recommended that you read this Owners Manual before beginning installation.

WARNING
High powered audio systems in a vehicle are capable of generating "Live Concert" high levels of sound pressure. Continued exposure to excessively high volume sound levels may cause hearing loss or damage. Also, operation of a motor vehicle while listening to audio equipment at high volume levels may impair your ability to hear external sounds such as; horns, warning signals, or emergency vehicles, thus contributing to a potential traffic hazard. In the interest of safety, Power Acoustik recommends listening at lower volume levels while driving. -2-

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM ................................................................ WIRING CONNECTION .................................................................... CONTROL FUNCTIONS ..................................................................... SPEAKER CONNECTION MONO CHANNEL .................................. 2 CHANNEL ............................................ 4 CHANNEL ............................................ TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ............................................................ SPECIFICATION ................................................................................. WARNING ......................................................................................... 3 4 5, 6, 7 8, 9 10, 11 12, 13, 14 15 16, 17 18

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. 2. Should you use high or low level inputs? Your Amplifier has been designed to accept Low-Level(Pre-Amp outputs from your radio) source signal. If your radio/source is equipped with Pre-Amp outputs, it is possible to utilize them to drive the Amplifier and the 2 front speakers. Then, use the built-in power of your radio to drive the 2 rear speakers. 3. Are your components matched? The RMS power rating of your speaker(s) must be equal or greater than the RMS power rating of your amplifier. Your speaker(s) also must be 2 - 8 Ohms impedance for stable amplifier operation. Impedance information is normally printed on the speaker basket or magnet. 4. Where will the amplifier be installed? Consider both the length of your leads, and routing when determining the mounting location. It is best to run power and RCA wiring on opposite sides of the vehicle to prevent induced noise. Pre-amp input jacks require a length of high quality shielded male to male RCA patch cord.

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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. (1) Ground : To Vehicle Chassis To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loop, it is essential that the Amplifier be grounded to a clean, bare, metal surface of the vehicle's Chassis
NOTE :

GROUND WIRE SHOULD NOT BE EXTENDED MORE THAN 3 FT. (1 METER).

(2) +12 Volt(Fused) Constant Power: To Battery (+) Due to the power requirements of the Amplifier, this connection should be made directly to the positive (+) terminal of battery. For safety measures, install an in-line Fuse Holder (not included) as close to the battery positive (+) terminal as possible with an ampere rating; not to exceed total value of fuses in Amp. (3) Remote Turn-On Input: To remote turn-on output of Car Stereo This Amplifier is turned "ON" remotely when the vehicle's stereo is turned "ON".
NOTE :

IF YOUR RADIO DOES NOT HAVE A +12 VOLT OUTPUT LEAD WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED ON, THE "REMOTE" TERMINAL ON THE AMPLIFIER CAN BE CONNECTED TO VEHICLE'S ACCESSORY CIRCUIT THAT IS LIVE WHEN THE KEY IS "ON".

FIG. 1

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CONTROLS RCA input jacks These RCA input jacks are for use with source units that have RCA or Line level outputs. A source unit with a minimum level of 200mV is required for proper operation. The use of high quality twisted pair cables is recommended to decrease the possibility of radiated noise entering the system.

Auxiliary outputs The Auxiliary outputs offer Power Acoustik amplifiers easy, unlimited system expansion. Route RCA's from the line out of the first amplifier to the line input of a second amplifier when using a single source output. LEVEL Control The level control will match the amplifiers sensitivity to the source units signal voltage. OVN2-600/OVN4-840/OVN4-1200/OVN4-1600 OVN1-1800D/OVN1-3000D/OVN1-4000D/OVN1-5500D : The Operating range is 200mV minimum to 6V maximum. OVN2-800/OVN2-1250/1800/2200 : The Operating range is 200mV minimum to 3V maximum.
CAUTION: Do not run the amplifier in high volume for long time, otherwise the loudspeakers will be damaged.

Bass EQ / BASS BOOST OVN2-600/OVN4-840/OVN4-1200/OVN4-1600 : The boost can be selected 0dB or 18dB. OVN2-800/OVN2-1250/OVN2-1800/OVN2-2200 : The boost can be adjusted between 0dB to 24dB. OVN1-1800D/OVN1-3000D/OVN1-4000D/OVN1-5500D : 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. HPF X-over switch When the switch is in the "HPF" position, frequencies higher than the high pass frequency setting are passed. LPF X-over switch When the switch is in the "LPF" position, frequencies lower than the low pass frequency setting are passed.

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CONTROLS High pass x-over frequency control This control is used to select the desired high pass x-over frequency. OVN2-600/OVN4-840/OVN4-1200/OVN4-1600 : The frequency can be adjusted between 40Hz and 250Hz. OVN2-800/OVN2-1250/OVN2-1800/OVN2-2200 : The frequency can be adjusted between 50Hz and 500Hz. Low pass x-over frequency control This control is used to select the desired low pass x-over frequency. OVN2-600/OVN4-840/OVN4-1200/OVN4-1600 : The frequency can be adjusted between 40Hz and 250Hz. OVN2-800/OVN2-1250/OVN2-1800/OVN2-2200 : The frequency can be adjusted between 30Hz and 500Hz. OVN1-1800D/OVN1-3000D/OVN1-4000D/OVN1-5500D : The frequency can be adjusted between 40Hz and 200Hz.

SUBSONIC OVN2-800/OVN2-1250/OVN2-1800/OVN2-2200 : The frequency can be adjusted between 30Hz and 175Hz. OVN1-1800D/OVN1-3000D/OVN1-4000D/OVN1-5500D : The frequency can be adjusted between 20Hz and 50Hz.

INPUT MODE Selects 2, 3 or 4 channel operation(FIG. 2)

FIG. 2
OVN4-840/1200/1600

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CONTROLS LED Will illuminate GREEN to indicate the amplifier is on and operating normally, and will be illuminated RED if the amplifier shuts down due to short circuit, DC offset, or overheating detected by on board protection circuitry.

REMOTE Controls the subwoofer amplifier gain, from a remote location for ease of adjustment during listening.
REMOTE

Warning: Do not connect a level control knob from other manufacturers to the Remote Sub Level Control of any amplifier. Even though the connectors fit properly, the control knob and connector pin positions may be different and the amplifier will be damaged.

PHASE 0or180 selectable for switching the phase of the output to the woofer.

MASTER/SLAVE MODE[OVN1-1800D/3000D/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" amplifier. -Slave mode : To be switched " Slave mode" when linking one amplifier with another amplifier. -Master mode : To be switched " Master mode" when only using this single amplifier.

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MASTER MODE CONFIGURATION

OVN1-1800D / OVN1-3000D / OVN1-4000D / OVN1-5500D

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-

STRAPPED CONFIGURATION
OVN1-1800D / 3000D / OVN1-4000D / OVN1-5500D

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 -9-

2 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION

HEAD UNIT

OVN2-600/800/1250/1800/2200

FRONT PANEL

REAR 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

OVN2-600/800/1250/1800/2200
HEAD UNIT

FRONT PANEL

REAR PANEL

1.Lowest recommended impedance is 4ohm bridged mono 2.RCA Inputs are connected to both Left &Right channels 3.Line Output configured for stereo operation - 10 -

2 CHANNEL TRI MODE CONFIGURATION

OVN2-600 / OVN2-800 / OVN2-1250 / OVN2-1800 / OVN2-2200

HEAD UNIT

FRONT PANEL

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4 CHANNEL STEREO CONFIGURATION

OVN4-840 / OVN4-1200 / OVN4-1600

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 -

4 CHANNEL BRIDGED CONFIGURATION

OVN4-840 / OVN4-1200 / OVN4-1600
HEAD UNIT

WOOFER

1CH 4-8 Ohms

2CH 4-8 Ohms

3CH 4-8 Ohms

4CH 4-8 Ohms

WOOFER

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4 CHANNEL TRI MODE CONFIGURATION

OVN4-840 / OVN4-1200 / OVN4-1600

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 - 14 -

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOMS NO SOUND

CHECK POINTS Is the power LED illuminated?

CURE Check fuses in amplifier. Be sure Turn-on lead is connected

No power to power wire Repair power wire or connections AMP NOT SWITCHING ON No power to remote wire with receiver on Fuse broken Check speaker leads NO SOUND IN ONE CHANNEL Check connections to radio

Check fuse Inspect for short circuit or an open connection. Reverse Left and Right RCA inputs to determine if it is occurring before the amp. Check Tuner/Deck volume level. Clean contacts on fuse holders. Be sure proper speakers are used to ensure impedance recommendations are observed. (If you use an Ohmmeter to check speaker resistance, please remember that DC resistance and AC impedance may not be the same.)

Check audio input leads

AMP TURNING OFF MEDIUM/ HIGH VOLUME

Check speaker load impedance

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MODEL# 800W 1250W 1800W 2200W 1200W 840W

OVN2-600

OVN2-800

OVN2-1250

OVN2-1800

OVN2-2200 OVN4-1200

OVN4-840

MAXIMUM POWER

600W

OUTPUT 2 X 150W 2 X 220W 2 X 300W 2 X 370W 4 X 80W 4 X 100W

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT

2 X 95W

@4Ohm 2 X 180W 2 X 280W 2 X 380W 2 X 450W 4 X 95W 4 X 125W

POWER OUTPUT

2 X 120W

@2Ohm 1 X 360W 0.02% 10Hz-30kHz 10Hz-30kHz 10Hz-30kHz 10Hz-30kHz 0.02% 0.02% 0.02% 0.02% 10Hz-30kHz 1 X 560W 1 X 760W 1 X 900W 2 X 190W 2 X 250W 0.02% 10Hz-30kHz

BRIDGED POWER

1 X210W

THD

0.02%

FREQUENCY

10Hz-30kHz

RESPONSE -1.0dB 50Hz~500Hz 30Hz~500Hz 30Hz~175Hz 0dB ~ 24dB 0.2V~3V 0.2V~3V 0.2V~3V 0dB ~ 24dB 0dB ~ 24dB 30Hz~175Hz 30Hz~175Hz 30Hz~500Hz 30Hz~500Hz 50Hz~500Hz 50Hz~500Hz 50Hz~500Hz 30Hz~500Hz 30Hz~175Hz 0dB ~ 24dB 0.2V~3V 40Hz~250Hz 40Hz~250Hz 0dB, 18dB 0.2V~6V 40Hz~250Hz 40Hz~250Hz 0dB, 18dB 0.2V~6V

- 16 10K Ohms 10K Ohms 10K Ohms 10K Ohms 40A x 1 10.8" x 10.6" x 2.9" 25A x 2 12.8" x 10.6" x 2.9" 30A x 2 14.8" x 10.6" x 2.9" 25A x 3 20.3" x 10.6" x 2.9"

HPF

40Hz~250Hz

LPF

40Hz~250Hz

SUBSONIC FILTER

BASS BOOST

0dB, 18dB

ADJUSTABLE

0.2V~6V

SENSITIVITY RANGE 10K Ohms 10K Ohms

INPUT IMPEDANCE

10K Ohms

(LOW LEVEL) 40A x 1 10.8" x 10.6" x 2.9" 25A x 2 12.8" x 10.6" x 2.9"

FUSE

25A x 1

DIMENSION

8.1" x

(D x W x H inch)

10.6" x 2.9"

MODEL# OVN1-5500D 5500W 1600W 2000W 3000W 4000W

OVN4-1600

OVN1-1800D

OVN1-3000D

OVN1-4000D

MAXIMUM POWER

OUTPUT 4 X 150W 1X 1700W 1X 600W 1X 800W 1X 1200W

POWER OUTPUT

SPECIFICATIONS

@4Ohm 4 X 180W 1 X 900W 1 X 1200W 1 X 1700W 1 X 2500W

POWER OUTPUT

@2Ohm 1 X 1200W 1 X 1700W 1 X 2200W 1 X 3200W

POWER OUTPUT

@1Ohm 2 X 360W 0.02% 10Hz-30kHz 20Hz-200Hz 20Hz-200Hz 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 20Hz-200Hz 0.5% 20Hz-200Hz

BRIDGED POWER

THD

FREQUENCY

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RESPONSE -1.0dB 40Hz~200Hz 20Hz-50Hz 0dB- 18dB 0.2V~6V 40Hz~200Hz 20Hz-50Hz 0dB- 18dB 0.2V~6V

HPF

LPF

SUBSONIC FILTER

BASS BOOST

ADJUSTABLE

SENSITIVITY RANGE 10K Ohms 10K Ohms

INPUT IMPEDANCE

(LOW LEVEL) 30A x 4 14.8" x 10.6" x 2.9" 40A x 5 19.1" x 10.6" x 2.9"

FUSE

DIMENSION

(D x W x H inch)

WARNINGS
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. Don't mount this system so that the wire connections are unprotected or are subject to pinching or damage from nearby objects. The +12V DC power wire must be fused at the battery positive terminal connection. Before making or breaking power connections at this system power terminals, disconnect the +12V wire at the battery end. Confirm your radio/cassette player and/or other equip is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals. If you need to replace the power fuse, replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with the system. Using a fuse of different type or rating may result in damage to this system which isn't covered by the warranty.

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