Features • Compact High Power Mono Subwoofer Amplifier • High Current Design • 1x 350 watts @ 4 Ohms • 1 x 600 Watts @ 2 Ohms • 12 dB/Octave Linkwitz-Riley Alignment Crossover • GTO™ Signal Sense (Great Turn On) • 2 RCA Inputs - switchable for Low and High Level signals • Optional wired ACR-1 Remote Control for Output Level • All-weather rated - IPX6 rated! • Cage-free op-amps ACX-600.
ACX-600.1 2 Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as mufflers, silencers, exhaust pipes, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Connections & Control Panel Features 1 2 3 1. Speaker Output – Connect these wires to your subwoofer using the included water resistant harness. Speaker wire may then be crimped or soldered onto the bare leads. Use a decent sized wire gauge as this baby is powerful! 2. Power Input Terminal +12V & Ground – Connect these wires to the +12V and Negative binding posts of the vehicle battery via one of two included harness options.
ACX-600.1 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 4. Power LED – When the unit has been powered on, this LED will glow green and soft, like the understory of the Pacific Northwest Rain Forest on a rare, sunny day. 5. GTO ™ Signal Sense – In the ON position, the ACX-600.1 amplifier will turn on gracefully when it detects an incoming audio signal, and it will turn off after a period of time when the audio signal fades away to silence.
8. Low Pass Crossover – A crossover allows you to match a speaker to the frequency range it is designed to handle. Choosing the crossover point recommended by the speaker manufacturer will provide increased speaker reliability and optimum sound quality. The ACX-600.1 amplifier has selectable low pass crossover frequencies at 80 Hz, 120 Hz, and a “bypass” option. The amplifier reproduces the frequency range below the selected crossover frequency. 9. Gain Maximized LED – This LED indicates when the ACX-600.
ACX-600.1 6 Quick Start Here are a few general steps to get your ACX-600.1 amplifier up and running: 1. Undo the +12V and Ground connections to the vehicle battery before making any connections to the amplifier. 2. Pick a mounting location that will provide access to the controls and connections, provide plenty of good ventilation. 3. The ACX-600.1 amplifier needs to be securely mounted using the four mounting holes located in each corner. 4.
Power Connections In this example, the head unit has a +12V trigger output that is connected to the ACX-600.1 remote input terminal. When the head unit is turned on, it will turn on the ACX-600.1 amplifier. Alternatively, the GTO™ Signal Sense feature can be used to gently turn on the ACX-600.1 amplifier when an audio input signal is detected. (The connection to the ACX-600.1 remote input terminal is not required when using the GTO™ Signal Sense.
™ ACX-600.1 8 System #1: Using Speaker-Level Inputs & GTO Signal Sense Turn On Speaker-Level Output (80 Hz and down) 2 Ohm minimum load To Battery ACR-1 (optional) Subwoofer ACR-1 Cable (included with ACX-600.
Cover Plate Removal The cover plate must be removed to gain access to the controls, and then sealed again to protect the controls against moisture and debris. Removal Procedure 1. Locate the top six hex screws that hold down the sealed top cover. 2. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench to remove the six screws. 3. Gently lift cover off. It’s a very tight fit there, so you may need to use some gentle force. Yes, it is with you! 4.
ACX-600.1 10 Specifications All specifications are measured at 14.4 VDC (standard automotive voltage). As technology advances, AudioControl reserves the right to continuously change our specifications, like our Pacific Northwest weather, although we are working on changing that as well. The ACX-600.1 Amplifier Warranty Power Output (RMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1x350 Watts @ 4 Ohms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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