LIMITED WARRANTY DB DRIVE warrants any products purchased In the U.S.A. from an authorized DB DRIVE dealer. All products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of (1) year when the unit Installed by an authorized DB DRIVE dealer. Non-authorized dealer installed products carry a (1) year parts and labor limited warranty. This warranty applies to the orig nal purchase only.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a DB Drive state-of-the-art power amplifier. Your selection of a DB Drive car audio product indicates a true appreciation of fine musical reproduction. Whether adding to an existing system or including your DB Drive amplifier in a new system, you are certain to notice immediate performance benefits. KEEP YOUR SALES RECEIPT Take this time to attach your sales receipt to the manual and put in a safe place.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS DC Offset Protection This circuit protects the output of the amplifier against DC voltage. If for some reason DC voltage Is detected at the output stage, the amplifier will shut down protecting the speakers from direct current. (APC) — Audio Protection Circuit The culture protects the amplifier from damage due to a short found In the speakers or wiring. If one of the speakers or its wiring comes in contact with ground, the amplifier will shut down.
MOUNTING LOCATION Before you start the installation, it will be necessary to find a mounting location for the amplifier. Find a location in which the amplifier will receive adequate ventilation in order to dissipate the heat it develops during operation. Select the location in which you wish to mount the amplifier. Use caution when mounting amplifier, Make sure double check when mounting the amplifier to avoid puncturing lines, shorting wires or drilling holes in the fuel tank.
SIGNAL CONNECTIONS Connect the RCA output of the head unit (AM/FM cassette player, CD, or DAT) to the RCA input terminals of the amplifier. To make these connections, we recommend high quality RCA cables, which are available at your local car audio retailer. Run signal wires away from electrical wires to avoid possibility of induced noise from the car's electrical system (i.e. popping noises or engine noise}.
TROUBLE SHOOTING THE SYSTEM ‘We have put together this trouble-shooting guide if you experience problems after installing the amplifier Please keep in mind that the majority of problems incurred are caused by improper installation and not the equipment itself. In addition, there are many components in the system that could cause various signal problems such as inducted electrical noise and engine noise.
