TARANTULA AMP Manual

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Five channel inputs and controls
Five channel speaker wiring
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0.2-4V/4.2-8V
Factory Ground wire may
need to be replaced if it is
frayed or broken.
Positive
Battery
Terminal
Fuse must be
installed within
18 of battery
Run signal cables (RCAs)
and remote turn-on lead
down the opposite side of
the vehicle of the power
wire to avoid radiated noise.
Drill a hole in the firewall
and use a rubber grommet
to keep wire from shorting.
High Pass/BP filter(HPF or BP x-over)
Low Pass/BP filter(LPF or BP x-over)
Note:Push both switches IN for BP Crossover Function.
Run the cables under the
carpet near the side of the
vehicle. Be careful not to
drill or screw into the wires
when you replace the trim.
For systems ov er 300 watts,
Run a ground cable from the
amp to the battery instead of
grounding t o t he rear chassis.
Avoid sharp edges that
could chafe through the
insulation.
For Systems under
300W,Ground Wire
to solid metal of r ear
chassis.
Warning!A Main Fuse must be installed within 18 of bat tery!
0.2-4V/4.2-8V
High Pass/BP filter(HPF or BP x-over)
Low Pass/BP filter(LPF or BP x-over)
Note:Push both switches IN for BP Crossover Function.
4 OHM MAXIMUM
0.2-4V/4.2-8V
High Pass/BP filter(HPF or BP x-over)
Low Pass/BP filter(LPF or BP x-over)
Note:Push both switches IN for BP Crossover Function.
2 OHM MAXIMUM PER CHANNEL
0.2-4V/4.2-8V
High Pass/BP filter(HPF or BP x-over)
Low Pass/BP filter(LPF or BP x-over)
Note:Push both switches IN for BP Crossover Function.
4 (OHM MAX)
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4 OHM (MAX)
4 OHM MAX
BA SS
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FRONT PANEL LAYOUT
FIVE CHANNEL INPUTS AND CONTROLS
RCA Output:
Provides a full range signal output to drive other amplifier
RCA Input:
Input from the source unit.
Input modes:
Allows selection between 0.2-4V/4.2-8V.
Gain Adjust:
Used to adjust gain to match source unit.
Bass Boost:
Adjust this control for 0 to +12dB of bass boost
High Pass/BP filter(HPF or BP x-over)
Low Pass/BP filter(LPF or BP x-over)
Note:Push both switches IN for BP Crossover Function.
Speakers:
Left and right speaker connections.Use Left Positive(+) and
Right Negative(-) for bridged output.
FUSE:
Never replace with a fuse greater than specified.
4 OHM MAX
BASS
Power:
Connect heavy(8 gauge minimum) stranded wire to the 12 volt
and grounded source.Connect the ground to the chassis near
the amplifier.
Power LED:
Green:Power on
Red:Protection mode
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FIVE CHANNEL SPEAKER WIRING
CROS SO VER
2 OH M MAX
P ER CHANN EL
CROS SO VER
REMOTE TURN ON FROM HEAD UNIT
2 OH M MAX
P ER CHANN EL
GROUND TO CHASSIS WIRE LENGTH 18
MAX
TO BATTERY. FUSE MUST BEINSTALLED
WITHIN 18 OF THE BATTERY
2 OHM MAX
BA SS
CROS SO VER
CROS SO VER
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