Page 3 - AFETY PRECAUTIONS; using multiple components, make sure all units are grounded
S AFETY PRECAUTIONS Fuse amplifiers power wire at the battery. Be sure to fuse the power wire within 12” of the car's battery. This will protect the car's battery in case of a short circuit between the power amplifier and battery. THIS IS A MUST, the amplifier's built-in fuse will only protect the p...
Page 4 - EATURES AND BENEFITS; DC Offset Protection; protecting the speakers from direct current.; Short Circuit Protection; once it cools down to a safe operating temperature.; Power Indicator
F EATURES 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. Short Circuit Protection The circuit protects the...
Page 6 - OUNTING LOCATION; mounting locations are in the trunk or under the seat.
M OUNTING 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. Two popular mounting locations are in the tr...
Page 7 - OWER CONNECTIONS
P OWER CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT! Before making any connections, disconnect the car’s battery until the installation is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system. SPEAKER FUSE + - BRIDGED POWER GND REM +12V + L L - + R R - CAR BATTERY +12V CAR BATTERY +12V - - + + 94.7 94.7 RADIO'S REM...
Page 8 - connection can also be made to the radio’s Power Antenna wire.
Connect the amplifier to the car's battery. At times, the amplifier will need to draw large levels of current that cannot be provided by any circuit in the car's fuse box. We recommended using an 4 to 8 gauge power wire for your connections depending on the amplifier and length of the wire. Strip on...
Page 9 - IGNAL CONNECTIONS; the RCA input terminals of the amplifier.; SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
8 S IGNAL 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 ...
Page 10 - PEAKER CONNECTIONS; CSA50.4 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Make the speaker connections using speaker wire that is at least 16 gauge or heavier. As with any audio component, proper phasing of the amplifier and speakers is essential for strong bass response. When connecting, make sure that positive (+) from the amplifier is connected to the positive (+) of t...
Page 11 - CSA200.3 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
FUSE SPEAKER GND REM +12V + - CSA150.1 & CSA300.1 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 4 Ohm Speaker (2 Ohm Minimum) 4 Ohm Speaker (2 Ohm Minimum) CSA200.3 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS FUSE SPEAKER POWER GND REM +12V + + + + - - - - CH3CH4 BRIDGED CH1 CH2 4 Ohm Speaker (2 Ohm Minimum) 4 Ohm Speaker (2 Ohm Minimum) 4 Ohm ...
Page 12 - right and left RCA connections must be made.; In the bridged mode, the amplifier must see a 4 Ohm load or higher.
CSA50.2 BRIDGED SPEAKER CONNECTIONS CSA200.3 BRIDGED SPEAKER CONNECTIONS CSA50.4 BRIDGED SPEAKER CONNECTIONS S PEAKER CONNECTIONS (BRIDGED) The EL amplifiers are capable of being bridged in a mono configuration. This feature allows you the flexibility of using the amplifier to drive a ** subwoofer o...
Page 14 - To avoid
R EMOTE BASS CONTROL MODULE (CSA300.1 OPTIONAL) Before connecting the remote, it will be necessary to find a mounting location that will be easy to access for adjustment. Once you select your mounting location, you will need to run the control wire from the remote to the amplifier. To avoid possibil...
Page 15 - DJUSTING THE X-OVER AND BASS; Fine tune the amplifier's input sensitivity.; INE TUNE THE SYSTEM; LEVEL; MAX; BASS; FILTER
. (Please note: If you intend to use the CSA50.2 in the Tri-mode configuration, it is necessary to set the crossover control to the “FLAT” setting in order to receive full range output) The “CS” amplifiers are equipped with a built-in crossover network allowing you to select the crossover type (i.e....
Page 16 - ROUBLE SHOOTING THE SYSTEM
T ROUBLE 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...
Page 17 - PECIFICATIONS
S PECIFICATIONS CSA50.2 CSA50.4 CSA200.3 Size (L x W x H) 7 Max Power 200W 400W 400W Output Power @ 14.4 VDC : 4 ohm 50W x 2 50W x 4 50W x 2 + 1 x 100W 2 ohm 75W x 2 75W x 4 75W x 2 + 1 x 150W Bridged 4ohm 150W x 1 150W x 2 N/A Frequency Response + - 1dB 20Hz-30KHz 20Hz-30KHz 20Hz-30KHz S/N Ratio (A...
Page 18 - LIMITED WARRANTY; What is not covered: This warranty does not cover the following:
17 LIMITED WARRANTY Southern Audio Services, Inc., warrants all products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase; the Reference Series is warranted for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase. In the event the product is not ...
Page 19 - How to obtain warranty services:; complete this section and retain for your records.
18 How to obtain warranty services: 1. You are responsible for delivery of the product to an authorized BAZOOKA® dealer or contact SAS at 1-800-THE TUBE for a Return Authorization number. The Return Authorization number must be clearly written on the outside of the box. Freight must be prepaid to SA...