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2 – Infinity Kappa 54a Power Amplifier The Kappa 54a is a member of Infinity’s new Kappa seriesof mobile power amplifiers. Housed within the sleek,extruded aluminum frame, you’ll find the latest advances incircuit topology, along with user conveniences like a wide-range input sensitivity control, au...
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Owner ’s Manual/Installation Guide – 3 For your convenience, we’ve included several applicationdiagrams to help you plan your own system installation.Figures 1 through 3 show how to configure the Kappa 54afor stereo, bridged-mono, and tri-mode operation. For system expansion ideas, see the next page...
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4 – Infinity Kappa 54a Power Amplifier S Y S T E M E X P A N S I O N + - + - + - + - 5 1 ⁄ 4" Speakers (Hi-Pass, F & R) + - + - 1" Twt. 4" Mid. Systems Front (Hi-Pass) 5 1 ⁄ 4" Speakers Rear (Hi-Pass) + - + - 6" Mid/Bass Speakers - + 12" Subwoofer - + 12" Subwoofer + ...
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Owner ’s Manual/Installation Guide – 5 • The Kappa 54a has five levels of circuit protection that monitor the amplifier and will shut it down if theelectrical system voltage drops below 10 Vdc or exceeds15.5 Vdc, temperatures are above 194° F (90° C), shortcircuits occur, or current draw exceeds pro...
Page 6 - KAPPA 54a WIRING CONNECTIONS; I N S T A L L A T I O N
6 – Infinity Kappa 54a Power Amplifier The Kappa 54a is easy to install. For optimumperformance, we recommend using high-quality, twisted-pair shielded RCA audio cables and 14-gauge or largerspeaker wire. Also, you’ll need a minimum of 12-gaugestranded copper wire (e.g., red and black jackets) for t...
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Owner ’s Manual/Installation Guide – 7 3. Make sure the wires are firmly seated in the Weco 2-pin connector and that each screw is completely tightened.Insert the wired connector into the POWER socket on theamplifier. Press it in until it stops. 4. Using the Weco 5-pin connector, connect a blue wire...
Page 8 - A P P A; T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
8 – Infinity Kappa 54a Power Amplifier Use the following guide to identify symptoms and solveproblems. Make sure the vehicle’s electrical system isworking properly and power is reaching the Kappa 54a (i.e.,green LEDs on the top panel are on). SYMPTOM LIKELY CAUSE SOLUTION No audio Low /No Remote Che...