AD DESIGNS ADP700.1 User manual

Instruction Manual for Models
ADP700.1
ADP1200.1
ADP1000.4
ADP1500.6
ADMP500.1
ADMP2002.
ADMP400.4
ADMP900.6

INDEX
Technology Pages 1, 2
ADP Specifications Page 3
ADMP Specifications Page 4
ADP 700.1 and ADP1200.1 Pages 5, 6, 7
ADP 1000.4 Pages 8, 9, 10
ADP 1500.6 Pages 11, 12, 13, 14
ADMP 500.1 Page 15
ADMP 200.2 Pages 16
ADMP 400.4 Pages 17, 18, 19
ADMP 900.6 Pages 20, 21, 22
ADP FREQUENCY CHART Page 23
ADMP FREQUENCY CHART Page 24
FUSE RATINGS and WIRE GAUGE CHART Page 25
BALANCED-UNBALANCED CONVERSIONS Page 26-30
INFORMATION Page 31

Technology
AD DESIGNS is proud to introduce these new amplifiers to the market. They
employ state of the art electronics with class leading technology.
The ADP series employ fully regulated power supplies which deliver constant
output voltage independent of the vehicle’s battery voltage. Should the vehicle’s
battery voltage drop below about 11.5 volts, the amplifiers will simply loosen up
their regulated status and only continuous output power would reduce slightly.
The output power with music shall remain essentially the same.
ADP amplifiers employ 24dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley crossovers for both High and
Low pass types and ultra low noise integrated circuits are used throughout the
front end stages.
The ADMP series employ quasi regulated power supplies which are dependent
on the value of the vehicle’s battery voltage.
ADMP amplifiers employ 12dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley crossovers for both High
and Low pass types except the ADMP 500.1 which has 24dB/octave Linkwitz-
Riley crossovers and ultra low noise integrated circuits are used throughout the
front end stages.
All AD DESIGNS amplifiers have the following features unless noted:
* Balanced or unbalanced inputs, switchable by either PCB DIP switch or front
panel switch depending on model type.
* Auto turn on via DC voltage sense on inputs when in BALANCED mode only.
Damage will de done to head units with BTL outputs if connected to an
UNBALANCED input.
* If the hard wired remote turn on feature is used, the auto turn is automatically
disabled.
* All the amplifiers feature APEC circuitry which prevents clipping and distortion.
The current consumption (and heat) are vastly reduced when APEC is activated.
* Each amplifier (except ADMP 900.6) feature peak power LEDs on both front
panel and the remote. The remote’s LED turns from to when peak
power is reached.
* The amplifiers are protected against over voltage of the battery supply (16.3v
shut down), reverse polarity of the battery connections, thermal shut down
should the heat sink temperature reach 75 deg C (167 def F), DC protect should
and DC in excess of about plus or minus 5 volts appear on any speaker output
and short circuit protection on the speaker outputs. (AD does not recommend
deliberately shorting the speaker leads or shorting speaker leads from one
GREEN REDGREEN
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Channel to the other.
* All high value electrolytic capacitors used are low ESR 105 deg C types and
these have been chosen for their sonic qualities.
* Since every class D amplifier employs a reconstruction filter at it’s output, the
quality of the inductor and capacitor are critical for good sound quality. Wima
high pulse current type are used on every amplifier’s filter and low loss
powdered iron or gapped ferrite cores are used for the inductors.
* The class D amplifiers on every model use ultra low gate charge MOSFETs
which are critical for the operation of these full range class D amplifiers. Even the
mono blocks use the same full range designs!
* Power supplies are all over built in terms of transformer size and the quality of
the MOSFETs used as well as their unique drive circuits. The size of the
transformer and operating frequency of the switch mode power supply
determine the ultimate amount of energy which can be extracted. Typical
supplies use a switching frequency of between 25 to 40KHz. We use 75KHz which
means that we can extract between 1.5 to 2.2 times the power from a given
transformer core. The MOSFETs we use are also low gate charge high current
types. Even though the manufacturer of the MOSFETs rate them at 98 amps each,
the physical facts rule. The leads of the MOSFET are not capable of carrying
anywhere close to 98 amps! We limit the peak current of any power supply
MOSFET to about 30 amps.
* The control circuits which are activated in the boot up procedure of the
amplifiers are optically isolated from the audio circuits.
* Every AD DESIGNS amplifier uses 4 layer FR4 PCB material. Why? Several
reasons. Multiple ground planes are employed as we have four available layers to
use and these ground planes allow us to drastically lower the radiated EMI of
these amplifiers. The routing of critical PCB tracks is enhanced as we have the
extra two layers to use.
* The full range class D amplifier sections all operate at about 370KHz which is in
the “sweet spot” of efficiency versus radiated EMI versus sound quality.
* The amplifiers which have more than one channel have their class D clocks
locked at a single frequency which eliminates the beat frequencies we often
encounter in most multi channel class D amplifiers out there.
* Great attention has been paid to the layout of the PCBs due to the fact that in
high frequency switching circuits, PCB layout is as critical as the electronic
design itself.
* ADP 700.1/1200.1 may be bridged with a 4 ohm load to deliver 1400w and 2400w
respectively OR may be cascaded with each subsequent amplifier driving it’s
own woofer where the master’s controls affect all further cascaded amplifiers.
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Specifications for ADP Amplifiers
Specification ADP700.1 ADP1200.1 ADP1000.4 ADP1500.6
Output @ 4 ohm 500 watts 800 watts 170w x 4 170w x 6
Output @ 2 ohm 700 watts 1200 watts 250w x 4 250w x 6
Compared Continuous Power
With APEC fully engaged on
Subwoofers 1500 watts 2500 watts 1000w x2 1000w x 3
Input Sensitivity (Unbalanced) ------------------------- 0.25v to 8v---------------------------
Input Sensitivity (Balanced) ------------------------- 0.5v to 16v---------------------------
Input Impedance at 1KHz --------------- 8.2K ohm balanced per leg--------------
Input Impedance at 1KHz ------------------ 8.2K ohm unbalanced------------------
Frequency Response ------------------10Hz to 35KHz -1dB----------------------
THD @ 2KHz 4 ohm <0.25% <0.25% <0.1% <0.1%
Noise below rated output
A weighted -96dB -98dB -94dB -94dB
High Pass Crossover ------10Hz-150Hz----- N/A N/A
High Pass Crossover Ch 1+2 N/A N/A 55Hz-4KHz 55Hz-4KHz
High Pass Crossover Ch 3+4 N/A N/A 10Hz-1KHz 55Hz-4KHz
High Pass Crossover Ch 5+6 N/A N/A N/A 10Hz-1KHz
Low Pass Crossover ------40Hz-230Hz----- N/A N/A
Low Pass Crossover Ch 1+2 N/A N/A 55Hz-4KHz N/A
Low Pass Crossover Ch 3+4 N/A N/A 55Hz-4KHz 55Hz-4KHz
Low Pass Crossover Ch 5+6 N/A N/A N/A 50Hz-1KHz
Remote Level Port Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fuse Rating with 4 ohm 30A 40A
Fuse Rating with 2 ohm 60A 80A
Size (232 x 51.4mm) 250.5mm 347.7mm 250.5mm 347.7mm
Size (9.13”x 2.02”) 9.86” 13.69” 9.86” 13.69”
Net Weight (Kg) 3.4 3.98 3.4 3.98
All crossovers are 24dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley
25A** 40A**
50A** 60A**
** These fuse ratings should be lowered if channels are run in High Pass mode due to the fact
that the energy contact is substantially reduced (thus current draw) when channels are in HP
mode. A 30% reduction is a good number.
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Specifications for ADMP Amplifiers
Specification ADMP500.1 ADMP200.2 ADMP400.4 ADP900.6
Output @ 4 ohm 300 watts 100w x 2 80w x 4 80w x 4
200w x 2
Output @ 2 ohm 500 watts 125w x 2 110w x 4 110w x 4
280w x 2
Compared Continuous Power
with APEC fully engaged on
subwoofers 1000w
Input Sensitivity (Unbalanced) ------------------------- 0.25v to 8v---------------------------
Input Sensitivity (Balanced) ------------------------- 0.5v to 16v---------------------------
Input Impedance at 1KHz --------------- 8.2K ohm balanced per leg--------------
Input Impedance at 1KHz ------------------ 8.2K ohm unbalanced------------------
Frequency Response ------------------10Hz to 35KHz -1dB----------------------
THD @ 2KHz 4 ohm <01% <0.1% <0.1% <0.1%
Noise below rated output
A weighted -95dB -89dB -89dB -89dB
-93dB
High Pass Crossover 10Hz-150Hz N/A N/A N/A
High Pass Crossover Ch 1+2 N/A 10Hz-400Hz 55Hz-4KHz 55Hz-4KHz
High Pass Crossover Ch 3+4 N/A N/A 10Hz-1KHz 10Hz-1KHz
High Pass Crossover Ch 5+6 N/A N/A N/A 10Hz-1KHz
Low Pass Crossover 40Hz-240Hz N/A N/A N/A
Low Pass Crossover Ch 1+2 N/A 55Hz-4KHz N/A N/A
Low Pass Crossover Ch 3+4 N/A N/A 55Hz-4KHz 55Hz-4KHz
Low Pass Crossover Ch 5+6 N/A N/A N/A 50Hz-1KHz
Remote Level Port Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fuse Rating with 4 ohm 30A
Fuse Rating with 2 ohm 50A
Size (151 x 49.9mm) 209.85mm 209.85mm 209.85mm 340.8mm
Size (5.94”x 1.96”) 8.26” 8.26” 8.26” 13.4”
Net Weight (Kg) 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.3
Net Weight (lbs) 4.4 4.4 4.4 7.26
ADMP500.1 has 24dB/octave crossovers, all others 12dB/octave, all Linkwitz-Riley
15A** 20A** 25A**
25A** 30A** 40A**
** These fuse ratings should be lowered if channels are run in High Pass mode due to the
fact that the energy contact is substantially reduced (thus current draw) when channels
are in HP mode. A 30% reduction is a good number.
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500w x 1 500w x 2 500w x 2
1000w x 1

ADP 700.1 and ADP 1200.1
1) Set BAL/UNBAL switch to suit the source. DO NOT set to unbalanced if using a head unit
which has BTL outputs.
2) Set High and Low Pass crossovers to suit the woofer
3) Set the X OVER switch to HP for the Low Pass crossover to be bypassed. This function is
used for systems with DSP.
4) Set the X OVER switch to LP/BP so that the Low Pass crossover is active
5) Set the LEVEL control to suit the signal source’s output level.
6) The easiest way to set the LEVEL control is to set the volume control of the signal source to
about 85-90% of it’s maximum and then whilst playing your favourite CD, set the LEVEL control
until the APEC LED just flashes on the loudest peaks.
7) Set the MODE switch to master.
8) If the remote level controller is used, set the LEVEL control close to fully CW.
9) Connect the woofer(s) to the speaker outputs making sure that the MINIMUM speaker
impedance is 2 ohms.
Single amplifier driving one or two woofers
PWR APEC PRT
REMOTE
+
LINE OUT LINE IN
1
2
MODE LEVEL
MASTER
SLAVE
0.25v
8v
X OVER
LP/BP
HP
LP HP
40 230
55
75
120
180
210
10
19
29
52
95
120
150
BAL
UNBAL
HU Outputs
To amplifier’s inputs
GND REM BATT+ +
ADP 1200.1
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2 OHM MINIMUM
REMOTE OUTREMOTE OUT
BATTERY
FUSE AT
BATTERY
100A
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
SEE SPEC PAGE
Page 5
+
TYP SETTING
10-40Hz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1

ADP 700.1 and ADP 1200.1
1) Set the MODE switch to master for the MASTER and to SLAVE for the SLAVE.
2) If the remote level controller is used, set the LEVEL control close to fully CW on the
MASTER amplifier. The remote port on the slave is not active.
3) Connect the - line out of the master to the #1 line input of the slave.
4) Connect the woofer(s) as shown making sure that the MINIMUM speaker impedance is 4
ohms.
5) None of the controls on the SLAVE are active.
Two amplifiers BRIDGED driving one or two woofers
PWR APEC PRT
REMOTE
+
LINE OUT LINE IN
1
2
MODE LEVEL
MASTERMASTER
SLAVE
0.25v
8v
X OVER
LP/BP
HP
LP HP
40 230
55
75
120
180
210
10
19
29
52
95
120
150
BAL
UNBAL
HU Outputs
To amplifier’s inputs
GND REM BATT+ +
ADP 1200.1
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2 OHM MINIMUM
REMOTE OUTREMOTE OUT
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PWR APEC PRT
REMOTE
+
LINE OUT LINE IN
1
2
MODE LEVEL
MASTER
SLAVESLAVE
0.25v
8v
X OVER
LP/BP
HP
LP HP
40 230
55
75
120
180
210
10
19
29
52
95
120
150
BAL
UNBAL
GND REM BATT+ +
ADP 1200.1
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2 OHM MINIMUM
BATTERY
FUSE AT
BATTERY
100A
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
SEE SPEC PAGE
TO REMOTE
INPUTS OF
BOTH AMPLIFIERS
TO REMOTE
INPUTS OF
BOTH AMPLIFIERS
#10 WIRE AS SHOWN
100% IMPORTANT
#10 WIRE AS SHOWN
100% IMPORTANT
4 OHM MINIMUM
+
TYP SETTING
10-40Hz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1

ADP 700.1 and ADP 1200.1
1) Set the MODE switch to master for the MASTER and to SLAVE for the SLAVE.
2) If the remote level controller is used, set the LEVEL control close to fully CW on the
MASTER amplifier. The remote port on the slave is not active.
3) Connect the + line out of the master to the #1 line input of the slave.
4) Connect the woofers as shown making sure that the MINIMUM speaker impedance is 4
ohms.
5) None of the controls on the SLAVE are active.
Two amplifiers IN CASCADE driving individual woofers
PWR APEC PRT
REMOTE
++
LINE OUT LINE IN
1
2
MODE LEVEL
MASTERMASTER
SLAVE
0.25v
8v
X OVER
LP/BP
HP
LP HP
40 230
55
75
120
180
210
10
19
29
52
95
120
150
BAL
UNBAL
HU Outputs
To amplifier’s inputs
GND REM BATT+ +
ADP 1200.1
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2 OHM MINIMUM
REMOTE OUTREMOTE OUT
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PWR APEC PRT
REMOTE
+
LINE OUT LINE IN
1
2
MODE LEVEL
MASTER
SLAVESLAVE
0.25v
8v
X OVER
LP/BP
HP
LP HP
40 230
55
75
120
180
210
10
19
29
52
95
120
150
BAL
UNBAL
GND REM BATT+ +
ADP 1200.1
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2 OHM MINIMUM
BATTERY
FUSE AT
BATTERY
100A
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
SEE SPEC PAGE
TO REMOTE
INPUTS OF
BOTH AMPLIFIERS
TO REMOTE
INPUTS OF
BOTH AMPLIFIERS
2 OHM MINIMUM
2 OHM MINIMUM
+
+
TYP SETTING
10-40Hz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1

ADP 1000.4
1) Set BAL/UNBAL switch to suit the source. DO NOT set to unbalanced if using a head unit
which has BTL outputs. Please refer to Page 26 for details on how to do this.
2) Channels 1+2 have four modes of operation.
Full range: Set the X OVER switch to FR and all crossovers are bypassed.
High Pass: Set the X OVER switch to HP and the High Pass crossover is active.
Low Pass: Set the X OVER switch to LP and the LP MODE switch to LP and the Low Pass
crossover is active
Band Pass: Set the X OVER switch to LP and the LP MODE switch to BP and both Highand Low
Pass crossovers are active.
3) Channels 3+4 have four modes of operation
Full range: Set the X OVER switch to HP and set the High Pass crossover to 10Hz.
High Pass: This is a variation of above where the High Pass crossover is set to a frequency
much greater than 10Hz.
Low Pass: Set the X OVER switch to LP/BP and both High and Low Pass crossovers are active.
For Low Pass the High Pass is set to 10Hz
Bandpass the High pass is typically set higher than 10Hz.
4) The FUNCTION switch when set to MONO mixes the signals of channels 3+4 to mono, feeds
these to the main amplifiers and allows the use of the remote port. This is typically used when
the 1000.4 is used as a three channel amplifier with channels 3+4 running subs and channels
1+2 running component speakers.
5) The switch labeled INPUT allows the use of a two channel source to drive all four channels.
The signal source must be connected to inputs 3+4.
Some examples of systems using ADP1000.4 with and without ADP700.1/1200.1
ADP1000.4 in High Pass driving four component speakers
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2 OHM MINIMUM/CHANNEL
OR 4 OHM/BRIDGED PAIR
ADP 1000.4
GND REM BATT+
++
1234
BRIDGE BRIDGE
1234
++
BATTERY
FUSE AT
BATTERY
100A
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
SEE SPEC PAGE
+
+
++
HU Outputs
REMOTE OUTREMOTE OUT
To amplifier’s inputs
ADP700.1 or 1200.1 may be added
for sub woofer duty
3
1
4
2
INPUT
4
2
HP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
LP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
LP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
MODE
LP
LPBP
FR
LP HP
X OVER
LEVEL
0.25v
8v
LEVEL
0.25v
8v 10
15
25
50
140
280
1K
HP
FUNCTION
MONO ST
PWR
APEC
PRT 1/2 3/4
X OVER
LP/BP HP
REMOTE
USE INPUTS
3+4
CH 1+2
CH 3+4
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1

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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2 OHM MINIMUM/CHANNEL
OR 4 OHM/BRIDGED PAIR
ADP 1000.4
GND REM BATT+
++
1234
BRIDGE BRIDGE
1234
++
BATTERY
FUSE AT
BATTERY
100A
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
SEE SPEC PAGE
+
+
HU Outputs
REMOTE OUTREMOTE OUT
To amplifier’s inputs
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
3
1
4
2
INPUT
4
2
HP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
LP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
LP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
MODE
LP
LPBP
FR
LP HP
X OVER
LEVEL
0.25v
8v
LEVEL
0.25v
8v 10
15
25
50
140
280
1K
HP
FUNCTION
MONO ST
PWR
APEC
PRT 1/2 3/4
X OVER
LP/BP HP
REMOTE
USE INPUTS
3+4
CH 1+2
CH 3+4
+
Minimum impedance
in bridge mode is 4 ohm
Alternatively two separate
woofers may be connected
to ch’s 3+4 with a minimum
impedance of 2 ohms EACH
TYP SETTING
10-40Hz
TYP SETTING
55-100Hz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
THE “FUNCTION” SWITCH
MAY BE SET TO MONO or ST
DEPENDING ON THE REQUIREMENT
OF THE REMOTE PORT
CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1
ADP1000.4 in tri channel driving component speakers off channels 1+2
and sub woofer(s) off channels 3+4 either separate woofers or in bridged
mode as shown below
ADP1000.4

ADP 1000.4
ADP1000.4 driving two tweeters from Ch 1+2 and Midrange from Ch 3+4
With an ADP700.1 or 1200.1 driving sub woofer speakers and a subwoofer
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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2 OHM MINIMUM/CHANNEL
OR 4 OHM/BRIDGED PAIR
ADP 1000.4
GND REM BATT+
++
1234
BRIDGE BRIDGE
1234
++
BATTERY
FUSE AT
BATTERY
100A
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
SEE SPEC PAGE
+
HU Outputs
REMOTE OUTREMOTE OUT
To amplifier’s inputs
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
3
1
4
2
INPUT
4
2
HP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
LP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
LP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
MODE
LP
LPBP
FR
LP HP
X OVER
LEVEL
0.25v
8v
LEVEL
0.25v
8v 10
15
25
50
140
280
1K
HP
FUNCTION
MONO ST
PWR
APEC
PRT 1/2 3/4
X OVER
LP/BP HP
REMOTE
USE INPUTS
3+4
CH 1+2
CH 3+4
+
+
+
TWEETERS
MIDRANGE
TYP SETTING
4KHz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
TYP SETTING
4KHz
PWR APEC PRT
REMOTE
+
LINE OUT LINE IN
1
2
MODE LEVEL
MASTER
SLAVE
0.25v
8v
X OVER
LP/BP
HP
LP HP
40 230
55
75
120
180
210
10
19
29
52
95
120
150
BAL
UNBAL
GND REM BATT+ +
ADP 1200.1
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2 OHM MINIMUM
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
SEE SPEC PAGE
TYP SETTING
10-40Hz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
+
CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1

ADP 1500.6
1) Set BAL/UNBAL switch to suit the source. DO NOT set to unbalanced if using a head unit
which has BTL outputs. Please refer to Page 27 for details on how to do this.
2) Channels 1+2 have two modes of operation.
Full range: Set the X OVER switch to FR and the crossover is bypassed.
High Pass: Set the X OVER switch to HP and the High Pass crossover is active.
3) Channels 3+4 have five modes of operation.
Full range: Set the X OVER switch to FR and all crossovers are bypassed..
High Pass: Set the X OVER switch to HP and the High Pass crossover is active
Low Pass: Set the X OVER switch to LP and the Low Pass crossover is active
Band Pass: Set the X OVER switch to LP and the MODE switch to BP and both High and Low
Pass crossovers are active.
Copy 5/6: Set the MODE switch to COPY 5/6. In this mode, the signals from Ch 5+6 are fed into
the Low Pass crossover of Ch 3+4. Whatever settings are done for Ch 5+6 WILL be duplicated
by Ch 3+4 BUT the Low Pass crossover of Ch 3+4 is still in circuit. This mode of operation is
intended to allow Ch 3+4 to duplicate Ch 5+6 when Ch 5+6 are set in Low Pass mode driving
sub woofers. The Low Pass crossover of Ch 3_4 is then set to 4KHz to remove it from the
passband set by the crossover sof Ch 5+6.
4) Channels 5+6 have four modes of operation
Full range: Set the X OVER switch to FR and all crossovers are bypassed..
High Pass: Set the X OVER switch to HP and the High Pass crossover is active
Low Pass: Set the X OVER switch to LP and the Low Pass crossover is active
Band Pass: Set the X OVER switch to LP and the MODE switch to BP and both High and Low
Pass crossovers are active.
5) The FUNCTION switch when set to MONO mixes the signals of channels 5+6 to mono, feeds
these to the main amplifiers and allows the use of the remote port. This is typically used when
the 1500.6 is used where Ch 5+6 are running sub woofers.
6) The switch labeled INPUT SELECT allows the use of a two, four or six channel source.
In position “6” the amplifier is a six in, six out configuration.
In position “4” the amplifier is a 4 in, 6 out configuration. Ch 1-4 feed their respective outputs
and Ch 5+6 receive a mixed mono signal from Ch 1+3 and 2+4 respectively.
In position “2” the amplifier is a 2in, 6 out configuration. Ch 1 input feeds Ch 3 and 5 and Ch 2
input feeds Ch 4 and 6.
Typical modes of operation of the ADP1500.6
A) All channels in FR mode and an outboard DSP processor is used.
B) Ch 1+2 and 3+4 set to HP mode driving four component speakers with Ch 5+6 driving subs.
C) Ch 1+2 set to HP mode driving two component speakers and Ch 3-6 driving subs (See “copy
5/6” above.
D) Ch 1+2 in HP mode driving tweeters, Ch 3+4 in BP mode driving midrange and Ch 5+6
driving subs.
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ADP 1500.6
System One
Ch 1+2 and 3+4 set to HP mode driving four component speakers with Ch 5+6 driving subs.
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5
3
1
PWR
APEC
PRT
1/2
3/4
5/6 LEVEL
0.25v
8v
HP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
FR
HP LP BP
HP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
LP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
50
80
120
240
500
700
1K 10
15
25
50
140
280
1K
FR
LP HP
0.25v
8v
LEVEL
6
24
6
4
2
X OVER
X OVER MODE INPUT SELECT
HP
LP
LEVEL
ST
MN
LP
BP
MODE
FR
LP HP
X OVER FUNCTION
0.25v
8v
CH 1+2 CH 3+4
CH 5+6
5/6
COPY
LP
LP
HU Outputs
REMOTE OUTREMOTE OUT
To amplifier’s inputs
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
TYP SETTING
10-40Hz
THE “FUNCTION” SWITCH
MAY BE SET TO MN or ST
DEPENDING ON THE REQUIREMENT
OF THE REMOTE PORT
IF ONLY TWO INPUTS ARE USED THEN
SET THE “INPUT SELECT” TO “2”
GND REM BATT+
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2 OHM MINIMUM/CHANNEL
OR 4 OHM/BRIDGED PAIR
ADP 1500.6
BRIDGE
1234
++
6
5
+
BRIDGE BRIDGE
1234 6
5
+
+
+
BATTERY
FUSE AT
BATTERY
100A
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
SEE SPEC PAGE
+
THE SUB WOOFER IS SHOWN
CONNECTED BRIDGED CH 5+6
TWO SUBS MAY OF COURSE BE
CONNECTED EACH TO Ch 5 AND Ch 6
MINIMUM IMPEDANCE PER WOOFER
IS 2 OHM
MINIMUM IMPEDANCE
IS 4 OHMS IN BRIDGE
MODE
CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1

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5
3
1
PWR
APEC
PRT
1/2
3/4
5/6 LEVEL
0.25v
8v
HP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
FR
HP LP BP
HP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
LP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
50
80
120
240
500
700
1K 10
15
25
50
140
280
1K
FR
LP HP
0.25v
8v
LEVEL
6
24
6
4
2
X OVER
X OVER MODE INPUT SELECT
HP
LP
LEVEL
ST
MN
LP
BP
MODE
FR
LP HP
X OVER FUNCTION
0.25v
8v
CH 1+2 CH 3+4
CH 5+6
5/6
COPY
LP
LP
HU Outputs
REMOTE OUTREMOTE OUT
To amplifier’s inputs
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
TYP SETTING
4KHz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
TYP SETTING
10-40Hz
THE “FUNCTION” SWITCH
MAY BE SET TO MN or ST
DEPENDING ON THE REQUIREMENT
OF THE REMOTE PORT
IF ONLY TWO INPUTS ARE USED THEN
SET THE “INPUT SELECT” TO “2”
GND REM BATT+
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2 OHM MINIMUM/CHANNEL
OR 4 OHM/BRIDGED PAIR
ADP 1500.6
BRIDGE
1234
++
6
5
+
BRIDGE BRIDGE
1234 6
5
+
+
+
BATTERY
FUSE AT
BATTERY
100A
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
SEE SPEC PAGE
+
THE SUB WOOFERS ARE SHOWN
CONNECTED BRIDGED.
FOUR SUBS MAY OF COURSE BE
CONNECTED EACH TO Ch 3,4,5 & 6
MINIMUM IMPEDANCE PER WOOFER
IS 2 OHM
MINIMUM IMPEDANCE
IS 4 OHMS IN BRIDGE
MODE
+
Channels 1+2 set to HP mode driving two component speakers and channels
3-6 driving either two woofers in bridge mode (as shown) or four woofers, one on
each of channels 3, 4, 5 and 6.
System Two
CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1
ADP1500.6

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5
3
1
PWR
APEC
PRT
1/2
3/4
5/6 LEVEL
0.25v
8v
HP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
FR
HP LP BP
HP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
LP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
50
80
120
240
500
700
1K 10
15
25
50
140
280
1K
FR
LP HP
0.25v
8v
LEVEL
6
24
6
4
2
X OVER
X OVER MODE INPUT SELECT
HP
LP
LEVEL
ST
MN
LP
BP
MODE
FR
LP HP
X OVER FUNCTION
0.25v
8v
CH 1+2 CH 3+4
CH 5+6
5/6
COPY
LP
LP
HU Outputs
REMOTE OUTREMOTE OUT
To amplifier’s inputs
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
TYP SETTING
4KHz
TYP SETTING
4KHz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
TYP SETTING
10-40Hz
THE “FUNCTION” SWITCH
MAY BE SET TO MN or ST
DEPENDING ON THE REQUIREMENT
OF THE REMOTE PORT
GND REM BATT+
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
2 OHM MINIMUM/CHANNEL
OR 4 OHM/BRIDGED PAIR
ADP 1500.6
BRIDGE
1234
++
6
5
+
BRIDGE BRIDGE
1234 6
5
+
+
+
BATTERY
FUSE AT
BATTERY
100A
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
SEE SPEC PAGE
+
MINIMUM IMPEDANCE
IS 4 OHMS IN BRIDGE
MODE
Channels 1+2 set to HP mode driving tweeters.
Channels 3+4 in BP mode driving midrange.
Channels 5+5 in LP mode driving woofers.
System Three
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
THE SUB WOOFER IS SHOWN
CONNECTED BRIDGED CH 5+6
TWO SUBS MAY OF COURSE BE
CONNECTED EACH TO Ch 5 AND Ch 6
MINIMUM IMPEDANCE PER WOOFER
IS 2 OHM
CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1
ADP1500.6

ADMP 500.1
1) Set BAL/UNBAL switch to suit the source. DO NOT set to unbalanced if using a head unit
which has BTL outputs.
2) Set High and Low Pass crossovers to suit the woofer
3) Set the X OVER switch to HP for the Low Pass crossover to be bypassed. This function is
used for systems with DSP.
4) Set the X OVER switch to LP/BP so that the Low Pass crossover is active
5) Set the LEVEL control to suit the signal source’s output level.
6) The easiest way to set the LEVEL control is to set the volume control of the signal source to
about 86-90% of it’s maximum and then whilst playing your favourite CD, set the LEVEL control
until the APEC LED just flashes on the loudest peaks.
7) Set the MODE switch to master.
8) If the remote level controller is used, set the LEVEL control close to fully CW.
9) Connect the woofer(s) to the speaker outputs making sure that the MINIMUM speaker
impedance is 2 ohms.
Single amplifier driving one or two woofers
HU Outputs
To amplifier’s inputs
REMOTE OUTREMOTE OUT
BATTERY
FUSE AT
BATTERY
50A
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
SEE SPEC PAGE
Page 15
+
TYP SETTING
10-40Hz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
REMOTE
1
2
INPUTS
BALANCEDUNBALANCED
10
19
28
50
94
120
150
40
55
80
125
185
215
240
0.25v
8v
MODE
HPLP/BP
LP HP LEVEL
APEC PROT
PWR
INPUTS
ADMP 500.1
2 OHM MINIMUM
GNDBATT REM
+
CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1

ADMP 200.2
1) Set BAL/UNBAL switch to suit the source. DO NOT set to unbalanced if using a head unit
which has BTL outputs. Please refer to page 28 on how to do this.
The amplifier has four modes of operation.
A) Set the MODE switch to HP, set the multiplier switch to x1, set the HP crossover to 10Hz and
the amplifier runs effectively in full range.
B) Set the MODE switch to HP, set the HP crossover to a higher frequency setting, set the
multiplier switch in or out depending on the high pass crossover frequency desired and the
amplifier runs in High Pass mode.
C) Set the X OVER switch to LP/BP so that the Low Pass crossover is active as well.
Setting the HP crossover to 10Hz allows the amplifier to run in Low Pass.
Setting the HP crossover between 10-40Hz introduces a sub sonic filter.
Setting the FUNCTION switch to MN mixes the two channels to mono and allows the REMOTE
port to function.
D) Setting the LP and HP crossovers to suitable frequencies allows the amplifier to operate in
bandpass mode to drive midrange drivers in a multiway system.
5) Set the LEVEL control to suit the signal source’s output level.
6) The easiest way to set the LEVEL control is to set the volume control of the signal source to
about 86-90% of it’s maximum and then whilst playing your favourite CD, set the LEVEL control
until the APEC LED just flashes on the loudest peaks.
7) Set the MODE switch to master.
8) If the remote level controller is used, set the LEVEL control close to fully CW.
The diagram below shows the ADMP200.2 connected for sub woofer operation.
HU Outputs
To amplifier’s inputs
REMOTE OUTREMOTE OUT
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
SEE SPEC PAGE
Page 16
TYP SETTING
10-40Hz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
REMOTE
ADMP 200.2
1
2
0.25v
8v
LEVEL
10
20
32
65
150
240
400
HP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
LP OUT = x1
IN = x10
HPLP/BP
MODE
STMN
FUNCTION
PWR
APEC
PROT
CH 2
CH 1
BRIDGE
2 OHM MINIMUM
PER CHANNEL
OR
4 OHM BRIDGED
GNDBATT REM
++
BATTERY
FUSE AT
BATTERY
50A
+
MINIMUM SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE IS 4 OHM
ONE WOOFER PER CHANNEL
MAY BE USED INSTEAD OF A
SINGLE BRIDGED DRIVER
CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1CD 1

ADMP 400.4
1) Set BAL/UNBAL switch to suit the source. DO NOT set to unbalanced if using a head unit
which has BTL outputs. Please refer to page 29 on how to do this.
Channels 1+2 have three modes of operation.
A) Set the MODE switch to FR and these channels run in full range with the LEVEL control
being active.
B) Set the MODE switch to HP and these channels run in High Pass mode.
C) Set the MODE switch to COPY 3+4 and channels 1+2 will follow all settings of channels 3+4
except that the two LEVEL controls will be independent.
Channels 3+4 have four modes of operation.
A) Set the MODE switch to HP and set the frequency to 10Hz. The channels now run effectively
in full range.
B) Setting the HP crossover to a frequency higher than 10Hz allows these channels to operate
in High Pass mode.
C) Set the MODE switch to LP/BP, set the High Pass crossover to 10Hz and set the Low Pass
crossover to the desired frequency and these channels operate in Low Pass mode.
D) Setting the High Pass crossover to a higher frequency than 10Hz allows these channels to
operate in Band Pass mode.
E) Setting the FUNCTION switch to MN, mixes the 3+3 signals to mono and invokes the remote
port.
2) Set the LEVEL controls to suit the signal source’s output level.
3) The easiest way to set the LEVEL control is to set the volume control of the signal source to
about 85-90% of it’s maximum and then whilst playing your favourite CD, set the LEVEL control
until the APEC LED just flashes on the loudest peaks.
4) If the remote level controller is used, set the LEVEL control close to fully CW.
5) The ADMP400.4 can be set up as a higher powered two channel amplifier. Set the MODE
switch of Ch 1+2 to COPY 3+4. Set the crossovers on ch 3+4 to suit your application and
connect the two speakers to the terminals marked “ BRIDGE” on the rear panel.
As an example setting ch 3+4 to HP allows either high power full range operation with HP set to
10Hz.
Setting the MODE switch to LP/BP and setting the HP crossover at between 10Hz-50Hz (Now
functions as a subsonic crossover) and the LP to an appropriate frequency allows the amplifier
to drive a pair of sub woofers.
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ADMP 400.4
The diagram below shows the ADMP400.4 set up to drive four component speakers
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HU Outputs
REMOTE OUTREMOTE OUT
To amplifier’s inputs
CD 1CD 1
MODE
REMOTE LEVEL LP HPMN ST
FUNCTION
HPLP/BP
0.25v
8v 55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K 10
15
25
50
140
280
1K
13
2 4
LEVEL
0.25v
8v
HP
55
85
140
300
750
1.5K
4K
ADMP 400.4
FR HP COPY3+4
MODE
CH 1+2
CH 3+4
APEC
CH1/2 CH3/4
GNDBATT REM
BRIDGE
POWER
PROTECT
2 OHM MINIMUM
PER CHANNEL
OR
4 OHM BRIDGED
BRIDGE
1234
++
++
1234
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
Active controls & switch positions
are shown in RED
BATTERY
FUSE AT
BATTERY
50A
FUSE AT
AMPLIFIER
SEE SPEC PAGE
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz
TYP SETTING
70-100Hz