Aquatic AQ-AD600.4 User manual
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USER / INSTALLATION MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
4/3/2 CHANNEL WATERPROOF AMPLIFIER
AQ-AD600.4
WATERPROOF AMPLIFIER with
1 Important Information...............................................................................................
1.1 Using Your Amplifier..............................................................................................
1.2 Shockwave Technology..........................................................................................
2 Getting Started...........................................................................................................
2.1 Contents..............................................................................................................
2.2 Key Features.........................................................................................................
3 Installation.................................................................................................................
3.1 Installation Precautions........................................................................................
4 Input Wiring................................................................................................................
4.1 Input Wiring.........................................................................................................
5 4 Channel Mode........................................................................................................
5.1 Input Settings......................................................................................................
5.2 Power & Speaker Wiring.......................................................................................
6 3 Channel Mode........................................................................................................
6.1 Input Settings......................................................................................................
6.2 Power & Speaker Wiring.......................................................................................
7 Bridged Mode............................................................................................................
7.1 Input Settings......................................................................................................
7.2 Power & Speaker Wiring.......................................................................................
8 Specifications & Dimensions......................................................................................
8.1 Specifications.......................................................................................................
8.2Dimensions...........................................................................................................
9 Warranty Information.................................................................................................
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Congratulations on your purchase of an Aquatic AV AQ-AD600.4 Amplifier. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to bring you the highest level of performance and quality, and will
afford you years of listening pleasure. Thank you for making Aquatic AV your choice for marine
audio entertainment!
Working safely with your battery
Disconnect the negative battery terminal before doing any electrical work. Always disconnect the
negative (–) battery post first, followed by the positive (+), and when it’s time to go back together,
connect the positive (+) post first, followed by the negative (–). This can minimize the chance
of sparks and voltage spikes, and is a good general practice when dealing with any DC electrical
system.
Grounding
Bad grounds under are the number one cause of problem installs.
Always use the shortest length of ground wire possible between chassis ground and the amplifier.
Never use a ground wire longer than the one we provide.
The ground wire and power wire are equally important; if either one of them is compromised, the
amplifier’s performance will degrade or cease to function.
Fuses
Always install a master fuse within 12” of the battery for any additional equipment added to your
installations electrical system. The mini-fuse installed on the main amplifier only protects the
internal circuitry, not the wiring. In the event of a short, failure to install a fuse near the battery
can cause damage to your electrical system or the possibility of fire.
Speaker Polarity
The way speaker wires are marked for polarity (+/–) varies from brand to brand. Some manufactur-
ers use the stripe as positive (+), while others use the stripe as negative (–). Be sure to check the
documentation of each component you’re dealing with before making connections.
Cutting Cables
Always route wires and cables safely, avoiding sharp edges and burrs along the way. Use wire loom
when possible. Check for proper length to both termination points, knowing where each compo-
nent mounts, before you cut anything.
1.1 Using Your Amplifier
Important Information 4/3/2 Channel Waterproof Amplifier AQ-AD600.4
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Aquatic AV’s Shockwave Technology brings together outstanding sound quality, high performance
characteristics and unprecedented reliability into a single amplifier.
Protected against water and dust with an Ingress Protection rating of IP65 means you can literally
hose down our Shockwave Technology amplifiers thanks to a number of unique features exclusive
to Aquatic AV.
Conformal coated circuit boards protect the smallest components from any humidty or atmos-
pheric moisture, while custom molded grommets around cable extrusions and gaskets between all
meeting points eliminate any chance of water or dust intrusion. Aluminium and Stainless Steel
are used in chassis construction eliminating any risk of rust or corrosion.
Designed to support the widest variety of applications, Shockwave Technology amplifiers operate
both 4ohm and 2ohm speaker configurations.
Shockwave Technology incorporates Digital IC’s with specially designed low-noise circuitry to
produce high-quality, true sound reproduction from any source. The technology used also reduces
unwanted EMI ( Electromagnetic Interference), which can cause noise in your audio system.
Using gold plated RCA’s and high quality connectors ensures the best possible listening experi-
ence.
Digital amplifiers are much more efficient than traditional amplifiers; producing less heat, lower-
ing power consumption, reducing strain on batteries and charging systems.
Shockwave Technology amplifiers combine all these features into a single, compact unit and when
compared with the competition, still make considerable reductions in both size and weight!
Aquatic AV’s Shockwave Technology is now the only sensible amplifier solution for wet, dusty or
harsh environments.
1.2 Shockwave Technology
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Aquatic AV understands that amplifiers are placed in many different kinds of installations, so
we have included an input sensitivity control to help you integrate the amplifier into your system
regardless of the nature of your input source, and features both high pass and low pass
crossovers.
Aquatic AV marine amplifiers are constructed using a special corrosion resistant coating on the
printed circuit board to prevent damage from the high humidity.
In order to prevent the intrusion of water into the amplifier enclosure, we have provided the
connections at the end of waterproof wires/cables, and tightly grommeted the wires as they pass
through the end panels. An additional important and unique component is the rubber pad which
seals all control openings.
When first unpacking your new amplifier please check first that the package contains all of the
items below. If something is missing, contact the store where you purchased the product.
• 4/3/2 channel waterproof amplifier
• Output cable with connector
• Four (4) Stainless Steel mounting screws
• Owner’s Manual
2.1 Contents
• Maximum Power 4x 150 Watts (2 Ohms)
• Bridged Power 2x 300W (4 Ohms)
• Power and Protection LED
• Line Inputs
• Bridgeable / Trimode Operation
• Variable Gain Controls (200mV to 4V)
• Variable Low Pass Crossover & Fixed High Pass Crossover
• Up to +18dB Variable Bass Boost
• PCB with Conformal Coating
• Waterproof IP65
• Hardwired Input / Output and Speaker Cables
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 76dB
2.2 Key Features
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Before you drill or cut any holes, investigate your vessel’s layout very carefully. Take special care
when you work near the gas tank, fuel lines, hydraulic lines and electrical wiring.
Never operate the amplifier when it is unmounted. Attach all audio system components securely
within the amplifier to prevent damage, especially in an accident.
Do not mount this amplifier so that wire connections are unprotected, in a pinched condition, in
contact with any metal surfaces in your marine vessel, or likely to be damaged by nearby objects.
Before making or breaking power connections in your system, disconnect the marine vessel bat-
tery. confirm that your head unit or other equipment is turned off while connecting the input jacks
and speaker terminals.
If you need to replace the power fuse, replace it only with a fuse identical to that supplied with
the amplifier. Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage to your audio system
or your amplifier which is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
3.1 Installation Precautions
The AQ-AD600.4 amplifier requires all four RCA inputs to be connected to provide correct
operation. When the amplifier is used in conjunction with a stereo source where only two RCA
outputs are available, please use RCA ‘Y-connectors’ to allow all four inputs to be connected.
Always use high-quality RCA cables for best audio performance.
4.1 Input Wiring
Stereo with 4x RCA Outputs (Front & Rear)
Front
Rear
Stereo with 2x RCA Outputs (Left & Right)
Left
Right
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Input Wiring
5.1 Input Settings
Red
Red
White
Black
CH1
CH2
CH4
CH3
5.2 Power & Speaker Wiring
4 Channel Mode
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Power and Speaker Wiring
BLUE
VIOLET
VIOLET / BLACK
If connecting to a stereo source where only two RCA outputs are available,
please use RCA ‘Y-connectors’ to allow all four amplifier inputs to be connected.
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Red
Red
White
Black
CH1
CH2
CH4
CH3
3 Channel Mode operation allows you to connect this amplifier to one pair of main speakers on
channels 1 & 2, plus a subwoofer on output channels 3 & 4. The main speakers will operate in
STEREO while the subwoofer simultaneously operates in MONO.
To set the amplifier to run in this mode, put the crossover switch in the FULL position.
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4 OHMS
SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE
4 OHMS
6.2 Power & Speaker Wiring
6.1 Input Settings
If connecting to a stereo source where only two RCA outputs are available,
please use RCA ‘Y-connectors’ to allow all four amplifier inputs to be connected.
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Red
Red
White
Black
CH1
CH2
CH4
CH3
Bridged Mode operation allows you to connect a subwoofer on a single pair of output channels,
so a maximum of two subwoofers can be run from the amplifier. The subwoofer will operate in
MONO.
7.1 Input Settings
7.2 Power & Speaker Wiring
Bridged Mode
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Power and Speaker Wiring
BLUE
GREY
WHITE / BLACK
VIOLET
GREEN / BLACK
If connecting to a stereo source where only two RCA outputs are available,
please use RCA ‘Y-connectors’ to allow all four amplifier inputs to be connected.
Bridged Mode 4/3/2 Channel Waterproof Amplifier AQ-AD600.4
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Type......................................................................
Waterproof.............................................................
Input Channels.......................................................
Output Channels.....................................................
Output Impedance (per channel)..............................
Power Output (max) @ 4 Ohms, 10% THD................
Power Output (max) @ 2 Ohms, 10% THD................
Power Output - bridged @ 8 Ohms, 10% THD...........
Power Output - bridged @ 4 Ohms, 10% THD...........
Frequency Response...............................................
Input Sensitivity.....................................................
Dimensions (HxWxD)..............................................
Additional Features.................................................
Class D Digital Amplifier
Yes IP65
4x RCA
4/3/2
2 Ohms / 4 Ohms
400W (4x 100W)
600W (4x 150W)
2x 200W
2x 300W
15Hz - 25,000Hz
200mv to 4V
53.6 x 200 x 154mm
Gold Plated Connectors
8.1 Specifications
8.2 Dimensions
53.6mm
200mm
154mm
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Aquatic AV offers a limited warranty of our products on the following terms:
Length of warranty
2 years on audio systems, electronics, speakers, and accessories (receipt required).
Coverage
This warranty covers only the original purchaser of a Aquatic AV product purchased from an
authorized Aquatic AV dealer in the United States. In order to receive service, the purchaser must
provide Aquatic AV with a copy of the receipt stating the customer name, dealer name, product
purchased and date of purchase.
Defective products
Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced (with a
product deemed to be equivalent) at Aquatic AV’s discretion.
What is not covered
Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper operations, theft. Any cost or expense related to
the removal or reinstallation of product. Service performed by anyone other than an authorized
Aquatic AV service center. Any product with the serial number or tamper labels defaced, altered,
or removed. Subsequent damage to other components. Any product not purchased from an au-
thorized Aquatic AV dealer.
Limit on implied warranties
Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in
duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above. Some states do not allow limita-
tions on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is author-
ized to assume for Aquatic AV any other liability in connection with the sale of the product.
How to obtain service
You must obtain a return material authorization number (RMA) to return any product to Aquatic
AV. You are responsible for shipping charges of returned products to Aquatic AV.
Please record the model and serial number[s] of your equipment in the space provided below as
your permanent record and will assist us with your factory warranty coverage. These numbers can
be found on the underside of the amplifier.
Model number[s]: Serial number[s]:
Product design and specification subject to change without notice. E&OE.
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E-mail: info@aquaticav.com
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International: +1 408 559 1668
Fax: +1 408 559 0125
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