DS18 CANDY-MICRO2 User manual

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Dear Valued Customer:
Thank you for purchasing the DS18 CANDY-MICRO2.
This Hi-Fi power amplier will satisfy any demands regarding
sound reproduction in your car. With its impressive deep-
bass power reserves, low harmonic content, and neutral
reproduction, it takes car Hi-Fi to new heights. The amplier
includes features such as, low operating current, rapid
switching capabilities, and excellent temperature stability.
Experience and enjoy how this high tech machine perfectly
reproduces magnicent sound!
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BEFORE THE CONNECTION
For professional installation of a sound system , appropriate wiring
kits are available in car audio retail stores. Attend the sufcient prole
section (at least 25 mm2), the suitable fuse rating and the conductivity
of the cables when you purchase your wiring kit. Clean and remove rust-
streaked and oxidized areas on the contact points of the battery and
the ground connection. Make sure that all screws are screwed on tight
after the installation because loose connections may cause malfunctions,
insufcient power supply and interferences.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION
CANDY-MICRO2
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POWER
STEREO
INPUT LEVEL
BRIDGED
MONO
MODE
AUX
INPUT
BRIDGED
MONO
HIGH
INPUT
INPUT
HIGH
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
REM + 12V
GND GND
+ R -
+ L -
+ R -
+ L -
+
AUX HIGH
-
GAIN
MIN MAX
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GND
Connect this GROUND terminal with a suitable contact
ground point on the vehicle’s chassis. The ground wire
must be as short as possible and must be connected to a
blank metallic point at the vehicle’s chassis. Ensure that this
ground point has a stable and safe electric connection to the
negative “-”pole of the battery. Check this ground wire from
the battery to the ground point if possible and enforce it, if
required. Use a ground wire with a sufcient cross section
and the same size like the plus (+12V) power supply wire.
REM
Connect the turn-on signal (e.g. automatic antenna) or the
turn-on remote signal of your headunit with the REM-terminal
of the amplier. Use a suitable cable with a sufcient cross
section (0.5 mm2). Thereby the amplier will turn on or off
automatically with your headunit.
BATT+12V
Connect the BATT +12V-terminal with the +12V pole of
the vehicle’s battery. Use a suitable cable with a sufcient
cross section and install a additional in-line fuse. For safety
reasons the distance between the fuseblock and the battery
must be shorter than 30 cm. Do not install the fuse into the
fuseblock until the installation is completed.
The GAIN (LEVEL INPUT) controller adjusts the input
sensitivity of the amplier to align the audio signal from the
head unit. The input sensitivity is adjustable from 0.28 to
6.1 Volts.
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CANDY-MICRO2
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POWER
STEREO
MODE
INPUT LEVEL
BRIDGED
MONO
AUX
INPUT
BRIDGED
MONO
HIGH
INPUT
INPUT
HIGH
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
REM + 12V
GND GND
+ R -
+ L -
+ R -
+ L -
+
AUX HIGH
-
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FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
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POWER: If the POWER LED lights up, the amplier is ready
for operation.
The STEREO and MONO BRIDGED switch selects the
required operation mode of the amplier on the STEREO or
MONO BRIDGED.
AUX INPUT: comes with an auxiliary stereo signal input to
connect an external source, mp3 player, audio sources. Input
sensitivity is adjustable from 0.28 to 6.1 V RMS.
INPUT LEVEL: The INPUT LEVEL switch selects the required
operation mode of the amplier on the AUX or HIGH.
CONNECTION: The High Input is suitable to connect the
amplier inputs with speaker wires, if your headunit is not
equipped with pre amplier RCA outputs. Never use the
High Level Input and the RCA inputs at the same time.

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HIGH
INPUT
INPUT
HIGH
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
REM + 12V
1: Black GND
2: Black GND
3:Green Black OUTPUT L-
4:Green OUTPUT L+
5: White Black INPUT L-
6: White INPUT L+
7: Grey INPUT R+
8: Grey Black INPUT R-
9: Purple OUTPUT R+
10: Purple Black OUTPUT R-
11: Orange REM
12: Red +12V
GND GND
+ R -
+ L -
+ R -
+ L -
CORRECTOR WIRING DIAGRAM

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CANDY-MICRO2
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POWER
STEREO
INPUT LEVEL
BRIDGED
MONO
MODE
AUX
INPUT
BRIDGED
MONO
HIGH
INPUT
INPUT
HIGH
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
REM + 12V
GND GND
+ R -
+ L -
+ R -
+ L -
+
AUX HIGH
-
MODE AUX HIGH
INPUT LEVEL
STEREO
MP3 PLAYER
AUXILIARY STEREO
PREAMPLIFIER SOURCE
AUXILIARY STEREO
PREAMPLIFIER SOURCE
PRE OUT
RADIO OUT
BRIDGED
MONO
CANDY-MICRO2
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POWER
STEREO
INPUT LEVEL
BRIDGED
MONO
MODE
AUX
INPUT
BRIDGED
MONO
HIGH
INPUT
INPUT
HIGH
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
REM + 12V
GND GND
+ R -
+ L -
+ R -
+ L -
+
AUX HIGH
-
MODE AUX HIGH
INPUT LEVEL
STEREO BRIDGED
MONO
AUX INPUT
Auxiliary analog
stereo signal.
Sensitivity is
adjustable from 0.28
to 6.1 V RMS.

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CANDY-MICRO2
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POWER
STEREO
INPUT LEVEL
BRIDGED
MONO
MODE
AUX
INPUT
BRIDGED
MONO
HIGH
INPUT
INPUT
HIGH
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
REM + 12V
GND GND
+ R -
+ L -
+ R -
+ L -
+
AUX HIGH
-
MODE AUX HIGH
INPUT LEVEL
STEREO BRIDGED
MONO
CANDY-MICRO2
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POWER
STEREO
INPUT LEVEL
BRIDGED
MONO
MODE
AUX
INPUT
BRIDGED
MONO
HIGH
INPUT
INPUT
HIGH
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
REM + 12V
GND GND
+ R -
+ L -
+ R -
+ L -
+
AUX HIGH
-
MODE AUX HIGH
INPUT LEVEL
STEREO BRIDGED
MONO
Loudspeaker left
2-8 Ohms
Mono Bridged
4-16 Ohms
Loudspeaker right
2-8 Ohms
INTERCONNECTION EXAMPLE
• Connect the left or right speakers with the speaker outputs by using
appropriate wires.
• Ensure by any means, that the total impedance load of all speakers is
not lower than 2 ohms. Too low impedance causes high temperature and
will shut down the amplier operation.
• Always ensure the correct polarity of the speakers. The interchange of
plus and minus can cause a total loss of bass playback and could damage
the speakers.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Channels 2CH
Watts on 4 Ohms 2 x 65W
Watts on 2 Ohms 2 x 80W
Watts on 4 Ohms mono bridged 1 x 160W
Frequency Range-3dB 19Hz~39kHz
Signal To Noise Ratio >80dB
THD&Noise <0.1%
Input Sensitivity 0.28V - 6. 1V
Speaker Impedance 2-16 Ohm
Fuse Size External Recommended 20A
Dimensions (LxHxW) mm 84 x 39 x 124
CANDY-micro 2
3.5 x 1.5 x 4.9 Inches