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THANKYOU
Thank you for choosing Earthquake Sound's line of mini D amplifiers, the best way
to enhance your factory mobile audio system. With proper installation and
responsible listening, your amplifier(s) will give you years of near perfect sound
reproduction.
We strongly recommend you to have your new amplifier(s) installed by an
authorized Earthquake Sound dealer. Installation professionals employed by your
dealer have the correct tools and knowledge to install your amplifier(s) neatly and
successfully. Also, when your new products are installed by an authorized dealer,
your products will include a ONE (1) YEAR
L1MITED WARRANTY. Ifyou choose to
perform your own installation, your warranty will be subject to further limitations.
Dealer policies on handling warranty requests mayvary from one dealer tothe next.
Please read the warranty information (Iocated at the end of this booklet) in its
entirety and usegoodjudgementwhen making these vital decisions.
TABLE OF CONTENT5
Our Thank You. 2
Cautions and Advisories 2
Introduction............................ ........................... 3
Features and Functions 4- 5
Installations and Adjustments:
Wiring Preparation and Configurations... 6- 9
Amplifier Settings...................................
10- 11
Specifications................................... 12- 13
One (1)YearWarranty Guidelines........................ 14- 15
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INTRODUCING mini D nmpurlERS
The mini D amplifier series is the most efficient c1ass D series ever made, running
cool as they deliverunbelievable power despite
oftheir compactsize.
Designed with the patented Optical Control Circuitry, each mini D amplifier comes
with a built in protection fuse which can handle 1 to
4-0hm loads (it is most efficient
in
2-0hm installation). Furthermore, the amplifier will automatically resets once the
protection circuit is triggered, unless the problem persists. Equipped with soft
clipping circuitry, these amps will not produce any audible distortion when
c1ipped by
10%.
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The mini D amplifier series has a built in pre-amplifier that allows users to custom
design the frequency response and shape to their requirement. The pre-amplifier
stage includesthe following features:
Bass Boost-available on the D2000and D2500 modelsonly
The bass boost allows you to selectthe center frequency that you want to
boost as well as the quantity. For most application, the best setting is at %
turn (2o'clock position).
Variable Subsonic Filter
Subsonic filters are often used to protect speakers from harmful low
frequencies and DC voltage. Often clipped low frequencies could have
the same effect as that of DC input. The best setting for most system is at
30Hz Highpass.
LPF (LowPass Filter)
Often mistaken as crossover, the LPF is used to filter out unwanted mid
and high frequencies, leaving the woofer to response to low frequencies.
For most subwoofer application, the best crossing point is about %turn (2
o'c1ockposition).
Gain Control
Gain control regulates the amplifier'ssensitivity to match the signaIoutput
voltage of the audio source/head unit. It is not a volume control. The mini
Damplifiers have gain controls that are extremelysensitive and therefore,
should be adjusted with caution. When set at MIN, it will need 4V to clip
these amplifiers. But with a mere '/4 turn, the amplifiers can clip with only
0.5V.
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mini D ImpUri!. FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES
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CD POWER LED: When lit up,the amplifier isfunctioning properly.
(]) PROTECTION LED: When lit up upon powering on, the amplifier may be in self-
test mode. Ifthis LED stays on, shut down the amplifier and locate what may
have triggered the amplifier to protection mode. If problem persists, cali us
for further assistance.
@ REMOTE SUB LEVEL: Used to adjust the amplifier's bass output fram a
location ofyour choice.
8) RCA INPUT: Low level inputs with range of O.1V to 5V RMS. Be sure to use a
HIGH LOW LEVELadaptor ifthehear unit has only speakeroutput.
®BRIDGE IN/OUT: Used when linking 2 amplifiers together. The BRIDGE 11\1
receives signal from the master amplifier and should only be used when the
amplifier is the slave amplifier (ali functions of the slave amplifier will be
adjusted by the master amplifier). The BRIDGE OUT sends signal to the
slave amplifier and should only be used when the amplifier is the master
amplifier. Note that both bridged amplifiers must be of the same model
with minimum impedanceis 2-0hm .
®GAIN CONTROL: Set based on the head unit's output voltage. Note,this is not
a volume control. Always start at the MIN and slowly increase the gain.
Stop as soon as distortion is heard then lower the gain until the distortion
disappearand only c1ear sound is produced.
(]) LPF (LOW PASS FILTER): Used to filter out unwanted mid and high
frequencies.
®SUBSONIC FILTER: Used to protect the speakers from harmful low
frequencies and DC Voltage. The best setting for most system is at 30Hz (2
o'clock position).
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mini D omPlirlERFUNCTIONS AND FEATURES
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® FREQUENCYAOJUST: Used to adjustthe boosted centerfrequency. The best
setting for most system is at ~turn (2 o'clock position). Available on the
D2000 and D2500 modelsonly.
@ BASS BOOST: Used to add o -12dB to the chosen centerfrequency .Again, the
best setting for mostsystem is at
~ turn (2 o'clock position).Available on the
D2000 and D2500 modelsonly.
@ SPEAKER CONNECTION: These terminals have been internally
bridged/jumped. When connecting to both sets of terminals, there is a 2-
Ohm minimumimpedance
per terminaI.
@ FUSE: Used as an added protection from damaging excessive current. Be sure
to use the proper fuse in your installation. Please refer to page 12 of this
manual for the proper fuse rating. Note that the
02000 and 02500 reguire
extemal fuses.
@ +12V BATTERY TERMINAL: Connect to battery positive (+) using a 4 gauge
cable.
@ REMOTE TERMINAL: Connect remote cable to the head unit's remote
terminaI. If multiple amplifiers are installed in the same system, additional
relays may be necessary.
®GROUNO TERMINAL: Connect to vehicle's chassis/ground using a short 4
gauge cable (2 feet maximumin length).
NOTE: Be sure to follow the wiring preparations/guidelines as Iisted on the next
page to ensure properinstallation.
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mini D nmpurlER WIRING PREPARATIONS
0' Test the alternatoroutput. Factory alternators will produce 60 - 80 amperes at
best. Wearand heatwill reduce the output by40% .
0' Alternator ground (-) must be reinforced. Use a 4-gauge cable instead of the
factory8-gauge.
0' Alternatorpositive(+) to battery (+) must be reinforced.Use 4-gauge cables.
0' Checkyour batterycondition as batteriesdegradesafterawhole.
0' Battery(+) to amplifier(+) must be connected using a 4-gaugecable.
0' Ground amplifier to vehicle's chassis (bare metal) using 4-gauge cable, keep
the cable short (2feet max).
0' Use 1 Farad capacitortocompensate for surgesin demando
0' We recommend the use of one (1) auxiliarybattery.
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mini D ImpUriE. WIRING CONFIGURATIONS
ONE SINGLE SUBWOOFER (1-0HM MINIMUM)
ONE DUAL
4-0HM SUBWooFER@a-oHM
rwo SINGLE 4-0HM SUBWOOFERS @ 2-0HM
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mini D nmPlirlER WIRING CONFIGURATIONS
1WO DUAL 4-0HM SUBWOOFERS @ 1-0HM
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FOUR DUAL 4-0HM SUBWOOFERS @ 2-0HM (PARALLEL)
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BRIDGING 2 AMPS TO ONE SINGLE SUBWOOFER (2-0HM MINIMUM)
NOTES:
• BOTH BRIDGED AMPLIFIERS MUST BE OF THE SAME MODEL
• DO NOT USE THE INPUT JACKS OF THE SLAVE AMPLIFIER
5V MAX SIGNAL INPUT
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©2012 Earthquake Sound Corporation.Ali rights reserved.
This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Earthquake
Sound Corporation. The information issubject to change without notice.
Earthquake Sound Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors that may
appearwithin this document.
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mini D nmpurlER SETTINGS
SELECTING LOW PASS FILTER FREQUENCY
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SELECTING BASS BOOST FREQUENCY
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mini D nmpurlERS SPECIFICATIONS
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Amplifier Class D D D
Amplifier Output Mono Mono Mono
Max Power 1000 Watts 2000 Watts 2500 Watts
Subsonic Filter 18Hz Variable
Level 18Hz Variable
Level 18Hz Variable
Level
Crossover Variable
Low Pass 40 - 180Hz 40 - 180Hz 40 - 180Hz
Bass Boost
Frequency Range 30 - 80Hz 30 - 80Hz 30 - 80Hz
Bass Boost Gain
Level N/A
0- 12dB
0- 12dB
Stereo Input (RCA) Ves Ves Ves
Mono Input (RCA) Ves Ves Ves
Mono Output (RCA) Ves Ves Ves
Short Circuit
Protection Ves, with Auto Reset Ves, with Auto Reset Ves, with Auto
Reset
Fuse Rating 40A (inciuded) 80A (required) 1
OOA (required)
ALL OUTPUT POWER MEASUREMENTS ARE MADE WITH DUMMY LOAD FOR
THE RMS MEASUREMENTS. DUMMY LOADS ARE HARDER TO DRIVE THAN
SPEAKERS AND DEMAND MORE POWER SUPPLY CURRENT.
10 Watt Peak -
50% LOADING 600 1200 2000
10 Watt Peak -
100% LOADING 400 1000 1800
20 Watt Peak -
50% LOADING 360 1000 1800
20 Watt Peak -
100% LOADING 320 900 1200
40 Watt Peak -
50% LOADING 180 650 850
40 Watt Peak -
100% LOADII'JG 180 650 750
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mini D nmpUrl!R. SPECIFICATIONS
mini DIOOO
mini DIOOO
12 5/ 16" (312mm)
mini DI500
13 13/ 16" (351mm)
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