Sierra Titanium Power TM500.1AB User manual

A. Precautions
1. Volume Level Adjustment
When driving, Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions.
2. When Car Washing
Do not expose the equipment, including the speakers and CDs, to water or excessive moisture.
This could cause electrical shorts fire or other damage.
3. When parked
Parking in direct sunlight can produce very high temperatures inside your vehicle, Give the
interior a chance to cool down before switching the Unit on.
4. Use the proper power Supply
This equipment is designed to operate off a 12 Volt, negative ground battery system (the normal
system in a North America Car.)
5. Use Authorized Service
Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this precision equipment. Please contact to Authorized
Service Center to be repaired and proper treatment by specialist.
B. Cautions on Pro
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er Handlin
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1. Since this unit is quite heavy, be sure to grip both sides securely before attemption to move it.
2. If this unit is operated at a high output continuously, the uper side of the unit will get very hot.
Do not thouch it nor place anything on top of the unit.
3. When the temperature becomes abnormally hot, the heat protection circuit operated and the
operation will temporarily stop. In this case, switch off the unit and allow the unit to cool down.
Decrease the volume level before turning the unit on again.
4. When a short circuit occurs, such as in ther speaker output terminal, etc. The overload protection
circuit will operate. This circuit protects the power amplifier from further damage when a short
circuit occurs. Operation will termporarily stop. In this case ,check the cause of the short-circuit
and if the problem is fixed, normal operation will resume.
C. Installation Cause
Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting
to install the Amplifier.
1. Mounting Location
The moutin
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location and position of your amplifier will have a
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reat effect on its ability to dissipate
the heat generated during normal operation. The design of our aluminum heatsink serves to
easily dissipate the heat generated over a wide range of operationg conditions. However, to
maximize the performance of your amplifier, care should be taken to ensure adequate ventilation.

Trunk Mounting
Mounting the amplifier vertically on a surface with the fin grooves running up
and down will provide the best cooling of the amplifier.
Mounting the amplifier on the floor of the trunk will work but provides less
cooling capability than vertical mounting.
Mounting the amplifier upside down to the rear deck of the trunk will not provide
proper cooling and will severely affect the performance of the amplifier and is
not recommended.
Passenger Compartment Mounting
Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as long as you
provide a sufficient amount of air for the amplifier to cool itself. If you are going
to mount the amplifier under the seat of the vehicle, you must have at least 1"
(2.54cm) of air gap around the amplfiier's heatsink. Mounting the amplifier
with less than 1" (2.54cm) of air gap around the amplifier's heatsink in the
passenger compartment will not provide proper cooling and will severeely
affec the performanceof the amplifier and is not recommended.
Engine compartment Mounting
These amplifiers should never be mounted in the engine compartment, Not only will
this void your warranty but could create an embarrassing situation caused by the ridicule from
your friends.
2. Unit Installation
This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your new amplifier.
Checking your battery and present sound system as well as pre-planning your system layout and
best wiring routes will save installation time. When deciding how to lay out your new system, be
sure that each component will be easily accessible for making adjustments.
Before beginning any installation, be sure to follow these simple rules :
1) Be sure to carefully read and underatand the instruction before attempting to install the
amplifier.
2) For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation.
3) For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your amplifier in place.
4) Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high current wires.
5) Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss.
6) Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake or
hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle.
7) Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the vehicle provides the
best protection.
8) Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic gromments to protect
any wires routed through metal, especially the firewall.
9) ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with proper fusing. Install
the appropriate fuseholder and fuse on the +12V power wire within 18" (45.7cm) of the
battery terminal.
10) When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle, scrape all paint from the metal to ensure a
good, clean ground connection. Grounding connections should be as short as possible and
always be connected to metal that is welded to the main body, or chassis, of the vehicle.

3. Wiring the System
CAUTION : Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables, antenna, power leads,
sensitive equipment or harnesses. The power wires carry substantial current and
could induce noise into the audio system.
For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation.
1. Plan the wire routing .Take care when running signal level RCA cables to keep them close
together but isolated from the amplifier's power cables and any high power auto accessories,
especially electric motors. This is done to prevent coupling the noise from radiated electrical fields
into the audio signal. When feeding the wires throught the fire wall or any metal barrier, protect
them with plastic or rubber gromments to prevent short circuits. Leave the wires long at this
point to adjust for a precise fit at a later time.
2. Prepare the B+ cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 5/8" of insulation from the end
of the wire. The use of 8 gauge power cable can interfere with the installation of the end caps.
Proper wire dress can prevent this from occurring. To prevent the wire from fraying ,strip the
insulation at a 45˚angle. Insert the bared wire into be B+ terminal with the long side of the
insulation on the top. Bend the cable down at a 90˚angle.
Tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place.
3. Mount the fuseholder within 18" of the battery using two (2) #8 screws. Disassemble the fuse-
holder. You should have 2 black plastic end caps, 2 gold-plated fuse clips, a plastic spacer and
the fuseholder body. Trim the amplifier power cable to rach the fuseholder and strip the wire 3/8".
Silde one of the end caps over the wire (narrow end first) and insert the wire into one of the
fuse clips. Tighen the set screw. Screw the black end cap to the fuseholder body to secure the
cable. Use the section of able that was trimmed earlier and connect it to the other end of the
fuseholder. Install the plastic spacer in the fuseholder and attach the cable to the fuseholder body.
NOTE : The B+ cable MUST be fused 18" or less from the vehicle's battery. Install the fuseholder
under the hood and prepare the cable ends as stated above.
Connections should be water tight.
4. Strip 3/8" from the battery end of the power cable and crimp the large ring terminal to the cable.
Use the ring terminal to connect to the battery positive terminal. Do not install the fuse
at this time.
5. Prepare a length of cable to be used for the GND connection. Strip 5/8" of insulation from the
end of the cable as described previously and connect to the appropriate terminal of the amplifier.
Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thoroughly clean
the area of all dirt and grase. Strip the other end of the wire and attach a ring connector.
Fasten the cable to the chassis using a screw.
6. Prepare the REMOTE turn-on wire for connection to the amplifier by strippin
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1/4" of insulation from
the wire end and crimping an insulated spade connector in place. Slide the connector over the
REM terminal on the amplifier. Connect the other end of the REM wire to a seitched 12 volt positive
source. The switched signal is usually taken from the source unit's auto antenna or the accessory
lead. If the source unit does not have these outputs available, the recommended solution is to
wire a mechanical switch in line with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier.
7. Connect the source signal to the amplifier by plugging the RCA cales into the input jacks at
the amplfiier.

8. Connect the speakers. Strip the speaker wires 5/8" and insert into the appropriate terminal on the
amplifier. Insert the bared wire into the speaker terminal and tighten the set screw to secure
into place. Be sure to maintain proper speaker polarity. DO NOT Chassis ground any of the
speaker leads as unstable operation may result.
9. Perform a final check of the completed system wiring to ensure that all connections are accurate.
Check all power and ground connections for frayed wires and loose connections which could
cause problems.
10. After the final inspection is complete, install the power fuse and enjoy listening. During the initial
listening period, you may need to "fine tune" any phasing and level settings within your particular
vechicle. To aid in this procedure, play a track with high musical content and cruise around your
neighborhood. After fully evaluating the transient response of your system and making any final
adjustment,s all your neighbors within a 1 mile radius will assume that you have just successfully
completed another upgrade to your audio system for which they will probably spill thumbtacks
on your driveway.
4. Battery and Charging
Amplifiers will put an increased load on the vehicle's battery and char
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in
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system. We recommend
checking your alternator and battery condition to ensure that the electrical system has enough
capacity to handle the increased load of your stereo system. Stock electrical systems which are
in good condition should be able to handle the extra load of any amplfiier without problems,
although battery and alternator life can be reduced slightly. To maximize the performance of
your amplifier, we suggest the use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage capacitor.
D. Safet
y
warnin
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s
We always recommend you have your amplifiers professionally installed but the
installation process is often so easy that the average consumer can achieve
success with little trouble. Regardless of the person installing, you should be
sure to review the following points before proceeding with the installation :
■READ THE MANUAL! Understanding the product and installation limitations
before lifting a screwdriver.
■WEAR SAFETY GLASES AT ALL TIMES - Flying debris are always dangerous.
■PROTECH THE VEHICLE - Always disconnect the negative battery cable before starting any
kind of installation work. This prevents a possible high current electrical short (postential fires).
■GIVE YOURSELF LOTS OF TIME - Rushing to complete an installation nearly always ends up
with problems.
■DO NOT LISTEN AT HIGH SOUND LEVELS FOR A PROLONGED TIME - these amplifiers, used
with high efficiency speakers from any manufacturer, have the potential to cause permanent
hearing loss after listening at maximum volume levels for several hours.
■CAUTION - FUEL THANKS AND FUEL LINES ARE NOW LOCATED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE
REAR DECK IN MANY CARS - CHECK FOR ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BEFORE EVEN
CONSIDERING SUCH A MOUNTING LOCATION!

FEATURE OVERVIEW
●High Efficiency "Class-AB" MONOBLOCK Amplifier ●Varable Subsonic Filter from 20Hz - 55Hz @ 12dB/octave
●2 Ohm Stable MONO Amplifier Design ●Gold/Silver Plated 4 Gauge Power and Ground Connections
●Variable Bass Boost 0 - +18dB at 45Hz ●Gold/Silver Plated Audio Input and Output Connections
●Varable LP X-Over 40Hz - 300Hz @ 12dB / Octave ●Gold/Silver Plated RCA Output for multi-amp Installations
(1)RCA INPUT (4)CROSSOVER SELECTOR
Connect these RCA connectors to a head unit with a LOW LEVE
L
Set the apprpriate mode of operation, this switch affects the speaker
output connection. output as well as the RCA output. The top selection options are fe
d
RCA OUTPUT to the speaker output and the bottom selection options are fed to
Use these RCA output connectors to connect to a secondary the RCA output connection. When FULL is selected th Crossover,
amplifier. This output is a selectable by the Crossover Selector Subsonic Filter and Bass functions are by-passed
.
switch (5)LEVEL
(2)SUBSONIC FILTER
This allows level adjustment of the input signal. Use this control
This is a variable control that filters out all Sub Bass Frequencies
to correctly match the amplifier. To set this control correctly,
point at 12dB/octave. turn the amplifier level to MIN and the head unit to 3/4 volume,
with the BASS and TREBLE on zero, then slowly turn up this
(3)LOW PASS
amplifier level control towards towards the MAX end of the
Set the crossover switch to LP when a subwoofer is connected. control. NOTE : If the sound becomes distorted, turn this
Ensure the crossover frequency is set at 100Hz or below. control down.
NOTE : Failure to do so could result in speaker damage.
(6)BASS BOOST
This a variable control to increase the bass boost at 45Hz fro
m
0 - +18dB of gain, adjust to suit.
(7)POWER, STATUS AND PROTECTION LED's (10) REMOTE INPUT
This shows if the amplifier has been correctly powered up, i
f
This terminal is for turning the amplifier on and off. This requires a
any faults are present and if the amplifier has overheated
switched postive (+)12V to power 'ON' the amplifier, this can be
found on the rear of the head unit in the form of a electric antenna
(8)FUSES
output, or a remote on output. If not available you can wire to the
Please ensure correct type of fuse is fitted
.
ACC position on the key.
(11) GROUND INPUT
(9)+12V INPUT
Connect directly to the vehicle's chassis via a 4 gauge power cable
.
This must be connected to the vehicle battery positive(+) terminal via NOTE : This is to be the first wire to connect when wiring up a
a 4 gauge power cable and with an inline fuse or circuit breaker at the
battery end.
(12) SPEAKER OUTPUT
NOTE : This is to be last wire to connect up during installation a
s
See 1 channel installation diagram in this manual for correct
damage could result. speaker connection. PLEASE NOTE : The two (-) terminals are
internally wired in parallel inside the amplifier as well as the
two (+) terminals.
FEATURE OVERVIEW
Class-AB Mono Block
TM500.1AB

System Example
2 ohm : 1 Speaker System
4 ohm : 2 Speaker System
Class-AB Mono Bloc
k
TM500.1AB

FEATURE OVERVIEW
●1 Ohm Stable D Class Amplifier Design ●Gold/Silver Plated Audio Input and Output Connections
●Accurate Stated Amplifier Ratings ●Bass Remote Controller Included
●Variable Bass Boost 0 - +15dB ●Gold/Silver Plated RCA Output for multi-amp Installations
●Varable Subsonic Filter from 20Hz - 55Hz ●Gold/Silver Plated Dual 8 Gauge Speaker Output Connections
●Gold/Silver Plated 4 Gauge Power and Ground Connections
(1)BASS REMOTE CONNECTOR (5)CROSSOVER SELECTOR
This port allows connection to the bass control which is included. Set the apprpriate mode of operation, this switch affects the speaker
To allow bass level control of the amplifier, mount the bass control output as well as the RCA output. The top selection options are fed
in a convenient location in the passenger compartment. to the speaker output and the bottom selection options are fed to
the RCA output connection. When FULL is selected th Crossover,
(2)RCA OUTPUT Subsonic Filter and Bass functions are by-passed.
Use these RCA output connectors to connect to a secondary
amplifier. This output is a selectable by the Crossover Selector (6)LEVEL
switch This allows level adjustment of the input signal. Use this control to
RCA INPUT correctly match the head unit to the amplifier. To set this control
Connect these RCA connectors to a head unit with a LOW LEVEL correctly, turn the amplifier leve to MIN and the head unit to 3/4
output connection. volume, with the BASS and TREBLE on zero, then slowly turn up
this amplifier level control towards the MAX end of the control.
(3)SUBSONIC FILTER NOTE : If the sound becomes distorted, turn this control down.
This is a variable control that filters out all Sub Bass Frequencies
point at 18dB/octave. (7)BASS BOOST
This a variable control to increase the bass boost at 45Hz from
(4)LOW PASS 0 - +15dB of gain, adjust to suit.
Set the crossover switch to LP when a subwoofer is connected.
Ensure the crossover frequency is set at 100Hz or below.
NOTE : Failure to do so could result in speaker damage.
(8)POWER, STATUS AND THERMAL LED's (11)REMOTE INPUT
This shows if the amplifier has been correctly powered up, if This terminal is for turning the amplifier on and off. This requires a
any faults are present and if the amplifier has overheated. switched postive (+)12V to power 'ON' the amplifier, this can be
found on the rear of the head unit in the form of a electric antenna
(9)GROUND INPUT output, or a remote on output. If not available you can wire to the
Connect directly to the vehicle's chassis via a 4 gauge power cable. ACC position on the key.
NOTE : This is to be the first wire to connect when wiring up a
amplifiers damage could result if this not done. (12)FUSES
Please ensure correct type of fuse is fitted.
(10)+12V INPUT
This must be connected to the vehicle battery positive(+) terminal via (13)SPEAKER OUTPUT
a 4 gauge power cable and with an inline fuse or circuit breaker at the See 1 channel installation diagram in this manual for correct
battery end. speaker connection. PLEASE NOTE : The two (-) terminals are
NOTE : This is to be last wire to connect up during installation as internally wired in parallel inside the amplifier as well as the
damage could result. two (+) terminals.
FEATURE OVERVIEW
Class-D Mono Block Amplifier
TM1200.1D

A single LPL plugged into the Master amplifier controls
the lowpass level of the master and Slave amplifiers.
Slave Am
p
lifi
e
System Example
SPL System Example
Master Am
p
lifie
r
Set Config switch :
BY/BY
Set Config switch :
BY/BY
Set Config switch :
LP/LP
RCA input
from Headunit
Aux Output provides
a lowpass signal for
additional am
p
lifier
(
s
)
To additional Slave amplifier(s)
The system to the left has a "master" AX1200D
amplifier that controls all the of signal processing
for the "slave" AX1200D amplifiers downstream.
The LPL, bass boost, crossover and subsonic filter
on the "msater" amplifier will effect all "slave"
amplifiers. Please keep in mind each amplifier
must still have its own sensitivity level individually
adjusted reqardless if its a "master" or "slave"
amplifier.
Class-D Mono Block Amplifier
TM1200.1D

FEATURE OVERVIEW
●2 Ohm Stable MOSFET Am
p
lifier Desi
g
n● Intercooled Semi-conductor Technolo
gy
●Accurate Stated Am
p
lifier Ratin
gs
● Gold/Silver Plated 4 Gau
g
e Powwer and Ground Connection
s
●Variable Bass Boost 0 - +18dB at 45H
z
● Gold/Silver Plated Audio In
p
ut and Out
p
ut Connection
s
●Varable LP and HP Electronic X-OVER @ 12dB/octav
e
● Gold/Silver Plated RCA Out
p
ut for multi-am
p
Installations
●Varable Subsonic Filter from 20Hz - 55Hz @ 12dB/octav
e
● Bass Remote Controller available
(
not included
)
●Re
g
ulted Am
p
lifier Technolo
gy
(1)RCA OUTPUT (4)BASS BOOST
Use these RCA output connectors to connect to a secondary
This a variable control to increase the bass boost at 45Hz from
amplifier. This output PASS-THRU connection derived from th
e
0 - +18dB of gain, adjust to suit.
RCA input connector so the signal level and frequency response
is the same as the original input signal. (5)HIGH PASS
RCA INPUT
Set the crossover switch to HP and turn this control to 65Hz
Connect these RCA connectors to a head unit with a LOW LEVE
L
or above when using speaker's smaller than 6 x 9", this feature
Output connection. is designed to filter out all low bass frequencies that only
SUBWOOFERS should produce. NOTE : Failure to do so could
(2)LEVE
L
result in speaker damage
.
This allows level adjustment of the input signal. Use this control
to correctly match the amplifier. To set this control correctly,
(6)LOW PASS
turn the amplifier level to MIN and the head unit to 3/4 volume,
Set the crossover switch to LP when a subwoofer is connected.
with the BASS and TREBLE on zero, then slowly turn up this Ensure the crossover frequency is set at 100Hz or below, this
amplifier level control towards towards the MAX end of the feature is designed to filter out all mid to high frequencies that
control. NOTE : If the sound becomes distorted, turn this only FULL RANGE speakers should produce. NOTE : Failure to do
control down.
so could result in speaker damage.
(3)SUBSONIC FILTER (7)CROSSOVER SELECTOR
This is a variable control that filters out all Sub Bass Frequencies
Set the apprpriate mode of operation. The 3 positions available
point at 12dB/octave. are OFF, LP and HP.
(8)POWER
,
STATUS AND THERMAL LED's
at the battery end. NOTE : This is to be last wire to connect up
This shows if the amplifier has been correctly powered up and i
f
during installation as damage could result.
any faults are present
.
(9)BASS REMOTE CONNECTOR (13) REMOTE INPUT
This port allows connection th the (optional) bass control.
This terminal is for turning the amplifier on and off. This requires a
switched postive (+)12V to power 'ON' the amplifier, this can be
(10)BASS REMOTE SWITCH
found on the rear of the head unit in the form of a electric
Use the switch to activate or de-activate the (optional) bass controller
.
antenna output, or a remote on output. If not available you can
wire to the ACC position on the key.
(11)GROUND INPUT
Connect directly to the vehicle's chassis via a 4 gauge power cable
.
(14) FUSES
NOTE : This is to be the first wire to connect when wiring up a amplifiers Please ensure correct type of fuse is fitted
.
damage could result if this not done.
(
15
)
SPEAKER OUTPUT
(12) +12V INPUT
See 2/1 channel installation diagrams in this manual for correct
This must be connected to the vehicle battery positive(+) terminal speaker connection.
via a 4 gauge power cable and with an inline fuse or circuit breaker
FEATURE OVERVIEW
2 Channel Power Amplifier
TM300.2