Amplifier wiring, Amplifier installation – Polk Audio PAD1000.1 User Manual
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© 2011 Polk Audio—all rights reserved
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PA d1000.1 Power Inputs/Speaker Outputs
1. gNd (ground)—Connect this terminal directly to the metal chassis of the vehicle, using the shortest
wire necessary to make this connection. Always use wire of the same gauge or larger than the +12V power
wire . The chassis connection point should be scraped free of paint and dirt . Use only quality crimped and/or
soldered connectors at both ends of this wire .
DO NOT connect this terminal directly to the vehicle battery
ground terminal or any other factory ground points .
2. rEm (remote Turn On)—This terminal turns on the amplifier when +12V is applied to it.
Connect it to the remote turn on lead of the head unit .
3. +12V Power—Connect this terminal through a FUSE or CIRCUIT BREAKER to the positive terminal
of the vehicle battery or the positive terminal of an isolated audio system battery .
WArNINg: Always protect this power wire by installing a fuse or circuit breaker of the appropriate
size within 12" of the battery terminal connection.
4. Fuse—These fuses (40A x 3) protect the amplifier against internal electrical damage and are meant
to protect only the amplifier . All other power connections should be fused at the power source .
5. Speaker Output—Connect your subwoofers here .
6. Terminal Adaptor—The adaptor enables the use of cable up to 0000AWG
for the ground and +12V connections (see illustration below).
AmPLIFIEr WIrINg
Power Connections
• PA D1000.1 Fuse Size: 3 x 40 AMP ATC.
• Power connections accept up to 4 AWG wire.
• 4 AWG power and ground wire recommended for optimal performance.
• Connect +12V to the battery through fuse holder. This connection provides
+12V main power to the amplifier.
• Power wire must be fused within 12" of the battery.
• Ground the amplifier using a good chassis ground as close as possible to the amplifier.
• Connect REM terminal to remote turn-on lead from the head unit. This connection
provides +12V power to turn-on the amplifier.
• Add extra ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery and the chassis.
Speaker Wiring diagram PA d1000.1
The Polk Audio PA D1000 .1 amplifier offers two positive and two negative output terminals for ease of connecting
the speakers to the amplifier . Since this is a mono amplifier, connections are wired in paralleled internally .
The amplifier is stable to 1 Ohm .
AmPLIFIEr INSTALLATION
mounting Locations
The location of your amplifier will depend on several important issues . Due to the low profile and compact
size of the Polk Audio PA D Series amplifier, there are many possible installation locations that will yield satisfactory
amplifier performance . Always mount the amplifier in a place that protects the amplifier from the elements .
In addition, mount the amplifier on a stable, flat surface .
NOTE: Mounting amplifiers upside down is not recommended and may cause premature thermal shutdown .
WArNINg! DO NOT mOUNT any amplifier in the engine compartment . Amplifiers are not designed
to endure the harsh environment of an engine compartment .
Passenger Compartment
If you are going to mount the amplifier in the passenger compartment, make sure you have adequate room
for ventilation. When mounting your amplifier under a seat or similar area, keep a minimum of 1" of clearance
around the amplifier for adequate cooling .
Trunk Compartment
Mounting your amplifier in the trunk provides excellent performance as long as you do not restrict the airflow
around the heatsink of the amplifier . For optimal results, mount the amplifier with as much clearance as possible .
This type of mounting will yield the best cooling due to the convection effect of the amplifier chassis .
L
L
R
R
BRIDGED
GND
12V
REM
25A
25A
L
L
R
R
BRIDGED
RL
FL
RR
REAR
FRONT
FR
RR
FR
RL
FL
GND
12V
REM
40A
GND
12V
REM
40A
35A
RL
FL
RR
REAR
FRONT
FR
RR
FR
RL
FL
GND
12V
REM
40A
GND
12V
REM
40A
35A
RL
FL
RR
REAR
FRONT
FR
RR
FR
RL
FL
RL
FL
SUB
RR
FR
RR
FR
SUB
RL
FL
GND
12V
REM
40A
40A
RL
FL
SUB
RR
FR
RR
FR
SUB
RL
FL
1
Ω min
2
Ω min
2
Ω min
1000.1
4
Ω min
2
Ω min
2
Ω min
2000.2
2
Ω min
4000.4
2
Ω min
2
Ω min
2
Ω min
2
Ω min
2
Ω min
4
Ω min/bridged
1
Ω min
2
Ω min
5000.5
1
Ω min
4
Ω min
2
Ω min
2
Ω min
2
Ω min
4
Ω min
4
Ω min/bridged
4
Ω min/bridged
6. Terminal Adaptor
L
R
L
INPUT
OUTPUT
R
LPF
LPF
HPF
LEVEL
BPF
FULL
HPF
X-OVER
HPF
X-OVER
FREQ x 10
FREQ x 1
FREQ x 10
FREQ x 1
20Hz 400Hz
6V 200mV
50Hz 500Hz
GND
12V
REM
25A
25A
L
L
R
R
BRIDGED
L
R
L
R
LPF
HPF
LEVEL
LPF
HPF
LEVEL
HPF
BPF
FULL
HPF
BPF
FULL
ST
4CH
FRONT
REAR
X-OVER
X-OVER
FREQ x 10
FREQ x 1
FREQ x 10
FREQ x 1
50Hz 500Hz
50Hz 500Hz
20Hz 400Hz
20Hz 400Hz
6V 200mV
6V 200mV
CHANNEL
MODE
GND
12V
REM
40A
35A
RL
FL
RR
REAR
FRON
T
FR
RR
FR
RL
FL
INPUT
SUB 1
SUB 2
SOURCE
SUB
INT
LEVEL
SUB
SONIC
LPF
REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL
INPUT
FR
RR
FL
RL
4CH
ST
CHANNEL
MODE
LPF
HPF
LEVEL
BPF
FULL
HPF
HPF
FULL
HPF
LEVEL
FRONT
REAR
6V 200mV
6V 200mV
20Hz
38Hz
40Hz 220Hz
40Hz 4000Hz
6V 200mV
40Hz 400Hz
80Hz 4000Hz
SUB
GND
12V
REM
40A
40A
RL
FL
SUB
RR
FR
RR
FR
SUB
RL
FL
2
8
7
6
5
4
3
PA D1000.1
1
4
3
2
5
2
7
6
5
4b
4a
3a
PA D2000.2
3b
1
4
3
2
5
2
12
11
PA D4000.4
4a
5a
9a 10a
4b
5b
9b 10b
6
7
8
1
4
3
2
3
8
5
2
1
PA D5000.5
10
9
11
15
16
12
13
14
1
4
3
2
1
1
1
3
4
6
7
5
5