db DRIVE MOTO 1000-1 WDX Amplifiers User Manual

db DRIVE MOTO 1000-1 WDX Amplifiers

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a WDX MOTO state-of-the-art amplifier. Your selection of a WDX MOT□ product indicates a true appreciation of fine musical reproduction. Whether adding to an existing system or including your WDX MOT□ amplifier in a new system, you are certain to notice immediate performance benefits.

Product Commitment

• DB’s engineering professionals harnessed years of expertise, experience, and passion, coupled with exhaustive testing and creative design to develop the optimal product and performance for your musical enjoyment. This is our commitment to you. It’s what you deserve and have come to expect from DB DRIVE. We appreciate the confidence and look forward to your positive experience.

Keep Your Sales Receipt

• Take this time to attach your sales receipt to the manual and put it in a safe place. In case of any unforeseen reason this product may need warranty service, your receipt will be necessary to establish the purchase date.

Recommendation

A power amplifier’s performance is only as good as its installation. Proper installation will maximize the system’s overall performance. It is recommended that you have our product installed by an authorized DB Drive retailer. However, if you decide to install it yourself, please carefully read through this manual and take your time to do a quality installation.

Optimal Product Choice

• To get the maximum performance out of your stereo system, we recommend using 100% authentic DB Drive electronics and DB LINK wiring and accessories.
• Matching DB Drive amplifiers and speakers with your state-of-the-art electronics purchase is critical to optimizing your system’s performance. Wiring is the lifeblood of a system, make sure your audio system has the adequate current and signal transfer it deserves and needs. DB Link has it all, from wiring rolls; speaker power ground, remote to amplifier kits, RCAs, fuse holders, distribution blocks, and battery connectors.
• Insist on getting the best, DB LINK. It’s what you deserve to get the optimum performance from your audio system.
• IMPORTANT! Before making any connections, disconnect the car’s battery until the installation is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system.
• WARNING! Exposure to a high-power sound system can cause hearing loss or damage. Listening to your system at loud levels while driving will impair your ability to hear traffic sounds and emergency vehicles.
• Use common sense when listening to your system.

MOTO AMPLIFIER’S SPECIFICATION

MOTO monoblock amplifiers

MOTO Mono Amplifiers are not recommended to run under 1 ohm. Running them below the recommended value could cause serious damage to internal components and would void the warranty.

MOTO 4 channel class D amplifiers

MOTO 4 Channel Amplifiers are not recommended to run under 2-ohm stereo or 4-ohm mono. Running them below the recommended value could cause serious damage to internal components and would void the warranty.

MOTO AMPLIFIER’S CONTROL & CONNECTION

MOTO digital monoblock amplifiers

• GAIN ( 6V – 0.2V )Matching the output voltage of the headunit’s RCA line-outs to WDX MOTO amplifiers’ input section.

BASS BOOST ( 0-12dB @45Hz)

• It boosts the bass O – 12dB

CLIP

• The WDX MOTO series amplifiers feature a built-in clipping indicator LED. After installing the amplifier and adjusting the basic crossover settings, as you begin to adjust the input gain, watch for a red blinking light (this is the clipping indicator).
• If you see the light blinking on the clip indicator with heavy bass tracks .. this indicates you’re at the safe input gain limit. If the clip LED is constantly on .. turn it down this means you are fully clipping (distorting) the outputs.
• The clipping indicator acts like an oscilloscope, but it gives you the ability to monitor the peaks in music in real-time. If you are using an oscilloscope to set your gains you must factor in system changes.
• These changes could include head unit volume, battery voltage, music recording level, etc. If any of these factors change the amplifier’s clipping point could change as well.

REMOTE LEVEL CONTROL PORT

• This port is for connecting remote gain level control.

+12V ( POWER CONNECTION)

• This must be connected to the fuse-positive terminal ( +12V) of the battery.
• Refer to the chart below for recommended gauge values.

GND ( GROUND CONNECTION )

• It is connected to the Negative or ground cables of the Vehicle. *Refer to the chart below for recommended gauge values.

REM ( REMOTE )

• It is connected to switched +12V with a trigger cable coming from the head unit

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

• It connects the amplifier’s terminals to subwoofer speakers. The maximum speaker wire is 12 gauge.
• Minimum impedance is 1 ohm

FUSES

• MOTO amplifiers require external fusing. Protect the amplifier’s power supply from any shorts by externally fusing your amplifier.
• Any use of overvalued fuses will void all warranty.
• Refer to page 6 for recommended fuse values.

MOTO 4 channel class D amplifiers

GAIN ( 6V ~ 0.2V)

• The gain control matches the voltage of the headunit’s RCA line-outs to the WDX MOTO amplifiers’ input section.

CLIP

• The WDX MOTO series amplifiers feature a built-in clipping indicator LED. After installing the amplifier and adjusting the basic crossover settings, as you begin to adjust the input gain, watch for a red blinking light {this is the clipping indicator).
• If you see the light blinking on the clip indicator with heavy bass tracks .. this indicates you’re at the safe input gain limit. If the clip LED is constantly on .. turn it down this means you are fully clipping {distorting) the outputs.
• The clipping indicator acts like an oscilloscope, but it gives you the ability to monitor the peaks in music in real-time.
• If you are using an oscilloscope to set your gains you must factor in system changes. These changes could include head unit volume, battery voltage, music recording level, etc.
• If any of these factors change the amplifier’s clipping point could change as well.

GND ( GROUND CONNECTION )

• It is connected to the Negative or ground cables of the Vehicle. Refer to the chart below for recommended gauge values.

REM ( REMOTE )

• Connected to switched +12V remote cable from the head unit.

+12V ( POWER CONNECTION)

• This must be connected to a fused positive terminal ( +12V) of the battery.
• Refer to the chart above for recommended gauge values.

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

• The maximum recommended speaker wire is 12 gauge. The minimum impedance is 2-ohm stereo or 4-ohm mono.

FUSES

• MOTO amplifiers require external fusing. Protect the amplifier’s power supply from any shorts by externally fusing your amplifier. Any use of overvalued fuses will void all warranty.
• Refer to page 6 for recommended fuse values.

ADAPTIVE CROSSOVER TECHNOLOGY

4 Channel Amplifiers

A) Settings for high-frequency speakers

HIGH PASS FILTER

• 12dB/Oct 40Hz-3KHz
• Controls the high pass point for the speaker outputs.
• Refer to section 2-3A for more details.

4 Channel Amplifiers

B) Settings for subwoofers

LOW PASS FILTER

• 12dB/Oct 40Hz-3KHz
• Controls the low pass x-over point for the speaker outputs.
• Refer to section 2-3B for more details.
• Monoblock Amplifiers “Band Pass Funtion
  • Settings for Mid-Range Speakers
• Variable Crossover HPF: 15Hz – 1 KHz
• Variable Crossover LPF: 40Hz – 1 OKHz
• Variable Crossover BPF: 15Hz – 1 OKHz

BANDPASS FILTER

• 12dB/Oct
• 15Hz-10KHz
• Controls the Bandpass point for the speaker outputs.

Monoblock Amplifiers

Settings for Subwoofers

• Variable Crossover HPF: 15Hz – 1 KHz
  • Adjust the HP Filter for the Subsonic setting as Desired, or choose no subsonic filter and leave it at 15Hz
• Variable Crossover LPF: 40Hz – 1 OKHz
• Variable Crossover BPF: 15Hz – 1 OKHz

LOW PASS FILTER

• 12dB/Oct
• 40Hz-10KHz
• Controls the low pass x-over point for the speaker outputs

INSTALLATION

• In case you install the MOTO amplifiers by yourself, please read the owner’s manual very carefully.
• Before you start your installation, please consider all steps, or you can have a DB Drive or DB Research’s authorized dealer check the installation and help install your car audio systems.

MOUNTING PREPARATION

• Disconnect the negative ( – ) battery cable before mounting your MOTO amplifier or making any connections. Check the battery and alternator ground ( – ) connections.
• Make sure they are properly connected and free of corrosion before selecting a mounting location. Please also take into consideration cooling efficiency and safety.

MOUNTING PREPARATION

COLLECTIVE HEAT MANAGEMENT

• The MOTO amplifier uses a specially designed heat radiation heatsink to avoid excessive heat from MOTO circuitry.
• But for better heat disipitation, it is recommended to find the mounting location where you can install MOTO where the heatsink fins have better airflow.
• For safety, you have to find a dry well-ventilated location. Before mounting, be sure the location and drilling of pilot cables will not present a hazard to any cables, control cables, fuel lines, fuel tanks, hydraulic lines, or other vehicle systems or components.

+12V, GND, REM CONNECTION

A) 12V ( POWER CONNECTION )

• Before mounting MOTO amplifiers, disconnect the negative(-) wire from the battery to protect against any accidental damage to the amplifier and the audio system.
• The MOTO400/4 and MOTOS00/4 are designed to use, at a minimum, 4 gauge power and ground cables MOTO1000/1 and MOTO2000/1 are designed to use, at a minimum, 4 gauge cables.
• Connect the power cables to the power terminal labeled as+ 12V. MOTO amplifiers are not equipped with fuses so you need to install external fuses.

RECOMMENDED FUSE VALUES

• To install external fuses, connect one end of the fuse holder to the power cable and the other end of the fuse holder within 18in of the positive battery terminal, using the same cable gauge.
• This fuse location will protect the system and the vehicle against the possibility of a short circuit in the power cable. Be sure to use fuses and fuse holder adequate for the current draw application.

B) GND ( GROUND CONNECTION )

• Locate a secure grounding connection as close to MOTO amplifiers as possible.
• Make sure the location is clean and provides a direct electrical connection to the frame of the vehicle.
• Connect one end of a short piece of the same gauge cable as the power cable to the grounding point. Run the one end of the cable to the grounding point.
• Run the other end of the cable to the mounting location.
• Connect the ground cable to the screw terminal labeled as GND.

C) REM ( REMOTE CONNECTION )

• Run a remote turn-on cable from the head unit remote switched+ 12V output.
• 3-3. MOTO +12V, GROUND, REMOTE CONNECTION DIAGRAM

SPEAKER CONNECTION

DB Drive recommends using a maximum of 12 gauge speaker connecting cables. Run a 12 gauge speaker connecting cables from your speakers to the MOTO amplifier’s mounting location. Keep speaker cables away from power cables and MOTO amplifier’s input cables. Use grommets anywhere the cables have to pass through the holes in the metal frame or sheet metal. Connect to the speakers according to the type of terminals on each speaker. Strip 3/8″ of insulation from the end of each cable and twist the cables \strands together tightly. Make sure there are no stray strands that might touch other cables or terminals causing a short. Crimp spade lugs over the cable ends or tin the ends with solder to provide a secure termination. Connect the cable ends to MOTO amplifiers as shown on speaker system diagrams.

MOTO MONOBLOCK AMPLIFIERS’ SPEAKER CONNECTION DIAGRAM 1

CAUTION MOTO1000/1 and MOTO2000/1 amplifiers minimum impedance is 1 ohms.

MOTO 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS’ SPEAKER CONNECTION DIAGRAM 1

MOTO 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIERS’ SPEAKER CONNECTION DIAGRAM 2

CAUTION MOTO400/4 and MOTOB00/4 amplifiers’ minimum impedance is 2 ohms stereo or 4 ohm bridged

TROUBLESHOOTING

NO SOUND ( NO OUTPUT)

1. 1. Check all connections, cables’ routing, short, and voltage at MOTO amplifiers and headunit.
2. 2. Check external fuses. If any are blown, replace them with new ones.
3. 3. Check whether speakers work well. You can test speakers by connecting them to another amplifier.

PROTECTION

1. Please check overload, overheat ( thermal ), short, voltage, and DC offset.
2. The minimum working impedance for 4-channel amplifiers is 2 ohm stereo or 4 ohm mono Minimum working impedance for all Class D mono amplifiers is 1 ohm for single units and 2 ohm for linked operation.
3. If the MOTO amplifier shuts down due to overheating, Reset it by turning off the remote input and allowing time to cool down. Please make sure there are no airflow obstructions around the MOTO amplifiers to prevent thermal protection. 4) MOTO1000/1, and MOTO2000/1 have voltage operation of 8.5V~16V If Voltage is out of range of above, MOTO amplifiers will be protected.

POOR BASS RESPONSE

1. Please check speaker polarities.

WHINING NOISE

1. Engine noise is caused by poor grounding of MOTO amplifiers, headunit, other components, batteries, or alternators, so please check all grounding connections.

LIMITED WARRANTY

• DB Drive ™ warrants any MOTO amplifiers purchased in the USA from an authorized MOTO dealer.
• All MOTO amplifiers are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for one (1) year when the unit is installed by an authorized dealer.
• Non-authorized dealers-installed amplifiers carry one (1) year parts and labor limited warranty.
• This warranty applies to the original purchase only, non-transferable DB Drive ™ will either repair or replace (as its option) any unit that is defective and under warranty.
• This limited warranty does not extend to units that have been subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, or defaced.
• Products that in DB Drive M’s judgment show evidence of having been altered, modified, abused, or serviced without DB Drive M’s authorization, will be ineligible under this warranty.
• The original sales invoice must be presented at the time any product will be inspected before any warranty agreement is issued.
• To obtain warranty services please contact your local retailer or DB Research directly or visit our website www.dbdrive.net for more details
• DB Research L.L.P. – 302 Hanmore Industrial Parkway – Harlingen, TX 78550
• Ph: 877-787-0101
• Fax: 956-421-4513 – tech support: [email protected]
• Designed and Engineered in the U.S.A

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