db DRIVE NEO4v2 125W 4 Channel Amplifier User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- DB DRIVE
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db DRIVE NEO4v2 125W 4 Channel Amplifier
LIMITED WARRANTY
DB DRIVE warrants any products purchased in the U.S.A. from an authorized DB DRIVE dealer. All products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of (1) year when the unit installed by an authorized DB DRIVE dealer. Non-authorized dealer installed products carry a (1) year parts and labor limited warranty. This warranty applies to the original purchase only.
DB DRIVE will either repair or replace (as its option) any unit that has been
found to be defective and under warranty provided the defect occurs within:
One (1) year if purchased through an authorized DB DRIVE dealer.
This limited warranty does not extend to units that have been subjected to
misuse, abuse, neglect, or accident. Products that in DB DRIVE’s judgment
shows evidence of having been altered, modified, or serviced without DB
DRIVE’s authorization, will be ineligible under this warranty.
To obtain warranty service please contact your retailer or see our website
www.dbdrive.net for more details.
All warranty claims must be handled directly through the authorized DB
Research dealer they were originally purchased from
302 Hanmore Industrial Parkway II Harlingen, TX 78550
ph: 877.787.0101 // fx: 956.421.4513
//www.dbdrive.net
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a DB Drive state-of-the-art power amplifier. Your selection of a DB Drive car audio product indicates a true appreciation of fine musical reproduction. VVhether adding to an existing system or including your DB Drive amplifier in a new system, you are certain to notice immediate performance benefits.
KEEP YOUR SALES RECEIPT
Take this time to attach your sales receipt to the manual and put in a safe
place. In case of any unforeseen reason this product may need warranty
service, your receipt will be necessary to establish 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.
Due to continuing product improvements and possible manual revisions, we
recommend checking our website for latest product information at
www.dbdrive.net.
IMPORTANT! Before making any connections, disconnect the car’s battery
until the Installation Is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrtcal
system.
WARNING: Exposure to 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Fuse amplifiers power wire at the battery
Be sure to fuse the power wire within 12· of the car’s battery. This will
protect the car’s battery in case of a short circuit between the power
amplifier and battery. THIS IS A MUST, the amplifier’s built-in fuse will only
protect the power amplifier not the car’s battery!
Use high grade wire connectors
To ensure maximum power transfer and secure safe connections, it is
recommended to use high grade barrier spades {for connection at amplifier) and
terminal rings (for connection at battery).
Do not run any wires underneath vehicle
Exposed wires have a chance of being cut or damaged. It is best to run all
wires through the vehicle under the carpet and/or side panels. This lends to a
cleaner installation and less risk of damage.
Use caution when mounting amplifier
Remember there are many electrical wires, gas lines, vacuum lines, brake lines
as well as a gas tank in the automobile. Make sure you now where they are when
mounting the amplifier to avoid puncturing lines, shorting wires or drilling
holes in the gas tank.
Run signal wires away from electrical wires
To avoid possibility of induced noise from the car’s electrical system {i.e.
popping noises or engine noise), run wires away from the car’s electrical
wiring.
Make all ground wires as short as possible and at the same point In order to
reduce the chance of ground loops (i.e. engine noise), make the grounding wire
as short as possible to reduce the wire’s resistance. Also, when using
multiple components, make sure all units are grounded at the same point.
Avoid sharp edges when running the wires
To avoid the possibility of power, signal or speaker shorts, be careful not to
allow the amplifiers wires to come in contact with sharp edges. Use a grommet
to protect the wire when running through the fire wall.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
DC Offset Protection
This circuit protects the output of the amplifier against DC voltage. If for
some reason DC voltage is detected at the output stage, the amplifier will
shut down protecting the speakers from direct current.
Short Circuit Protection
The circuit protects the amplifier from damage due to a short found in the
speakers or wiring. If one of the speakers or its wiring comes in contact with
ground, the amplifier will shut down. To resume normal operation, correct the
problem and tum the head unit off, then back on. The amplifier will reset and
play again.
Thermal Protection
To protect the amplifier circuitry against damage caused by prolonged exposure
to high temperatures, a thermal protection circuit is activated if the
amplifier reaches excessively high operating temperature. Once the thermal
circuit is activated, the amplifier will shut down to cool off. The amplifier
will automatically tum back on once it cools down to a safe operating
temperature.
Power Indicator
The diagnostic L.E.D. illuminates when the amplifier is on and receiving
power.
Built-in Crossover
The NEO amplifiers include a built-in variable crossovers. The crossover
features a variable frequency selection for precise low pass filtering for the
NE01.5Kv2. The NE04v2 and NE05v2 also feature the same frequency selection
with the option or high pass or low pass filtering.
Power and Speaker Distribution Blocks
Heavy gauge bare wire distribution blocks are provided for maximum power and
signal transfer with minimal resistance.
Bass Boost (NE01.5Kv2} (NE05v2}
For added low frequency performance the amplifiers are equipped with a
variable *0-12 dB bass boost @ 45Hz.
Power Fusing
This protects the amplifier against short circuits and excessive current.
NE04v2 – 60 Amp
NE05v2 – 70 Amp
NE01.5Kv2 – 80 Amp
Remote Turn-on
Automatically turns amplifier on when connected to the head unit’s remote
output. The amplifier will tum on and off with the head unit to save current
consumption. This control also operates the reset circuit for the amplifier’s
protection. It must be connected with the head unit in order to reset
protection circuits.
Adjustable Input Sensitivity
Allows you to fine-tune the level matching between your source and the power
amplifier.
Low Impedance Stability
NE04v2 – 20hm Stereo
NE05v2 – 20hm Stereo
NE01.5Kv2 – 10hm Mono
MOUNTING LOCATION
Before you start the installation, it will be necessary to find a mounting
location for the amplifier. Find a location in which the amplifier will
receive adequate ventilation in order to dissipate the heat it develops during
operation. Two popular mounting locations are in the trunk or under the seat.
Select the location in which you wish to mount the amplifier. Use caution when
mounting amplifier, there are many wires, gas lines, vacuum lines, brake lines
as well as a gas tank in the automobile. Make sure you know where they are
when mounting the amplifier to avoid puncturing lines, shorting wires or
drilling holes in the gas tank. Once you are ready, use a pencil to mark the
mounting holes in the bottom panel. After you have marked the locations of the
holes move amplifier out of the way and drill small starter holes to make the
tapping screws easier to install. Use provided screws to tighten down the
amplifier.
POWER CONNECTIONS
IMPORTANT! Before making any connections, disconnect the car’s battery until the installation is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system.
Connect the amplifier to the car’s battery
At times, the amplifier will need to draw large levels of current that cannot
be provided by any circuit in the car’s fuse box. We recommended using a 4 to
8 gauge power wire for your connections depending on the amplifier and length
of the wire. Strip one end of the wire to connect to the terminal on the
amplifier marked “batt+•. Loosen screw terminal and connect bare wire and
tighten. Use caution to make sure no stray wire strands come in contact with
surrounding terminals causing short circuits. Run the wire directly to the
positive terminal of the car’s battery. Make sure to use an in-line fuse
within 12” of the car’s battery to protect the electrical system and amplifier
against short circuits and/or power surges.
Connect the ground terminal of the amplifier to the car’s chassis
For the ground connection, use a 4 to 8 gauge wire (black) to connect to the
terminal marked “ground” and then connect it to the car’s chassis. Try to keep
the length of the cable as short as possible, preferably less than 6″. Also
make sure that the point on the car where the connection is to be made is free
of paint and dirt.
Connect the remote terminal of ‘the amplifier to a switchable +12V source
This connection allows the amplifier to be tu med on and off with the power
control of the radio. If the radio has a REMOTE output terminal, connect it to
the amplifier’s terminal marked “remote” (using a 16 gauge wire or heavier).
Now when the radio is turned on, the amplifier will automatically tum on. This
connection can also be made to the radio’s Power Antenna wire.
SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
Connect the RCA output of the head unit (AM/FM cassette player, CD, or DAT) to
the RCA input terminals of the amplifier.
To make these connections, we recommend high quality RCA cables, which are
available at your local car audio retailer. Run signal wires away from
electrical wires to avoid possibility of induced noise from the car’s
electrical system (i.e. popping noises or engine noise).
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
IMPORTANT! The following speaker connection are for the amplifier in
normal mono configuration.
Make the speaker connections using speaker wire that is at least 16 gauge or
heavier.
As with any audio component, proper phasing of the amplifier and speakers is
essential for strong bass response. When connecting, make sure that
positive(+) from the amplifier is connected to the positive(+) of the speaker,
and the same for negative(-).
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SYSTEM
We have put together this troubleshooting guide if you experience problems
after installing the amplifier. Please keep in mind that the majority of
problems incurred are caused by improper installation and not the equipment
itself. In addition, there are many components in the system that could cause
various signal problems such as inducted electrical noise and engine noise.
Before you can properly address the problem, you must first find the component
that is causing the problem. This will take patience and a process of
elimination.
SPECIFICATIONS
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