Focal DSA 500 RT Manuel D'utilisation page 5

PERFORMANCE EXPERT DSA 500 RT
U s e r m a n u a l
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Installation of the DSA 500 RT
The installation of this product requires technical knowledge and experience. If you have any doubts about your
ability to install the amplifier, get it done by a Focal distributor so that you can take full advantage of all the options
available with the DSA 500 RT.
Wiring of the DSA 500 RT
Only use the cables specified in the user manual. The speaker cable must ONLY be used to connect the amplifier to
the speakers. The power cable gauge must correspond to that indicated in the table (paragraph 3.1) and depends
on the amplifier power and the cable length required. Use double or triple-shielded RCA cables to prevent any
interference with the low-level signal.
Period of time for which the DSA 500 RT should be used
Do not use the amplifier for long periods without running the vehicle engine. It could cause the battery to go flat.
Ventilation
It is essential that the back of the DSA500 RT where the amplifier is located is not covered in order to prevent any overheating.
Material required for installation:
• 2 suitable cable ducts (1 duct for the power cable, 1 duct for the set of cables for the speaker, the REMOTE, the RCA
modulation and the RT remote control)
• Multimeter (voltage/amperage)
• Soldering iron + solder
• Crimping pliers
• Wire stripper
• Wire cutter
• Battery terminal spanner
• Hand drill and various bits
• Heat-shrink ducts of an appropriate diameter for the various cables
• Power supply cable of an appropriate length and gauge
• Remote turn-on cable (REM amplifier input) of suitable length and gauge
• Grounding cable of suitable length and gauge
• Assorted Y crimps
• Fuse holder and suitable fuse
• Terminal lug for the battery's positive (+) terminal
• Terminal lug for the vehicle's chassis (-)
• Screw with screw head of at least 6 mm and its nut for grounding to the vehicle chassis
• X screwdriver (Phillips)
Installation
The section below deals with issues relating to the vehicle that must be taken into account in installing the
DSA 500 RT. You can save time by planning the system layout and wiring in advance.
During the preparatory phase, make sure that all the gain controls will be accessible once installation is completed.
Before starting installation, please follow the following instructions carefully
1. After reading the whole manual, make sure that you have understood all the instructions before installing DSA 500 RT.
2. Disconnect the battery's negative wire before starting installation (fig.1).
3. To facilitate assembly, we recommend that you unwind all the wires before installing the DSA 500 RT.