Focal DSA 500 RT Manuel D'utilisation page 6

PERFORMANCE EXPERT DSA 500 RT
U s e r m a n u a l
4. Route all the RCA, speakers, REM and remote control unit cables separately from the power supply cables to
prevent any interference with the signal.
5. Use top-quality connectors and crimps to on the DSA 500 RT terminal block to ensure reliable installation and to
minimise any losses of signal or power.
6. Before doing anything, be careful not to cut or drill the fuel tank, the lines for the fuel, brakes, hydraulic and
vacuum pipes, as well as the electrical wiring.
7. Never route a wire under the vehicle. It is essential to install them inside the vehicle for the better protection.
While routing the cables, check that they do not impede the driving of the vehicle. Cables obstructing or sticking
out in areas such as the steering wheel, pedals (brake, accelerator and clutch, etc.) may be extremely dangerous.
8. Avoid routing wires above or through sharp edges. Any wire routed through metal must be protected with a
grommet. Route the cables well away from moving parts (seat rails, etc.) and from sharp or pointed cutting
edges. This will prevent the cables being trapped or damaged.
9. Always protect the battery and electrical circuit from potential damages with the help of fuses. Install a fuse
holder and suitable fuses on the 12V positive (+) power cable less than 40cm away from the battery terminal. The
distance should ideally be as short as possible (fig. 9).
10. Prepare the chassis ground by scraping off any trace of paint on the metal surface in order to ensure correct
grounding. The grounding connections should also be as short as possible and ALWAYS connected to the metal
welded to the body or the chassis of the vehicle (fig.4). The grounding point generally used is that establishing a
connection between the negative battery terminal and the vehicle chassis.
11. NEVER install this product in the engine compartment of the vehicle. This will void the warranty.
1. Setting up the DSA 500 RT
Where to install the DSA 500 RT?
Because the amplifier is so powerful the heat it generates when it operates must be dispersed. The amplifier must
therefore be installed in a well-ventilated area.
Because of the DSA 500 RT's subwoofer function, the product will produce very low frequencies in the passenger
compartment; the ideal place for this amplifier is therefore the vehicle boot, against the back of the back passenger
seats.
Because of the presence of an air port on the left-hand side of your DSA 500 RT, the ideal area for it to be installed is
the right-hand side of the boot of the vehicle so that it does not obstruct the output of low-frequency sounds.
2. Attaching the DSA 500 RT (fig.2)
Position the DSA 500 RT at the desired location and mark
it out.
Turn over your DSA 500 RT and put the two fixing pads
underneath. These fixing pads are designed for fixing onto
the carpet in the car boot.
N.B.: If your vehicle does not have carpet on the floor, the
fixing system will not work.
Put your DSA 500 RT back into the initial position you
chose and press down on the top of the product. Your DSA
500 RT is fixed.
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