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© 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations for choosing a Viper
Audio power amplifier from Directed
Electronics, the industry leader in high
quality automotive security and audio
equipment since 1990.
With the introduction of Viper Audio
power amplifiers, Directed Electronics
continues to set new standards of
performance, reliability, and affordability
in the mobile electronics industry.
Featuring high-efficiency MOSFET power
supplies, flexible on-board crossovers,
and state of the art audio design, Viper
Audio power amplifiers will excite and
delight the mobile sound enthusiast with
years of high-quality audio reproduction.
Viper Audio power amplifiers come with
a two-year limited warranty if installed
by an authorized Viper dealer. If not
installed by an authorized dealer, Viper
Audio power amplifiers are covered by a
one-year, parts-and-labor limited
warranty.
Be sure to retain your original sales
receipt and refer to the warranty section
of this guide for full details about your
coverage.
Limited Two-Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Wire Connector Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Top Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Top Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Speaker Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Combining Amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Parallel Synced Gain Connections/Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
External Synced Bridged Connections/Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Multiple Amplifier Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Crossover Settings and Gain Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21